EMI has teamed up with the Transport for London store to produce a range of mugs featuring lyrics about the capital – including this Itchycoo Park mug. As you might have guessed, it features lyrics from the '67 classic on one side, with details of the track and details of […]
Sounds
Beat Club now online
Admittedly a lot of the highlights are to be found on YouTube, but if you want to dig a bit deeper into the Beat Club archives, much of the vintage music show's performances are now online. Beat Club was a German TV show from the 60s and 70s, featuring live […]
The Moons new 45 on Acid Jazz
According to the blurb, the audio on the video below is the 'demo' of The Moons' new 45, Torn Between Two, which is out on Acid Jazz in September, but this 60s-inspired groove still sounds pretty good to us. Check out the video below and see what you think…
The Branded tour the UK
Remember The Branded? We featured the rough 'n' ready Swedish garage band back at the start of 2008 – we loved them back then and we still love them now. In fact, they're back in the UK for a mini tour, so if you want to catch them doing what […]
Ion iPTUSB portable turntable
The portable 'suitcase' record player has grown up, with the Ion iPTUSB portable vinyl-archiving turntable offering both the looks and the option to convert your vinyl to MP3 easily. It's an update, but still packs in the retro looks and of course, is primed for your old school vinyl. But […]
Deadly Dragon's Studio One podcast
Free ska and reggae anyone? That's what you get with Mr K's Studio One Mix, courtesy of Deadly Dragon Sound System's podcast. It's a tribute to both the iconic Jamaican record label and the man behind it, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd. One hour of tunes, available to stream or download to […]
Daptone Records slipmats
Everyone's favourite modern-day funky soul label has a rather cool shop – featuring these Daptone Records slipmats. Bold and blue, featuring the Daptone Records logo, they're sold in a pair for the clubs and even better if you're in a dimly-lit venue, the mats are 'glow in the dark'! Available […]
Reggae Chartbusters reissued on CD
Launched by Trojan late in 1969, the Reggae Chartbusters album series swiftly became one of the best-selling lines in the company’s catalogue – and the original three albums (plus a further three) are about to be reissued on CD for the very first time. The three albums were released over […]
