The second James Taylor Quartet album is reissued this week, they have a new album out next week, and also have announced a special 100 Club show. First issued in the summer of 1996, A Few Useful Tips About Living Underground was a return to their Hammond roots, stripped as it were […]
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Limited Little Walter 5CD box-set
Much loved Chess Records harmonica man Little Walter has a new and comprehensive boxset anthology out now. The Complete Chess Masters: 1950-1967 is a limited edition 5CD set, covering all aspects of his recording career. Walter had fourteen top 10 R&B hits between 1952 and 1958, including the number ones […]
The Yardbirds seek new singer
Legendary British R&B ravers The Yardbirds are looking for a new singer/harmonica player/frontman in the style of Keith Relf. John Idan, who played bass and sang lead vocals in the modern line-up, resigned from the band in August 2008. If you have the necessary skills to join the band that […]
Rare Mod compilation album
Acid Jazz has a new compilation on the market at the end of the month featuring rare tracks from the British mod scene of the 1960s, titled Rare Mod. The work of Richard Searle, the compilation features a pile of lesser-known or previously undiscovered tunes from the era, including obscure […]
Duffy cover out now on Acid Jazz
The modern soul spin of last year – Duffy and her 'Mercy' – has been covered to great effect on a new Acid Jazz single. South London production team The Third Degree have reworked the track to give it that full 60s soul-funk sound with plenty of horns. The 7" […]
Mods Mayday 2009 EP
The forthcoming Mods Mayday revival event now has its own soundtrack, courtesy of a new bands EP from Rowed Out Records. Mods Mayday 2009 is an four-track vinyl EP (with picture sleeve and insert), featuring the cream of todays' mod revival bands. Featured bands and songs are Yeh Yeh with 'And […]
All Mod Cons in Clash magazine
Regular site visitor Shane Gladstone has a feature on The Jam's All Mod Cons album in this month's Clash magazine. Essentially it's a historical look at the making of the album, its surrounding cultural and political climate, the record's effect on the band and how influential it went on to […]
The Purple Hearts reform for shows
Mod revival heroes The Purple Hearts have reformed for shows in 2009. The four-piece formed in Romford, east London in 1977 and quickly had a minor hit with 'Millions Like Us'. The group - Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, Gary Sparks - last played live at the Mods Mayday 1999 event. […]
