All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
If you remember the 60s-inspired French band Strawberry Smell, you might be interested to know that ex-members of the group have regrouped under the name Pony Taylor. A new band and a new sound, described as a mix of pop and northern soul, but perhaps you need to check them […]
The Move were perhaps, after The Beatles, our most consistently great purveyors of late-60s pop. However the Black Country barnstormers are still overlooked and unfairly dismissed by many, but hopefully the release next week (27th October) of The Move Anthology 1966-1972 will help resolve the situation. The 4CD boxset contains […]
The fashion pages are currently telling us that tweed can look great, but we of course already knew that. Still, British designer Margaret Howell has created this lovely grey wool herringbone jacket with a short lapel and slimmed waist. Could be just what the doctor ordered to keep you stylishly […]
Occasionally London throws up a 60s-style primitive rock band that you simply can’t ignore. The Vinyl Stitches are such a band. These four individuals – two boys called Jean Claude and Vinny, two girls called Sam and Evy – have only garage on their mind and fuzz in their lustful […]
I love a well-made badge – and in this Fred Perry Pin Badge Set, you get four. All are enamel badges, unique to this set and sold in a gift box. Loving the ‘Laurel’ in particular. You can pick up a set online now for £19 – I’m guessing they’re […]
Sheffield’s King Mojo Club is best-known as the mod hangout (and live venue) owned and run by Peter Stringfellow and his brother Geoff). But a new book on the club takes a look at it for a different reason – its art. The Pop Art of Sheffield’s King Mojo is […]
If you fancy shifting your trainer buying hobby from pastime to obsession, the Collective Disorder book should be an essential first purchase. Produced by Soleseek, this luxurious limited edition book is about trainers – and nothing else. In fact, there aren’t any opinions or witty one-liners, it’s just packed full […]
In November All Mod Icon will publish a 48 page full colour edition printed on 130 gsm glossy paper to commemorate Paul Weller’s 50th year. The magazine will have a limited edition print run of 5000 and will be priced at £4.99. Pre-orders will be available from October 16th. Contents […]
