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New bands: The Beep Seals

Time for something a bit different here on Modculture. With summer threatening to rear its head at any moment, it’s time to enjoy some laid back, good time harmony pop-psych. For this, we look to Manchester’s The Beep Seals. It is an enticing prospect, for here is a band whose […]

Soul Revolution features on Channel 4

Here’s another chance to see Steve Cato and his ‘3-Minute Wonder’ that was screened on Channel 4 recently. Thanks to the wonders of Youtube you can watch over and over again the ‘Northern Soul Gathering’. Cato the Manchester soul DJ travels down to London club Soul Revolution, followed by a […]

Kara Ross Mondrian-style clutch bag

To match your Mondrian dress, you can now pick up this Kara Ross Mondrian-style clutch bag. This high-end leather accessory has a chain-link shoulder strap, those geometric coloured panels on the front and back and pockets that sit on the lining. If all that appeals, maybe the price will put […]

Gary Crowley Desert Boots for Ikon

Everyone seems to be designing a fashion range right now – even long-time DJ/broadcaster Gary Crowley, who has followed his mate Paul Weller by producing a footwear range – specifically the Gary Crowley Desert Boots for Ikon. The above image probably doesn’t tell you much, but in truth, there’s only […]

New artist: Beth Rowley

There’s been a glut of UK female singers since the success of Amy Winehouse, and the best of the follow-up bunch seems to be Bristol-born Beth Rowley. A graduate of Brighton’s Institute of Modern Music, the 26 year-old fell under the tutelage of former Young Disciples vocalist Carleen Anderson. Her […]

New Immediate Records book

A book telling the story of the Immediate Records label has just been released. Immediate Records was formed in 1965 by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his business partner Tony Caldor. It very quickly established itself as the coolest label around, releasing a host of excellent singles and […]

Ruby retro scooter helmets

If you have cash to burn and want to invest it in some stylish headwear for your scooter or motorbike, you should check out the retro Pavillon scooter helmets from Ruby. Designed by Jerome Coste and available online from high-end Parisian retailer Colette, the helmet range has vintage looks, a […]

New band: Beggars

Beggars come from Reading, but we doubt be there for much longer. Only a few months after forming they had landed a record deal with Heavenly Recordings and, having already supported Babyshambles a few months back, are about to embark on a nationwide tour in May supporting Joe Lean And […]