All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
Reissue and compilation kings Ace Records have a book out celebrating 30 years in the business. Ace Records: Labels Unlimited by David Stubbs tells the story of how Ace Records began life on a humble London market stall and went on to help shape the face of the modern music […]
The appropriately-named Mod Cloth has just introduced these Mod Patent Boots. Very much the swinging London look, the boots are made from a soft black patent leather with grosgrain ribbon and white leather trim. Apparently, they’re a ‘snug’ fit, but should give with a bit of wear. Probably not built […]
Anglo-Argentinian beatsters The Draytones have announced details of their first full-length LP. Up In My Head is out on 1965 Records on April 14th. The 10-track album is a diverse collection of guitar-pop songs with excellent Kinks/Beatles-esque melodies and Creation/Who-like guitar sounds. Up In My head tracklisting:1. Turn It Down2. […]
1960s beat is not exactly the most fashionable of genres right now, but one man is keeping the ideal alive: Nathan Persad. The one time member of The Fore has been writing furiously since he went solo a year or so ago, and has now had time to record his […]
If you’re on the look out for a John Smedley bargain, there’s only one place to head – the John Smedley factory sale. As you’d expect, it’s on at the John Smedley factory or more specifically, the Lea Mills Factory, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5AG. It’s on over the weekend of […]
Scotland’s premier mod club Friday Street once again brings us news of the Glasgow Mod Weekender, this time set for the 26th-29th of June. The big change this year is the two new venues being used, The Twisted Wheel for daytime events and The Winchester Club for the evening do’s. […]
The Psychic Circle label has just released two compilations of UK bands in the beat and blue-eyed soul genres, both overseen by Nick Saloman. First up is Try Me Out: Ballroom Beat Vol. 2. Following the success of volume 1, here are another 20 slices of prime British beat from […]
If you’re looking for a designer treat with some retro style then you needn’t look further than designers Alice & Olivia. Each of the fashion house’s designs has a flavour of something 60s, making them stand out from the fashion crowd. Typical is this Beaded Tunic Dress, clearly inspired by […]
