All about Mod, Mods and the Mod scene from the 1960s, through the revival and into the present day
Here in the UK some enterprising souls have set up a new label Garage Greats, dedicated to re-issuing the best and rarest garage 45s from around the world. The first batch of ten records include classics such as Fe Fi Four Plus 2’s ‘I Wanna Come Back (from the World […]
This particular writer has no intention of watching From The Jam (the Foxton/Buckler Jam spin-off), but I’ve no issue if anyone is looking a night of nostalgia. Likewise, I’m not going to be rushing out to buy the Bruce Foxton shoe from Ikon – but if you fancy a pair, […]
Not just a plaything, this Twiggy hand puppet is a bath time mitt too. Available from Twiggybits in association with MonkeyInADryer.com and Frothco.com, the Twiggy puppet is individually handmade before being colour screenprinted with the cartoon Twiggy design. And the back made of terry cloth – which means Twiggy can […]
One of the best power pop bands of recent years, Northampton’s The On Offs, are currently on hold. But in the meantime bassist Andy Crofts from the band has started a new project: The Moons. Moving from bass to guitar, Croft’s new outfit have much more eclectic influences than The […]
I’m not a regular listener to Radio Four, but I’ll make an exception on Saturday 9th February for Mods! I don’t know much in the way of detail (although I suspect it’s the show that was being put together over Christmas – they got in touch with the site but […]
Thanks to Karen for sending in this mod-themed dog parka with target, for sale on eBay with all the profits going to the local RSPCA (Leicester). It’s sized as 12 inches long (other sizes are available), has a warm nylon shell lining, a fur hood lining (not real obviously) and […]
London rockers The Charlie Parkers have spent the last couple of years writing tunes for stadiums but playing them in small venues. 2008 could be the year when all that changes as they get set to release their debut EP in the spring. Taking their cue from late ’60s Beatles/Faces/Who […]
A pea coat just for winter? Not if it’s the Uniqlo lightweight pea coat. Available on brown, grey and the beige pictured here, it dispenses with the bulk, instead going for a lightweight cotton with contrasting buttons on both the front and the ‘hand warmer’ pockets. And as its Uniqlo, […]
