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New band: The Charlie Parkers

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 […]

Uniqlo lightweight pea coat

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, […]

The Alan Bown Set story

The release of Alan Bowns’ biography has just come to our attention. The Alan Bown Set were a popular club ‘soul revue’ style band in the mid-60s and were regarded as an incendiary live act. Signed to Pye Records initially (the singles from this period are still highly sought after), […]

Glasgow mod scene anthologised online

For those north of the border this should be of great value; Glasgow Mods, a website dedicated to documenting the Glasgow mod scene from the late 1970s through to today. The site is still in its infancy and is heavy on YouTube footage and photos that illustrate the development of […]

David Barrow Mod/Soul paintings

David Barrow has exhibited his paintings at some of the country’s leading galleries, counts Paul Weller amongst his fans and designed the cover for Ocean Colour Scene’s Live At The Jam House album. He also has prints of his mod and soul-based work available on is website. The two series […]

New Band: Thee Attacks

It’s not hard to knock out a rehashed 60s guitar riff – the hard work is making it sound authentic. And that’s something Thee Attacks do with some style. Hailing from Aalborg in Denmark, The Attacks describe themselves as ‘a melodic garage band of the kind you didn’t think they […]

Levi's 307 Sta-prest trousers

Oi Polloi just got in a stock of Levi’s 307 Sta-Prest trousers. In a ‘stone’ colour, they have a plain front, slim fit, zip-fly with angled slash pockets and trademark creased leg. There’s also two rear welt pockets and a small black and gold Levi’s Sta-prest tab, tapered leg and […]