The store closed down at the start of 2010 and we wondered if the name J. Simons would continue. It seems that is the case. Gone is the Russell Street store, but according to a new website, 'the new shop will be opening soon'. Not only that, the legendary mod-friendly […]
Tag: classic
The Who at Filmore posters
The Wolfgang's Vault site has some interesting music content, but it also has some interesting art too – like The Who at Filmore posters. Two separate gigs, the one to the left is the Tommy tour, designed by David Byrd and re-printed on glossy stock and printed in a run […]
Spotify playlist: Youth Club Soul
Another Zammo production, this time titled Youth Club Soul. Yes, you've guessed it, soul all the way and pretty much all household names – Chubby Checker, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Terry Callier, Darrell Banks…you can guess the rest. Check it out right now, it should keep you entertained for quite […]
Paul Weller pop print by Simon Dixon
One for Weller fans – or soul fans if you read on – this Paul Weller pop print by Simon Dixon. Dixon takes classic imagery or photos from days gone by and recreates them with a pop art twist, as you can see from the Paul Weller Jam-era shot above. […]
Northern Soul Classics CD review
Not content with producing the Original Mod Classics CD, the same label has also brought out Northern Soul: 20 Original Classics. And like the last one, we've gone and reviewed it. Same formula, similar price – even got the same bloke doing the sleevenotes (Paolo Hewitt). Different tracklisting obviously. Anyway, […]
20 Original Mod Classics review
Pretty much as it says, the budget collection of mod tunes we flagged up last week is now review, that being 20 Original Mod Classics. Yes, there are 20 tracks, collectively very cheap too at £3.97. But does cheap mean cheap or cheerful? You'll have to read on to find […]
Pretty Green store in Carnaby Street
Oh yes, that's right, Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green label is to become a store, opening, as you might have guessed, on London's Carnaby Street. It's a range of clothing and accessories that always divides opinion – some people love it, others loathe it. For once, I'm going to sit on […]
Modesty Blaise – first time on UK DVD
It's been around elsewhere for some time, but Second Sight is soon releasing Modesty Blaise for the first time on DVD in the UK. It's out in 22nd September 2010 and judging by the advance details we've been sent, will not come with any extras, give or take an original […]
