We've not done a new band for a while, but here's a good one – Towerbrown. Out of France and describing themselves as '60s Hammond Jerk/R&B/British Beat', they have a very authentic 60s sound – the kind of thing you'd expect to be pumping out of a basement club in […]
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The Jam's Sound Affects Deluxe CD
It's soon to be 30 years since The Jam released the Sound Affects album. Not something the record label could pass by, so watch out for the The Jam's Sound Affects Deluxe Edition. In fact, watch out for it on November 1st, a two-disc affair that promises eight previously unheard […]
Tony Christie turns northern soul
Here's an interesting one, British singing legend Tony Christie has signed for Acid Jazz, with a northern soul-inspired album due out in January 2011. The album is called 'Now Is The Time!', a collection of original new material which claims to blend 'the classic Christie sound with a progressive take […]
eBay watch: The Sixties
Here's something very interesting, The Sixties, published in 1973 by Sociopack Publications. It's a pack rather than a book, comprising of loose leaf illustrated textsheets covering Pop Art, Fashion, Architecture, Cinema, Literature, Fashion and Pop Music, including features on the likes of Mary Quant, Jean Shrimpton, Hockney, The Beatles, Warhol. […]
My Generation allnighter – full line-up
A gentle reminder that the My Generation allnighter in Brighton takes place on Saturday 25th September, with the line-up now with a few additions. As we mentioned before, the live music comes from Steve Cradock and his band plus current Acid Jazz favourites The Moons, with DJ support from Mani […]
Event listing: NUTS 13th anniversary
A new event listed on the site – the New Untouchables 13th anniversary night in London. Taking place on 13th November, it offers up two floors of sounds covering everything from soul to psych, plus live music from The Diddlers (a tribute to Bo Diddley). Check out the full details […]
James Hunter at Volcano (London)
After a short summer break the Volcano club is back with Soul/Blues man James Hunter playing songs old and new at the Charlotte Street Blues club venue on Saturday 11th September 2010. Hunter will be onstage at 10pm, with DJs over two floors including Dr Robert, Sammy Seven, Philippe Golbert […]
New band: The Young Veins
A new-ish band, formed early in 2010 by former members of Las Vegas band Panic! at the Disco – The Young Veins. For this new venture, Ryan Ross and Jon Walker of said band, along with bassist Andy Soukal, drummer Nick Murray and keyboardist Nick White have used the 60s […]
