The ‘Looking’ series of compilations from Cherry Red really are superb. So we are really excited to see another on the horizon – Looking Stateside: 80 US R&B, Mod, Soul and Garage Nuggets. In fact, you can pre-order your copy right now if you love to plan ahead.
Tag: music
Our Generation – 75 Mod Classics Box Set and promo video
I know, another of those ‘best of’ collection. But this Our Generation box set has been put together by Eddie Piller and for a general overview, looks a pretty decent option.
Coming soon: The Small Faces – The Decca Years five-CD box set
Details are gradually emerging. Enough perhaps to convince us to pre-order The Decca Years five-CD box set by The Small Faces.
Out now: Blow-Up Soundtrack on 180g vinyl
If you are a fan of the swinging sixties classic and more importantly, a fan of the music, you mint want to know about the Blow-Up Soundtrack on 180g vinyl.
Challenging the myth of the mod band
A recent broadsheet article (in The Guardian specifically) claims mod bands today aren’t very good. But do they actually exist? Or is it a case of mods finding bands that suit their musical tastes?
Small Faces official website
Thanks to Jason for pointing out that there's now an official Small Faces website…although how much it'll be updated is anyone's guess.
Paul Weller – new single details
If you can't want for the new Sonik Kicks album, you can get your hands on new Paul Weller material a week early, when a new single is released.
Mod Jazz Forever CD on Kent
For me, one of the strongest series on Ace Records – the Mod Jazz series that is. And that series will be added to next week with Mod Jazz Forever.