I looked at this and thought it would be the one of those truly awful collections you see advertised on TV. Thing is, most of the material on the Greatest Ever Mod box set is actually pretty decent – even if it is pretty obvious too.
Tag: Music
Coming soon: Modstock – 21st Century Club Classics album on Detour Records
Not just an event, Modstock is going to be an album too, with the New Untouchables’ Rob Bailey compiling a collection, which will be released via Detour Records.
New band: The See No Evils
You really can’t underestimate what Heavy Soul / Rowed Out does for new bands, taking a chance (on good old fashioned vinyl too) with new bands on a shoestring budget – and often seeing those chances pay off with the likes of The Strypes and The 45s. They have another […]
Listen: Speedometer’s soul/jazz take on Pharell Williams’ Happy
On the face of it, you might not like the idea of Speedometer’s soul/jazz take on Pharell Williams’ Happy. But trust me, it’s really good.
Coming soon: Various Artists – Inner City Beat! – Detective Themes, Spy Music And Imaginary Thrillers on Soul Jazz
This is interesting, not just an album, but a 1960s-inspired graphic novel is also part of Inner City Beat! – Detective Themes, Spy Music And Imaginary Thrillers on Soul Jazz.
New band: Thomas McConnell
Just had this drop into the inbox – and you mow what? I quite like the sound of Thomas McConnell.
Wanted: New member of the Fay Hallam Trinity
Want to be in a band? Know your way around a keyboard? You could be just what the Fay Hallam Trinity are looking for.
Coming soon: Rockhouse – How Mods Got The Blues
Doesn’t look like it will be widely available, but the Rockhouse – How Mods Got The Blues compilation looks like it might be worth seeking out.