Love this German TV clip of The Creation doing I'm A Man. Yes, the song perhaps better known by Bo Diddley, but this time played with a beat/garage swagger by the underrated combo. Many of you will know the band inside out, but for those who don't, there's a 23-track […]
Tag: retro
A Little Mixed Up 2 – Glasgow
After the success of last year, there's another mod alldayer planned for later this year – A Little Mixed Up 2. Details of the event and a large flyer are on the Modculture site now, which takes place at the ABC2 in Glasgow on 27th November 2010, featuring seven live […]
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, […]
Modrophonic event in Liverpool
If you're around the Merseyside area, you might want to stick your head into the Modrophonic event in Liverpool. A charity event in aid of Help for Heroes, it takes place on Saturday 24th July 2010 from midday to 2am (14 hours in total) at the First National wine bar, […]
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 […]
The Reggae Train returns to London
For those of you who have missed it, The Reggae Train returns to London on Saturday 14th of August and monthly thereafter. That means Original Reggae, Ska & Rocksteady, taking place at The Rhum Jungle, 70 Exmouth Market, London EC1 with Jom Cox and guests. The night runs from 8 […]
