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, […]
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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 […]
Levi Vintage 1966 501 jeans
If you're after something just a little more authentic in the denim department, Levi Vintage has reissued these 1966 501 jeans in limited numbers. Made from Levi's 14oz selvedge denim, the 1966 501 has a regular fit with tapered knee, button fly and the usual Levi detailing. The one thing […]
Heavy Soul fanzine plus free single
You don't see many fanzines these days, so it's always nice to report a new one, in this case Heavy Soul. Described by its creator as 'amateurish but readable' (which probably does it a disservice), the first issues comes with a free 7-inch ep featuring The Urges, The Charms, Penelope […]
Groovesville USA by Keith Rylatt
This has slipped past us somehow, but if you were a fan of CENtral 1179 (the Twisted Wheel Story), you might want to check out Groovesville USA, the new book by Keith Rylatt. As you might have guessed, Groovesville USA looks at Detroit’s soul and R&B scene. Yes, Motown is […]
