Celebrating Mod Subculture, Soul Music & Kitchen Sink Realism Across The Decades
The 1980s Rimini Mod Scene It’s no surprise to know that in the 1980s, Mod subculture was embraced around the globe. I often concentrate on writing articles on the UK Mod scene. However as I have friends who were and continue to be participants in the Mod scene from other countries I think it’s imperative that those Mods are also …
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Nottingham Mod, Mark Crew Discusses His 1980s Mod Tapes & Early Music Memories Part 2 Following on from my recent catch up with 1980s Mod, Mark Crew here is part 2 of that recent conversation regarding Mark’s old 1980s Mod Rally cassette tapes. Mark chats about some of those particular songs which remind him of his 80s Mod days from …
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Clelia Lucchitta – Italian Mod Girl Interview Part 1 Clelia Lucchitta, well known and highly respected on the Mod scene, began her young Mod days over 35 years ago in Milan and other areas in Italy. She has and continues to be prolific on the Italian Mod scene spanning this time. I caught up with Clelia recently and had a …
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Nottingham Mod, Mark Crew Discusses His 1980s Mod Rally Tapes And Early Music Memories In June of this year, my friend Mark Crew handed me a bag of 48 cassette tapes. All of the music that was played at the clubs, that Mods frequented. These being tapes he has accumulated from his old Mod days back in the 1980s. We …
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Modzines by Eddie Piller and Steve Rowland is a book about fanzine culture from the Mod Revival and beyond. A thoroughly well researched book on Mod fanzines and one which visually attractive, it is available to buy on 7th February 2019. I recently caught up with Ed and Steve and had a chat with them regarding the researching, compiling and …
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A Review – Modzines By Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland In the days before the internet, a lifetime ago for many of us young Mods, one of the major lines of communication keeping this subculture alive was by spreading the word and keeping us informed. Whether that be about music, fashion or events, the Modzine was a pivotal staple for …
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Favourite Soul Songs of 2018 Part 2 – 8-13 Continuing from my previous article of my “Favourite 60s Soul Songs of 2018”, are the remainder of my six remaining discoveries and listens of 2018. Here is the second half of the article “Favourite Soul Songs of 2018 Part 2”. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 8. …
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My Favourite 60s Soul Songs of 2018 – 1-7 To summarise 2018, my Soul musical journey this year, has been a really good one. There is a buzz for me of the rediscovery of old tracks as well as new ones. As I have found, I hear one track that is mesmerising and then I am on the lookout for …
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Review – The Pow Wow Club Weekender, Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield – 3/8/18 – 5/8/18 The Pow Wow weekender took place this year on the 3rd August – 5th August in the venue at the Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield. A great venue with a lovely open court yard and great dance floor. Whilst we only attended the Saturday night, …
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Review – The Britalian Job Nottingham Britannia Club, 20th October 2018 The Britalian Job is one, if not, my favourite local Mod night outs in Nottingham. October’s one was a definite night to remember from 2018. Held at it’s usual and unique venue of the The Nottingham Britannia Club, Trentside North, West Bridgford, the atmosphere was without doubt, exceptional. On …
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