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Just want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has contributed to the Modculture site costs to keep the site running. You really have been wonderful. I’ll now get onto making it the best Mod site out there. If you still want to help, details here:
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Now this is interesting. The Small Faces on Beat Club, but now available in colour. Yes, the colour footage, missed presumed lost, has just appeared on YouTube.
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45 years on, and The Jam’s All Mod Cons still has the same impact now as it did when I first heard it at primary school.
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Long read time: It’s the most obvious symbol of the movement, but the fishtail isn’t that common anymore. Have we seen the death of the parka on the Mod scene?
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There is now a 1980s London mod club Spotify playlist, covering 209 tracks and around 9 hours of music.
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After giving it some serous thought, I have compiled a list of 20 mod labels for the 21st century, covering both male and female clothing. You might disagree and to be honest, with some big names missing, I really wouldn’t be surprised.
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I’ve been pondering whether the parka is still a part of the Mod scene or just a symbol of it in 2022. Have we seen the Death of the Mod Parka or not?
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It was 20 years ago today…
….that Modculture launched for the first time.
Celebrating by thinking back to a time when I had no family/work responsibility and I could sit in my flat creating a website until the early hours. Plenty of different looks over the years…
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Coming soon: Mod Zines 1978 - 1984 by Eddie Piller. A book that is pretty much summed up by the title.
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It’s a classic and the Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Searching for The Young Soul Rebels album is being reissued on red vinyl.
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Upcoming documentary: My Generation with Michael Caine - beaming live around cinemas all over the UK
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Whether it’s for nostalgia, to replace a copy, or because you never heard it in the first place, a Mods Mayday ’79 vinyl album reissue is here. Black vinyl and a coloured vinyl release limited to 250 units.
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It isn’t out for some time, but you can now pre-order what looks like a must-read. Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances by Eddie Piller.
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David Bowie in the 60s: A new 90-minute documentary from the BBC called The First Five Years will focus on David Bowie’s formative years, talking to the people who shaped what he became.
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One to watch, record or catch up, The Story of Ready Steady Go! heads to BBC4 in just over a week’s time.
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10th February 2020. I will have been writing the Modculture site for 20 years. Blimey.
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Ahead of the Sky Arts documentary this weekend, Modculture talks to Mick Talbot, courtesy of Claire Mahoney.
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The paperback edition of Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances by Eddie Piller is coming your way this week. And if you haven’t read it, you really should.
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If you are going to read just one piece of mod-related fiction, make it Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes. Still as sharp and relevant today as it was 60 years ago. Check out my take on it.
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Note that these are not functioning instruments. But Ric Arts are Paul Weller replica guitars from The Jam era reproduced as feature pieces for your home.
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In pictures: Brighton Mod Weekender 2017 photographs by Chris Wild
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Check out lots and lots of new Brighton Mod Weekender 2018 photographs, all taken by Chris Wild.
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Martin Freeman And Eddie Piller Present Jazz On The Corner (Acid Jazz)
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I felt the urge to write about The Jam’s All Mod Cons and what it means to me,. So I did just that. Please have a read if you have a few minutes.
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This looks essential. Eddie Piller presents British Mod Sounds of the 1960s is available on vinyl and CD, some limited editions (only 750 of each) and massive 6-LP vinyl boxes. Sleevenotes aplenty and some amazing tunes, naturally.
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Fancy a Soviet-era copy of a GS? If you do, check out this 1960s Vjatka WP150 scooter on eBay, which is still in its original condition and with original documentation.
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This looks a winner. The Halcyon Days 60s Mod, R&B, Brit Soul and Freakbeat box set, a 3-CD set that is now available to pre-order.
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I’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to and created the mod’s guide to Record Store Day 2019. The pick of the vinyl releases so far confirmed, including the ones you see here.
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Currently one of Paul Weller’s favourite labels, we talk to Diederik Degryse of vintage cycling brand Magliamo.
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Available to order now, Eddie Piller presents The Mod Revival is a 92-track CD box set with book or a double coloured vinyl set. Essentially, Eddie’s take on the Mod Revival era and beyond.
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This looks an interesting release. No Jeans! No Greens! No Casuals! The London Scooter Clubs 1979-1985, which is available with or without a CD.
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Now this is a treat. After quite an absence, the 1960s Adidas Japan trainers are returning to the shelves. But be warned, they will be in limited numbers and will likely sell out fast.
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Anyone fancy a night out? Tuesday 5th looks interesting and I suspect we might hear more from that Bowie chap.
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An interesting idea, Into Tomorrow – The Spirit Of Mod 1983-2000 box set collects bands loosely associated with the Mod movement over four discs and 92 tracks.
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A little later than planned, but always a popular feature, I am once again pleased to present the Brighton Mod Weekender 2023 photographs by Chris Wild. Check out the full selection on the Modculture website.
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In case you missed this, 20 of the best budget mod compilations. Loads of tunes for not a lot of money.
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Just in case you have lost or damaged your old copy, Snap! by The Jam is getting a heavyweight vinyl reissue, having been remastered at Abbey Road. Yes, the bonus single is included.
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There are well over 500 designs available in total, but its the Mod, soul and ska cushion designs by Rat Rock that I’ve flagged up. Designs for sofa and floor and if you want one for Christmas, you have a couple of days left to order.
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There are so many to choose from, but I have managed to narrow down 20 of the best budget mod compilations available to buy right now. Some great tracks and for less than you might think or expect.
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Steve Marriott’s life has been told at least a couple of times but not so Ronnie Lane. That’s about to change with the release of Anymore for Anymore: The Ronnie Lane Story.
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Coffee Bars were the unsung heroes of the 1960s Mod scene. Cappuccino Culture by Andrew Longcake explains just why.
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These Adidas London trainers in white leather are about the best-looking thing I’ve seen from the label in years. As a noted designer once said, ‘less is more’.
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There are more extensive compilations and collections out there, but the new Strictly Mod compilation on vinyl and CD via Charly is still worth checking out.
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As some of you might know by now, a new, mobile-friendly version of the Modculture site has just launched, almost 20 years to the day since it first appeared. I’ve written a few words about it, the future and how you can help out.
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No, you are not imagining this. A 1960s Vespa 125 Lego set is now available, but only for a limited time. 1,106 pieces too, which should keep you busy.
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It isn’t the 1960s, time has moved on and so have clothing and footwear labels. With that in mind, here are my 25 Mod labels for the 21st century, now updated (and extended) for 2021.
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Don’t forget, The Story of Ready Steady Go! heads to BBC4 tonight, with a show of clips to follow.
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Check out this Paul Weller limited edition pop art t-shirt by Gama Clothing, which is a replica of one he wore around 1977.
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With the vinyl and CD reissues here I thought it was the ideal time to write this article. Just four years together and one album, but they left quite an impression. Whatever happened to The Redskins?
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Charly Records has announced the PP Arnold - The First Lady Of Immediate vinyl reissue. There’s also a CD too if that’s your preferred format and both are now up for pre-order.
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If you are a fan, make a date in your diary. Paul Weller is hosting a Style Council listening party on Twitter in April.
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Swinging London cult classic Smashing Time is coming to Talking Pictures! If you want to know about that and the film itself, read on.
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File under ‘must own’. The Blue Flames EP Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames is available to pre-order on limited edition vinyl via Ace Records.
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I flagged this up back in July. If you missed it then (as many of us were on holiday), the Into Tomorrow – The Spirit Of Mod 1983-2000 box set actually lands next week.
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Almost 60 years on and Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes is still (arguably) the book that says more about mod than any other. Despite never using the word once.
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There are four reissues of The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society for the 50th anniversary, including the amazing box set you see here. Full details of all of them on the site.
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Just been having a clearout and I found two of the Solo cycling cardigans (the black with white writing) never worn in a cupboard. The company disappeared after just a few months, but not before making some amazing ads.
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With the sun shining, it might be worth another mention for the wonderful
Mod and 60s t-shirts from Mr. B’s Soulful Tees.
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While it was closed over the early summer months, Brighton’s Jump The Gun had its first makeover in a number of years.
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I love this artist’s work, and if you are a fan of The Jam, you might appreciate this The Modern World print by Stuff By Mark (aka
@The_Ren1981
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It seems like the right time of year to compile my 20 of the best Mod knitwear labels. So I’ve done just that.
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Celebrating 45 years since the first one, the Mods Mayday 2024 event takes place over four rooms in London in May 2024.
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The movie version of Up The Junction movie from 1968 makes its debut on Talking Pictures TV on Saturday night. Some details, background and so on here if you need it.
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Available to pre-order, All Or Nothing: The Story of Steve Marriott by Simon Spence is the first biography authorised by the family.
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Anglozine London is a fairly new label from an old face on the Mod scene. I talk to Reuben Billingham about the clothes and the inspiration behind them.
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Adidas is releasing this bag tomorrow, a holdall based on the customised bags from the northern soul scene of days past. Limited numbers and likely to sell out fast.
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An award-winning scooter at Brighton, this 1962 Vespa Douglas Sportique Grand Luxe is now for sale via eBay.
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Available on pre-order, The Best Of Rare Mod vinyl compilation is both new and a limited edition coloured vinyl issue via the Acid Jazz label.
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Good to know Paul Weller is a fan, From the upcoming Modzines book by Eddie Piller and Steve Rowland, which I will be reviewing very soon...
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The first selection of photos from the Brighton Mod Weekender 2021 are now online at Modculture, courtesy of the talented Chris Wild.
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Reprinted for 2023 and as a limited edition of just 79, the Quadrophenia print by Piper Gates Design is back and will sell out before the end of the day. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
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Kent’s classic On The Soul Side compilation gets a CD reissue, expanded to 26 tracks.
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The Quadrophenia movie soundtrack has just got a heavyweight vinyl reissue. You can read about it on the new, mobile-friendly Modculture website. Yes, that has just launched too.
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Details of the standard release of Mod Art by Paul Anderson have been confirmed, along with the artwork and the pre-order details.
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The 2019 images were very popular, so great to see the Brighton Mod Weekender 2020 photographs by Chris Wild arrive on the site.
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An article ‘lost’ during a past redesign has now been given pride of place on the Modculture site once more. John Waters argues that far from being figureheads of the 1960s Mod scene, The Who and The Small Faces were a sign that Mod was on its way out.
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If you missed it the first time around, the Lambretta documentary is being repeated on Talking Pictures TV.
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It’s that time of year again. Time to check out the Brighton Mod Weekender 2019 photographs by Chris Wild, with a number now available to browse at the Modculture site.
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This looks like a winner - the Having A Rave-Up! British R&B box set - which is coming soon from Cherry Red. 91 tracks over three discs and a 48-page booklet.
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This is what a football programme should look like...
Click of turnstile & a rumble of boots
A matchday programme & smell from the tea hut
The P.A. wailing & chant of the crowd
Floodlights coming on & a kick of the ball
That’s Entertainment, that’s entertainment
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A mini heatwave is heading our way, so perhaps the ideal time to look at the mod and 60s t-shirts produced by Mr. B’s Soulful Tees.
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Just want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has contributed to the Modculture site costs to keep the site running. You really have been wonderful. I’ll now get onto making it the best Mod site out there. If you still want to help, details here:
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Dorian Cox talks Celluloid cool – The French New Wave and the sophisticated cinematic world of Mod before the era of the beach fights.
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Out of one of its 1960s catalogues, this half-zip cycling tops by Fred Perry has been reissued in two colours.
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There’s a 1960s Mods and Rockers ballet online at the BFI, which is free to view and absolutely bizarre.
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Classic Mod and pop art logos from the 1960s have been reborn as t-shirts and sweatshirts by Pop Gear. Some cool tote bags too.
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A thing of beauty. New from the Top Sounds label is Raw Mod (The New Kind Of People 1965-1968) on LP with a booklet in the style of the original Mod Monthly magazine as well as a more traditional CD release.
I’ll have a preview and review coming soon.
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Just up for pre-order, The Ox: The Last of the Great Rock Stars is the official biography of The Who's John Entwistle.
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A similar title to some that have gone before, but This Is Mod 1964-1968 is an all-new set of floor fillers from BGP via Ace Records.
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That’s right, actual new music. The Small Faces - Live 1966 vinyl and CD release is coming to us via Kenny Jones’ own label. And you can get limited edition signed vinyl if you are quick.
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We have had the vinyl set and the BBC documentary - but now there’s the book. Ready, Steady, Go! The Weekend Starts Here book by Andy Neill is heading your way soon.
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An unreleased album from the 1960s, The Ska From Jamaica was offered in limited numbers on vinyl for RSD. It’s back now as a CD set with a ridiculous number of extra and unreleased tracks.
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It’s that time of year again. I’ve checked the figures and worked out A Year In Mod: The 20 most popular posts of 2018 on Modculture. Possibly a barometer of mod or just what people like to read. Take your pick.
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