Full details to follow soon.......
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
Detour Records to release Sta-Prest picture disc 7" on Friday 28th August
"THE CLASSIC '79 MOD PICTURE DISC SERIES"
THIS WILL HIT THE STREETS ON
FRIDAY 28th AUGUST 2020
<<< PRE ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW>>>
Well here it is, the fourth in the series of these very collectible '79 Classic Mod releases.
This time we bring you THREE unreleased tracks from Wickford's finest.
Side one kicks off with their anthem SCHOOL DAYS but this version was recorded in 1978 with the original bass player 'Ray Kingston' and is over 35 seconds longer than the released version on 'Avatar' records. The two tracks on the B-Side kicks off with a punky track called 'I Don't Wanna Go Away From Here ' which was recorded in 1977 while the second track was recorded in 1980.
Once again, ONLY 300 copies are pressed so be quick it you want a copy!
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SCHOOL DAYS (1978 DEMO VERSION)
I DON'T WANNA GO AWAY FROM HERE
SCREAMING
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
The London International Ska Festival 2020 has been moved to Easter 2021
Due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 we are sorry to announce that The London International Ska Festival 2020 is having to be moved to next Easter weekend 2021 - 1st to 4th April 2021.
The festival line up is already set to include; Big Youth, The Pioneers, Dennis Alcapone, Freddie Notes, Dave Barker (Dave & Ansel Collins), Susan Cadogan, Christopher Ellis paying tribute to his father - Alton Ellis, Roddy Radiation from The Specials, Arthur Kay & The Originals, our valve sound system special with Phil Bush, our world famous Thames cruise, our tribute to Sonia Pottinger - as part of our all female Easter Sunday Womans Day, Do the Dog skazine all-dayer ft. The Kubricks, Zen Baseballbat, Cartoon Violence, & The Downsetters, Subsetters, plus DJs Grace Spades, Naoko TheRock, Texas Ranger, Tiny T, Tighten Up crew, Time Tunnel club night, and many more!
All 2020 tickets remain valid.
Full rescheduled line up will be announced shortly.
'Detail' - the magazine for Modernists. Issue 1 to be launched in September.
Detail Magazine will be a new print publication dedicated to offering a more in-depth look at all things modernist. Detail is a collaboration from the team behind Welsh Mod: Our Story & Suit Yourself Modernist Culture
This twice-yearly magazine aims to cut through today's digital noise with carefully curated content and long-form articles in an appealing but familiar format.
Featuring contributions from some of the most passionate exponents of the modernist ethos, Detail will bring you insights and exclusives on music, culture, style and design.
The first issue of Detail will be launched in September and our new website has been launched where you can pre-order issues 1 and 2, fantastic ladies and gents exclusive Detail polo shirts and our super cool tote bag. It's also a one stop place for all Detail info and an insight into the magazine.
In the first of his regular columns for Detail, comedian Ian Moore talks more about clean living in the recent difficult circumstances. Editor, Claire Mahoney speaks to Fay Hallam the high priestess of the revival mod scene about her many musical incarnations. Paul ‘Smiler' Anderson dons his shades and takes a look at the most iconic sunglasses of the sliver screen. Peter Jachimiack takes us on a journey from London to New York and back with British jazz greats Ronnie Scott and Johnny Dankworth. Adrian Holder of The Moment talks us through his love of cycling and explains why he believes it to be the ultimate mod sport. Plus exclusive contributions from Graham Lentz, Jason Brummell, Nathan James Le Bas, Jason Disley, David Dry, and Sean Chapman.
'Under The Clock' and 'Doing Nothing' Two Tone themed novels by Shelley Hinchcliffe Reece available now!
Under The Clock
A nostalgic trip back into 1981, following 16-year-old Shell Rogers as she leaves school with nothing but her friends, fashion, and love for the Two-Tone movement. Desperate to leave town, she makes a pact with her best mates to meet again Under the Clock when they're all aged 50. Filled with Two-Tone music, sex, drugs, and language that your mother would have disapproved of, it's a heartwarming story of friendships that stand the test of time.
Doing Nothing
Two months after meeting her friends and first love Under the Clock for their teenage pact, how does life move on for Shell Rogers? Capturing a snippet of how deep set feelings from the past can take hold of your heart and soul, and send your life into chaos.Shell, Marty, and the gang recall the memories that created their path as we head back to 1981 and life hanging out together, doing nothing.A reminiscent sequel that will stir many memories from the past. Filled with a love for Two-Tone music, fashion, plenty of sex, drugs and petty crime, probably a little too much strong language and a few raised eyebrows along the way.
https://www.facebook.com/Under-the-Clock-A-Two-tone-themed-novel-103409091271979
Two Tone Box Set, 'The Albums', set for release on 4th September
Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. A Message To You
Rudy - The Specials
2. Do The Dog - The
Specials
3. It's Up To You -
The Specials
4. Nite Klub - The
Specials
5. Doesn't Make It
Alright - The Specials
6. Concrete Jungle -
The Specials
7. Too Hot - The
Specials
8. Monkey Man - The
Specials
9. (Dawning Of A)
New Era - The Specials
10. Blank Expression
- The Specials
11. Stupid Marriage
- The Specials
12. Too Much Too
Young - The Specials
13. Little Bitch -
The Specials
14. You're Wondering
Now - The Specials
Disc: 2
1. Three Minute Hero
- The Selecter
2. Everyday - The
Selecter
3. They Make Me Mad
- The Selecter
4. Missing Words -
The Selecter
5. Danger - The
Selecter
6. Street Feeling -
The Selecter
7. My Collie (Not A
Dog) - The Selecter
8. Too Much Pressure
- The Selecter
9. Murder - The
Selecter
10. Out On The
Streets - The Selecter
11. Carry Go Bring
Home - The Selecter
12. Black And Blue -
The Selecter
13. James Bond - The
Selecter
Disc: 3
1. Enjoy Yourself
(It's Later Than You Think) [2015 Remastered Version] - The Specials
2. Man At C&A
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
3. Hey, Little Rich
Girl (2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
4. Do Nothing (2015
Remastered Version) - The Specials
5. Pearl's Cafe
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
6. Sock It To 'Em
J.B. (2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
7.
Stereotypes/Stereotypes - Pt. 2 (2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
8. Holiday Fortnight
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
9. I Can't Stand It
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
10. International
Jet Set (2015 Remastered Version) - The Specials
11. Enjoy Yourself
(Reprise) [2015 Remastered Version] - The Specials
Disc: 4
1. Concrete Jungle
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
2. Mirror In The
Bathroom (Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
3. Lip Up Fatty
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
4. Razor Blade Alley
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
5. Three Minute Hero
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
6. Easy Life (Live /
2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
7. Big Shot (Live /
2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
8. One Step Beyond
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
9. Ranking Fullstop
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
10. Man At C & A
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
11. Missing Words
(Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
12. Inner London
Violence (Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
13. Night Boat To
Cairo (Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
14. Too Much
Pressure (Live / 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
15. Nite Klub (Live
/ 2020 Half Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
Disc: 5
1. Easy Snappin' -
Rico
2. Fiesta - Rico
3. Chang Kai Shek -
Rico
4. Stay Out Late -
Rico
5. Red Top - Rico
6. X - Rico
7. Ganja - Rico
8. That Man Is
Forward - Rico
Disc: 6
1. Destroy Them -
Rico
2. We Want Peace -
Rico
3. Jam Rock - Rico
4. Some Day - Rico
5. Distant Drums -
Rico
6. Love And Justice
- Rico
7. Java - Rico
8. Do The Reload -
Rico
9. Easter Island -
Rico & The Special AKA
Disc: 7
1. Gangsters (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
2. Madness (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
3. On My Radio (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
4. Tears Of A Clown
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
5. A Message To You
Rudy (2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
6. Too Much Pressure
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
7. Too Experienced
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
8. Ranking Full Stop
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
9. Too Much Too
Young (2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
10. The Selecter
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
11. Stereotype (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
12. Mantovani (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
13. Do Nothing (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
14. Jungle Music
(2020 Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
15. The Boiler (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
16. Ghost Town (2020
Half-Speed Remaster) - Various Artists
Disc: 8
1. Bright Lights
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
2. The Lonely Crowd
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
3. What I Like Most
About You Is Your Girlfriend (2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
4. Housebound (2015
Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
5. Night On The
Tiles (2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
6. Nelson Mandela
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
7. War Crimes (The
Crime Remains The Same) [2015 Remastered Version] - The Special AKA
8. Racist Friend
(2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
9. Alcohol (2015
Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
10. Break Down The
Door (2015 Remastered Version) - The Special AKA
'A Celebration of The Style Council' postponed until 28/29 November. A Sky Arts documentary and new TSC compilation album scheduled for Autumn.
Stuart Deabill says, "Been a lot of enquiries about
That Spiritual Feeling - A Celebration of The Style Council
and if it’s going ahead. As far as we’re concerned, it’s still on, there’s enough room to distance if we need to. Only another spike would make it difficult to go ahead.
We was hoping to put more tickets on sale for each day but that will be something to look at nearer the time.
I’m also looking at a FB Live feed for those that can’t make it or missed out on tickets.
As you probably know, alongside our book
Soul Deep
, there’s a TSC doc coming on Sky Arts and there’s also a new compilation titled ‘Long Hot Summers’ due out in the autumn." Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Detour Records release The Mods picture disc single on Friday 31st July - limited to just 300 copies!!!
THE WAIT IS OVER, HERE IS THE NEXT ONE IN THE CLASSIC '79 MOD SERIES
FRIDAY 31st JULY 2020
<<< Pre Orders being taken now! >>>
WELL HERE IT IS!!! THE THIRD RELEASE IN THIS NEW POPULAR SERIES OF '79 CLASSIC MOD SOUNDS! AFTER THE FIRST TWO OF SOLD OUT RELEASES, THIS THIRD ONE HAS EAGERLY BEEN AWAITED FOR BUT WE HAVE KEPT IT UNDER WRAPS UNTIL NOW AS IT IS A REAL BIGGIE!
SO THIS LEGENDARY NORTH LONDON MOD BAND FINALLY SEES THEIR DEBUT RELEASE AFTER 41 YEARS OF IT BEING RECORDED! THIS IS THE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THESE RECORDINGS, THESE TRACKS WERE RECORDED BACK IN 1979 AND WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THE BANDS DEBUT SINGLE, HOWEVER, THEIR MANAGER AT THE TIME WAS HOLDING THE TRACKS BACK TO TRY AND LAND A BIG LABEL DEAL BUT SADLY THE BIG LABEL NEVER CAME KNOCKING. IN HINDSIGHT THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN ONE OF THE SMALL LABELS THAT WERE INTERESTED SOTHEY MISSED THE BOAT WHICH WAS SACRILEGE AS THIS BAND WERE SO POPULAR ON THE LIVE GIG CIRCUIT THEY DESERVE THEIR PLACE IN MOD HISTORY INSTEAD OF MOD FOLKLORE!
SO DETOUR RECORDS GIVES YOU TWO LONG LOST MOD ANTHEMS FROM THE ORIGINAL LINE-UP!!!
<<< ONCE AGAIN, ONLY 300 COPIES ARE PRESSED SO BE QUICK >>>
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ONE OF THE BOYS
Colouring The Past - 'Shadows and Reflections' by The Action
THE ACTION - SHADOWS & REFLECTIONS
The video here is the promo for THE ACTION's fifth single SHADOWS & REFLECTIONS.
I've upscaled & colourised the original black & white film.
(Note: The audio plays slightly fast in the page to avoid a block)
One of the great "lost" bands of mid-'60s England, THE ACTION filled mod clubs with happy patrons and managed to score George Martin as a benefactor but only released a handful of singles during their brief existence. Martin produced the band’s five singles issued on Parlophone between 1965 and 1967 as well as tracks intended for a never-released album.
The band's early years were spent as Motown-loving mods guided by Reg King's insistent vocals, the group's snappy backing vocals, and Martin's clean production style.
The bandmembers were able to nail Motown covers (like "I'll Keep Holding On" and "Since I Lost My Baby") thanks to the tautness of the playing and their vocal prowess.
The Action didn't write many originals at the time, though the horn-filled rocker "Twentyfourth Hour" shows they had the skills.
The band only released six singles in their lifetime – or seven, if you count a pre-Action single by The Boys – but their legend has grown exponentially since their demise in 1968.
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Hello, and a warm welcome to everyone who has joined COLOURING THE PAST.
The page is my attempt to add a little colour to the cheeks of the past. It's not intended to offer anything 'better' than the original black & white footage; just a different take.
Running the page is a one-man operation. I write and research the articles, and edit the videos which involves several hours of work - upscaling, colourising and tweaking in various software.
This takes about half a day of unpaid work. If you could see fit to make a small donation then I would be genuinely grateful.
Thank you and best wishes, Paul 
Just visit one of the links to donate (all secure connections):
PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.me/decade7787
JUSTGIVING: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ctp
COVER TO COVER - DESIGNS and PHOTOGRAPHY of SIMON HALFON
COVER TO COVER - DESIGNS and PHOTOGRAPHY of SIMON HALFON
PRE-ORDER NOW FOR NOVEMBER 2020 DELIVERY
For the first time Simon's body of work is being collated into a premium book celebrating the best of his record sleeves, design work and photography.
As well as beautifully reproduced artwork, the book will feature never before seen photographs and personal ephemera, alongside anecdotes and recollections that tell the stories behind the artwork. This book will also take a side-step into the fascinating world of film making.
The book itself is the size of an LP, making it a unique and original addition to any collector’s shelf.
The Deluxe Edition is limited to 900 copies. It will be signed and numbered from 101-1000 and come with a sewn hardback cover and silk ribbon marker. It will have 250 plus full-colour pages printed on thick 170gsm satin coated paper.
The slipcased Super Deluxe Edition book is limited to 50 copies. It will be signed and numbered from 51–100 and presented in a supreme quality black slipcase with a coloured paper interior. This edition will additionally contain a signed and numbered photographic print of Oasis.
The books are being produced by an award-winning Italian printer, specialising in high-end publications, with strong eco credentials, full FSC certification, and a print process that uses 100% clean energy. Their clients include the world’s biggest publishers, as well as art galleries and museums worldwide.
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Simon is an award-winning graphic designer with a career spanning four decades in the music industry. He is most noted for his work with Paul Weller, George Michael and Oasis having worked with these artists for many years and designed some of their most iconic record sleeves. During this time Simon took a wealth of behind the scenes photographs, most of which are largely unseen.
It's a journey that began at Stiff Records back in 1980, where with no formal training Simon ended up in their art department, before moving on to work for Neville Brody up at The Face magazine offices. Since that time Simon has worked alongside many of the great artists and photographers, from Peter Blake to David Bailey.
Simon's portfolio also takes in design work for The Who, Madness, Steve Winwood, Nick Heyward, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, the Blue Note label and many more.
In 2007 Simon produced the feature film Sleuth, starring Michael Caine & Jude Law and in 2016 he produced the Oasis feature length documentary Supersonic. Most recently Simon created and produced the punchy comedy/drama series All You Need Is Me.
Saturday, 18 July 2020
Look Out! It's The Hurricanes - Out Now on the Spinout Nuggets Label
Look Out! It's The Hurricanes
OUT NOW!! On the infamous Spinout Nuggets label.
Available in various formats including Limited Numbered Vinyl, from our shop https://www.musicglue.com/the-hurricanes/shop or from the Spinout Nuggets shop https://www.spinoutproductions.com/shop/ Whilst stocks last!
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