Thursday, 30 November 2023
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
HURRY - LAST 30 COPIES of The Mark Three's 'Paisley Paradise' album on F.A.B. Records
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Mark Three by buying our ‘Paisley Paradise’ CD album that was released last Friday (16-songs and over 54 minutes of music) - I am reliably informed that there are now JUST 30 COPIES LEFT 🤩
We have also received requests/contact regarding The Mark Three playing ‘live’ in 2024 - shows will be announced in due course.
In the meantime, for anyone who hasn’t got it, you can still grab yourself a copy at Mark’s Bandcamp page at: -
https://marklegallez.bandcamp.com/album/paisley-paradise
Issue 11 of Detail Magazine available to order now
Paul 'Smiler' Anderson reveals the tunes that helped him decide to become a DJ back in the 80s |
Graham Lentz speaks to Rob Bailey the man behind some of the key events in the Mod calender about the incredible line-up planned for Modstock - 60 years of Mod next Easter
Love it or hate it.... this album defined a generation of revival Mods and still resonates today. Claudia Elliott celebrates Quadrophenia at 50
You'll find many familiar faces in the last edition of Jason Disley's BeatnPress Tales of Jazz short story collection, including a foreword from Detail editor Claire Mahoney. If you enjoy a bit of modernist/beat style writing then check it out here
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Tuesday, 28 November 2023
The James Taylor Quartet - ‘Mission Impossible’ Red Vinyl LP Reissue
To mark the 35th Anniversary of Acid
Jazz, we have been reissuing seminal records from our catalogue on colour
vinyl. The final instalment - and the second James Taylor Quartet release in
the series - is this this version of ‘Mission Impossible’ is pressed on
a fitting red vinyl, OUT 19 JANUARY 2024.
The original release track-listing
showcases JTQ’s sixties soundtrack odyssey – driving organ instrumentals from
the beginnings of Acid Jazz, showing James and the original lineup in their
prime. Alongside Lalo Schifrin’s iconic title track appear tracks by Herbie
Hancock, Paul Simon and Bacharach & David, before the Taylor-penned
original ‘The Stooge’ closes out this lean, hip collection.
Legendary Paisley Underground Band, RAIN PARADE, To Play London In June
Noted as influences by the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Ride, The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and The Charlatans, among many others, legendary Paisley Underground group Rain Parade return for the first London headline concert in decades.
Matt Piucci and Steven Roback have been writing songs together since 1981, and are co-founders, along with David Roback, of Rain Parade. Their debut album, Emergency Third Rail Power Trip, released by Enigma Records in the US and Demon Records in the UK in 1983, is internationally recognized as a masterpiece.
The follow up EP, Explosions In The Glass Palace (1984) garnered the same high praise, and its reputation has been increasing ever since. Sid Griffin, author and leader of The Long Ryders has said: “We were in the Paisley Underground with Rain Parade back in the 1980s… Explosions In The Glass Palace is and will forever be the BEST recording from a Paisley Underground band, be it us, The Dream Syndicate, The Bangles, The Three O’Clock or whomever.”
Rain Parade are back with a brand new album Last Rays of a Dying Sun.
Monday, 27 November 2023
The Rifles announce May UK Tour and new album, 'Love Your Neighbour', for 26th April release
It’s been over seven years since The Rifles released their previous record, but now the east Londoners are set to return with their new album ‘Love Your Neighbour’ on April 26th, which they have previewed with the new single ‘The Kids Won’t Stop’. Their previous two albums - ‘Big Life’ and ‘None The Wiser’ - achieved the highest chart positions of their career to date, while their cult-like popularity has continued in the intervening years with countless sold-out London shows at venues including the Roundhouse, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, O2 Kentish Forum, KOKO, Electric Ballroom and Electric Brixton, and they have also previously headlined Brixton Academy.
The triumphant reaction and electrifying energy of those shows inspired The Rifles as they sent about writing ‘Love Your Neighbour’. It’s a record which bursts with the traits that have inspired such devotion amongst fans: songs as gritty as they are anthemic, and full of lyrics which capture broadly relatable experiences and provide evocative snapshots of modern British life. The overriding message of the album is a plea to embrace the power of your local community.
Vocalist/guitarist Joel Stoker says, “‘Love Your Neighbour is saying we’re all in this big old mess together and it would be good to get along a bit more and enjoy it. Talk to people more, help each other out when you can, say good morning and maybe take your head away from your phone for 5 minutes and appreciate the people standing next to you. I’d like to think that the record captures life's daily situations that we all come across, all wrapped up in 3 minute bundles that you can sing along to.”
That’s an apt decision of the album’s lead single ‘The Kids Won’t Stop’. It starts with Joel reflecting on how life inevitably changes from the first flush of youth and into the demands of adulthood. But then it races into the frenetic melodic rush of its chorus, which contrasts an array of life’s daily annoyances with the kind of soaring, escapist hook which transports you to an altogether more positive state of mind.
Joel adds, “‘The Kids Won’t Stop’ sums up most of our lives at the moment: constantly busy, no time to breathe... but you have to keep going! It still has the high energy Rifles sound, but with a more representative subject matter to our lives at the moment. It is also a good indication of the sound for the album.”
Completed by Lucas Crowther (guitar), Rob Pyne (bass), Grant Marsh (drums) and Deano Mumford (keys), The Rifles have nonetheless had plenty going on since since releasing ‘Big Life’ in 2016: regular headline shows and festivals, Joel’s acclaimed debut solo album ‘The Undertow’, a singles collection, an acoustic album recorded at Abbey Road and a live album from London’s Roundhouse. But the predominant factor has been the demands of their lives outside the band, which has made it hard for them to find an opportunity to all be able to work together.
Yet as their live shows continued to sell-out, often far in advance, The Rifles wanted to repay fans by making a new album. They actually had a record’s worth of material prepared early in 2022, but instead took the time to keep on writing new songs to ensure that ‘Love Your Neighbours’ lived up to its full potential and ensured that the wait was well worth it. They recorded the album at Joel’s home studio in Walthamstow, east London, which allowed them the freedom to work whenever was convenient.
‘Love Your Neighbour’ is now available to pre-order. The band’s own store offers some very limited physical formats, which include a marbled red transparent vinyl with a signed art print and individually signed test pressings. Three retailers also stock exclusive editions: Amazon have a digisleeve CD with a signed insert, Assai offer a blue vinyl, and HMV are selling a sunflower yellow vinyl.
The Rifles debuted some of the songs from ‘Love Your Neighbour’ during last month’s sold-out London show at the Electric Ballroom. Their next gig comes with their annual Christmas jumper party at Lafayette on December 21st, which is already sold-out.
The band have also announced details of a UK headline tour in 2024. Fans who pre-order the new album will receive access to a pre-sale for tour tickets which opens at 9am this Wednesday, November 29th. Remaining tickets will then go on general sale from Friday, December 1st. The dates are:
MAY 2024
9th - Glasgow, Oran Mor
10th - Manchester, Academy 2
11th - London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
16th - Bristol, The Fleece
17th - Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Mods Mayday in Cambridge on Monday 6th May
MODS MAYDAY CAMBRIDGE!
6th May 2024 @ Cambridge Junction 4-10pm. Presented by The Alley Club Cambridge & SLBPE Stephen Bevis
Tickets are available from the venue at £25
STONE FOUNDATION announce 2024 dates to record 'live' album
The seeds of British modern soul band Stone Foundation were sown in the early ’90s when Neil Sheasby and Neil Jones met.
Over the years they’ve collaborated with Paul
Weller,
Nolan Porter, Graham
Parker, Carleen Anderson, Mick Talbot, Kathryn Williams, Laville, Melba Moore,
Hamish Stuart,
Dr. Robert from The Blow Monkeys
and more.
Join Stone Foundation in London & Glasgow where the concerts will be recorded for a future live album.
Friday, 24 November 2023
New Book: 'Small Faces On Track: Every Album, Every Song' out on 28th March 2024
The Hurricanes 'Here Comes The Storm' album available to order now!
The Hurricanes third album entitled “Here Comes The Storm” is released by Spinout Nuggets on November 30th on Vinyl LP, CD and all digital platforms, but it is now available for Pre Order today!
Initial Pre Orders through The Hurricanes site will also receive a FREE COPY of the 12 track cd “The Hurricanes Live & Unleashed”.
The vinyl LP features 11 tracks, with a further 3 bonus tracks included on the CD, with contributions from our friends Beth Arzy on vocals, Rod Spark on hammond and piano, and the Colin Bee Horn Sensation on brass.
AVAILABLE NOW for pre order here:
https://www.musicglue.com/the-hurricanes/
OR www.spinoutproductions.com
Shorty’s Very Last Stand & Tribute to Tony “Perfect” Morrison at London's 100 Club on 28th December
On 28 December 2023, the following artists will come together to celebrate the songs of LTS, 1979-1984, in tribute to Tony “Perfect” Morrison.
Dennis Greaves, Chris Pope, Bob Manton, Chris Philpott, Ian Jones, John Wratten, Drew Orr, Mike Morrison, Brian Hayes, John Woodward, Mark Farrington, Jayme Abela, Georgia Bennett, Andy Gilbert, Eddie Piller, Terry Rawlings, Alan May, Derwent.
Mods Mayday 2024 on Sunday 5th May - Additional Details
Mods Mayday, the essential day out in any Mods calendar, will be taking over 229 in central London (opposite Great Portland Street Tube Station) for an all day extravaganza over 4 indoor rooms and 1 outside space.
Room 1 features live performances from Secret Affair, Purple Hearts, Nine Below Zero, The Chords UK, Squire, The Circles + 1 more artist to be announced.
Room 2 features live performances from Block 33, The Len Price 3, The Molotovs, Sharp Class + 3 more artists to be confirmed.
Room 3 - For the first time we have added an extra room where we have exclusive Q&A's with Rick Buckler, legendary drummer and founding member of The Jam, + more Q&A's to be announced and Mod films and documentaries.
Room 4 will be 'Our Favourite Shop' featuring exclusive merchandise from all of the artists along with record and clothing stalls.
On top of this we have an outdoor area with Mod DJ's and a bar to enjoy the 2024 summer weather in between artists.
Running from 3pm-11pm on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May 2024 we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the original 'Mods Mayday' LP which became an iconic part of the late 70's/early 80's Mod Revival.
Thursday, 23 November 2023
THE STAIRS Here Come... Out Now on Heavy Soul Records
THE STAIRS
Here Come...
ROR157
YELLOW VINYL TOO!!
Wow!!
The Stairs were of course, the very best in their own Liverpudlian blend of Rhythm & Blues and are infamous for their string of wild 45s and the Mexican R&B album on Go Discs!.
Heavy SOul Records is a little bit damp in being able to put together this compilation of rare tracks onto vinyl for y'all.
Demo's of the "Weed Bus" and "Woman Gone And Say Goodbye" singles, the later ones and a few choice covers too.
Again, WOW!!!
https://www.heavysoul45s.co.uk/product-page/the-stairs-here-come
Darron J Connett - 'All That Malarkey' album review
Darron J Connett has had several releases over the last few years (in more than one guise) but one thing you know with his albums is that they will be professionally performed and well produced – and ‘All That Malarkey’ is no exception.
The album starts with L’Inizio, a short and dramatic piece that sounds like the theme track to a movie before continuing with Leave Me Alone, a catchy number with some great guitar playing that would make a good A-side, with a pace change to close the song.
Win Or Lose is another well produced song with some great layers on instrumentation but there’s a more measured build up to Come Tomorrow before it bursts into life for the chorus, returning to a lower level before exploding again.
There’s more of an acoustic feel to the beginning End Of The Day, and some big and dramatic piano notes, which again evokes a film soundtrack. Very enjoyable. Arcadian is a more laid-back number featuring piano that smoulders with it’s ‘Don’t Fade Away’ hook line.
Candescent Smile features Mani Perazzoli of the Buzzcocks touring band. I like this a lot – the verse has the vibe of a Weller track from around his ‘Wild Wood’ period before moving into a lovely descending chorus. Very nice indeed and great guitar work again.
There’s some urgency as Mr Davis kicks in, along with a Kinks’ observational angle, followed by another earworm chorus and more great instrumentation and production values.
A nice percussion intro followed by great upbeat vocal and music ushers in Into The Void with a familiarity that makes you instantly know the song. This is another potential A-side which I am sure would get plenty of radio play.
A much more serious start greets Average Is The New Great, with menacing music the order of the day. There’s a driving beat that carries the song forward.
Album finale, You Know Your Problem, is another energetic and catchy song – upbeat and fun and a great way to end the album. Well almost end it – there is a false ending so if you wait a few seconds there is a bonus extra segment.
We have great new original music with fine musical
performances and production here so it’s well worth checking out ‘All That
Malarkey’ and giving Darron J Connett your support.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Modcast Christmas Boat Party - Sunday 10th December
Not long now to the MODCAST XMAS BOAT – ANNUAL FESTIVE PARTY DOWN THE THAMES..Buy Boat Ticket here: http://skiddle.com/e/36727941
We start the day with Roastie and warm up drinkies at The White Hart at midday and then off to Festival Pier where we board the board the Pride of London for 2pm departure Top hoots and brilliant music from fun with our fab DJs up and down the Thames . 2 floors and an outside deck.
Join us!! Shenanigans 100% guaranteed..
Book White Hart table here (mention. Modcast): https://www.thewhitehartwaterloo.co.uk/
TIX here: http://skiddle.com/e/36727941
** R&B * Northern Soul *Jazz * Ska * Funk * Revival * Roots Reggae * Psyche And Garage * Crossover * 60s Beat * Mod *
Eddie Piller Darren Rock Paul Anderson
Wendy May Myia Marina Dean Thatcher Steve Rowland
OUT NOW - The Mark Three's 16-Song 'Paisley Paradise' CD Album
OUT NOW: The Mark Three’s ‘Paisley Paradise’ 16-song CD album has arrived and is being shipped.
To avoid disappointment, secure your copy at Mark’s Bandcamp page at: -
Detour Records release The Mourning After's 'Do Your Thaang (The Weemeenit Sessions)' on CD
Detour Records are
stoked to bring you this album which includes the first ever recordings by the
band. My love for this band dates back to when I first heard their debut single
on the 'Merry Go-Round' label back in 1993. It was an instant appeal as it was
full-on, in your face, Organ assault with some mighty crypt-kicking vocals to
match.
Then in 1994 we had
the pleasure of working with the band and releasing their second single 'Doin'
Me In' followed by another three singles over the next few years. Back in 1996
we also enticed the band down to London to support Detour Records flag ship bearers
'The Clique' at the Garage in Islington. Also on the bill that night were 'The
Acrylic Tones' who had travelled down from Newcastle-upon-tyne to play and to
promote their debut album. All three bands were the top selling acts on Detour
Records and the future looked bright. A brilliant night was had and it has
stuck in my mind because it was also the night we moved house!
So on that note, I'll
pass you over to the main man from the band who will give you the history on
these recordings...
After
Captain Sensible came to see The Mourning After at The White Horse, Hampstead
he was suitably impressed to ask the band to record an LP for his Deltic record
label.
In May
1991 they entered Weemeenit Studios, Barnet with Steve Broughton (Edgar
Broughton Band) and the Captain at the helm. The following day they left the
studio with the recording’s you hold in your hands. The idea was to take these
original rough mixes away, have a listen, then get back together for a final
mix and choose the 12 tracks for the LP.
Unfortunately
due to circumstances out of both the band’s and Captain Sensible’s hand’s this
never happened. The master tape was recovered a couple of years later and
vocal, backing vocal and guitar tracks were wiped to free up space for overdubs
and a release of the LP on Mystic Beat Records (withdrawn ...but that’s another
story).
So here
are those original rough mixes with live vocals, guitars and extra backing
vocals (including a couple with the Captain) for the first time featuring
different versions of some tunes that were later re-recorded and released.
Chris
Blackburn / September 2023
FEATURES
Waitin’ On You
On My Mind
Rain On Me
Ain’t Like You
Doin’ Me In
Pauline
You’re Gonna Pay
What’s Goin’ Down
She’s Gonna Get It
Ain’t Gettin’ Away
Never Listen (To A
Word I Say)
She’ll Be Gone
Creepin’ Out Tonight
Do Your Thaang
Friday, 17 November 2023
'Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets' - Double LP on Cherry Red
An essential mix of 34 mod favourites and rarities from 1964-1967.
Modernists loved the latest R&B, blues and soul sounds coming from US cities such as Chicago, Memphis and Detroit and when British groups started playing their own interpretations in clubs and dancehalls they gained their own mod followings, their music remaining popular on the mod scene today.
Side 1 of this bespoke collection spotlights the British R&B scene and features a founding father of British blues Alexis Korner with the rare ‘Taboo Man’ alongside ace mod tracks from The Bo Street Runners, The Others, Mickey Finn and The Blue Men (featuring a youthful Jimmy Page on harmonica) and more.
Side 2 starts with British R&B groups developing their own sound by turning up their guitars, employing distortion, feedback and fuzz pedals to take the music in a new direction. Highlights include the Joe Meek produced ‘Crawdaddy Simone’ by The Syndicats (described as proto punk because of its ferocity), The In Crowd’s snarling ‘Things She Says’ and The Artwoods’ fuzz drenched mod favourite ‘I Take What I Want’ featuring future Deep Purple organist Jon Lord on organ. Denny Laine (later of Wings) sings with The Moody Blues calming things down with some soulful beat.
Side 3 focuses on UK soul music – Rod ‘the mod’ Stewart backed by The Brian Auger Trinity takes on Sam Cooke’s ‘Shake’, the godfather of ska Laurel Aitken proves he’s also a natural soul man with his floor filling version of The Mar-Keys’ ‘Last Night’ and the amazing Barry St. John sings the funky ‘Gotta Brand New Man’. Popular club acts Lucas & The Mike Cotton Sound and Carl Douglas & The Big Stampede would regularly bring the house down at mod clubs and also feature.
Side 4 includes mod club dancefloor smashes from The Spencer Davis Group andThe Union (featuring Elmer Gantry) appear on vinyl for the first time.
TRACK LISTING
SIDE 1
1. The Bo Street Runners – Bo Street Runner (Single Version)
2. The Others – Oh Yeah
3. David John and The Mood – Bring It To Jerome
4. Mickey Finn and The Blue Men – I Still Want You
5. Ronnie Jones and The Night-Timers – I Need Your Loving
6. The Second Thoughts – Seventh Son
7. James Royal – Work Song
8. Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated – Taboo Man
9. The Trendbender Band – Unchain My Heart
SIDE 2
1. The Syndicats – Crawdaddy Simone
2. The In Crowd – Things She Says
3. The Boys Blue – You Got What I Want
4. The Rocking Vicars – It’s Alright
5. The Artwoods – I Take What I Want
6. The Favourite Sons – That Driving Beat
7. The Moody Blues – And My Baby’s Gone
8. The Stormsville Shakers – Number One
9. The Union – See Saw
SIDE 3
1. Rod Stewart – Shake
2. Laurel Aitken and The Soul Men – Last Night
3. Barry St John – Gotta Brand New Man
4. The Soul Brothers – Good Lovin’ Never Hurt
5. Lucas & The Mike Cotton Sound – Ain’t Love Good, Ain’t Love Proud
6. J.J. Jackson – But It’s Alright
7. Carl Douglas & The Big Stampede – Something For Nothing
8. Wynder K Frog – Turn On Your Lovelight
SIDE 4
1. The Spencer Davis Group – Looking Back
2. Double Feature – Baby Get Your Head Screwed On
3. Scots Of St. James – Tic Toc
4. The Attraction – She’s A Girl
5. John’s Children – But She’s Mine
6. The Drag Set – Day And Night
7. Rupert’s People – Hold On
8. The Action – Look At The View
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