Archive for May, 2009
by Modculture 21 May, 2009
According to Liam Gallagher, his Pretty Green label is going to features the likes of desert boots, nice knitwear, quality clobber and 'none of that skinny stuff', which doesn't sound a million miles away from what we feature on here.
So it's no surprise to see the advertising campaign borrowing a bit from the world of mod too, specifically Quadrophenia if these images are anything to go by. They appeared on the Pretty Green site ahead of the label's full launch in June.
We're looking forward to it, especially if classic gear is the name of the game. See more images from the photoshoot over the page or check out the label's website via the link below.
Pretty Green website
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by Modculture 21 May, 2009
As part of Fred Perry centenary celebrations, the company has teamed up with Vespa to offer up a limited edition scooter.
This isn't just a promotional item, the Fred Perry / Vespa scooter will be available to buy in limited numbers in the UK, USA, France and Japan from August 2009 in classic Fred Perry colourways and featuring the FP centenary laurel.
Just 100 will be sold, for how much we don't know, but we suspect they'll come in at a premium. If you want to get your name down, drop Fred Perry a line here. See over the page for more images.
Fred Perry 100 Years website
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by Modculture 21 May, 2009
Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 22nd May to Thursday 28th May 2009.
Highlight of the week
April 5th 1968, the morning after one of the most catastrophic moments in American history – the assassination of Martin Luther King. America's inner cities had begun to implode and in Boston there is a fragile peace. The mayor of Boston is about to cancel a long-scheduled James Brown concert to avoid confrontation – a potentially incendiary move – but after warnings he has a change of heart and asks if there is 'something James Brown can do to help', by accident realising that by televising the concert they could keep people indoors that night and prevent widespread rioting.
The Night James Brown Saved Boston (BBC 4. Friday 22nd, 9.15pm. Repeated 1.15am & Saturday 23rd, 12.45am) tells the story of that amazing night and features rarely-seen footage of the Godfather of Soul's concert plus the personal recollections of James Browns band members, friends like activist Reverend Al Sharpton, personal manager Charles Bobbitt, Princeton University Professor Dr. Cornel West, Boston citizens, those who attended the concert, politicians (such as former Boston Mayor Kevin White) and Newsweek's David Gates. The Night James Brown Saved Boston tells the compelling story of an artist at the absolute peak of his powers using his artistry for the greater good.
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by Modculture 20 May, 2009
After weeks of banging on about the forthcoming Flipside DVD and Blu-ray releases, we've finally got our hands on them – and the first of the releases has now been reviewed.
London in the Raw is a sensationalist 1964 flick, looking at life in the heart of the city, night clubs, strip clubs, beatniks, meths drinkers – you get the idea. Plenty of add-ons too, with shorts from the era and a hefty booklet full of essays and background information.
Want to know more? Check out the review, it's online now at Cinedelica, you can see it via the link below.
London in the Raw DVD review
by Modculture 17 May, 2009
A new night to look out for in the capital – Pork and Beans.
Described as a 'night of vintage Rhythm & Blues and Soul', Pork & Beans takes place at Positively 4 Street (four minutes from Warren Street, Euston Square or Mornington Crescent Tube stations), with residents Ethan Saunders and Timid Tomas joined by Michael Jemmeson (Jukebox Jam) and Alan Handscombe for the opening night.
It runs from 8pm – 1am on 29th May 2009, admission is £3 on the door. If you want to find out more, check out the forum discussion for the latest details.
by Modculture 17 May, 2009
Manchester's Cornerhouse cinema is still running its excellent Breakfast Club events and if you head down there on June 21st 2009, you can catch a screening on the big screen of Quadrophenia.
There's no point in telling you about the film, you might as well just check out our review right here (sadly within our old layout). If you want to check it out, the Breakfast Club showing throws in a full English breakfast (meat-based or veggie) and a cup of tea before or after the showing.
It kicks off at 11:50am and tickets (including that food) are £9.50.
Cornerhouse website
by Modculture 17 May, 2009
Looking for some cult Czech new wave cinema from the 1960s? You're in luck as the cult classic Daisies (Sedmikrásky) is being reissued by Second Run on 1st June 2009.
A bizarre movie, directed by director Vera Chytilova, it follows two young women (both called Marie) who decide to carry out 'pranks' and acts of rebellion against the oppressive world around them. There's not much plot, but this is a hugely influential film that's also a genuine treat for your eyes. And perfect for a psychedelic backdrop…!
A clip below and if you like it, you can order one from Amazon right now ahead of that June release date for a heavily discounted price. Hoping to get a review online in the not-too-distant future.
Via Cinedelica
by Modculture 17 May, 2009
This one seems to have passed us by, but recently-released by Ace/BGP is About Time – The Terry Callier Story (1965 – 82).
It looks to be pretty much the essential starting point for the folk/soul great, pulling together the best moments of Callier's career, taking from the Prestige, Cadet and Elektra labels. That includes the collectable You’re Going To Miss Your Candyman (a £400 northern rarity), a first-time CD release for Terry's final single and an unreleased folk/funk track from the Cadet archives.
Oh yes – and Ordinary Joe is there (of course). 16 tracks on a single CD, yours for just under £12.
Find out more at the Amazon website
by Modculture 14 May, 2009
It's coming out soon on DVD, but if you really want to see The Bed Sitting Room in all its glory, you need to get yourself down to the NFT on Thursday 21st May for The Flipside presents: The Bed Sitting Room.
This weird and wonderful 1960s satire of a post-apocalyptic London will show on the big screen and be introduced by director Richard Lester and one of the movie's stars, Rita Tushingham – so worth attending if you have any interest in 1960s cinema just to catch up with those two.
Tickets are selling fast, so get in now if you want to go – it kicks off at 6:10pm.
Find out more at the BFI website
by Modculture 14 May, 2009
A few weeks back, we put out a request for people to feature in the new video by The Enemy and if you wondered how it turned out, well here it is.
It's actually a pretty decent watch, even if the song itself (Sing When You're In Love) isn't all that much. See what you think below…
