Archive for July, 2009
by Modculture 26 July, 2009
We're big fans of both the BFI and the Flipside crew, so we're always looking forward to both the big screen presentations and the DVD/Blu-ray releases – and three new titles have just been announced for retail.
Yes, coming to both DVD and Blu-ray on 24th August 2009 are three more wonderfully obscure and overlooked British films come to DVD and Blu-ray – Herostratus, All the Right Noises and Man of Violence, all packed with extras and of course, featuring in-depth booklets offering backgrounds to the movies.
Rather than list all the details here, we've gone into in-depth detail about each release over at our Cinedelica site – just follow the link to find out about plots, disc details and all those lovely extras for each movie.
Find out more about the BFI Flipside releases at Cinedelica
by Modculture 23 July, 2009
According to the blurb, the audio on the video below is the 'demo' of The Moons' new 45, Torn Between Two, which is out on Acid Jazz in September, but this 60s-inspired groove still sounds pretty good to us.
Check out the video below and see what you think…
by Modculture 23 July, 2009
Remember The Branded? We featured the rough 'n' ready Swedish garage band back at the start of 2008 – we loved them back then and we still love them now. In fact, they're back in the UK for a mini tour, so if you want to catch them doing what they do best (playing live and loud), now's your chance.
The dates actually start tonight, the full list is:
23rd July: Priors Inn, Bury St Edmunds
24th July: Dirty Water Club, London
25th July: Go Go Cage, The Magnet, Liverpool
26th July: Tiger Lounge, Manchester
If you want to check them out in advance, check out the MySpace site.
Via Electric Roulette
by Modculture 23 July, 2009
The portable 'suitcase' record player has grown up, with the Ion iPTUSB portable vinyl-archiving turntable offering both the looks and the option to convert your vinyl to MP3 easily.
It's an update, but still packs in the retro looks and of course, is primed for your old school vinyl. But it's also a modern piece of kit, powered by mains or battery, you can take the turntable anywhere, using the USB connector to hook up to a PC or Mac to transfer that vinyl to MP3 and/or your digital player. Or simply use it to play your vinyl, either through larger speakers or via the small built-in speaker.
See over the page for the turntable in 'suitcase' mode and if you like what you see, the Ion iPTUSB is available at Urban Outfitters for £90, complete with cartridge and stylus, 45RPM adapter, cables, slipmat and software for converting your files.
Find out more at the Urban Outfitters website
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by Modculture 23 July, 2009
Described as 'London's number one premier quality vintage fashion, accessories & textiles fair' (albeit by the organisers themselves), Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair celebrates its 5th birthday on Sunday 13th September 2009 at Battersea Arts Centre.
If you head down, you'll find 65 exhibitors selling vintage clothing and accessories from 1800 to the 1980s, with prices ranging from £5 to £500. As well as the clothing stalls, this particular event will also offer complimentary drinks at the 'After Party', the launch of 'loyalty card' discount for regular visitors, a stallholders discount programme (should you fancy doing a spot of selling), free fashion photography sessions and just what everyone needs on a Sunday – home-made tea and cakes, bagels, quiche, salads and sandwiches.
Find out more at the organiser's website
Anita's Vintage Fashion Fairs website
by Modculture 23 July, 2009
Earlier in the week, we mentioned that Paolo Hewitt's The Sharper Word has been reissued and as it was on our top five book list, you really should own a copy. What we didn't know was how 'revised' the new version was – but thanks to Mr Hewitt, we now do.
The latest version of The Sharper Word contains all the original articles, along with four new pieces from Dave Godin, Keith Rylatt and Phil Scott, Graham Lentz and Alex Roest, the latter being an edited version of an article Alex wrote about suedeheads – you can find the full version here.
Paolo Hewitt will be giving a reading from the book at the Secret Garden Party in Cambridge this Sunday at three o'clock if you happen to be in the area.
The Sharper Word: A Mod Anthology on Amazon
by Modculture 23 July, 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 24th July to Thursday 30th July 2009.
Highlight of the week
BBC 2 this week screen a documentary tribute to the original gonzo journalist, gun nut, Nixon critic and druggie, Hunter S Thompson in Gonzo: the Life and Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson (Sunday 26th, BBC 2. 10.30pm).
Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
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by Modculture 22 July, 2009
Not out until 2010, but these Fred Perry World Cup polo shirts are already catching our eye.
Essentially a variation of the anniversary shirts, the World Cup shirts will be made available in the colours of the countries qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, complete with country-specific trim, vintage-style badge and the name of the country under the badge.
Certain to be sought-after items when they land, look out for them around spring 2010. see over the page for a close-up of the Holland shirt.
Fred Perry website
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by Modculture 22 July, 2009
Berlin is a great place – and it should be even better in September when Berlin Beat Explosion 5 takes place.
It's a mod and 60s weekender with a bit of everything – live bands, top-notch DJs, food, a boat cruise and a market, all taking place in various locations throughout the city.
All the details for this are now in the events section, the dates for your diary are 17th – 19th September.
Full details of Berlin Beat Explosion 5
by Modculture 22 July, 2009
One for your diary in October – the Brum Beat 1st Anniversary event.
DJs Mace, Lee Miller, Soggy, Craig Simpson & Pid will be spinning the best in rhythm & blues, rare soul, boogaloo, 60's funk & mod rarities at Cobs Bar in the city, which also offers a wooden dancefloor and a capacity of 250.
See the events section for full details.
Brum Beat 1st Anniversary event listing
