Archive for October, 2009
by Modculture 27 October, 2009
Want the 60s looks but also the modern-day functionality? You want the Revo Heritage radio and iPod dock, which is available to buy in a matter of days.
Pitched as a 'contemporary reinterpretation of classic European table radio designs from the 50s and 60s' (think Braun, Bang & Olufsen etc), it's a mix of metal and walnut veneer that's designed to look like a high-end radio of days gone by, but with DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi internet radio inside, this is very much cutting edge technology. Oh yes, room for your iPod and iPhone too.
You'll also get a custom designed 3-inch neodymium speaker driver and high fidelity 7W amplifier, a graphical OLED display, 'joystick' control system and a 30-day Last.fm trial subscription. Look out for it in early November at John Lewis, priced at £229.95.
John Lewis website
Via Retro To Go
by Modculture 27 October, 2009
Not just one club night, with Double Decker, you get two floors of vintage dance music on November 14th 2009, taking place at The Dogstar on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.
It's a mix of previous nights Raise Your Hand and Tune Up at a two-floor venue. At Tune Up, your resident DJs are Giordano and Smart Phil with guest DJs Craig Simpson, French Fred and Warren Boogaloo. Or check out Raise Your Hand with DJs Southern Sam and Smart Phil joined by Jamie Parr, Jodie Lamb and Soggy.
Loads of information about the night, the DJs and the venue over on the forums, check out the full details there. Admission is £6 before 11pm.
Double Decker on the Modculture Forums
by Modculture 27 October, 2009
A few days back, I was sent a DVD called The Who, The Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection and today, it's just been reviewed.
A non-authorised (by the band anyway) DVD, it tells the story of the Who's journey into mod, their path out of it and their rediscovery of it via the Quadrophenia concept album and movie. It also features archive clips, clips of the 60s era, other associated bands and plenty of opinion from the likes of Richard Barnes, Terry Rawlings, Eddie Piller, Paolo Hewitt and Dave Edwards, to name just five.
Check out the review and if you fancy it, the DVD is available to buy now.
The Who, The Mods and the Quadrophenia Connection reviewed
by Modculture 27 October, 2009
When the temperatures drop, you can't beat something like a pea coat to be warm and smart – and this John Lewis buckle neck pea coat is as good as any.
Not the cheapest on the market, but far from the most expensive, the coat has a couple of unique twists, namely buckle detailing on the cuffs and collar and a distinctive grey finish to the wool fabric.
Aside from that, it's a classic pea coat with double breasted front and all the warmth you'll need when winter comes. Yours for £120.
Find out more at the John Lewis website
by Modculture 27 October, 2009
There was once a time when suits were a dedicatedly stylish wardrobe item, rather than a work-related necessity for most of us. Arguably the peak of ladies suit styling was the 1960s, and this Brora Checked Tweed Suit captures some of that chic.
The classic tweed fabric is in muted tones, making this one for daytime wear, but it isn't dull as a result. The skirt is a classic pencil shape, while the cropped jacket provides the 60s chic. The short A-line cut of the jacket, combined with no lapels and a high crew-neck style collar cut give a retro silhouette that remains undated.
Get this from Brora online in separates, the skirt costs £95 with the jacket at £195.
Find out more from the website
Via Retro To Go
by Modculture 25 October, 2009
Funny – some years there's nothing to do in Manchester on New Year's Eve, but this year two clubs take place within 10 minutes walk of each other – the previously-mentioned Hideaway New Year's Eve event and now the No Way Out NYE party.
The night is a No Way Out v Pow Wow night, with DJs Mik Parry, Callum, Johnny Cockerline and Phil Saxe. It takes place (as you can imagine) on 31st December 2009 at Barca in Castlefield, £10 gets you in.
Full details in events section. Maybe the two events can run some sort of pass out scheme so you can try each one?
No Way Out NYE party at Modculture
by Modculture 25 October, 2009
Mind Yuh Business is back in December, the date for your diary is Saturday 5th December 2009 at Dex in Brixton.
DJs are Snowboy (Deep Funk / Acid Jazz / Southport), Dean Rudland (Acid Jazz / Ace Records), Dean Thatcher (Set The Tone / Flying / Boys Own) and Tim K (resident), full details are in the Modculture events section.
Find out more in the events section
by Modculture 25 October, 2009
Shindig! has gone all fuzz pedal with a special collectors garage punk special!
The mag, which should retail at £5.99, is called Psychotic Reaction: The U.S. 60s Garage Explosion and features articles and pieces on The Sonics, Count V, Gonn, We The People, Elastik Ban and The Standells, plus a look at the garage bands that appeared on The Flintstones cartoon and Garage in the Movies, which charts all the appearances of garage punk outfits on the big screen.
Effectively, it's a compendium of Brian Jones haircuts, Beatle boots and crappily recorded 45s that make you want to jump and shout. Published 26th October, check the website for more.
Find out more at the Shindig! website
Via Electric Roulette
by Modculture 25 October, 2009
According to our information, Christys & Co were responsible for bringing the pork pie hat to the British high street, producing the hat for Dunn & Co in the early 60s. Now it's back – but in strictly limited numbers.
The limited edition reissue goes by the name of the Maddern pork pie (named after Keith Maddern, who is responsible for this limited run), but is made and sold by Christys & Co, the hat made to order by the company and sold in their box. Each hat takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and is sold with a certificate of authenticity containing the number of the hat along with a 'care of your hat' brochure.
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by Modculture 22 October, 2009
Another new night in London – Boogaloo Bunker.
The night promises 'the best in northern soul, sixties soul and R&B, ska, two tone and a touch of mod rock' from original vinyl, plus films on the big screen.
It takes place on the first Friday of each month (starting on Friday 6th November) at The Grand Union, 53-79 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL. 9pm until late, £4 on the door. Email here for more details.
