Archive for March, 2010
by Modculture 26 March, 2010
Barry Murphy returns once more to trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to), finding anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 26th March to Thursday 1st April 2010.
Highlights of the week
This week, Modculture regular Stacie Stewart (above) continues in her quest to be this year's Masterchef winner with the first of the semi-final heats starting Friday 26th, BBC 1, 7.30pm.
Also, in Archive on 4: Sculptress of Sound: the Lost Works of Delia Derbyshire (Radio 4. Saturday 27th, 8pm) the broadcaster Matthew Sweet travels to The University of Manchester – home of Derbyshire's private collection of audio recordings – to learn more about the wider career and working methods of the woman who realised Ron Grainer's original theme to Doctor Who. Delia's collection of tapes was, until recently, in the safekeeping of Mark Ayres, archivist for the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Matthew meets up at Manchester University with Mark, along with Delia's former colleagues from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Brian Hodgson and Dick Mills – plus former 'White Noise' band member David Vorhaus – to hear extracts from the archive, discuss their memories of Delia and the creative process behind some of her material.
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by Modculture 25 March, 2010
We've previewed it in the past, but now we've got our hands on You Really Got Me, the DVD documentary of The Kinks – and now we have a review online.
If you've missed it previously, this is an 87-minute documentary on the band mixing music and words, as well as covering all eras, from the early days to the latter-day stadium rock era.
Check out our review online and don't forget, we're still running a competition to give five copies away.
You Really Got Me by The Kinks reviewed
by Modculture 24 March, 2010
Who resist Paris in the spring? And it's even better in May as that's the month of Paris Rare Groove Day 9.
It takes place on 1st May 2010 in the city, a two-part day mixing a records and vintage fair plus DJs for the daytime, while live music and DJs supply the sounds of the allnighter.
Full details are now in the events section – check it out if you fancy the trip.
Paris Rare Groove Day 9 at Modculture
by Modculture 24 March, 2010
When we mentioned the tour dates the other day, we forgot to list the details of the limited edition of the new Paul Weller Wake Up The Nation album.
Released on 19th April 2010 on the Island label, the deluxe version features a bonus disc with remixes of the new tracks by people Weller is currently into – the likes of Richard Hawley, The Yeah Yeah Yeah's Nick Zinner and Tunng. It's also presented in a hardback book style case with new photos and sleevenotes written by Irvine Welsh.
See over the page for full track details, you can pre-order now, priced at £16.99.
New Weller album at Amazon.co.uk
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by Modculture 24 March, 2010
Another option for a spring/summer shirt – these Pendleton Oceanside madras shirts.
US-made, with madras-inspired check pattern, box pleat, curved hem, button-down collar, a button-down chest pocket and a 100 per cent cotton construction.
Available online, they sell for £69. See over the page for another design.
Find out more at the End Clothing website
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by Modculture 22 March, 2010
More Paul Weller tour dates have been announced – with tickets going on sale this Friday, March 26th 2010.
Mr W will play across the UK from November 22nd, presumably as part of an extended promotion for the Wake Up The Nation album, which is released on April 19 2010.
Check out the full gig listings over the page.
Paul Weller website
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by Modculture 20 March, 2010
Another club feature, this time heading 'up north' for the Revolutionary Freaked Out Fuzz Club in York.
Abigail Ridehalgh is in the hot seat, talking us through the club, the live bands, the playlists and spin-off club night Fuzz at Dusk.
Check it out now and look out for a number of new club focus pieces soon as we gear up to a new club section.
Fuzz Club York feature
by Modculture 20 March, 2010
The new stuff only appeared a short time back, but now the Fred Perry mid-season sale is already offering markdowns on men's amd women's clobber.
You probably want to browse as there's plenty there, including footwear and accessories too. But here's a couple of things we've picked out. To the left is a men's knitted polo shirt with horizontal stripes across body and sleeves, three button placket, flat knit collar, ribbed cuffs and waistband and an embroidered Laurel, down from £60 to £42.
To the right is an A-Line Shift Dress With Bib, made of 100 per silk with penny collar, two button bib and embroidered Laurel. That's £87.50, down from £175.
Fred Perry sale online
by Modculture 20 March, 2010
If you happen to be in London before 7th April 2010, you might want to check out the Pure Bailey, Pure Sixties selling exhibition, which is currently taking place at Bonham's.
If you're not sure what to expect, the Scenester has been there first, checking out the classic David Bailey imagery and penning a review for the site. Check it out now.
Cheap entertainment too – it's free to get in. However, the price of those photos is a little more expensive.
Pure Bailey, Pure Sixties reviewed at Modculture
by Modculture 19 March, 2010
Another new print from everyone's favourite modern-day 60s-inspired artist – Shag's The Tall Order.
As you might have guessed, it is pretty tall – 23 inches high and 11 inches wide, featuring a typically hip 60s couple and a big dose of tiki.
250 are being made as 14-colour serigraphs, priced at $150 while stocks last.
Find out more at the Shagmart website
