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The influence of 60s mod bands like The Kinks and The Who can’t be overstated in shaping the musical landscape of the UK in the mid to late 70’s. Fledgling…

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Live Review: Secret Affair / Squire – The Leadmill, Sheffield 21.10.2023

A gathering of mods can never be a bad thing, and the chance to see a couple of the original mod revival protagonists still at it in Sheffield’s iconic Leadmill…

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Interview: Before The Molotovs made their Dublin/Irish debut we got to speak with them at The Grand Social – 06.01.2023

Words: Letty Sharp // Photos: Ian Mc Donnell The Molotovs are a three-piece rock band made up of siblings MathewCartlidge who is lead guitarist and vocalist, Issey Carts who plays…

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Live Review: The Molotovs / Tung In Cheek – The Grand Social, Dublin 06.01.2023

Words: Letty Sharp // Photos: Ian Mc Donnell On the 6th of January London based band The Molotovs came over toDublin for their debut show on Irish ground. The band…

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Track: Countdown Records to release lost Mod classic from label favourites Makin’ Time

Out on beautiful 7inch vinyl on April 30th is a lost Mod classic from label favourites Makin’ Time. It comes from former Stiff Records subsidiary Countdown Records – now with…

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Meet: 80s Mod/Punk band The Reply, and their Complete Collection release

Ever heard of The Reply? No? If you were ensconced in the D.C. Mod / Punk scene of the mid-80s you will have done, for that’s where The Reply found…

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Album Review: One Eyed Wayne – Attack of the Luxury Flats

There’s various touchstones that appear to have influences Londoners One Eyed Wayne over the course of their debut album Attack of the Luxury Flats, which is out tomorrow (November 28th)…

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