Modcast #596: Licensed To Cover

Ooops! I did it again, another all covers show. Now these are what you might call ... not the originals. More like echoes and interpretations. So, get you earbuds settled and top off your cocktail because I'm about to flip it and rip it on Modcast #596 Licensed to Cover.

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Sparks -- We Are The Clash (2003)
Boney M -- Painter Man (1978)
Donnoya Drake -- Groove Is In The Heart (2026)
Ozomatli -- Land Of 1000 Dances (2017)
Jamie and the Numbers -- Shout To The Top (2021)
Alex Chilton -- Oogum Boogum (197?)
Los Straightjackets & Rev. Horton Heat -- Bim Bam Baby (2006)
Secret Affair -- Don't Need No Doctor (2013)

The Dollyrots -- You Don't Own Me (2025)
Lisa Mychols -- I Go Wild (2016)
The Hellflowers -- Stutter (2025)
The Linda Lindas -- California Sun (2026)
The Damned -- I'm Not Like Everybody Else (2026)
She & Him -- Sunday Girl (2013)
Mother Earth -- Fly Like An Eagle (1996) The Animals -- Paint It Black (1967)

Bonus Third Set

Squeeze - Junior's Farm (Wings cover)

Junior Dell & The D-Lites - Praise You


Social Distortion - Death Or Glory


The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy - California Uber Alles


Shed Seven - The One I Love


Material Issue - The Boxer (Live)


Junior Parker - Taxman


The Bangles - Jet Fighter


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Modcast #595: Wait For It

Good things come to those who wait. Here come the goods from the likes of The Selectmen, The Corner Laughers, Drool Brothers, The Eddies, Jim Basnight, The Decibels and many more.

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The Corner Laughers -- Universe Point (2026)
Drool Brothers -- Snacks And Treats (2026)
The Eddies -- Anymore (2026)
Jim Basnight -- Other Woman (2026)
Dead Star Boys -- Plastic Age (2026)
The Jack Rubies -- Boat Rocker (2026)
Vegas With Randolph -- Shake The Cage (2024)
The Kellows -- Do You Want Me To? (2025)

Matthew Melton -- Leading Me On (2026)
Child of Panoptes -- Out Of My Mind (2026)
Michelle David & The True-Tones -- Golden Sun (2026)
Wormstew -- Spinning (2026)
The Ragamuffins -- Time For Trouble (2026)
The Decibels -- Raining In My Head (2003)
The Selectmen -- Long Lost Days (2026)
Social Distortion -- Born To Kill (2026)

Bonus Third Set

Michelle David & The True-tones - Running


The Spazzys -- Let's Get Spazzy


The Decibels -- Change


Annie Taylor - Lucidity


The Bar Stool Preachers - State Of Emergency


Shake Appeal - My Own Way


Fuzzbox - Love Is The Slug

Modcast #594: Last Drink Before Trouble

New year, new music, same issues. Here comes the first modcast of 2026 featuring a mix of music from garage rock to sophistipop, from northern soul to indie rock. Tune in, turn on, and be careful on the dancefloor. There are witnesses.

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Vista Blue -- We're Still Curling (2026)
Uni Boys -- I Don't Wanna Dream Anymore (2026)
The High Frequencies -- Nothing Really Stays The Same (2025)
The Voltz -- Taste It (2026)
Radio Weekend -- Rather Be Lonely (2026)
The Mourning After -- Outta Time, Outta Luck (2026)
The Friggs -- On The Scene (1997)
The Basements -- Feelings (2026)
Green Circles -- Too Bright For A Monday (2025)

The Corner Laughers -- A Rainbow Cardigan (2025)
Would Be Goods -- Tears For Leda (2025)
T.C. Folkpunk - Disastrophe (2025)
The Rifles -- I'm Alive (2025)
Cian Downing -- I'll Always Keep (2025)
Bangs & Talbot -- Tender Lovin' Care (2026)
The 7:45s -- I Will Be There For You (2026)
Darrell Smith And The Soul Brothers Syndicate -- The Night (2026)
Brigitte Calls Me Baby -- You Are Only Made Of Dreams (2025)

Bonus Third Set
Spiritual Cramp - You've Got My Number (Live from Ally Pally)


Vista Blue - Girl Who Can Curl


The High Frequencies - Girl In Trouble


The Melmacs - Keep On


Tooth - The Age of Innocence

Josie Cotton - Cold War Spy


Denver Cuss - Come Back To Me

Modcast #593: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2025

New year, new music. But what about last year's great music? Here's a last hurrah for some of the best releases of 2025. These are 20 of my favorites that I listened to on repeat in 2025. So many best of lists are ridiculously long with 200, 250, even 500 releases. What's the point? I like to take my time and actually edit it down to a managable number that means something. It's not easy, there are some bands that didn't make the cut, but were so very close and truly deserving. But not everything can be a favorite, because again, what would be the point? So here's my look back at some of 2025s best. Enjoy and let me know what you think, leave a comment below and tell me what some of your faves were in 2025.

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The Molotovs -- More More More
The Lucky Shots -- For Your Love
The Len Price 3 -- Gypsy Magick
20th Century Boys -- Rumble At The Dance Hall
The Pomps -- Rubber Room
Sun Room -- Can't Explain
Chelsea Curve -- Rally Round
Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets -- Let You Down
Jellybricks -- Shine On
The 66ers -- Sun Is Coming Up In Madison

Brooke Combe -- Lanewood Pines
The 7:45s -- I'll be Fine (Feat. Yemi Bolatiwa)
New Street Adventure -- A Taste Of Love
Saint Etienne -- Glad
Danny Ayala -- Don't Hold Me
Star Collector -- Section 8
Archie Powell & The Exports -- Put Me To Bed
Sorrows -- Kiss You Later
Friends of Cesar Romero -- Can't Get You
The Bongolian -- Master Blaster Tendulkar

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What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World</> is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.