From The Vaults Modcasts #42 & #50 (2007)

Once more into the vault my friends, once more into the vault. Step back in time, to a time when the modcast was young and fresh. Take a giant step outside your current listening constraints and journey with me all the way back to those oh so suave days of 2007. I've opened up the vaults and dusted off a couple classic modcasts that I think you'll enjoy. Again.

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Modcast #42: But It's Alright

Here's another great episode of the Mod World, if I do say so myself. Lots of variety here with some soulful sounds, some 60s psychadelia, some mod revival, some pop-punk of the late 70s, and just overall good stuff.

• Sleeper -- Lie Detector
  
• Crawling Walls -- Fly Tonight
  
• Johnny Moped -- Incendiary Device
  
• Agent Orange -- Bloodstains
  
• JoBoxers -- Just Got Lucky
  
• JoJo Zep & the Falcons -- But It's Alright
  
• The Kick -- Stuck on the Edge of A Blade
  
• Wreckless Eric -- I Wish it Would Rain
  
• The Kinks -- (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
  
• The End -- Shades of Orange
  
• The Prisoners -- Wish the Rain

Bonus Videos: Here are two great videos from Sleeper. Delicious Nice Guy Eddie If you'd like to have your band featured on the modcast e-mail me at rob@mistersuave.com.

 

Modcast #50: Wanna Know A Secret?

Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World, I've got lots of really interesting songs this week including some ska from Canada's Kingpins, some new stuff from Mando Diao and the Kaiser Chiefs, and some very excellent power pop from Permanent Green Light. Not to mention a bit of soul music, not the least of which is from Ms. Amy Wnehouse. If you want to get a look at Amy Winehouse and see her do Rehab live skip down below to where I've got the video posted. If you haven't heard Rehab yet you absolutely need to check this out. It's amazing how much she has perfectly captured the sixties soul sound. If you've got a question for me drop me a line at rob@mistersuave.com.

• Fingerprintz -- Do You Want to Know a Secret
  
• Permanent Green Light -- We Could Just Die
  
• Naz Nomad & The Nightmares -- Kicks
  
• SheBeats -- Marianne
  
• DC Fontana -- Take Your Time
  
• Betty Davis -- Walkin' Up the Road
  
• Amy Winehouse -- Tears Dry on Their Own
  
• Kaiser Chiefs -- The Angry Mob
  
• Mando Diao -- Morning Paper Dirt
  
• Subways -- City Pavement
  
• Kingpins -- Lot's Wife

Bonus Video: Amy Winehouse -- Rehab

Modcast #261: Near Misses

This week's show is called Near Misses. Each track here was previously considered for inclusion in a past show, but for whatever reason ended up not making the cut. Not because they're not good songs, but because I chose a different song by the band, or maybe ran out of time in the show, or something like that. At any rate, here then are a whole slew of almost made it tracks, that are getting a second shot at starring in the big show.

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Fay Hallam & The Bongolian -- Get Off The Bus (2012)
The Who -- Four Faces (1979)
Mickey Dolenz -- Huff Puff (1965)
Hipster Image -- Make Her Mine (1968)
The Marigolds -- I've Had Enough (1985)
The Unclaimed -- The Sorrow (1980)
US Mods -- I'm Gone (1980)
The Style Council -- Come To Milton Keynes (1985)
Portishead -- Sour Times (1994)
The Orange Peels -- 2020 (2009)
Menswear -- Being Brave (1996)
The Primitives -- Wild Flower (2012)
B-Back -- Gin Fuzz (2009)
The Speedies -- Let Me Take Your Photo (1979)
Masonics -- Ooh-Poo-Pa-Doo (2002)
Destination Soul -- Easy My Mind (1966)
Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames (1963)

The Unclaimed - She'll Never Come

Modcast #260: Keepin' The Faith

Soul music really is the soul of mod. Since the 60s mods have had a love affair with soul music. It's amazing how big (and sometimes surprisingly subtle) an influence soul has been to music overall. Too many songs are really just soul songs gussied up in another genre whether it be garage, or lounge, or sophistopop or whatever. So, this week I'm taking you all out for a serious soul fling. Put your dancing shoes on, and get ready to get down.


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Shirley Ellis -- Soul Time (1966)
The James Hunter 6 -- Minute By Minute (2013)
Quantic & Alice Russel -- Magdalena (2013)
Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators (2013)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings -- Tell Me (2007)
The Diplomats of Solid Sound -- Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro remix) (2010)
Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics -- The Man Says (2012)
Otis Redding -- Loving By The Pound (1967)
The Jackson 5 -- Rockin' Robin (1972)
Just My Imagination -- The Temptations (1971)
Diana Ross &The Supremes -- You Can't Do That (1964)
Reality -- Change The World (1972)
Bill Butler -- Burning Touch Of Love (1972)
Poison -- Let Me Lay My Funk On You (1975)
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound -- Want More (2011)


Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics -- My Dear



Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators -- Break Free (Shake A Tail Feather)

Portland's Groovy Garage Band Paradise Show Off New Video

Portland is boasting more and better bands everyday it seems. Paradise is certainly one of the better with a very cool sixties, garage vibe going on. This is the new single Humans and Stars from their debut album Diary of an Old Soul.

Modcast #259: Too Fast For You

Slow down, you say? I'm moving too fast, you say? Hurry up and get on the good foot, I say to you. Got a great show lined up for all you kids to dig. Want some Brit-pop? You got it. Yearning for a bit of soul music? You got it. Mod? Powerpop? Check. Check. Yup, got that covered too. Speaking of being covered, I've even got some cool covers of classic songs. Might I suggest you get yourself some booze, sit back, relax, and just enjoy the ride.


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The Specials -- International Jet Set (1980)
RAF -- Jennifer (Sits Alone) (2013)
The Sha La La's -- Get up on yourself (2011)
Likely Lads -- My Life (2012)
The Kooks -- She Moves In Her Own Way (2006)
Mr. Day -- Forgotten Realms (2012)
Schoolhouse Rock -- Verb, That's What's Happening (1974)
Monophonics -- All Together (2012)
Smash Mouth -- Every Word Means No (2005)
Radiators -- Try & Stop Me (1979)
The Wonder Stuff -- Blackberry Way (2011)
The Postelles -- Stella (2011)
Electra -- For The Record (2010)
Gentlemen Jesse -- I'm A Mess (2011)
The Church -- Too Fast For You (1981)

Mr. Day -- Heaven Knows

From The Vaults: Modcasts #92 & #58

Once more into the vault my friends, once more into the vault. Step back in time, to a time when the modcast was young and fresh. Take a giant step outside your current listening constraints and journey with me all the way back to those oh so suave days of 2008 and 2009. I've opened up the vaults and dusted off a couple classic modcasts that I think you'll enjoy. Again.

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Modcast #92: We Must All Be Mad

Got some new stuff to share this week, including the brand new single from Paul Weller, joined by Noel Gallagher, called Echoes Around the Sun. It's a psych rocker, lots of fuzziness, lots of noise, but eventually it evens out. Weller's never shied away from production values, but this one might be a bit overdone for my taste. Still, amongst all the noise and atmosphere there are some good hooks. His full album is due out in June, so you've got that to look forward.

The rest of the show is just as strong with new stuff from the Stabilisers and tracks from the A-Lines, The Ammonites, John Mayall, Ian McClagan and Etta James just to name a few. Enjoy.

Paul Weller (Ft. Noel Gallagher) -- Echoes Around The Sun

The A-Lines -- One Day

The Kooks -- Eddie's Gun

The Stabilisers -- Wanna

Wood & The Splinters -- I Must Be Mad

Ammonites -- Blue Lagoon

The Chefs -- I'll Go Too

Etta James -- Seven Day Fool

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers -- Looking Back

Ian McLagan & The Bump Band -- Little Girl

The White Stripes -- The Denial Twist

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The Stablisers - Belinda

Modcast #58: The Warmth of The Sun

This is The Warmth of the Sun, the second in a special two-part ode to the start of summer and really just an excuse to enjoy some more infectious pop music. The sounds here within are all reminiscent of Bacharach, the Beach Boys and even the Beatles. For this show I've got a bunch of great pop songs that will put you in mind of girl groups with a nod to the sixties, some power pop strumming and all smartly done with catchy pop hooks, harmonies and melodies. What could be more welcoming to summer than this?

• Birdie -- Laugh
  
• The Pipettes -- The Burning Ambition Of The Early Diuretics
  
• The Dynette Set -- Seed of Love
  
• The Carrots -- Secret Since '99
  
• Couple -- Gotta Be My Girl
  
• The Boy Least Likely To -- Be Gentle With Me
  
• Acid House Kings -- Tonight is Forever
  
• The Jigsaw Seen -- Jim is the Devil
  
• Fiery Furnaces -- Here Comes The Summer
  
• The Lodger -- My Advice is on Loan
  
• Wolfie -- Hey It's Finally Yay
  

The Lodger -- I love Death

Couple -- Now That I Can See

From The Vaults: Modcast #225 Can't You Hear The Music?

[Originally posted March 2012]

Welcome to the mod world friends. What a crazy world it is, too. Here it is March 13, 2012, a week from the dawning of the spring era here in Seattle, and by jove it snowed last night. Believe it or not, it's untypically cold here right now.

One thing is hot thought. This modcast. From start to finish, from The Twin-Sets to The Housemartins, from top to bottom, this thing is smokin' hot. Best be careful or you'll burn your ears.

A quick shout out to a couple of fantastic blogs for providing much inspiration: Ice Cream Man Power Pop and More (Ding Ding) and Shotgun Solution, both of which are reliable sources for cool music tips and hints.

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The Twin-Sets -- Take Your Rest
The Morlocks -- Born Loser
Black and Whites -- Gonna Have Some Fun Tonight
The Last Ones -- Bit of You
B-Back -- Are You Ready?
Karol Keyes -- Can't You Hear The Music?
Danielle -- I'm Gonna Marry The Boy
The Spinshots -- If I Would Fall
Death By Chocolate -- Zap The World
Betty & The Werewolves -- Plastic
The Housemartins -- Anxious

Betty & The Werewolves -- Euston Station


The Morlocks -- You Don't Know

Modcast #258: Biff, Bang, Power Pop

Welcome to the mod world. The power pop mod world this week. Get your skinny ties on because I've got a full show of power pop for you with 17 great power pop tracks.

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Kurt Baker Band -- Everybody Knows (2012)
The Young Veins -- Maybe I Will, Maybe I Won't (2010)
The Rattlers -- On The Beach (1980)
Innocents -- One Way Love (1980)
The Modesty -- Northern Soul (2010)
The Corsairs -- Here She Comes (1984)
Ministers of The Groove -- Getting Out Of Your Life (1985)
The News -- The Kids Are Dancing (1978)
The Gwen Stacys -- Miles Away (199?)
The Moberlys -- Tonight (198?)
The Madd -- You Treated Me Bad (2008)
The Invaders -- She's A Heartbreaker (1980)
The Go -- Instant Reaction (1980)
Rotjoch -- Too Many Weirdos (1981)
Len Price 3 -- The Girl Who Became A Machine (2010)
Little Murders -- After The Fire (1980)
The Fallouts -- Greed (1990)

The Corsairs -- What Am I (Live 1985)