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[Music:Expose]

The Q release debut ep

“Issues” is the debut EP from The Q, a mod revival band from Gloucestershire UK.

[Music:Expose]

Spotlight on The Perceptions

A long harboured dream comes true for ex-JTQ members. Read on!

[Music:Expose]

Trummor & Orgel feat Magnus Carlson - Somebody stole my thunder

Brand new, good for you! Investigate!

[Music:Expose]

Die Profis: Neue Sensationen und alte Geheimnisse CD

Die Profis came from Düsseldorf and released an album back in 1982. Now it's finally available on cd. Read on.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - The Godfather's R&B (BGP)

Mike Travis checks out the early production work of James Brown

[Music:Expose]

Farewell: Uppers Music Editor Bill Luther steps down

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - The In Kraut Volume Three CD (Marina Records)

The third installment of the excellent 60's/70's Teutonic music series "The In Kraut" arrives!

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - In the Naked City (Kent CDKEND 299)

"There are eight million stories in the naked city". Bob Rockchild has listened to a compilation of soulful urban dwellers

[Music:Reviews]

The Five Aces - Shout & Shimmy (Saagaloo Records)

Harmonica, Hammond, recorded on reel to reel, a cover of “I’m Gonna Do It By Myself”. Some of the details about this record that should spark an interest and make any fan of proper music curious. Read on!

[Music:Reviews]

VARIOUS ARTISTS-Take My Tip
-Fairytales Can Come True
-British Blue Eyed Soul 1966-1969

A slew of new CD compilations of British 60's sounds

[Music:Tributes]

Mod Anthems:Part One
David Bowie-The London Boys

Mod Anthems, a new feature at Uppers that looks at songs that define "modernism".

[Music:Expose]

Five Aces

The band formerly known as the Boogaloo Investigators have released an album

[Music:Reviews]

Andy Lewis - You Should Be Hearing Something Now! (Acid Jazz AJX CD199) CD

The brand new CD by Andy Lewis on Acid Jazz

[Travel:Two wheels]

The Green Onions Scooter Club turns 20!

Nancy reports from The Green Onions Scooter Club 20th year anniversary celebration.

[Music:Reviews]

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Real Life Permanent Dreams:A Cornucopia Of British Psychedelia 1965-1970 CD Box Set (Castle Communications)

A new 4 CD box set of UK 60's psychedelia.

[Culture:Websites]

Record Envelope - the little library of factory sleeves

Check out the Record Envelope blog, where artist Kavel Rafferty has something up her sleeve.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Birth of Soul volume 4

Half of 2007 has passed, but this cd stands a good chance to be in the top 5 of compilations when the year ends. So says Richard Karström. Read on.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - This Is Soul! (Rhino UK) CD

The first CD reissue of the legendary 1969 UK LP soul comp.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Let's Boogaloo vol. 4 (Record Kicks RKX018)

Italian label Record Kicks offer a new volume of their Let’s Boogaloo compilation. This time it's put together by Andy Smith, perhaps best known for his work with Portishead. Richard Karström took a listen.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Casino Royale 2, Aachen Germany, 19-21 April 2007

Snapshots from the mod weekender in Aachen. Thanks to Kavel, Carrots, Niamh, Innes and Andy.

[Music:Tributes]

David Bowie-David Bowie (Deram) 1967

The 40th anniversary of David Bowie's debut LP is investigated.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul People, Cortona Italy, 24 March 2007

Now over to our on the spot reporter, Nancy Soultastic, with words and footage from Soul People.

[Music:Playlists]

Ian 'Rowly' Rowland @ Shooting High 3, London England, 3 February 2007

For information and inspiration, a list (or three) of what Rowly used to ignite the dancefloor at the 3rd Shooting High event.

[Music:Playlists]

Richard Karström @ The Boiler, Barcelona, 13 January 2007

Here's what kept the dancefloor busy when Uppers own Richard Karström dj'ed at the Boiler in Barcelona.

[Music:Reviews]

REG KING-Reg King (Circle CD)

The first reissue of Action lead singer Reg King's 1971 solo LP

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists-Hipsters:A Collection Of Contemporary Mod And Garage Bands (Acid Jazz)

Acid Jazz invites you to investigate some mod/garage influenced action.

[Music:Reviews]

The Best of 2006

Uppers music editor Bill Luther picks his ten favorite releases of 2006.

[Music:Reviews]

JACKIE EDWARDS - I Feel So Bad (Castle CD)

The first CD retrospective of the Jamaican singer's 60's Island records sides.

[Gallery:Pictures]

All Saints Mod Holiday Weekender, Lavarone Italy, 2-4 November 2006

For the 14th year in a row people from all over went to Lavarone for a weekend of fun. No-one went home disappointed. Enjoy these photos!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Mod R'n'B Weekender, Antwerpen Belgium, 10-11 November 2006 by Maggie Hunt

Beer, chocolate, rhythm, blues. Belgium has it all. Photos contributed by Maggie Hunt.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Mod R'n'B Weekender, Antwerpen Belgium, 10-11 November 2006 by Alice Fowkes

Alice took not only her records with her to Belgium, she also brought her trusty camera. Here's some snaps.

[Music:Expose]

Nick Rossi Set long player soon released!

We just received the following newsletter from top hip cats the Nick Rossi Set and we want to share this exciting news with you. Stay tuned for a proper review of the NRS album.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Last ever Shake!, London UK, 5 September 2006

All good things come to an end. On the 1st of September 2006, London's top club for red hot r'n'b and scorching soul opened its doors for the last time after a very successful five years. Photos by Nicola Raison.

[Music:Reviews]

VARIOUS ARTISTS - The In-Kraut Vol. 2 (Marina Records)
VARIOUS ARTISTS - Le Beat Bespoke Vol. 2 (Circle Records)

Uppers Music Editor Bill Luther Tackles Two New CD Comps

[Music:Reviews]

Album round-up October 2006

Sometimes time just flies by... We suddenly realised that we have omitted to tell you about some records that have been the soundtrack to our lives during the summer of 2006.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - SoulShaker vol. 3 (Record Kicks RKX017)

La créme de la créme of modern grooves says the liner notes. Is it really? You bet your sweet behind it is says Richard Karström. Read on.

[Music:Reviews]

Oh how Swede it is...

Two recent releases from the cold North. Uppers investigates full length albums by The Men and The Moving Sounds. Read on.

[Music:Reviews]

TURQUOISE - The Further Adventures Of Flossie Fillett:The Collected Recordings 1968-1969

UK 60's Decca pop-psych act Turquoise have their day in the sun.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Italian Mod Rally, Ravenna Italy, September 29-30 2006

Photos from the Ravenna weekender. A good time was had by all. Enjoy.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Berlin Beat Explosion Weekender, Berlin Germany, 15 September 2006

The Moving Sounds went on a German tour. Upon their return to Sweden the following photos were discovered in a digital camera.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Magic in the Air, Barcelona Spain, 21 September 2006

Another fabtastic Magic in the Air night in Barcelona. Special guest dj Quique Varela from Madrid.

[Music:Playlists]

Paul Flynn @ Shake!, London England, 4 August 2006

Meanwhile in Bethnal Green...

[Music:Tributes]

Forever Changed - Arthur Lee 1945 - 2006

Larry Grogan bears witness to the greatness that was the late Arthur Lee.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Barcelona's 2nd Rhythm'n'Soul weekender, Barcelona Spain, Friday 7 July 2006

Boiler organiser Cristina contributes with the following pictures from the Boiler's 3rd anniversary party, also known as the 2nd Rhythm'n'Soul weekender.

[Music:Reviews]

OS MUTANTES LIVE @ Webster Hall, NYC, New York, USA July 21, 2006

The Brazilian tropicalia legends play their first US gig ever, reuniting after a 33 year hiatus.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Barcelona's 2nd Rhythm'n'Soul weekender, Barcelona Spain, 6-8 July 2006

Alice Fowkes packed her dancing shoes and went to Barcelona. Luckily for us, and for you, she also took her camera with her.

[Music:Playlists]

Our Way Of Thinking 5: Maintaining Our Cool, Chicago USA, 1-3 June 2006

For your information and inspiration, here's what went on the 1210's during the 2006 ModChicago weekender.

[Music:Tributes]

SYD BARRETT January 6th, 1946 - July 7, 2006

Uppers Music Editor and self professed British psychedelia devotee Bill Luther sends off one of his great heroes.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Glasgow Mod Weekend, 29th June - 2nd July 2006, Glasgow UK

Visual report by Mette D Christiansen.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way Of Thinking 5: Maintaining Our Cool, Chicago USA, 1-3 June 2006

Our favourite Norwegian took a plane over the Atlantic and we're proud to publish his snapshots.

[Music:Expose]

The Rhythm & Soul Set reunion

Mace, Messer and co put on a reunion night, and according to the RSS it's in fact a reunion and not a revival. Richard Karström is mighty impressed by their freebie cd.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Magic in the Air, Barcelona Spain, 18 May 2006

After a hiatus MITA is back in business. Photos taken by Pepi from Smart & Clean, Barcelona.

[Gallery:Pictures]

This is the MODERN WORLD II, Barcelona Spain, 5 May 2006

Great pictures taken at the second installment of the Festival de Cultura Mod de Barcelona. Enjoy!

[Music:Tributes]

Sex Pistols - Never mind the bollocks ...

The most exciting rock and roll record of the seventies, if not ever. So claims Johnny Taylor.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Breathless, Bonn Germany, 20 May 2006

Our friend Rob H went to Bonn to spin records. As he also brought his camera with him, you can enjoy some snapshots from the nighter!

[Music:Tributes]

Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Sweet Things LP

In a continuing series of tributes to LPs Uppers music editor Bill Luther pays homage to the 40 year old album by his fave British performer.

[Music:Reviews]

The Royal Purple - Transcendental Medication CD (Umbrella FUM 006)

The third installment of the yearly release by the 60's influenced New Jersey, USA studio only combo.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils Volume 3 (Dolores/EMI)

Uppers staffer Oscar M. Richt returns with a review of yet another volume of the series exploring rare Swedish gems

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Cellar meets The Boiler, Milano Italy, 20 May 2006

Cristina Alonso from The Boiler (Barcelona Spain) went over to Italy to spin records. Here's a visual report!

[Gallery:Pictures]

9th Magic Soul Weekend, Madrid Spain, 12-13 May 2006

Frequent flyer Niamh contributes to the Uppers gallery with snapshots from Spain

[Gallery:Pictures]

1st R'n'B/Mod Weekender, Aachen Germany, 28 April - 1 May 2006

The Target team of Germany arranged a back to basics weekender. Niamh Lynch packed records, camera, clothes and mascot and jumped on a plane. Here is her visual report.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Jake Arnott - Johnny Come Home (Hodder & Stoughton Ltd)

Jake Arnott returns to previous form. Alex Roest has the following to report. Read on...

[Music:Tributes]

Forty years after-math
The Rolling Stones - Aftermath

In a new slant, Uppers brings you the first of our tributes to legendary longplayers. New contributor Michael Lynch chose "Aftermath" which turned 40 this year.

[Gallery:Pictures]

LBB2 and Crossfire 7, London UK, April 2006

London nightlife captured by Paul Flynn and his camera

[Fashion:Male]

Cruijff sports

Fred Perry? Cruijff!

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - The UK Sue Story! Vol 4 (Kent/ACE CDKEND 258)

According to Tony Rounce and Mike Atherton, Guy Stevens' fourth chapter of the "Sue Story" may well have sounded like this... Richard Karström lends an ear.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Gothenburg mod weekend, Gothenburg Sweden, 23-25 Feb 2006

Once again an international crowd of fun-seekers and pleasure-hunters gathered in Gothenburg. Uppers are pleased to be able to present the following collection of snapshots kindly provided by Thomas, Paul & Jonna, David & Liselott, Anna, Niamh & Innes and Kavel.

[Music:Reviews]

Andy Lewis - Billion Pound Project (Acid Jazz Ajxcd160)

Blow Up club DJ Andy Lewis and friends debut on Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label.

[Gallery:Videos]

Modstock 2 scooter ride out, May 2004

Lights! Camera! Scooters! From the movie archives of Uppers founder Fredrik Ekander.

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther's guest DJ set list @ Jennie Wasserman's Magnetic Lounge nite held at Magnetic Field, Brooklyn, New York, USA February 25th, 2006

Bill Luther leaves his suburban enclave to spin a selection of 60's r&b.

[Gallery:Record labels & sleeves]

Assorted Spanish picture sleeves

From the archives of Alex M. Franquet

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Cellar, Milano Italy, Saturday February 4, 2006

Resident dj's Mike Painter, AlbertZ and Fab were joined by guest dj Gazza (Salt For Zombies/ Party Lies) for a night of rare grooves and headmusic.

[Music:Playlists]

Miss K. DJ setlist @ the Reaction weekender Saturday February 4th, 2006 New York City, New York, USA.

Miss K. lays down the sounds at Niagra for all the punters at the Reaction weekender's Saturday afternoon record swap/sale.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Pre63 The early years of Modernism, Rome Italy, Saturday February 4, 2006

Dress codes are so last year, baby. In Rome, Mary Boogaloo hosts a party that has a dj code... Only tunes released pre 63 is allowed. Our Nancy jumped in the car with her dancing shoes and her camera. This is her report.

[Gallery:Pictures]

I'm The Face, Chicago USA, 11 January 2006

Resident dj's Eric Colin and Dan Parry was joined behind the decks by Thomas Jamt Roaas, straight outta Norway. Pictures by Thomas. Enjoy!

[Thoughts:The year that was]

2005 - reflections on the year that was

Some of the Uppers staff sum up the year. Highlights, low water marks, observations.

[Music:Playlists]

Steve Parker @ Irish Club, Perth Australia, 7 January 2006

As this is the world wide web, we like to feature world wide content. Here's a little taster of the rare soul scene down under.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The 7th "Noche de Reyes" s.m.a.r.t. weekender, Madrid Spain, 5-7 January 2006

The 7th "Noche de Reyes" s.m.a.r.t. weekender was held at De nombre Publico Club. Snapshots by Alice Fowkes.

[Music:Tributes]

The Search For the Tony Jackson Group's Portuguese EP

Bill Luther chronicles the hopes, dreams and reality of record collecting whilst searching for a rare Portuguese EP by a British 60's artist.

[Gallery:Pictures]

New Years Eve Party DeLuxe, Gothenburg Sweden, 31 December 2005

Dj's: Oscarowski (Sthlm), Simon (Bongolia, Gbg), Joakim & Marielle (Target, Sthlm), Sgt Bernhardt (BeatBasement, Oslo), Don Corleone (Italy). Plus a surprise live band!

[Gallery:Pictures]

A Nutty New Year, London UK, 31 December 2005

3-room new years eve party at The Rocket. Glowing pictures by Paul Flynn.

[Music:Playlists]

Jean-Paul Séculaire @ The Lady Luck Xmas Ball - London - 23 December 2005

Billed as a night of SINcity and DEVIL music.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Eneida Fever in Leeds UK, 25th-26th Nov 2005

Eneida Fever went to Leeds for a weekend of fun. Did she bring a camera? Of course she did!

[Thoughts:Speaking my mind]

Removed

Alex ponders the scene as a microcosm... Read on.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The 8th National Northern Soul Weekender, Sydney Australia, 28-30 October 2005

Smile, you're on Soultastic camera! Nancy reports from down under.

[Music:Reviews]

Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators - Keep Reachin' Up (Timmion LP-002)

Without letting go of the funk, this Timmion release head towards the soulier side of things. Meters playing on a Curtom record. Sort of. Read on.

[Music:Playlists]

Playlists from The 8th National Northern Soul Weekender, Sydney Australia, 28-30 October 2005

Jet-setting Nancy went down under for a weekend of northern soul. Armed with pen and paper she did her outmost to try to provide you dear reader with info about what was placed on the wheels of steel.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Steppin' Out East, London UK, 12 November 2005

With one finger on the trigger: Alice Fowkes

[Music:Playlists]

Jean-Paul Séculaire @ Steppin' Out East, London
Saturday 12th November 2005

On 12 Nov 2005, Jean-Paul Séculaire was once more on the decks at popular London club Steppin' Out East. For your information and inspiration, here's what he played.

[Music:Reviews]

THE SCOPE-Secret Revolution CD EP
MAMA GUITAR-Mama Guitar's Holiday CD EP
(Beatball)

Bill Luther investigates two new CDs on South Korea's Beatball Records.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Goodwood 2005

Pimp my ride? Are you mad? Dave Clark offers a plethora of pictures of vehicles that deffo don't need to be pimped. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

All Saints Mod Holiday 2005

Some weekender snapshots from Lavarone by Marielle Hasselblad

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

At last! It's what we've all been waiting for. The first full length film from our cheese loving heroes! Paul Parker reports.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The New English Dandy by Alice Cicolini (Thames & Hudson)

Six chapters offer six takes on the twenty-first-century dandy in Alice Cicolini's excellent book which is also meant to be a style bible of men's dressy style. Alex Roest reports.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Even more from IOW August Bank Holiday 2005

Hipshakers Dave Clark brought along a camera to the festivities and took some snappy shots. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Hipshaker at Isle of Wight UK, August Bank Holiday 2005

Once again, the Hipshaker crew + guest dj's supplied dance music until the cows came home (or rather, until the scooters had left the island). Pics by Richard Lunt.

[Music:Playlists]

Paul Flynn @ Shake!, London UK 7 October 2005

London's successful club Shake! invited Paul Flynn to dj. For your information and inspiration, here's what he put on the decks.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - The Children Of Nuggets:Original Artyfacts From The Second Psychedelic Era 1976-1996
4 CD Set Rhino Records USA

Bill Luther takes a look at Rhino Records brand spanking new 4 CD box set of 60’s influenced acts from the 70’s-90’s.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Target Deluxe, Stockholm Sweden, 1 October 2005

Scandinavian super club night. Pictures by Paddy from BeatBasement.

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther DJ Set List
Saturday October 1st 2005
Modsbury Park 2
Asbury Park,New Jersey USA

Bill Luther loads up the 45 case in the Mini and treks down to the shore to spin an all nighter before, in between and after The Dansettes and Mod Fun at Modsbury Park 2.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Modsbury Park 2, at Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park, New Jersey USA, 1 October 2005

A selection of snappy shots from the Modsbury Park 2 event. By Bill Luther.

[Music:Reviews]

The Dansettes "Oh My!" (Hammondbeat HBL 001 EP)

Brian Poust investigates NYC's own Dansettes debut release on Hammondbeat.

[Music:Reviews]

The Karminsky Experience Presents Rory More At The Lowrey Organ (Patterns of Behavior Records POB004)

A Lowrey organ, not a Hammond? The Karminsky Experience presents a man who makes this unsung organ work, Nick Rossi tells us why.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - SoulShaker Volume 2 (Record Kicks RKX010)

Bologna, Italy’s Soulshaker night club has become semi legendary in mod/60’s/funk-soul circles. Bill Luther checks out their hip sampler cd.

[Music:Reviews]

HeadQuarters - Get Your Head On ep (Group 4 Music and Films)

Michael Lynch checks out the latest offering by the HeadQuarters and finds it all good.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - GWP: NYC TCB (Kent CDKEND 249)

No, it's not some kind of code transcribed from a wartime German encrypting machine. It's another one of those compilation CD's from Kent. At the decrypting machine: Lars Schroeder.

[Music:Reviews]

A handful of releases from the Biff! Bang! Pow! label

A bundle of those shiny silver discs were sent to us. Three debut releases by three new bands. Bob Rockchild took a listen.

[Music:Reviews]

Gene Drayton Unit - Smells like '66 (Disques Carmel TALC 003)

Finally a longplayer! A retrospective of the first few years of the GDU. Includes material recorded between 2002 and 2004, with two different lineups.

[Music:Reviews]

The New Don Rendell Quintet - Roarin' (BGP CDBGPM 166)

A CD reissue of one of the rarest U.K. jazz Lp's featuring the talents of a young Graham Bond.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Stockholm mod summer 2005

Snapshots from the Uppers Mod Weekender, Stockholm Sweden, in August 2005. Plus some bonus pics from Target. Enjoy!

[Music:Reviews]

The Beatstalkers - Scotland's No.1 Beat Group Cd (IKA Records)

The complete recorded works 1964-1969 from Glasgow, Scotland's Beatstalkers.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

They've Done Us On The Wardrobe Front pt II: Phil Thornton "Casuals" (Milo Books)

[Gallery:Pictures]

1st Barcelona R&B Weekend, 8-9 July 2005

Catalan chaos captured by Jeff the Fish. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

1st Barcelona R&B Weekend, 8-9 July 2005 by Eneida

Eneida Fever brought her camera to the first Barcelona r'n'b weekender.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

They've Done Us On The Wardrobe Front

There's a plethora of books on terrace culture. Alex Roest has spent a lot of time reading and came back with the following recommendations.

[Music:Playlists]

Jean-Paul Séculaire (Right On!) at Lady Luck @ The Millenium Club, Covent Garden, London – Friday 22 July 2005

Jean-Paul Séculaire spins a selection of 45s, dedicated to the memory of Laurel Aitken

[Music:Playlists]

Damien Lapeyre @ the 2nd Movin' On weekender, Barcelona, Spain 15-16 July 2005

Slick chicks and funky chicken stew!

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Who Will Buy These Wonderful Evils volume 2 (Dolores/EMI)

Rare Swedish freakbeat and psych, finally on a proper compilation. Oscar M. Richt knows more.

[Music:Reviews]

A bunch of 45's, July 2005

It's that time again, where we sum up some of the latest vinyl 45s.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists-New Directions 2(PAPRCD2059)
-Floor Filler Killers:New Directions Volume 3 (PARPCD2063) Past & Present Records

Past & Present's latest two CD compilations of U.K. 60's R&B/freakbeat and soul 45 numbers as dissected by U.K. 60's R&B/beat devotee Bill Luther

[Gallery:Pictures]

ModChicago 4, Chicago IL, USA, 2-4 June 2005

A photographic report from the ModChicago event Our Way of Thinking 4 - Kinetic Underground. Pictures by Joseph Babic and Jaime Kozyra.

[Music:Playlists]

Brian Poust DJ Set List Friday June 3, 2005 Subterranean, Chicago IL, USA

Brian Poust lays down the vinyl at the fourth annual Mod Chicago weekender.

[Music:Playlists]

Dave Monroe, Thursday, June 2nd 2005 @ Delilah's, Chicago IL, USA

Dave Monroe flew in from Milwaukee to spin the following tunes on the opening night of Our Way of Thinking 4 - Kinetic Underground

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Way We Wore: A Life in Threads - Robert Elms (Picador)

The "Fever Pitch of urban street fashion" or so it says on the cover of TWWW - A Life In Threads. It may very well become just that or at least it deserves to, according to our Alex Roest.

[Travel:Two wheels]

Perugia Lambretta Club, Italy, 22 May 2005

Perugia Lambretta Club arranged a ride in the country. Nancy took pictures. And hey, there's a short home movie as well! Enjoy.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Vintage Car, Motorcycle and Scooter Rally, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy, May 2005

As strange as it might sound, there was a time when you could tell one car from the other. And we're not just talking about different colours. Pics by Nancy Soultastic

[Music:Tributes]

But He Was Cool: Oscar Brown Jr. In Memorium

Bill Luther pays tribute to the jazz vocal great who passed on May 29 2005

[Music:Playlists]

The Soul Sisters @ ModChicago, 2nd of June 2005

The Soul Sisters (Jennie Wasserman and Jaime Kozyra) from NYC got the crowd moving at the Mod Chicago opening night party. Here are the tunes they played at Delilah's on Thursday, June 2, 2005.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Octopussys Garden, Örebro Sweden, spring 2005

Octopussys Garden was started in 2004 and goes from strength to strength. Pictures taken by Liselott Anneflod.

[Music:Reviews]

Two from Biff Bang Pow

Two cd's from the record label Biff Bang Pow were sent our way. Richard Karström has listened to them. Read on.

[Music:Playlists]

Begoña & Sergio @ The Hideaway R&B Club, Manchester, U.K. April 30, 2005

S.M.A.R.T. (Soul Mod And Rythm Time) DJ's Begoña & Sergio from Madrid, Spain guest at the turntables at the Hideaway.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - The return of Mod Jazz (Kent CDKEND 250)

All aboard the train to Hipsville! 24 smokin' mod jazz tunes, compiled by Ady Croasdell and Dean Rudland. We had to tie Richard Karström to the chair in order to stop him dancing around the Uppers office.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities 2 (Kent CDKEND 248)

Another ace (pun intended) compilation of northern soul nuggets of the highest quality. And at least one controversial inclusion...

[Music:Playlists]

Roger Hill @ Uptight, Tunbridge Wells, 14th of May 2005

A sample of what's being played at Uptight. Northern favourites, rare soul stormers, Tamla treats, 6Ts R&B movers and some funk.

[Music:Reviews]

Miles Alive

Columbia Legacy reissue a batch of live recordings by Miles Davis. Robin Tomens has the following to say.

[Music:Playlists]

A taste of Bongolia!

A few playlists from the club Bongolia, Gothenburg Sweden.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Blue Bar, Rome Italy - 1 year old!

The Blue Bar is one year old. After a mere 4 dates, this small and intimate club has already acquired international acclaim and recognition from as far afield as Australia and California!

[Music:Reviews]

The Ordinary Boys - Live at The Khyber, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. May 18, 2005

The Ordinary Boys. Mods? Punks? Rudeboys? Bill Luther isn't sure but he caught them live in the City Of Brotherly Love on a weeknight.

[Music:Reviews]

The Jook-Different Class (RPM CD 295)

The Jook, 70's glam/boot boy/power pop/ hard mod aggro stompers have their day on the pitch at last with a full length CD. Bill Luther tells all about it.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers, 6 May 2005, Stockholm Sweden

After being held in just about every venue in town, Uppers the club found itself at Mosebacke. Anna Eriksson took her trusty Canon Digital IXUS with her.

[Fashion:Male]

Updating a classic style - 2005

Alex, our man in the Hague, reports on some modern threads available now. Along the way he also ponders forward thinking in relation to the three-letter-word.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Crossfire 5, 30 April 2005, London UK

3 rooms of the finest specialist 60's underground sounds for the true music lovers! So it said in the ads for this event, and it really was. Paul Flynn brought his camera along. Enjoy!

[Music:Reviews]

Various artists - The Old Town & Barry Soul Survey (Kent CDKEND 244)

The connection between waltz and uptempo soul has been unveiled. Are strange Austrian scientists to blame? No. Lars Schröder sinks his teeth in Kent's compilation of New York labels Old Town and Barry and explains how.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soulsurgery’s Third Anniversary 16 April 2005

Globe-hopping Nancy Yahiro packed her bags, records and a camera and went to Leipzig, Germany for a weekend (as you do). Here is her report.

[Music:Playlists]

Nancy Yahiro @ Soul Surgery 3rd Anniversary, 16 April 2005

Here's what Nancy played during the across-the-board soul night.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Target, Stockholm Sweden, spring + summer 2005

For dancefloor hipsters. Organizer Marielle Hasselblad sent us this photographic report.

[Music:Tributes]

Great New Orleans Soul Instrumentals

Larry Grogan, the man behind Funky16Corners.Net, takes us for a tour of groovy soul instrumentals from The Big Easy.

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther guest DJ's @ Immediate! April 1st, 2005

Bill packs up his 45 case to make his first DJ spot in the city of Brotherly Love in nearly half a decade at the monthly night Immediate, held the first Friday of every month at Silk City, Spring Garden between 5th and 6th Street, Philadelphia, P.A., U.S.A.

[Music:Playlists]

Andy BB @ The New Century Soul Club London allnighter warmup at Bar Cosa, London, Easter Sunday 2005

Well-known raconteur and bingo caller Andy BB warmed up the crowd at Bar Cosa with the following records on Easter Sunday. We here at Uppers suspect that a transcript of the between song banter would be equally interesting...

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

NME Originals – The MOD issue

A new publication from NME which assembles interviews, images and articles spanning more than fourty years of 'modism'. Simon T Mallett takes a look and finds himself confronting his own prejudices…

[Gallery:Pictures]

Shake, 4 March 2005 + Howl, Scream and Stroll, 11 March 2005

Our man Flynn brought his camera along to capture some memorable moments, and people, at some of the London clubs where the in-crowd goes.

[Music:Reviews]

Various artists - The Mirwood Soul Story - (Kent Cdkend 237)

"Frantic wasn't the word, this was controlled aggression". Lars Schröder puts on his safety belt for a dose of soul at breakneck speed from the "stompingest" label of them all - West Coast label Mirwood Records.

[Music:Reviews]

The Dansettes/The Up Live @ The Philly Freakout, March 12, 2005, The Manhattan Grill, Philadelphia, P.A., U.S.A.

NYC's Dansettes and Philly's own mod trio The Up appeared live at the monthly Philly Freakout. Bill Luther was there.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soulastatic 7 year anniversary, 26 February 2005, Gothenburg Sweden

Time flies when you're having fun... Pictures from the 7th year anniversary night of Soulastatic, courtesy of Anna Eriksson and Emelie Ericson.

[Music:Reviews]

Big Boss Man - Winner (Blow Up BU027)

Bill Luther checks out the latest offering from Big Boss Man, and finds it confusing yet enjoyable

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

"Mistah Thompson, He dead"

Hunter S Thompson, legendary counter-culture writer and icon of New Journalism fatally shot himself at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado on the 20th of February 2005. By Bengt Wallman.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Target, 10 February 2005, Stockholm Sweden

Pictures from the opening night of Target, run by Marielle Hasselblad and Joakim Holmberg.

[Music:Tributes]

Ain't gon' be no damn sermon tonight: Jimmy Smith, Dec. 8 1925 - Feb. 8 2005

The Uppers organization mourns the passing of a B3 hero, an influence on damn near anybody who has ever touched a Hammond organ since his start with Blue Note in 1956. By Brian Poust.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers, 28 January 2005, Stockholm Sweden

Still crazy after all these years... Snapshots by Anna Eriksson

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - 6T's in the beginning (Kent CDKEND 239)

Celebrating the first 25 years of London's 6T's Rhythm'n'Soul Society. But fear not, with tunes this timeless it's not just nostalgia. Richard Karström, proud member #9680, reports.

[Music:Expose]

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, good night. Brian Poust bids adieu to one of the most fun jobs he barely performed.

ATLANTA, February 3, 2005 Uppers Music Editor Brian Poust announces resignation, search begins for replacement.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Magic in the air - last night at Pop Bar/Razzmatazz, 21 January 2005, Barcelona Spain

Fredrik Ekander and Dean Rudland took their record cases and went to Barcelona. The city is still trying to recover... Snapshots by Eneida Fever

[Thoughts:View from Piz Gloria]

The Future via flight, flotational device, or dancing feet

Scientists from the RAND Corporation have created this model to illustrate how a "home computer" could look... and one scientist from the Uppers Organization wonders, among other things, how a "wearable computer" could look

[Travel:Airborne]

A380 Navigator or 7E7 Dreamliner?

Up, up and away! Simon T Mallett takes a look at the new commercial airliners being built on both sides of the Atlantic ocean.

[Music:Reviews]

The Chemical Brothers - Push The Button (Astralwerks)

On the 25th of January 2005, more than ten years and many crates of records since their landmark Exit Planet Dust, the Big Sound pioneers present Push The Button. Uppers' own Jonathan Ogilvy has heard it already.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Auto Moto Cicli d’epoca, Arezzo, 15-16 January 2005

A nice mode of transport is one of the pleasures of modern living, we're quite sure you agree. Nancy Soultastic went to a mostra scambio in Arezzo, this is her report

[Music:Playlists]

Playlists from the opening night of Blocked, UK, 15 Januari 2005

Maximum R&B, Soul, Jazz and Ska from Andy Powell, Mike and special guest dj Alice

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Bottoms of Pisa NYE

This photo essay is in response to Action No. 3, the Italian National Mod Newsletter, which featured a page of photos entitled "The Girls of Lavarone". These boys bottoms were captured in Pisa during the New Year's Eve celebration, 2004

[Music:Playlists]

Jean-Paul Séculaire @ The Lady Luck New Year's Eve Party, London 2004

Inside information from the dj booth. As always, for your information and inspiration

[Music:Reviews]

The Action - Uptight and Outasight (Circle)

Finally available: The Action on TV and Radio 1966-7. Dean Rudland is excited. Read on.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Ray

Jonathan Ogilvy likes movies so much he saw this one twice. The truth is he loves Ray Charles and that didn't make him hate this movie either.

[Thoughts:The year that was]

2004 - The good and the bad

Reflections and recollections on the year 2004.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Soul Function

Even though it's pretty much "vinyl only!" when it comes to northern soul - apart from the occasional styrene - the modern day technology is embraced as far as films go. Yes, it's DVD. Fits neatly in you hold all. Lars Schröder tells you more.

[Gallery:Pictures]

In like Flynn

Paul Flynn gives you this photographic report from the Shout! & Shimmy! weekend, London UK, 3-4 Dec 2004 + bonus pics from Hideaway, Manchester UK

[Gallery:Record labels & sleeves]

Assorted Artone picture sleeves

The Dutch based label Artone released a lot of US records in the 1960's. Here are some examples of their nice picture sleeves. By Jean-Marc Vos.

[Thoughts:Minority Report]

This Particular Bird Is Stuffed

Toddlers and avant-garde music, Kylie vs Marilyn Manson and loads more stuff... Minority Report #1 by Robin Tomens. Illustration by Kavel Rafferty.

[Music:Playlists]

Lee Miller and Richard Karström @ Flipside xmas party, 4 December 2004

Resident dj Lee Miller and guest dj Richard Karström teamed up behind the 1210's for a two hour extravaganza

[Music:Playlists]

Joe Dutton @ Flipside xmas party, 4 December 2004

Playlists from resident dj Joe Dutton

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Fashion of Football by Paolo Hewitt, Mark Baxter (Mainstream Publishing)

A must have book for those with a passion for sharp threads, the beautiful game and sweet soul music, according to Alex Roest

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Meeting John Phillip Law

Luciano Panella went to the 4th Scienceplusfiction Film Festival. Among the guests were John Phillip Law, still handsome after all these years

[Gallery:Pictures]

Steppin' Out 'East', London UK, 20 November 2004

One of the most plugged event of the year, that's for sure. We sent Jeff the Fish along to capture some memorable moments.

[Music:Reviews]

The Velvelettes - The Motown Anthology (Motown/Universal 980 937-2)

A double cd with The Velvelettes, the girl group that never released an album in the 60's. Alternative lyrics, stereo mixes, live recordings... A great album according to Frank Murphy

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

My Favourite Shirt: A History of Ben Sherman Style by Terry Rawlings and Paulo Hewitt (Ben Sherman)

Ben Sherman - the shirt, the man and the image. And the book. Bill Luther reviews it.

[Music:Reviews]

Le Beat Bespoke: 25 Tailor Made Cuts (Sanctuary DQFLP009)

For what very well may be the first major compilation of the post-freakbeat haze from which we have hopefully emerged, Brian Poust finds Le Beat Bespoke more smart than swirly... for the most part.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Get Smart Roma, 23 October 2004, Rome Italy

Stylish people doin' their thing in the capitol of Italy. Photos courtesy of Nancy Soultastic

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Lonely Londoners - Sam Selvon (Longman)

Alex Roest picks up a classic. He finds it humerous, enjoyable and slightly depressing at the same time.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Wiman Casino 3, Stockholm Sweden, 8-9 October 2004

The 3rd Wiman Casino Rare Soul Weekender was a blast. Anna Eriksson was kind enough to let us publish some of her photos. Enjoy!

[Music:Reviews]

The Soul of Sue - The Sue Label Story, Volume 3 (Kent CDKEND 235)

And finally it’s here, the much awaited 3rd volume of the Sue story. Richard Karström reports.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Cattolica 2004

For your viewing pleasure, a plethora of pictures from Cattolica 2004 courtesy of Nancy Soultastic.

[Music:Reviews]

Moaning Groaning Crying: A Galaxy of Soul (CDKEND 236)

Northern California's Alec Palao whips up a top-shelf look at one of the best labels to come from his own backyard with this look at Galaxy and associated labels. Brian Poust has the report for you.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Deckchairs at Dawn, Brighton UK, 12 September 2004

For the 5th year, The Odd Mod Squad - in conjunction with Ace Café London - arranged "Deckchairs at Dawn" in Brighton. Dave Clark fired up his bike and went there, this is his visual report.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Goodwood 2004

That certain je ne sais quoi that we all look for in vehicles isn't only found in Italian scooters. Dave Clark brought his camera to the Goodwood Revival event, capturing nice rides (and a pretend mods v rockers fight!)

[Gallery:Pictures]

Isle of Wight 2004

The August Bank Holiday at Isle of Wight is a classic event for scooterists. The Hipshaker crew invited some guest dj's and made sure everyone was dancing as well. Pics by Dave Clark

[Gallery:Pictures]

A fish eye view of Margate 2004

Jeff the Fish contributes with this visual report from the 3rd annual International Modernist Meeting in Margate UK, August bank holiday 2004

[Gallery:Pictures]

Euro Ye Ye 2004 by Eneida

Barcelona's finest, Eneida Fever, supplies the following photos from the 2004 Euro Ye Ye event

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soulastatic #6 allnighter, Gothenburg Sweden, 14 August 2004

For the 6th year, Punky arranged the Soulastatic allnighter. Was a good time had by all? Does Ginger Taylor have striped trousers?

[Music:Playlists]

Mocky Dimples @ Euro Ye Ye 2004, Gijon Spain

We here at Uppers headquarters can only find one word for this: CLASS!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Euro Ye Ye 2004

Once again Nancy found herself at Euro Ye Ye. These are her pictures from the 2004 edition.

[Music:Playlists]

Damien Lapeyre @ Euro Ye Ye 2004, Gijon Spain

Our good friend Damien from La Rochelle did some dj'ing at Euro Ye Ye. Here's his playlists. Enjoy!

[Music:Playlists]

Niamh Lynch @ Capitol Soul Club, London England, 30 July 2004

To paraphrase James Brown; "Let a woman come in and do the popcorn"

[Music:Playlists]

Scott Belsky @ Subway Soul Club, NYC, 17 July 2004

Uppers continue to provide inside information

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther @ Subway Soul Club, NYC, 17 July 2004

Long-time Uppers writer Bill Luther's last visit to the dj booth of Subway Soul Club

[Gallery:Pictures]

Subway Soul Club, New York City USA, 17 July 2004

A soulful night in the city that never sleeps. Photos by Bill Luther

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way of Thinking 3 (2004) - Smashing Time!
by Carlos Perez

Carlos Perez went to Chicago and did indeed have a smashing time. Enjoy these snapshots!

[Music:Reviews]

Diplomats - Greatest Recordings (Kent CDKEND 232)

Nancy tucks in on yet another quality soul serving put together by Kent Records

[Travel:Two wheels]

Full-face, kids!

There's more than one way to skin a cat. So goes the awful expression. Here it has an added meaning. Jonny O. drops some science on dealing with the new restrictions laid upon Italian Scooterists.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way of Thinking 3 - Smashing Time!
By Tony Sanchez

Tony the Tiger took the opportunity to do some sightseeing with his friends during the Chicago weekender

[Music:Playlists]

OWOT3 dj playlists, Chicago USA, 10-12 June 2004

And this is what kept the dancefloor heaving in Chicago...

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way of Thinking 3 - Smashing Time!
By Richard Karström

The Gallery editor went to dj in Chicago, and checked out NYC at the same time.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way of Thinking 3 - Smashing Time!
By Army

Snappy snapshots from Chicago by the weekends MC, Army

[Gallery:Pictures]

Modstock 2, 28-30 May 2004, London UK

Liselott and David jumped on a plane to visit Modstock 2. Here are some of the snapshots they brought home. Enjoy!

[Music:Reviews]

The Sue Label Story, Volumes 1 & 2 (Ace Records)

These are the first two volumes of three CDs exploring the work of Guy Stevens, one of the UK's greatest importers of American R&B. You don't know how influential he was yet? Read on, my children.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Our Way of Thinking 3 - Smashing Time!
By Brian Poust

Music editor Brian Poust brought a camera to Chicago. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Modstock 2 - The Sunday, 30 May 2004, London UK

The Moving Sounds sticksman Per Wollbrand brought his camera to Modstock 2. Here's his visual report.

[Music:Reviews]

The Purple Hearts - Beat That plus 4 (Captain Mod/Oi Records)

Delicious slices of '79 mod that retain it's 60's roots with touches of punky aggression. Bill Luther reviews a record that has aged quite well.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Long Firm - Jake Arnott (Hodder & Stoughton Ltd)

Bill Luther sits down with one of those books that manages to capture a few very distinct subcultures from the 60's and attempts to cohesively meld them.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Gangster chic - ten gangster films with style

So how many films are there where guys in good looking clothes wreck havoc and spill crime out onto the streets? Bill Luther picks ten for starters.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Wiman Casino 2, Stockholm Sweden, 14-15 May 2004

Snapshots from the Wiman Casino northern soul weekender. By Anna Eriksson

[Music:Playlists]

Sergio T-N-T @ Right On!, Valencia Spain, April 2004

An eclectic playlist from Sergio who spin once a month at the weekly club Right On! in Valencia, Spain. From Horace Silver and Trudy Pitts to Joe Bataan and Coke Escovedo - yes baby we like it!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Smashed! Blocked!, New York City USA, 1 May 2004

Smile, you're on Uppers camera! People enjoying themselves at NYC's Smashed! Blocked! Snapshots by Bill Luther

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Super Funk 4 (CDBGPD 160)

BGP has been diggin' deep and we like the result

[Gallery:Pictures]

Italian Job 2004, Rimini Italy

Ciao, Rimini! Claudia Elliott snaps scenes from the Smart Drivers' Italian Job rally, Easter 2004

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther @ Smashed! Blocked!, Saturday 1 May 2004

New York City, USA. The club is Smashed! Blocked! and Bill Luther is guest dj'ing. So what did he put on the 1210's then? Read on...

[Music:Playlists]

DJ Midnite Cowbwoy @ Solid!, Saturday 1 May 2004

More platters listed to give you information and inspiration. A nice set of soulful take-no-prisoners floor fillers from our good friend the Cowbwoy.

[Music:Playlists]

Nick Rossi and David Galbraith @ The Turnaround, April 2004

The Turnaround! at the Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA USA. First Thursday of every month @ 10pm. A jazz-heavy night of groovy goodies for your soul

[Gallery:Pictures]

Stateside Satisfaction 2004 - Friday night/Saturday morning

Our good friend Armand aka Army supplies these snapshots

[Culture:Art & Design]

Girls, Dresses, Dreams: Gemma Jones, pop artist

The artwork of Australian pop artist Gemma Jones caught our eye so we sent Pip Christmass to do an interview

[Culture:Art & Design]

Yesterday a Pierce Arrow had me in its sites

Jonathan Ogilvy travels back in time but can't escape the pleasures of modern living. It's a quick review of the extensive Art Deco exhibit currently on tour.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

NUTS Stateside Satisfaction March 26-28 2004, San Francisco, California USA

Ty Jesso reports back

[Music:Playlists]

Jean-Marc Vos @ The Dy-No-Mite, Friday 26 March 2004

Mod (music) is a broad church, some say. We're proud to present a playlist of very early 45s courtesy of our good friend Jean-Marc Vos.

[Culture:Computer Games]

Last night a robot slew me

Jonathan Ogilvy went to the opening of a new exhibit at San Francisco's Yerba Buena center for the Arts not just to rub elbows with the digerati but to interact with their sci-fi inhabitant creations.

[Music:Playlists]

Ty Jesso @ Subway Soul Club, Rififi NYC, Saturday 20 March 2004

Ty Jesso did a guest dj spot at NYC's Subway Soul Club. For inspiration and information, here's the playlist

[Music:Reviews]

The "Northern Soul L.A. British Invasion 2004" event

Large trousers? Check! Sales boxes? Check! Camera? Check!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers, 5 March 2004, Stockholm Sweden

The club division of the Uppers empire keep on keepin' on. Snapshots by the lovely Anna.

[Music:Playlists]

Kev Connellan @ No More Doggin', Saturday 13 March 2004

A shot of rhythm'n'blues, and then some!

[Music:Playlists]

The 2nd Sinful Swedish Mod Weekender dj playlists 12 - 14 February 2004

There was of course loads of tunes played at the 2nd Sinful Swedish Mod Weekender, we can't list them all but here are some of the tracks that kept the dancefloor busy

[Music:Playlists]

Ian 'Rowly' Rowland @ Flipside 1st Anniversary, Saturday 6 March 2004

Two turntables and a microphone! And of course, loads of nice vintage vinyl.

[Music:Reviews]

A bunch of 45s - March 2004

A bunch of contemporary chunky black (and red) vinyl 45's. Uppers reports of some mighty fine music, and some other records too.

[Music:Playlists]

Bill Luther @ Smashed! Blocked!, NYC, NY USA, Saturday 6 March 2004

Bill Luther did a guest spot at S!B!, unfortunately the party got cut short by the boys in blue.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - more snappy shots and memorable moments

A visual report from the 2nd Sinful Swedish weekender, by Anja Humpfle. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - more Kodak moments

At the events in 2004, cameras are more common than Jam shoes, and we like it like that. Enjoy some snapshots from Liselott Anneflod.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - thru the lens of JvK

NUTs diamond geezer JvK sent us these pics. No captions as every picture tells a story you know...

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Beatsville (Outré Gallery Press)

A celebration of beatnik explotation stuff. Dan Geddes enjoys the first half, but isn't too keen on the contemporary schlock that pops up in the later part of this book.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - Go Gothenburg Go!

Our good friend Ami supplies the following snappy snapshots from the weekender. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - Boogaloo Style!

As well as pinchin' cheeks, dj'ing and eating pizza, Mary Boogaloo also took these pictures

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2004 - the kids are alright!

The 2nd Sinful weekender was a blast! Frida Gran supplies this visual report

[Music:Reviews]

Calypso King & the Soul Investigators - Home Cooking (Timmion LP001)

A plate of hot bbq comes our way from Finland. Richard Karström sat down with knife and fork. Well, pen and paper really.

[Gallery:Pictures]

A night on the town, 7 Feb 2004, Gothenburg Sweden

As always, Frida Gran takes her trusty camera with her when there's fun to be had. Here's her latest visual report.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers, 6 February 2004, Stockholm Sweden

Started way back in 1987, but the Uppers club refuse to die. Per Wollbrand took the pics

[Fashion:Hommage]

The Faces Behind the Shops: What the Butler Wore, London.

Come on a virtual visit of What the Butler Wore, an Aladdin's cave of cool clothes and ace accessories on the south bank of the Thames

[Gallery:Pictures]

A couple days in London

Soultastic Nancy spent a few days in London. Over to you Nancy...

[Gallery:Pictures]

Pre 1963, 31 January 2004, Rome Italy

Our jet-setting Nancy reports from a highly succesful event in Rome, Italy. As "all the good things in life" is interesting to us, there's a bit on food as well. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soulastatic, 31 January 2004, Gothenburg Sweden

Uppers Richard Karström was invited to spin some vinyl at Soulastatic. He brought his camera as well.

[Gallery:Flyers]

The days of xerox and Letraset: elsewhere in the UK

A trip down the graphic memory lane. From Lee Miller's collection.

[Gallery:Flyers]

The days of xerox and Letraset: Birmingham

Some vintage Birmingham flyers and posters, from the collection of Lee Miller.

[Gallery:Flyers]

The days of xerox and Letraset: London

Mod could perhaps be to always strive to do the utmost with whatever you have at hand. These flyers were done way before every Tom, Dick and Harry became Photoshop experts and could afford to print glossy flyers in colour (nothing wrong with that btw). From the collection of Lee Miller.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Leaning Tower Soul Club, Pisa Italy, 17 January 2004

Our soulful on the spot reporter Nancy gives you this report from Pisa, Italy.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Soul Satisfaction 4: Mouth Watering Motown & B-Side Blues (Motown/Universal 066637-2)

More Motown magic moments, carefully selected by Jo Wallace. "Lillis" Hansson reports.

[Gallery:Pictures]

IMMEDIATE! Friday, 2 January, Philadelphia, PA, USA

A jam-packed Silk City Lounge served as the backdrop for the latest 1960's-themed night out in swinging Philadelphia. Uppers friend and party host, Jason Rollins, snapped a few photos for your perusal.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul 10 year anniversary party, Stockholm Sweden, 27 December 2003

Uppers own Richard Karström was one of many guest dj's on the 10 year anniversary party. He also brought his camera.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Wiman Casino 1, Stockholm Sweden, 12 December 2003

The in-famous Wiman brothers hosted a northern soul event. Frida Gran brought her camera.

[Music:Expose]

A Monaural Wall of Christmas

According to our own girl group connoisseur Jesper Kern there is one album you simply must give away and also buy for yourself, as it's an essential listen during the festive season

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Michael Moorcock - King Of The City (Scribner)

Moorcock?? Have we gone all hippy? Never fear, no Elves here - Alex Roest reviews King Of The City, an ex-lovers letter to London.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Original Mods Teramo 5th anniversary party, Teramo Italy, 6-7 December 2003

The Original Mods Teramo celebrated their fifth birthday on December 6th and 7th 2003 in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Our on the spot reporter Nancy reports in words and pictures.

[Music:Expose]

The Style Council - "The Complete Adventures of The Style Council" box set (Polydor)

David Steel turns the spotlight on "The Complete Adventures of The Style Council" box set, released in 1998, which includes pretty much everything that possibly the world's greatest pop group committed to tape, vinyl, CD and so on. Read on!

[Music:Expose]

Spotlight on The Hideaway Club, Manchester UK

Alex M. Franquet chats with Paul Welsby, one of the founders of Manchester's near-legendary The Hideaway Club.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uptight 5th Anniversary, Frankfurt Germany, 29 November 2003

Nancy grabbed some records and her camera and took a flight to Frankfurt. Here's her report.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Because Of You Northern and Rare Soul Weekender, Venice Italy, 21-22 November 2003

Taking its name from one of the best soul tunes ever, the "Because of you" soul weekender was held in Venice 21st and 22nd November. Uppers long-time contributor Nancy went there to dj, and to take some snapshots.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - 600% Dynamite (Soul Jazz SJR CD84)

Once again you get the chance to brush up on the patois and dance to top notch JA music. By Richard Karström

[Gallery:Pictures]

11th All Saints - Shazzula Style!

Like so many others, Sharon Shazz brought her camera with her to Lavarone. Enjoy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

11th All Saints - from a Swedish perspective

A visual report from Lavarone 2003 by David and Liselott

[Gallery:Pictures]

11th All Saints - Boogaloo Style!

Snapshots from Lavarone Italy by Mary Boogaloo

[Gallery:Pictures]

Il Cove soul night, Bologna Italy, November 2003

If there's a soul night in reach our Nancy attends. Here's some pics she took on her latest nocturnal adventure

[Gallery:Pictures]

11th All Saints, Lavarone Italy, 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2003

Pictures from the 11th All Saints Mod Holiday by Tina Westphal

[Gallery:Pictures]

Spotlight on The Vinyl Liberation Army

Is is art? Can you dance to it? We'd like to say "yes" on both.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Stolen Hours, Stockholm Sweden, 24 October 2003

The first Stolen Hours club night in years! Johanna Ericson was there with her camera

[Music:Reviews]

William Bell presents Atlanta Soul: The Peachtree Records Story (Grapevine GVCD 3009)

Music Editor and Atlanta resident Brian Poust might be bouncing off the walls just a bit too much with the release of this Peachtree Records compilation. But he's at least tried to contain himself to give you the good word.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sixties Jamaica club night, Rome Italy, 25 October 2003

Skanking the night away! Party pictures supplied by Peter Mazzi.

[Music:Reviews]

Georgie Fame - Live at The Blue Note NYC, NY 10/6/03

It's not often that Georgie Fame makes his way to America. Luckily, Bill Luther was able to catch his recent New York City show and report back to us. Read on to find out what one of the Flamingo originals is up to these days.

[Music:Reviews]

The New Mastersounds - "Be Yourself" (One Note Records ONRCD001)

Our Leeds favorites are back with their second album, which couldn't have been more appropriately named. Brian Poust weighs in with a review for you.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Rimini Rare Soul Weekender, Rimini Italy, 18-19 July 2003

Facial hair, tattoos, fun and laughter - and some strange Scandinavian dance moves... Photos by Nancy Yahiro

[Gallery:Pictures]

On the Real Side Soul Club, Gothenburg Sweden, 4 October 2003

Butch came over from the UK to spin his rare records. Soulful snapshots by Johanna Ericson

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

The Goon Show - surrealist cartoons in sound

A good laugh prolongs life. As we believe that having fun is indeed one of the pleasures of modern living, we asked Paul Owers to pay homage to his heroes in humour – The Goon Show

[Gallery:Pictures]

Club Roulette, Stockholm Sweden, 26 September 2003

Snapshots from the season premiere of northern soul club Roulette. Finger on the trigger: Richard Karström

[Gallery:Pictures]

Cattolica 2003

A couple of snapshots from the 4th Autumn Stone weekender, September 2003

[Music:Reviews]

Tim Burgess - I Believe (Play It Again Sam PIASB099)

Charlatans frontman goes solo. Karsten Östlund finds it all good and wants to tell the world. Over to you Karsten...

[Gallery:Pictures]

Black Cat Club, Gothenburg Sweden, 20 September 2003

Frida Gran share some memorable moments from a party night in Gothenburg

[Music:Reviews]

The Dirty Knees - Aural Sensations CD E.P. (Umbrella Records U.S.A.)

Bill Luther introduces us to a fab new combo from New Jersey, The Dirty Knees, and their debut EP.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul night in Los Angeles, September 2003

Miss Soultastic, Nancy Yahiro, got herself a new digital camera. And being the soul fanatic she is, she naturally tried it out at a soul night.

[Music:Reviews]

The Diplomats of Solid Sound - Let's Cool One (Estrus Records ES2101)

Iowa's finest release their second album. A dozen offerings from great musicians and funky tunesmiths. Review by Richard Karström.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soulastatic allnighter #5, Gothenburg Sweden, 9th August 2003

The annual Soulastatic northern soul allnighter of 2003 took place on the 9th of August. Pics by Frida Gran.

[Music:Reviews]

A bunch of 45s - September 2003

It's been a while since our last 45 round up, so we're happy to present you with this latest batch of 7" platters for your listening pleasure!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Smashed! Blocked! New York 2002-2003

Persevering through terrorist alarms, smoking bans, and no-dancing laws, Smashed! Blocked! keep things happening in NYC. By Layla Lozano.

[Fashion:Classics]

College Scarves

From the dreaming spires of Oxbridge to seaside scooter rallies - ladies and gentlemen, the college scarf. By Helen Barrell.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Hipshaker weekend @ IOW 2003

During 22-24 August the Hipshaker Weekend of 2003 @ Isle of Wight was held. Between his dj sets, Dave Clark took these pictures.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Club Au-Go-Go, Los Angeles 2003

Pictures from the monthly Club Au-Go-Go. By Tony Sanchez.

[Gallery:Record labels & sleeves]

Picture sleeves - they are grrrreat!

Rest your eyes on some picture sleeves from the vast collection of Tony Sanchez

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Saturday Night Fever

More controversial than Quadrophenia, is Saturday Night Fever the definitive mod movie? Maybe not, but Johnny Taylor sat through it - twice - and let's us know his thoughts.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Delta Lab

Browsing around the web, we came across the site of this fantastic looking retro studio in Denmark - and after checking out the gear they had, we just had to interview the man in charge - Thomas Troelsen.

[Travel:Destinations]

Hip Hotels - Part IV: Aman

On exotic getaways, Fred forgets the rest of the world and its pressures, but remembers to transmit the escape route back to us. Thank you, Mr. Ekander!

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Chynna Interview - Part Two

Part Two of Helen Barrell's interview with mod comic artist Chynna - author of 'Blue Monday' and 'Scooter Girl' - Chynna cogitates and extrapolates on ‘Ghost World’, Anglophilia, Californian swap-meets, school and film making, amongst other fascinating things . . .

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Mod Cinema Season At the NFT

From Smashing Time to Bronco Bullfrog, for August 2003 it's a Mod Mod World at London's National Film Theatre

[Music:Reviews]

Spotlight on The Impact

At long last, London mod band The Impact release their debut single. Helen Barrell has the report.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Ciglia Ribelli by Claudio Pescetelli, I Libri del Mondo Capellone, Roma, 2003

In the book loosely translated as "Rebellious Eyelashes", the 1960s Italy is seen with the eyes of the 'beat' girls of the time. Our man in Italy, Luciano Panella has read it.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Chynna Interview - Part One

Comic artist and writer Chynna Clugston-Major first gained recognition for her high school set 'Blue Monday' series, followed up with 'Scooter Girl' - Helen Barrel interviews her about mod, music, stereotypes and 'Chasing Amy'

[Music:Reviews]

Secret Affair - Time For Action: The Anthology (Castle UK CMEDD744, Double CD)

A mass of demos, live cuts, hits, LP favorites, unreleased tracks on a double cd. Bill Luther reports.

[Travel:Airborne]

What to eat in the airport

Jonathan Ogilvy takes us one step beyond modes of transport towards having destinations but safely assumes we're stuck in the terminal, looking for means of survival in that netherzone.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Boiler club, Barcelona, 7th June 2003

Pictures from The Boiler Rhythm & Soul Club. A good time was had by all.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Love's Happening 2003, Chicago

MODChicago presented Our Way of Thinking 2 - Love's Happening during 12 - 14 June 2003. Uppers own Brian Poust dj'ed and took some pictures.

[Music:Expose]

Five things I learned from hanging out with De Stijl

The Gothenburgian punk outfit De Stijl, whose debut album has created quite a stir, came to give Stockholm a heavy load of their unique brand of 60's fuelled punk.. Jesper Kern met up with the jolly bunch.

[Music:Expose]

Popcorn - Has it always been like this?

Have you ever come across the term Belgian Popcorn when hunting for records? Uppers give you this introduction by Luc Heymans.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers Alldayer 2003 - Boogaloo Style!

Snapshots from the Uppers alldayer in London UK. With one finger on the trigger: Mary Boogaloo.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Uppers Alldayer, London 21 June 2003

Midsummer madness! 9 hours, 10 dj's. Gordon W provides this visual report.

[Music:Expose]

The best of the Swedish band scene – as seen at The Hultsfred festival of 2003
- Or surviving the festival, getting the job done

Sweden's largest rock festival is the mighty Hultsfreds festival. Over the course of three days all hell breaks loose with some 30 000 visitors and 140 artists on five stages. Bengt Wallman reports.

[Fashion:Female]

The 60's on the Catwalk: 2003

The fashion designers are at it again, plundering the past. Helen Barrell examines the evidence and finds that it's not all bad news.

[Travel:Airborne]

Hip Hotels - Part III: The EU

This installment in the Odyssey of Fred finds our wandering hero returning home and bouncing right off to Germany, France, Italy, and Spain again, not without a stopover in Corsica.

[Music:Reviews]

Time UK - One More Time (Detour DRCD041)

Bill Luther reviews Detour's recent retrospective CD of Rick Buckler's new wave bands The Time UK and Sharp.

[Music:Reviews]

Mike Painter & the Family Shakers - Go Up! (SGR 01)

Exploito Hammond for the 21st century, or a modern lounge classic? Allow Brian Poust introduce you to this Italian delicacy and debut release from Milan's Mike Painter.

[Music:Reviews]

The Clique - Vanbrugh Park (Detour DRCD021)

Check your calendars, the long-awaited "Acid Jazz Years" album we've heard so much about is finally here. Brian Poust has recognized it's new title and has the review for you.

[Music:Reviews]

The Prisoners - In From the Cold (Big Beat CD UK)

Bill Luther looks back to The Prisoners debut "A Taste of Pink" as well as their swan song, "In From the Cold", both recently reissued by Big Beat.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Hipshaker weekend @ IOW 2002

2002 and Isle of Wight was flooded. With party people, scooters and of course the Hipshaker crew. Innocent bystander Louise had a camera at hand

[Travel:Destinations]

Hip Hotels - Part II: The US

Our man Fredrik's journey continues stateside, coast to coast, with a whole host of recommendations and disuasions. Follow along.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Magical Mystery Weekender pt 1, 2003

During 8-10 of May 2003, The Magical Mystery Weekender (pt 1) took place in Graz Austria. Our correspondent Rebecka took the following snapshots.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Jeff Noon and 'The Modernists'

Uppers interviews Jeff Noon, author and playwright, about his new play 'The Modernists' and the continuing legacy of the 1960s.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Italian Job 2003 - (fund) raising hell in Rimini

Bold soul sister Nancy Yahiro brought her camera along with some fundraiser cd's

[Music:Reviews]

Paul McCartney live at Stockholm Globe arena, May 5th 2003

Bengt Wallman and Jesper Kern went to the circus of nostalgia. This is their report.

[Music:Reviews]

Makin' Time - Rhythm!: The Complete Countdown Recordings (Big Beat UK) CD

Our Man in New Jersey, Bill Luther, flexes his memories of bygone days and gives us a "Smashed Blocked" style review of a new collection of songs from Makin' Time. We suspect you'll read on....

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Looking Good! Mod Club Classics (BGP CDBGPD 153)

A mixture of soul, r&b and smokey instrumentals. Ian Rowland reports.

[Music:Expose]

Fear and Loathing in Memphis pt II

Namedropping galore! Dean Rudland continues to have a truly soulful time in Memphis.

[Music:Expose]

Fear and Loathing in Memphis

Dean Rudland arrives in Memphis for the launch of the Stax Museum of Soul and gets a big hug from William Bell. Read on!

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Italian Job 2003, Rimini Italy

Rimini during Easter is a classic rally, and 2003 was no exception. Photos by Alessandro Detassis.

[Music:Reviews]

Les Cappuccino - Ultra Kitsch (de luxe) vol 1 (Sawasdee SAW 030404)

French record label Sawasdee release a Les Cappuccino album. Richard Karström finds it diverse, but worth looking into.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Jazz, Swedes and Trousers

Modding Scandinavian style at the 1st Sinful Swedish weekender in Gothenburg. Photos by visiting Anglo-Italian Claudia Elliott

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Bronco Bullfrog - rare screening at the NFT

Bronco Bullfrog is finally available on DVD, and there's a rare proper screening of it at the NFT in London as well. Jamie Rave reports.

[Music:Reviews]

De Stijl - Yeahvolution! (White Jazz/MNW JAZZCD 62)

1-2-3! And 4! The Yeahvolution starts here. Jesper Kern reports.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Alessi is More - design Italian style.

Jules Olivier guides you through the history and designs of one of Italy's most productive design companies - from the kitchen to the bathroom.

[Music:Tributes]

Edwin Starr (1942-2003)

In 10 years between 1966 and 1976, Edwin Starr turned out 17 Cashbox hits including his only #1 hit from July of 1970, “War” – as important now as ever. The 26+ years which followed brought even more magic from Edwin Starr. The Uppers Organization just wants to say thanks.

[Fashion:Female]

"A handbag?"

Branch out from 40 year old handbags! Take a peek at these lovely new designs. By Helen Barrell.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Villa Spies - Staffan Berglund and Mikael Askergren (E&R Forlag)

From the outside it looks like a UFO, from the inside like a set from U.F.O - Uppers investigates Villa Spies.

[Travel:Destinations]

Hip Hotels – Part I: The UK

Uppers original Fredrik Ekander checks in, lets us know where he's been, giving hints as to where we might like to go. Bellboy, take my things to Number 1 in this 4-part guide to stylish accomodation, please.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2003 - oh so many blondes!

Local lenswoman Michelle Lenngren gives us her view of The 1st Sinful Mod Weekender in Gothenburg, Sweden

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Impact! (Universal Sound US CD 18)

Funky and soulful reggae from 1969 - 1975. Another compilation album is upon us, and once again Richard Karström is happily skanking along.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Impressed With Gilles Peterson (Universal Jazz 0647492)

The UK jazz scene of the sixties, compiled by Gilles Peterson. Here's the verdict from Dean Rudland.

[Gallery:Flyers]

Graphically yours

Another bunch of flyers from around the world

[Music:Reviews]

The Complete Jam 2 DVD Set (Interscope Records)

The first Jam DVD is upon us. Bill Luther reports from his pole position in front of the tv.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Sinful Swedish Weekender 2003 - Boogaloo Style!

Apart from dj'ing and dancing, Mary Boogaloo also captured the following magical moments

[Culture:Computer Games]

Computer Gaming - 60s Style

If you thought 'retro' games meant Pacman and Pong, think again - having run out of future, games designers are mining to the past for inspiration. Uppers investigates 60s inspired gaming, from gangsters to the groovy.

[Travel:Airborne]

Newark Airtrain Works

People all over the world, join hands, get on the Love Train...

[Travel:Four wheels]

Pirellis to Pradas

In the motherland of Mario Andretti, you may yourself discover some comfort in cruising at 130. Jonathan Ogilvy provides some driving directions to walking around in Italia.

[Culture:Art & Design]

A Palm Springs Diary

Uppers very own answer to Julius Shulman, Scott Duncan, took his camera on a trip out to Palm Springs - find out what developed.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Cover Art Of Blue Note Records – The Collection
Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham (C&B Publishing)

If there is one label whose sleeves defined the essence of cool and hip, Blue Note is it. You could spend a fortune on their records for the sleeves alone - or you could buy this book. Dean Rudland reviews.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Gio Ponti - Gli anni di Stile by Massimo Martignoni (Segesta, Milano, 2002)

Luciano Panella reviews a book on one of Italy's most famous C20th designers, Gio Ponti.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Mondo Exotica by Francesco Adinolfi (Einaudi)

Is there no end to this Italian Lounge madness? Maybe not, but one man has attempted a definitive summary with his Mondo Exotica book - our intrepid Italian correspondent reviews.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Faraway, so near: Il Giaguaro

Linking past to present, cult Italian magazine Il Giaguaro, covers everything from cinema to furniture, soundtracks to sci-fi, from the famous to the obscure. Luciano Panella explains more.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

A Taste of Persia

So, like Derek Flint, you can identify a Marseilles bouillabaisse from halfway across the world, but what if your top secret mission takes you to the Middle East? By Scott Duncan.

[Music:Reviews]

Teenage Fanclub - Four Thousand Seven Hundred & Sixty-Six Seconds: A Short Cut To Teenage Fanclub (Creation)

A magnificent listen, be you an aged Fanclub fan or a Teenage novice, according to David Steel

[Travel:Four wheels]

Uppers wave goodbye to L’Avvocato

Giovanni “Gianni” Agnelli passed away on the 24th of January 2003, aged 81. A dapper Mediterranean who was at the helm of FIAT for 30 years.

[Music:Reviews]

Ready Steady Stop! Doin' The Mod Vol.4 (Cd Sequel U.K. CMRD 535)

Sequel's latest volume of their "Doin' the Mod" series has hit the shelves, and our Bill Luther delivers the verdict.

[Music:Expose]

Hammond Gold: A primer for the people

These sounds are purely for music lovers and admirers of record sleeves, a people's proletarian revolution against the culture of spending 1000's on dusty old singles… now read on!

[Fashion:Female]

Fasten Your Seatbelts: Forty Years of Inflight Style

Some people collect stamps, some people collect records: flight attendant Cliff Muskiet collects air hostess uniforms.

[Music:Tributes]

Joe Strummer (1952-2002)

Our Bill Luther eulogizes a true Rock & Roll hero who checked out of heart failure at the age of 50.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Scene Folk in Civvies: Hipsters Fancy Dress Party 21 December 02

Some Mod-type folk were held at gunpoint, forced into more comfortable gear and subjected to harsh interrogation at the Pleasure Unit towards the end of 2002. Natalie Johnson recorded events

[Music:Reviews]

Long Tall Shorty – A Bird In the Hand (Countdown Records Down 3)

20 years on, the boys are out in the streets again. What can we expect from the new album? Read on...

[Culture:Lifestyle]

All I Want for . . . (Gifts for Gals)

Everyone else does one, so why shouldn't we. Helen Barrell offers help with your present dilemma.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

All I Want For . . . (Gifts for Guys)

Probably far too late, Jonathan Ogilvy and Julian Lawton come up with some gift solutions.

[Music:Reviews]

Return of the bunch of 45s - December 2002

With 2002 drawing to a close, we felt that it was appropriate to treat you to one more batch of new singles. Here they are!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Italia a go go 2002

Snapshots from All Saints Mod Holiday in Lavarone, Autumn Stone 3 in Cattolica and a Bologna soul night at the Covo. Nancy Yahiro brings her visual report from a truly happening Italy.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Idler & The Chap

Think lunch is for wimps? You're in the wrong place. Uppers disappears off down the pub with The Idler, before spending an afternoon in the suave and dapper world of The Chap.

[Gallery:Pictures]

London Scenesters Autumn 2002

Pop Art, soulful dress and dirty rhythmn'n'booze. Smart boys and girls from the Smoke photographed by Claudia Elliott.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Thrilling fumetti of the 1960s - Italian Comics Part II
KRIMINAL, SATANIK AND THE OTHERS

There's more to Italian comics than Diabolik - Luciano Panella gives us the second part of his history of 60s Fumetti.

[Music:Reviews]

The Name - What's In A Name? (Detour DRLP/CD033)

Another blast from the past release by Detour Records. Jesper Kern took a listen.

[Travel:Airborne]

What to Carry Through the Air

Nothing says Jet Set like showing up 3000 miles away sans suitcase on purpose. Here is a list of essentials you can keep in your pockets.

[Fashion:Solutions]

What to Wear in the Air

It should go without saying that the ideal way to travel is in a suit. Jonathan Ogilvy gives some advice to the male jet-setters.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Out Like Flint : James Coburn 1928 - 2002

Richard Hutt mourns the passing of an icon.

[Travel:Four wheels]

I think that I shall never see
A poem as lovely . . .

Magic Tree "One in every car." --Alex Cox, Repo Man

[Gallery:Pictures]

Mod October 2002, Nagoya Japan

The Mod October 2002 event took place in Nagoya, Japan on the 12-13 October. Ashley Atkinson captured some memorable moments.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Studio One Scorcher (Soul Jazz SJRCD 67)

Soul Jazz Records have yet to put a foot wrong with their Studio One compilations. Say east, say west, say north and south (on the left hand side).

[Music:Reviews]

Stoned Soul Picnic - Hip Joint / A Little Leveller (Blow It Hard BIH014)

The second Stoned Soul Picnic single finds them on London's finest soul jazz label. How does it stack up to their well-received debut?

[Culture:Lifestyle]

From "The In Crowd" to the "Happy People"

Spanning 40 years, Simon Mallett traces the evolution and rise of club culture.

[Fashion:Classics]

Cool Versatility - The Black Roll-Neck

Chanel said every woman needs a 'little black dress' so she's prepared for every occasion. But Helen Barrell thinks everyone needs a 'little black roll neck'. Read on....

[Gallery:Pictures]

Beat Basement @ Mono, Oslo Norway 2002

Uppers' own Richard Karstrom was invited to guest dj at Beat Basement. He brought back some snapshots as well.

[Music:Reviews]

Noonday Underground - "Surface Noise" (Setanta)

Anticipated 2nd album from Simon Dine & company. What's it all about? David Steel has the facts for you.

[Music:Reviews]

Rick Hudson & the Boogaloo Band - Dance For Daddy (Blow It Hard 013CD)

Debut long playing CD presented by Tommy Chase, and featuring Richie Cole.

[Music:Reviews]

The Link Quartet - Beat.It (Hammond Beat HB 001a)

A fantastic debut from an Italian group we think you should get yourselves familiar with, and soon....

[Gallery:Pictures]

Euro Ye Ye 2002 pt 2

Nancy Yahiro went to Gijon with her Italian friends Ginger and Ale. Enjoy her holiday snaps!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Deckchairs at Dawn, Brighton 2002

Mods & Rockers meet again at Brighton seafront for the Odd Mod Squad/Ace Cafe Reunion, September 15, 2002. Quadrophenia moments by Claudia Elliott and Dave Edwards.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Diabolik - S.F.'s swinging '60s rave-up, 2002

San Francisco gets it together, swirly style! Images from the second and third nights

[Culture:Websites]

Lounge Culture

Mix up a Singapore sling, and sink back into red plush velvet while Helen Barrell takes you on a tour on the web's finest Lounges.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Thrilling fumetti of the 1960s - Italian Comics Part I
Danger: Diabolik - not the film but the comic

Lucianno Panella gives us the first part in his history of Italy's finest anti-hero.

[Music:Reviews]

The Who - My Generation Deluxe Edition (MCA-USA)

Bill Luther gives us an in depth look at the newly reissued infamous debut LP from The Who

[Music:Reviews]

Paul Weller - Illumination (Independiente)

What might Paul Weller have in store for us with his 6th solo/studio album? Brian Poust has the report.

[Music:Reviews]

Recent arrivals from Bip Bip Records

Jesper Kern takes a listen to some of the CD's we've gotten from Barcelona's Bip Bip Records recently.

[Music:Reviews]

Long Tall Shorty - Completely Perfect (Detour DRLP 037)

Early career retrospective of one of the Mod revival's well-known bands...and they're still active! By Jesper Kern.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Summer scenesters 2002

"When the sun shines, they slip into the shade..." Picture postcards from London and Margate by Claudia Elliott

[Culture:Art & Design]

More blood - Lasse Åberg strikes again!

Illustrator, filmmaker, actor, two times hole-in-one golfer, artist, advertising man, musician, right-field footballer, designer, art collector; Lasse Åberg´s almost done it all.

[Music:Reviews]

Yet another bunch of those 45s! - September 2002

Some of the latest records spinning at 45rpm around the Uppers turntables, reviewed just for you!

[Fashion:Female]

Growing up in a 60's seaside town

What was it like to live in Clacton in the 60's? What was it like to live where every weekend the seafront buzzed with the sound of 2-stroke engines? Helen Barrell interviews a woman who was there.

[Travel:Two wheels]

In Search of Vespa

Classic industrial design from Italy. Gordon W reports on a new documentary.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Back Beat @ The Academy Bar, Birmingham UK

20th July: The Night of the White Shoes. Birmingham faces young & old, and a chance to say farewell to Alison Goby who's now living in Leeds

[Fashion:Classics]

Animal Accesories

No, not diamante collars for kittens, but how to make the most of your pet when it comes to accessorising your new outfit. By Helen Barrell.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Euro Ye Ye 2002

The Euro Ye Ye of 2002 was held 31 July to 4 August. Paul Flynn took his camera to Gijón, Spain

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - A Cellarful Of Motown! The Rarest Detroit Grooves (Motown/Universal 544 619-2)

Paul Nixon brings forward a whole bunch of previously unreleased Motown goodies from the vaults. Richard Karström investigates.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Influential Factor - Graham Lentz

'The Influential Factor' is the latest book on your favourite subject - the Mod scene. Review by Julian Lawton.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Shotgun! London, England 2002

Shotgun is currently one of the most popular clubs in London, our on the spot reporter Niamh supplies this visual coverage

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Soul satisfaction 3: Motown delights; soft centered soul (Motown/Universal 0172772)

The kind of Motown compilation we can sink our teeth into! Jesper Kern offers the taste test results.

[Music:Expose]

Spotlight on Les Cappuccino

The sun rises in the east! Richard Karström recommends a mod jazz instrumental combo from Japan.

[Gallery:Pictures]

NUTs boat ride, 13th of July 2002

Hello sailor! Claudia Elliott delivers some snapshots from the NUTs boat ride, with a couple of bonus pics from the allnighter at Sid's afterwards. Apparently, lifejackets are not mod.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Il Thrilling Italiano
- Giallo cinema of the 60’s & 70’s

The Italian cinematic legacy extends beyond what some people would call serious films. Bengt Wallman celebrates Italy's premium exploitation genre: the "Giallo"

[Gallery:Pictures]

Shout! 4th Anniversary party, 2001

BRMC live and a slew of local NYC celebs and scenesters.

[Music:Reviews]

...Ain't It Funky Now! Flat out funk from the jazz brotherhood (BGP)

BGP issue a bangin' new compilation of Prestige Funk Jazz. Music Editor Brian Poust is here to help preach the gospel to you.

[Gallery:Pictures]

London scenesters spring/summer 2002

Wigs and waistcoats! Claudia Elliott has captured some memorable moments

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - King New Breed Rhythm & Blues (Kent CDKEND 210)

Some real r'n'b nuggets from the King and Federal labels. Richard Karström updates his want list.

[Fashion:Female]

T-shirts for Cool Summer Cats

Summer is here and it's time to be cool! T-shirts are handy clothing items, but so often they're dull. But not anymore - here's a summer special for females who want to chuck out the roll necks and go short-sleeved with style.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Kyril Bonfiglioli - The Mortdecai Trilogy (Penguin)

Richard H introduces us to a degenerate artistocrat, amoral art dealer, unwilling assassin and knave about Piccadilly. Now just why isn't that surprising?

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

CQ

CQ - Remastered Dutch psychedelic masterpiece? Not this time. Instead, Roman Coppola's visually brilliant debut film. Brian Poust reports.

[Music:Reviews]

Dave Davani - Fused! The swinging soul sound of Dave Davani (Big Beat CDWIKD 212)

Rare and unreleased recordings from a British Hammond player you may not be familiar with yet.

[Gallery:Pictures]

NUTs rally, Clacton-on-Sea May 31 - June 2 2002

During the whitsun bank holiday/golden jubilee weekend New Untouchables arranged a rally in a charming English seaside town. Niamh Lynch brought her camera to the festivities.

[Music:Reviews]

The Hypnomen - Andromeda Airport (Stupido Records/Twin Tone TWINCD57)

Swirly as well as groovy. The best of both worlds maybe? Richard Karström reports.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Lost in Venice boat party 2002

Boat cruises is where it's at! Nancy Yahiro went to Venice, Italy on the 15th of June. Anchors away - camera up!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Bologna Soul Night 2002

Date: 25th of May. Place: Bologna, Italy. Behind the camera and on the dancefloor: Nancy Yahiro

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Super Funk 3 (BGP 148)

BGP Records unleash yet another funk compilation. Richard Karström has listened to it.

[Music:Expose]

The men behind the labels part 2: Some time with Jazzman Gerald

Surely one of the busiest stables of labels at the moment is the great Jazzman/Stark Reality/Funk 45 triumvirate run by Jazzman Gerald. His weekends are spent at Camden Market and his week is spent providing us with some great new and reissued sounds.

[Travel:Airborne]

Frequent Flyer Miles

Are those frequent flyer programs all they are cracked up to be? Nancy Yahiro investigates.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Rental cars in the US of A

You're young! You're mobile! You're in a rental?? Some facts on renting cars & moving trucks mostly in the US.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Diabolik - the opening night

Pictures from the debut of DIABOLIK, San Francisco's newest '60s rave-up spectacular

[Music:Reviews]

Stax Instrumentals (Kent CDSXD 117)

25 STAXstrumentals which may prove to be the best shared album of The Mar-Keys and Booker T & the MGs since 1967's "Back To Back" live album.

[Travel:Two wheels]

Scooter Premiere 2002, Stockholm Sweden

The first ride out of the season, arranged by Lambretta Club Stockholm. Pics by Richard Karström.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Club Au-Go-Go 2002

Snapshots from Los Angeles' monthly shindig Club Au-Go-Go. By Leenda Karina.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Studio One Dj's (Soul Jazz SJRCD58/SJRLP58)

Everyting cook & curry! Jamaica's microphone maestroes compiled by Soul Jazz Records. Richard Karström tunes in.

[Music:Reviews]

Les Hommes - S/T album (Schema)

Debut long-player from three London lads playing "old instruments in a modern context". Uppers gives you the report.

[Music:Reviews]

Bang! - Wild Blood/Cousin Clyde/Unknown Band (Teen Sound records /Misty Lane TEENS002)

French band Bang! commit three songs to vinyl. Bengt Wallman puts aside his wine and baguette to have a close listen.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Welcome to Piper Club!

In the mid-sixties the "capelloni" of Rome got a place to claim their own. Luciano Panella tells the tale.

[Music:Reviews]

David Holmes - Come Get It I Got It (13 Amp)

The new mix CD from the man who brought you the soundtrack to "Oceans 11" is here. Julian Lawton gave it a listen for you.

[Music:Reviews]

Keb Darge Presents The New Mastersounds (Deep Funk/BBE DFLP001)

So what does one of the world's top funk bands offer up with their debut album? We thought it fitting that Julian Lawton, Our Man In Leeds, find out and report back to you.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

In The Mood For Love

Had enough of Michael Caine? Fed up with whole Muppet show of Mockney gangster films? Still looking for the new New Wave? Scott Duncan asks if you are 'In The Mood For Love'.

[Fashion:Male]

Less is More, Ron

Ah, 'Attention to detail', right up there with 'Clean Living under Difficult Circumstances' as a great mod cliche, but what does it actually mean? Bespoke underwear? Or those subtle little differences that mark one out as a man of style?

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Trojan Skinhead Reggae (Trojan TJETD003)

Trojan cram 50 tracks into one cd box, and claim it all to be something they like to call skinhead reggae. Karsten Östlund investigates.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Les Glaneurs et la glaneuse

There is definitely something rotten with the system, but it sure as hell isn’t Agnes Varda’s latest film. By Bengt Wallman.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Brown Sugar – Latin Breakbeats, Basslines & Boogaloo (Harmless, HURTCD 039)

Harmless Records keep pumpin' out latin compilations. But harmless it ain't, according to Karsten Östlund.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Blue Orleans – Blue Notes From Basin Street (Blue Note/EMI)

Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and your feet in motion. Holy gumbo Batman, it's a top rated compilation! By Karsten Östlund.

[Gallery:Flyers]

A bunch of flyers

They come in all kindsa colours and shapes

[Music:Reviews]

The Pills Kick In (Monolyth record group)

Second album from Boston power pop group - easy to swallow, or will you need a spoonful of sugar to help get it down?

[Music:Reviews]

Trashmonkeys - Clubtown (Acid Jazz AJXCD139)

Can The Stranglers, John Barry and The Beach Boys all live in harmony? Trashmonkeys strive for just that harmony on their debut album.

[Music:Reviews]

Billy Cobham featuring Ron Carter / Kenny Barron - The Art of Three (Blow It Hard BIH 010)

A trio of jazz legends covering the eras of hard Bop to fusion to experimental jazz combines for an album's worth of impressive standards. Not your usual fare for an independent label pressing singles.

[Music:Reviews]

The Strangeways & The Cigarettes revisited!

Whoa Nellie! Two new Detour releases ride into town – stand and fight or run for your life? Uppers' own Jesper Kern & Bengt Wallman face the showdown

[Fashion:Female]

The Fantabulous World of Jessika Madison and Dada Die Brucke Clothing - Interview Part 2

Part two of Helen Barrell's interview with Jessika "Dada Die Brucke" Madison. How does a mod survive extremes of temperature? How can a girl get a good bouffant? What's a girl to do about make-up? Gosh, life is hard! Read on...

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Wax Poetics

A new quarterly journal has arrived. Richard Karström investigates.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Hammond Street (AJXCD137)

Acid Jazz Records pays homage to the most elegant of electric instruments, the Hammond Organ. By Brian Poust.

[Music:Reviews]

The Bongolian - S/T album (Blow Up Records BU025LP)

After a debut 45 on Blow Up, The Bongolian quickly returns with a full length album. By Brian Poust.

[Music:Expose]

Spotlight on The Slim Allan 3

Uppers resident organ connoisseur Nick Rossi takes a closer look at a new Finnish organ combo poised for a bright future.

[Music:Reviews]

Dj Shadow & Cut Chemist - Product Placement (One 29 Recordings)

129 (count 'em!) 45s gets scratched and juggled. All this scratching is making me itch, says Richard Karström.

[Music:Reviews]

Koop - Waltz For Koop (Superstudio/Sony)

With the release of their second album, this Stockholm duo are keen to put the Jazz back in NuJazz. Read all about it.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Subway Soul Club NYC 2002

Photos taken at the Subway Soul Club's second event which was held on Saturday evening January 12, 2002 at The Local 138 in New York City.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Sounds From the Verve Hi-Fi, compiled by Thievery Corporation (Verve)

Washington DC's favorite DJ Duo take on the vaults at The Verve Group. Brian Poust explains the results.

[Gallery:Pictures]

GO 2002 New Years Eve party in Gothenburg, Sweden.

A sold out venue, The Fakes and The How on stage, a whole bunch of dj's... Michelle Lenngren brought her camera.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Groovy Times feat. MSSC #3. Stockholm Sweden 2002

Moving Sounds Social Club joined forces with Groovy Times for the perfect warm-up session before the Uppers party on the 25th of January.

[Music:Expose]

The men behind the labels part 1: Clive Johnson, Blow It Hard Records

Uppers takes a closer look at one of the UK's most unique record labels, Blow It Hard in an interview with its founder Clive Johnson

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Eric Burdon with J. Marshall Craig & Jeff Craig (2001 Thunder's Mouth Press)

Akin to pulp trash for fans of has beens or degenerate shut in's in dirty raincoats, according to Bill Luther

[Gallery:Pictures]

Bay Area's musical legacy

A brief look back at the Bay Area's musical legacy. Look closely and you'll find the roots of such current acts as The Nick Rossi Set, Mover, and Cake.

[Fashion:Female]

The Fantabulous World of Jessika Madison and Dada Die Brucke Clothing - Interview Part 1

An interview with Jessika Madison of Dada Die Brucke, makers of fab fashions for groovy mod girls. By Helen Barrell.

[Music:Reviews]

A bunch of 45s - January 2002

Our Uppers staff presents reviews of some of the latest singles to cross our turntables from the likes of Butterfly, Daptone, SFTRI and Soul Fire. Read all about 'em here.

[Music:Reviews]

New Jersey Kings - Uzi Lover (JTI/Blow It Hard/Viceroy)

JTQ's alter-ego NJK return with their first long player since 1995. Just about three weeks before the official release we have the review.

[Music:Reviews]

James Carr – The Complete Goldwax Records Singles (Kent CDKEND 202)

If you, like Jimmy Ruffin, have ever wondered what becomes of the broken hearted, these songs hold all the answers you'll ever need. A must have album, according to Jesper Kern.

[Music:Reviews]

Sidonie - Sidonie (Bip Bip BCD020)

Bip Bip Records latest offering is a full length from an eclectic Barcelona pop trio. Brian Poust offers his review.

[Gallery:Pictures]

The How live at Dance Craze @ Club Buddah, 2001

Uppers contributor in Nagoya, Japan sent us these pictures. Most of them taken at a gig by The How on the 7th of December 2001

[Music:Reviews]

The Motions - Introduction To The Motions/Their Own Way (Pseudonym CD-1084-DD)

Bill Luther sinks his teeth in a re-issue of The Motions first two albums.

[Music:Expose]

JTQ live at Club Io, Rimini, Italy 23rd November 2001

Nancy Yahiro decides to check out what James Taylor Quartet are up to these days, and finds herself singing along to instrumentals and havin' a good time

[Music:Reviews]

Blow Up's latest singles: The Bongolian and The Frank Popp Ensemble

Continuing their 45 series, Blow Up offers up two new singles. Brian Poust catches us up.

[Music:Reviews]

Thor's Hammer - From Keflavik, With Love (Big Beat CD WIKD 206)

Fuzz drenched beat - and more - from Iceland, and finally at a price anyone can afford! Bill Luther knows more.

[Music:Expose]

Soul spoken here: Johnny Pate, conclusion

Part three of Nancy Yahiro's interview with Johnny Pate closes our feature on this American music legend.

[Music:Reviews]

The Conquerors live at the 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, Minnesota 11/19/01

Instead of doing some turkey business, Bill Luther spent Thanksgiving Eve in the company of The Conquerors. Here's his report.

[Music:Reviews]

Brother On the Run Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Castle Music Reissue)

Hot on the heels of Uppers interview with the great Johnny Pate comes this lovingly remastered reissue of Pate's unsung 1973 masterpiece. Brian Poust catches us up.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Super-Cannes - Space-Age Bachelor Pads on the French Riviera

Following on from our article on the Vasarely Foundation, Luciano Panella heads down the Riviera towards Cannes. Famed for its film festival, it is also home to some of the most unusual and modern villas in France.

[Music:Reviews]

Evil Eddie & the Super Slinkys - 3 On The B b/w Side Skip (Blow It Hard)

Yet more good stuff from the Blow It Hard label. The latest 45 from the label has both groove grease AND excellent musicianship according to Bob Rockchild.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Funk Drops (Warner)

Breaks, nuggets and rarities from the vaults of Atlantic, Atco, Reprise and Warner Bros. Records 1968-1974. Richard Karström lends an ear.

[Music:Expose]

Soul spoken here: Johnny Pate, part 2

Nancy Yahiro continues with the second of this three part interview with Johnny Pate.

[Music:Expose]

Record Collectors Corner: Arthur Fenn

Our bold soul sister Nancy Yahiro hooks up with Arthur Fenn, soul dj and avid record collector, to chew the fat

[Music:Expose]

Soul spoken here: The story of Johnny Pate, Part 1

The Uppers organization is proud to bring you this interview with an American music legend, courtesy of our globe-hopping Nancy Yahiro

[Fashion:Solutions]

Tying The Knot

Scott Duncan brings you four indispensable tie-knots. And a bonus. Handy? We´d like to think so.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Studio One Roots (Soul Jazz)

On this compilation, Soul Jazz Records puts together a fine display of Coxsone Dodd roots reggae productions taken from the Studio One archives. By Richard Karström.

[Gallery:Flyers]

A little something to remember us by

Uppers continue to give you the opportunity to rest your eyes on some artwork designed to convince people where the action is

[Music:Reviews]

The return of the bunch of 45s! - October 2001

The 45s are heaping up just as the leaves currently falling from the trees. Uppers sums up the latest offerings.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Tighten Up! Chicago 2nd anniversary

Brian Poust belts out the old barbershop anthem "Chicago, Chicago, you're my kind of town". And he's looking forward to a 3rd anniversary.

[Music:Reviews]

Blow Up presents Exclusive Blend Volume 4

The latest in Blow Up's signature compilation series finds us in France once again. Brian Poust uncorks a bottle of Pinot Noir for this review.

[Fashion:Classics]

Ties

A brief look at the modern history of the tie. And some other things that might be of interest. By Jules Olivier.

[Music:Reviews]

Jimmy Smith - The Variety Playhouse, Atlanta GA, 10 October 2001

The father of Jazz organ hits the road with an impressive line up behind him. Brian Poust just hoped for more than Dot Com Blues offered up.

[Music:Expose]

Make it reggae!

A quick guide to some Dynamite reggae compilations. By Richard Karström.

[Music:Expose]

The new rock - what's the deal with that?

Uppers takes a closer look at some of the hyped bands of today. Should you believe the hype or not? Please join us for a journey...

[Music:Expose]

5 brilliant soul instrumentals

Larry Grogan goes diggin' in the crates, and finds the following soulful items for your dancing pleasure

[Fashion:Classics]

Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer has been making smart and stylish watches for a very long time. So if you´re looking for a timepiece for a motoring caper you´ve come to the right place...

[Fashion:Male]

Absolute Beginnerism- Wristwatches

Is the wristwatch just something that upsets the line of your cuff? Or one of those indispensable details that are necessary for a perfect ensemble?

[Gallery:Pictures]

Kings Classic SF 2001

The Cavaliers SC of San Francisco arranged the annual Kings Classic scooter rally on the 10-12 of August 2001. Stephen Weathersby sent us some photos

[Fashion:Male]

Jewellery - Male

Male mod jewelry takes its cues from the other predominant design concepts that created the modernist ethic. Like the clothing, the jewelry is simple, smart and clean. Scott Duncan investigates.

[Travel:Two wheels]

Mods Mayday Tokyo

In our quest to reflect the mod scene(s) all over the world, we are proud to present some pics from the Mods Mayday scooter rally in Tokyo

[Music:Expose]

Better Days - Tokyo Mod Mayhem

Seven of Japan's best mod bands at the same event! Daisuke Usui sent us loads of pictures.

[Fashion:Female]

Jewellery - Glamorous

Diamonds and pearls - a glance at the early mod girl look of the glamour puss! By Helen Barrell.

[Music:Reviews]

Pleasure Beach - Rollercoaster (Acid Jazz)

Acid Jazz goes Rock and Roll; what will the neighbors think?!

[Fashion:Female]

Jewellery - Classic Chrome

Chrome - it's in abundance on your scooter's front rack - and probably on your hands and wrists too! By Helen Barrell

[Culture:Art & Design]

A psychedelic trip into architecture: the Vasarely Foundation

If you are in Provence, don't miss the Vasarely Foundation at Aix-en-Provence. Luciano Panella reports.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Cafe Milano Mods

Sometimes small scenes are the best. If the enthusiasm is there, the intimacy and intensity of it all produce a kind of magic. This is what it was like in and around Berkeley, California in the late eighties. Here are some photos from those times

[Fashion:Classics]

Guernsey Glory

Planning to make a parachute-drop behind enemy lines? Fieldtesting the trusty jetpack? Then maybe you should read this article by Jules Olivier.

[Gallery:Flyers]

Soul Cave 5 years old!

Uppers congratulate the Swedish club Soul Cave on their fifth anniversary. Here are some of the flyers they have done over the years

[Fashion:Female]

Jewellery - Swinging

Enter the realm of plastic jewellery together with Helen Barrel

[Music:Reviews]

Maximum Rhythm and Blue : The Allnighter From Blue Note (Blue Note)

Julian Lawton searches for Dinah Washington via Dean Rudland's new Blue Note compilation.

[Music:Reviews]

Motown Mod Fave Raves Vol.2 (Spectrum)

Don't be fooled by the cover. This Motown compilation may not hit top speeds.

[Gallery:Pictures]

There is power in a Union! Gothenburg, Sweden 2001

Pics from club Union (Gothenburg, Sweden) by Michelle Lenngren.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Mim Scala - Diary of a Teddyboy (Headline)

Why are you reviewing a book about Ted's on a Mod site we will no doubt be asked - read on and all shall be answered. By Richard Hutt.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Soul Satisfaction vol. 2 (Motown 013 215-2)

Jo Wallace from These Old Shoes Soul Club compiles her favourite Motown moments. Uppers investigates.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Planet of the Apes 2001

Director Tim Burton takes on the classic Planet of the Apes. Uppers checks out what the monkey business is all about.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Samba Soul 70! (Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs)

Perfect B-B-Q music when everyone has had a few cold ones and the soft bossa needs replacement with something a bit fiercer. By Karsten Östlund.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Saturday Night Fish Fry (Soul Jazz SJR LR53)

Soul Jazz Records serves everyone another plate of New Orleans funk and soul. "Syncopated rhythm with the drive" according to Eddie Bo. The coolest sound around according to Richard Karström.

[Music:Expose]

Record Collectors Corner - Auction vs Set Sale

Nancy Yahiro takes a closer look at the debate between buying records by set sale or auction, and gets some weighty opinions on the way.

[Music:Reviews]

James Taylor Quartet: Message From the Godfather (Ubiquity Records UBR 11085)

A return to form, or maybe a rebirth of the James Taylor Quartet. The singles were good, but does the album stand up?

[Culture:Art & Design]

Talkin' about re-generation!

London based property development company The Mod Group have chosen a strong mod image to market their latest major redevelopment project, The Burton Building in Manchester, UK

[Music:Reviews]

Wood Suspension - Monday EP (HiCulture)

The best thing from Osaka since cinnamon rolls, Wood Suspension bakes in samba rhythms and funky jazz into their sweet nurturing Spy Rock doe. Uppers digs the finished pastry.

[Music:Reviews]

Nicola Conte - Bossa Per Due (ESL Music ESL043)

Italian producer Nicola Conte gives us his interpretation of Modern Jazz in the Age of Internationalism.

[Music:Reviews]

The Diplomats of Solid Sound - Instrumental Action Soul (Prescription Records)

Hot on the heels of their impressive debut single comes the anticipated debut full-length CD. Read all about it here!

[Music:Tributes]

The Shadows of Knight

Feline Frenzy's Glynis Ward shines some light on one of America's most heralded garage bands of the 60's

[Music:Reviews]

Calypso King & the Soul Investigators - Soul Strike! (Soul Fire SFLP001)

Funk is the only musical genre that actually contains the word "fun". And heavy metal is an anagram for "crap". Well, maybe not, but in a world of justice it would be.

[Music:Reviews]

The Nick Rossi Set - Monkeyshines b/w Five For One (Blow It Hard Records BIH007)

Tighten up your tie, button up that jacket and head out to the floor. The Nick Rossi Set's new single is guaranteed to get you dancing!

[Culture:Art & Design]

From Blow Up to embroidery - Veruschka strikes back!

Artist Francesco Vezzoli came up with an interesting idea for the Art Biennale in Venice. Uppers' Luciano Panella reports.

[Music:Reviews]

Matt Deighton - Common Good (YEAAH)

Former Mother Earth leader Matt Deighton teams up with members of Primal Scream, Izit, Count Basic, and The Style Council for his third solo outing. Here's the verdict.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Koolit (Harmless HURTLP 033)

A melting pot of Latino rhythms and cool soul, jazz and funk. Richard Karström says "compre éste".

[Gallery:Flyers]

"Here mate, visit our club"

Again with the flyers! Since we in The Uppers Organization are quite fond of flyers, here's a bunch for your viewing pleasure

[Culture:Art & Design]

Target Trivia
- or Algy's wet dream

The target and beyond, Karsten Östlund guides you in that tipsy-topsy world where your local airforce meets pop art.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Good Sushi

If you agree that the simple pleasures are the last refuge of the complex, then this article by Jules Olivier is for you.

[Music:Reviews]

The Chords - At the BBC (Detour)

Detour records gives you yet another nostalgic excursion into three-chord teenage angst mayhem. Lots of bad noise of course but does The Chords stand the test of time? By Bengt Wallman

[Music:Reviews]

George Benson Quartet - It's Uptown (Columbia/Legacy COL 502469 2)

A nice re-issue from the Legacy label. Funny that an A&R man called Hammond picked up one of the greatest guitar players... Read on.

[Music:Reviews]

Headquarters - Cakewalk

One year after the debut of the short film "American Mod", Headquarters has released their debut CD, effectively doubling as the soundtrack to the film. Review by Brian Poust.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Keith Rylatt & Phil Scott - CENtral 1179 (Bee Cool)

The Twisted Wheel club in Manchester, England. Once Chris Rea wrote a song about it, and now Keith Rylatt and Phil Scott have written a book about the club. Richard Karström has read it.

[Music:Reviews]

Another bunch of 45s - June 2001

Last September, we featured a bunch of 45s. We'd like to continue turning you onto more 45s. Here is our most recent batch.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Mockney for Mods - how to speak the lingo

Everyone knows that the first language of mods is chirpy “mockney” banter, whether you hail from Mile End or Monte Carlo, Bethnal Green or Boston, Walthamstow or Washington DC. To that end Uppers are supplying this handy guide, and glossary of terms

[Gallery:Pictures]

Shotgun Wedding! Nagoya, Japan

On the 9th of June 2001, there was a mod "shotgun" wedding held in Nagoya, Japan. Congrats to Taku and Yuki from Uppers!

[Gallery:Pictures]

An extended London weekend, 2001

Some of the Swedish Uppers crew went over to London, England in May. Here's some holiday snapshots!

[Gallery:Pictures]

I Know You Got Soul, Stockholm Sweden 2001

We interrupt the mod broadcast with a look at the Stockholm soul scene. Recently the Real Side crew brought over Gareth Donovan (UK) for a weekend filled with soul music... Big up to Blomman for the pics

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Music Made To Measure Volume 1 (Modern Life Recordings)

The people behind the club Modern Life ventures into releasing records. Jesper Kern sat down in his comfy chair, put his headphones on and sipped on a nice brandy whilst listening.

[Music:Expose]

Inside the Empire of The Sires

The Sires; 60’s styled band, movie stars, and we think you’ll like them. Helen Barrell spoke with Domi of the Sires about debauchery, wassail alternatives, and how this group of well-heeled miscreant troubadours rule their domain.

[Music:Tributes]

Prestige Records: Mod Jazz? Indeed!

We at Uppers would like to treat you to a (brief and highly opinionated) history lesson on Prestige Records and hopefully clue you in to some of the best of the best, as outlined by some very notable faces on the scene.

[Gallery:Pictures]

A Mod Wedding

A suite of pictures from a Spanish wedding a few years back. Long time mods Angel (from Madrid) and Maria (from Bilbao) brought family and friends together for a wild and beautiful mod-wedding weekend.

[Travel:Four wheels]

Volvo P1800 - the epitome of sleek

Richard H remembers his car. Forever a classic in the truest sense - and that goes for the car as well.

[Gallery:Flyers]

Don't be shy! Take a flyer!

From the archives of Brian Poust. Artwork from UK, Europe and North America

[Music:Expose]

Big Ballady Things

As his third instalment here on Uppers, Mike Travis gives us a run down of his favourite ballads

[Gallery:Flyers]

Here, have a flyer!

A choice selection of flyers designed by Uppers own Bengt Wallman

[Travel:Airborne]

Beauty and the Boeing

Is that a stylish commercial airliner in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? By Karsten Östlund.

[Music:Reviews]

Boogaloo down Broadway: Two more from The Sugarman Three

Richard Karström and Brian Poust team up to give you more reasons to pay attention to New York's finest modern purveyors of funk jazz.

[Music:Expose]

A beginner's guide to swinging Sixties soundtracks.

You don't have to be a major film buff to appreciate the great sounds sometimes hidden away in a 1960's soundtrack. Brian Poust is your tour guide.....

[Music:Reviews]

The Untamed - Gimme Gimme:Singles And Unreleased Rarities 1965-1966 (RPM CD 223)

Ten singles tracks and ten unreleased numbers from The Untamed - on one disc! Bill Luther is jumpin' with joy!

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Freeloader Sthlm, Sweden 2001

The opening night of The Freeloader was nothing short of a success. Loads of cool people, loads of great music, loads of fun!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Moving Sounds live @ Soul Cave 2001

Top Swedish mod band Moving Sounds played live at Soul Cave (Stockholm, Sweden) on the 12th of April 2001. Pics by Richard Karström.

[Music:Expose]

Falling off the edge of the world....all over again!

The Easybeats keep missing out on their due respect. Brian Poust wants to make sure you remember them this time.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

International Mod Meetings

Go abroad! Meet people! Have a good time! Londoner Jamie Rave has done it, and lived to tell this tale

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Mod rallies: The Untouchables before they became "New"

From the archives: Jamie Rave talks to Rob Bailey of The Untouchables about their rallies

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Mod Rallies - Here to stay

Jamie Rave gives you the lowdown on a big chunk of the history of UK mod rallies, from 1979 until the arrival of the Rhythm 'n' Soul Set

[Music:Expose]

The New Birth
- Sweet as honey, stinging like a bee

Our own Karsten Östlund gets into an intoxicated frenzy when hit by a funk missile. Is it an expose? An odyssey? -Who knows? But It's ALL GOOD, man.

[Culture:Websites]

retromodern.com

Looking for a Barcelona Lounge Chair or maybe a Kartell Umbrella Stand? Look no further...

[Music:Reviews]

The Diplomats of Solid Sound - Bullfrog Boogaloo/Willie's Theme (Prescription)

Straight outta Iowa comes a band that is breathing down the neck of Sugarman 3 and The Nick Rossi Set. Richard Karström is willing to testify.

[Music:Expose]

Get ready to join The In Crowd

Prepare yourself for a new box set coming your way soon

[Gallery:Flyers]

Some pieces of Spanish art

Flyers from sunny Spain. Collected by Eneida Fever.

[Music:Reviews]

Howard Hewett – The Journey (Epic)

Lots of people on the modern soul scene have a big interest in gospel. Here's one example of a gospel-ish, modern-ish album. Soul with a capital S, according to Peter Hedenskog.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Hidden gems from the past: Italian spy-movies of the '60s

You may have heard the soundtracks, now get ready for the technicolor extravaganza of sixties Italy. By Luciano Panella.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Super Funk 2 (BGP/Ace)

The people at Beat Goes Public sure keep diggin'. Here's some heavy slices of funk for your listening pleasure. By Richard Karström.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Manifesto! Soul Club, Stockholm Sweden 2001

Uppers gallery editor Richard took his camera and tried to catch the vibes at Manifesto! Soul Club

[Music:Expose]

Here’s where the strings come in
- the ten best pop productions of the 60’s

As his second instalment here on Uppers Mike Travis gives us a run down of his favourite production efforts of the 60’s

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The Diet of Champions

Jules Olivier picks himself up from the bar-room floor to share the following sobering thoughts with us.

[Gallery:Pictures]

San Jose northern soul weekender 2001

On the 9th - 11th of March 2001, a northern soul weekender took place in San Jose, California. Our bold soul sister Nancy captured some moments...

[Music:Expose]

The Filth and the Glory
- Lost Treasures of New Wave

New on Uppers, but old in the game, Mike Travis gives you a run down of his favourite singles from that musically schizophrenic era that some call new wave

[Fashion:Female]

Shoes for Girls

Vintage clothing eh? So what about shoes then? According to Helen Barrell, wearing someone else's old shoes isn't really healthy, so she offers a guide to High Street mod shoe shopping for girls.

[Music:Reviews]

Big Boss Man - Humanize (Blow Up Records)

Ladies and Gentlemen, behold! Brian Poust stands before you as a reformed skeptic!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul Cave, Stockholm Sweden, 9 March 2001

Lambretta Club Stockholm invited Papa Dee to dj at Soul Cave. Lots of nice old school reggae and ska!

[Culture:Lifestyle]

London scenesters on why they're mods

Why did YOU decide to be a mod? Was it that first explosion of passion you felt while listening to the sounds of sweet soul and psychotic psychedelia?…

[Fashion:Solutions]

Talking to Your Hairdresser

Most of us have at one time encountered a barber/hairdresser of the more Sweeney Todd-ish persuasion. To avoid this Richard H has composed the following guide for your reading pleasure!

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Soul Togetherness 2000 - "Fifteen Modern Soul Room Gems" (Expansion)

A compilation that has sold lots since it's release, Uppers' Nancy teams up with Italian soul fanatic Simone to check out what the fuss is all about

[Music:Expose]

The Moving Sounds get a gonzo treatment
-featuring Linkomania!

Bengt Wallman meets Peter Rosén of Swedish hopefuls The Moving Sounds over a cup of canaris and develop a Hunter S Thompson complex

[Music:Reviews]

The Insomniacs - Get Something Goin' (Estrus)

Second full-length album from The Insomniacs, and there's not a clunker in the batch says Brian Poust

[Music:Tributes]

The Smoke - My Friend Jack (Retroactive)

Call it mod, psych, freakbeat, whatever - if you ask Brian Poust this is a bona fide classic

[Music:Tributes]

Les Fleur de Lys - Reflections

Brian Poust sees the reflections of a sadly forgotten band

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Max Décharné - Straight From The Fridge Dad (No Exit)

Richard Karström has taken a look at the hipster dictionary

[Music:Reviews]

Art School - 3 Close Mates (Bip bip records)

Art School's second album arrives. It features some of the best power-pop you'll hear this year, says Jesper Kern.

[Fashion:Solutions]

The Rules

Have you just been apprehended by the fashion police? Richard H is the man to get you off the hook.

[Gallery:Flyers]

Eyecatchers

Not only used to promote clubs and events, the flyer is sometimes used to promote new records or tours. How eyecatching these particular flyers are, is up to you to decide

[Music:Reviews]

Jimmy Smith - Dot com blues (Blue Thumb Records)

We're all familiar with the adage of too many cooks in the kitchen, and now we have a prime example of it. Brian Poust has listened to the latest Jimmy Smith offering.

[Gallery:Flyers]

Yes, more flyers

More slabs of modernistic graphics

[Fashion:Solutions]

Un Mod de Grand Vitesse (or How I was forced into a life of high speed car chases)

Does a Life of crime appeal to you? Then this fashion article is for you...

[Fashion:Classics]

Shades Of Colour

Modernists have always been fond of eyewear, mainly because it was the fashion staple of all their early blues/r'n'b heroes. Joel Maslin reports from the world of shades.

[Music:Tributes]

O Captain, my Captain

One of the true Hammond heroes has left us. Nick Rossi remembers Jack McDuff, who died on January 24, 2001

[Music:Reviews]

Rae & Christian - Sleepwalking (K7/Grand Central)

This might not be heard at your local mod club, but one of the missions of Uppers is to keep an eye out for things that might be of interest to you dear reader. So, wake up and smell the coffee…

[Culture:Art & Design]

The world of Shag

That's the art of Josh 'Shag' Agle, the 'Easy' artist, whose paintings are talked about by hipsters everywhere 'from swingers' pads to supervillains hideouts, from the South of France to the North of Africa'.

[Music:Expose]

Sam Paglia And The B-Movie Heroes

Nancy Yahiro gives us the inside skinny on Sam Paglia. An exclusive interview for Uppers!

[Music:Expose]

Female dj's - P is for Paloma

Nancy Yahiro has a chat with another equally well-preserved and very young looking female record collector

[Fashion:Classics]

"Its Not My Grandads, Its Mine......."

An authentic piece of essential modernist summerwear, or the choice of either allotment dwelling grandads or ska lovin' skinheads? Joel ponders cardigans.

[Fashion:Classics]

Blazers

Blazer 1: one that blazes 2: a single-breasted sports jacket in bright stripes or solid color. (Websters). By Jules Olivier.

[Music:Expose]

The Surrounds

The Surrounds are a London based band keen on conquering the world. Uppers correspondent Brian Poust was lucky enough to get their attention before the Napoleon complex sets in.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Stockholm by night, 2001

Jesper and Karsten reports from a big night out, Friday 12 January 2001

[Fashion:Male]

Absolute Beginnerism Mk4: Shaving

You need something to restrain those sideburns and keep the girlfriend from retreating rapidly when you try to give her a little peck on the cheek. A shave that is.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Adventures in Spain

An eye witness report from events in Spain. By Michael Robinson

[Gallery:Flyers]

Swinging London

Some flyers for clubs and events in London, England

[Music:Expose]

Meditations on Let It Be

Unprofessional, inadequate sound and bad photography but not a dull moment according to Uppers own Bengt Wallman.

[Fashion:Solutions]

Style and the (Older) Man

Have you got a burgeoning beer belly poking from a tight turtleneck? Or have you had a mid-life discovery of hip-hop, accompanied by the adoption of questionable sporting apparel? Then you need to read this. Hey, lets face it: you probably need to anyway.

[Music:Expose]

Absolute Beginnerism Mk3 - Soul compilations

Our fonkee soulman Karsten Östlund gives you a rundown of his favourite soul compilations. Part 1 - Northern & Modern Soul

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Brewster & Broughton - Last night a dj saved my life (Headline)

A book about the true spin doctors... From the JA sound systems, via mod clubs and northern soul, to today's dj's. Richard Karström has read it.

[Music:Expose]

Record dealer Pete Smith

Pete Smith, Planet Records, answers some questions from Nancy Yahiro

[Culture:Websites]

adflip - classic print ads

When you browse thru old magazines, do you find the ads as interesting as the editorial stuff? Then this site's for you...

[Music:Expose]

Record dealer Dave Withers

Record dealer and former Stafford dj Dave Withers talks to Uppers' Nancy Yahiro

[Fashion:Male]

Absolute Beginnerism Mk2

An italian guy once said: ”quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten”. Well Roma Victor indeed. Uppers male fashion editor does his part to help you squander your income and then some.

[Music:Expose]

Meet record collector Jorge Dutton

Soul music is largely ignored in its country of origin, however the capitol of Spain boasts one of the biggest collectors in Europe: Jorge Dutton.

[Music:Expose]

Meet Adey Pierce!

Our soul sister Nancy chats with UK record dealer Adey Pierce

[Fashion:Male]

Councilling Your Style

Need some help on how to perfect the look you're craving? Let Uppers man Joel give you some advice.

[Fashion:Male]

This is the material world

Take a cue from the little lady shopping brigade, accessorise to distraction. Whether it´s things for the bathroom cabinette or those little handy tools for maintaining your wardrobe in perfect condition. A guide to the unnecessary little things that are oh so important...

[Music:Reviews]

The Embrooks live at Maxwells, Hoboken, New Jersey U.S.A, 18 November 2000

Bill Luther gets blown away

[Music:Reviews]

Oscar Brown Jr. Live - Cape May, New Jersey U.S.A. 11 November 2000

Jazz is cool and that's the truth Ruth! Bill Luther went to the Cape May festival to check out a hero

[Music:Expose]

Female dj's - A is for Alex White

Nancy Yahiro continues to search for female dj's, this time she hooked up with a soul sister down under

[Music:Expose]

Female dj's

For some reason, the men outnumber the women in this endeavor, but the women below are clearly forces to be reckoned with. By Nancy Yahiro.

[Music:Reviews]

David Bowie - Bowie at the beeb (EMD/Virgin)

Bill Luther finds some major surprises on the Bowie BBC session compilation

[Gallery:Pictures]

My Generation club night #2, 2000

On the 6th of October 2000 another My Generation party took place in Stockholm. Eskobar live on stage, Greame Very shared the dj booth with the Polish mod mafia and Stockholm's own indie legend Gustav Gelin from bomben.nu. Plus a bonus pic from Puzzle

[Fashion:Male]

Absolute beginnerism fall/autumn (2000)

Concerned about the state of your wardrobe for the cold-season? Don't be. Instead consider all the stylistic avenues that you could wander when the climate grows increasingly cold. By Jules Olivier

[Music:Reviews]

The Circles - Looking Back (Detour Records)

Bengt Wallman could say that you WILL be surprised how fresh and vital the ol’ boys sound, but sadly that's not the WHOLE truth...

[Music:Reviews]

Deep Purple - Concerto for Group and Orchestra

We at Uppers told our deepest purple fan Bengt Wallman to check out a Deep Purple concert. He came back with a tribute to an extraordinary album...

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

No return home for Carter

We sent Brian Poust to the cinema. He came back early...

[Travel:Airborne]

How to kill time in airport lounges

Here are some jazzy ideas to keep you amused during the long, lonely hours you kill in airports around the world, due to canceled or re-routed flights and missed connections. By frequent flyer Nancy Yahiro

[Culture:Lifestyle]

So. California club organizers

Nancy Yahiro has done some q&a with club organizers of Southern California and one from New York about their clubs and more.

[Music:Reviews]

A bunch of 45s - September 2000

Ah, look at those cute and tiny records. Our scribes have listened to some new singles

[Music:Reviews]

Outrageous Cherry - Out there in the dark (Poptones)

Imagine Subway Sect produced by an agitated Phil Spector, armed to the teeth with tambourines

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Drugs!

Whether they're acceptable or still controversial, these days drugs are everywhere. Bob Rockchild gives us a mods eye view, and believe me baby, he knows the score.

[Culture:Art & Design]

Tangerine POP Browser

Those groovy people at Tangerine POP Design have come up with a rather nice thing for all you people who would like to surf in style. No, I'm not talking about some new line in colourful swimming trunks...

[Music:Tributes]

David Bowie

You can dismiss Bowie´s music, even detest him, but there´s no denying that he seems to have achieved every goal that he´s aimed for after `72.

[Music:Tributes]

The Who

Despite housing such disparate personalities and backgrounds, the Who would prove to be the most cohesive of all British rock groups, lasting intact from 1964 to 1978

[Music:Tributes]

Marianne Faithfull

If ever a female British artist captured the media´s attention in the mid-60´s, it was Marianne Faithfull. By Pontus von Tell.

[Music:Tributes]

Small Faces

If ever a group were an overnight success, the Small Faces were just that.

[Music:Tributes]

Rolling Stones

When the Stones attained the position as the bad boys of rock `n´ roll in the mid-60´s it was a unique achievement

[Music:Expose]

Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz, or whatever you want to call it, is a true authentic descendant of the spirit of the early sixties. By Simon T. Mallett

[Fashion:Editorial]

The 60's on the catwalk: 2000

Autumn is back and so is fashion. Nina celebrates the fact that you can finally wear decent clothes again.

[Music:Reviews]

Dave Pike - Peligroso (Cubop CBCD032/CBLP032)

Dave Pike, the man behind "Mathar", has a new album out. Brian Poust check out the vibes...

[Gallery:Flyers]

Snap! Stockholm Sweden

Flyers from the late 90's mod club Snap!

[Culture:Lifestyle]

My Generation

My Generation is a huge lifestyle exhibition focusing on music, fashion and design from the sixties and onwards

[Music:Reviews]

Various artists - Blue Juice 3 (Blue Note Records)

Third one's a charm, according to Karsten Östlund

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Chicago Tighten Up! weekender 2000

Brian Poust reveals all about his latest chewing gum weekend

[Gallery:Pictures]

Euro Lambretta 2000

Lambretta Club Stockholm went to England. Two-stroke mayhem!

[Gallery:Pictures]

Boston scenesters 2000

Some snapshots from the Boston scene

[Music:Expose]

You can’t kill this Kenny

Soul Galore's Peter Hedenskog unearths a new strong voice on the soul scene - Kenny Bobien.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Snap! mod club, Stockholm Sweden August 2000

Giljoteens on stage! Gustav from Monster dj'ing! People having fun! Bengt and Spicey took some pictures...

[Music:Tributes]

Lionel Richie & me

Legs shaking, sweat pouring down the forehead. OK, here goes. Karsten Östlund admits the love that dare not speak it's name.

[Music:Reviews]

The Incredible Kidda Band - Too much, too little, too late (Detour)

Detour records has unearthed some of the greatest forgotten songs of the punk and power-pop era. By Jesper Kern.

[Music:Reviews]

Richard Ashcroft - Alone with everybody (Hut)

Ola Ljunggren has found an album with well-polished sound and a firm and ingratiating beat, read all about it

[Music:Tributes]

Say it loud - I´m French and I´m proud!

How many great french popular music acts can you name? Karsten Östlund gives you a name to add to the list

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Hip City - Tales from the funky side of town (Harmless)

You gotta be fonkee to be a mod! So says Karsten Östlund, and who are we to argue.

[Music:Expose]

www.powerpop.co.uk

Powerpop.co.uk aims to be a complete resource centre for anyone and everyone who enjoys Mod based Powerpop and the culture surrounding it.

[Music:Reviews]

The Datsons - See! (Stomp Records)

Canadian music is much more than just Bryan Adams and Celine Dion.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Cult of Vespa - Gingko Press
(contributors - Umberto Eco, Omar Calabrese, Maurizio Bettini, Tommaso Fanfani)

Gordon W reviews a book dedicated to the art of the Vespa - Lambretta owners, stop now!

[Fashion:Female]

Gold and falsies

Ok, you’ve got yourself a pair of fishnets. What’s next? Nina Odelfalk has some advice for you.

[Fashion:Female]

All grown up

It's about dressing up rather than down, aiming for elegance rather than street cred. By Nina Odelfalk.

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

The Sixties - A Decade Of Design Revolution

A review of some recent 60s design books

[Culture:Websites]

This month I have mostly been visiting . . .

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Gangster No.1 - Do me a favour!

The greatest Brit Gangster flick? Maybe. Julian Lawton reports.

[Fashion:Editorial]

Editorial #1

A periodic editorial dealing with things in that are generally felt to be important (or unimportant). Basically a chance to babble away about things on our minds regarding current trends or events.

[Fashion:Solutions]

Biff, Bang, Power-dressing!

Have you ever wondered about what to wear the first day on the new job? Do not fear... check this out and add to your confusion! By Jules Olivier.

[Fashion:Editorial]

Jules Olivier

A short presentation of the uppers male fashion editor.

[Music:Expose]

Eskobar

Eskobar are not about clutter, or artifice, or pretense. They are about simple pop, done strongly. Or strong pop, done simply.

[Travel:Two wheels]

Scooters, just a mod thing?

In this artcle you can read about different styles that are related to the scooter thing. It also tells you why you should drive a scooter at all.

[Travel:Two wheels]

The Stockholm Scooter Premiere 2000

Another scooter premiere the Stockholm way. You will also find out what happens if you try driving with transmission oil leaking into the cylinder. The fire station will be contacted.

[Fashion:Female]

Fishnets and scarves

“I’ve got nothing to wear!” Does that sound familiar?

[Music:Tributes]

CCS – Whole Lotta Love

Alexis Korner was one of the originators of London’s R’n’B scene of the early & mid 60’s and in my book one of the originators of the mod way of life on a whole. By Bengt Wallman

[Music:Expose]

Ocean Colour Scene – "Better than the Jam"

Hanging out with Simon & Damon of OCS. Interview by Bengt Wallman.

[Travel:Two wheels]

Mods & Scooters

How did the story begin? What look was the coolest? You will see here that the mod scooters during the 60's weren't just spots and mirrors

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Rimini Easter Mod Rally 2000

Uppers own soultastic scribe Nancy Yahiro took a trip to Italy...

[Music:Reviews]

Mods Mayday 2000

On Target's man in the South, Jamie O'Keefe went to Clacton...

[Music:Reviews]

Makin' Time - Time, Trouble and Money (Detour Records)

Ola Ljunggren has found the missing link between the ' 79 mod wave and The Inspiral Carpets

[Music:Uppers records]

Uppers the record label

Today Uppers Records is what you might call a boutique label, we work with exclusively chosen artists, and mostly in limited editions. Read on for the full story.

[Music:Expose]

New Record shop in Vienna

A new recordshop in Vienna, Austria, this is their pressrelease

[Gallery:Pictures]

Snap! mod club, Stockholm Sweden 7 April 2000

Some groovy people on the dance floor and on stage at Stockholm mod club Snap!

[Music:Reviews]

Mega Super Ultra - Power Pop Art (Jump Up! Records)

Our own power pop dude, Jonathan Borgström gets exited

[Music:Reviews]

Inciters - Doing Fine (Jump Up! Records)

The 11-piece The Inciters has made a new album, "Doing Fine". Per Nordahl has this to say about it...

[Music:Reviews]

The Stand - Point of View (Jump Up! Records)

Chicago's The Stand, formerly known as Racecar releases their album 'Point of View' on the 11th of April. Richard Karström has listened to it

[Music:Reviews]

Paul Weller - Heliocentric (Island/Universal)

Paul Weller aka The Modfather has a new album out. Bengt Wallman has listened to it, here's his story

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

High Fidelity

A truly great book, but what about the movie? Is it any good? Brian Poust has seen it...

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul Unity 1 allnighter 2000 (Gothenburg, Sweden)

Pics from a soul allnighter in Gothenburg. By Richard Karström

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Gothenburg scene 2000

Some mods from Gothenburg, Sweden

[Music:Reviews]

Oasis - Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (Sony)

Have Oasis lost 'it'? or are they really the best rock band of the 90's? Ola Ljunggren has listened to the new album

[Music:Reviews]

The Who - BBC Sessions (BBC/Polydor)

The Who's new record makes Bengt Wallman sentimental

[Music:Reviews]

Sugarman 3 - Soul Donkey (Desco)

Hard hitting funky soul boogaloo music! Richard Karström digs The Donkey and so should you.

[Music:Tributes]

Twink - Think Pink

Twinks solo album 'Think Pink' is a true forgotten gem of the psychedelic era. By Bengt Wallman.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The man from UNKLE 1999 by Bengt

Reflections from a Swedish mod on The Man From U.N.K.E.L. 7th Mod Weekend

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The man from UNKLE 1999 by David

Snap file: 00-0153
About: The 7th man from Unkel
Witness: David Larsson
Statement taken by: Snap's Mod run commission
Time of run: 99-12-30/00-01-01
The truth according to witness:

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The man from UNKLE 1999 by Jonathan

For Jonathan Borgström it all started a dark afternoon in November. He was sitting on the bus when suddenly the mobile phone rang...

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Man From U.N.K.E.L. 7th Mod Weekend (part 3)

And would you believe, even more pictures...

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Man From U.N.K.E.L. 7th Mod Weekend (part 2)

Even more pics from the weekend when the 21st century was born

[Gallery:Pictures]

The Man From U.N.K.E.L. 7th Mod Weekend (part 1)

David, Bengt and Jonathan from Snap! Mod Society (Stockholm, Sweden) went to Germany to greet the new millenium

[Music:Expose]

Top 25 Mod Tunes

In an attempt to sum up the past century we asked our readers to vote for their three fave tunes

[Music:Reviews]

Bobby Hughes Experience - Fusa riot (Ultimate Dilemma)

Are you constantly looking for new sounds? Sounds that are fresh yet have some kind of connection to the sixties? By Richard Karström.

[Music:Reviews]

Various artists - Cafe bleu presents; who, what, where, how & when

Britpop is alive and well in AMERICA! Bengt Wallman reports of an introduction to the 'alternative sounds' of California

[Music:Reviews]

Madness - Wonderful (Virgin)

The nutty sound of the 90's - a go go or no go? By Bengt Wallman.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

The making of American Mod

AMERICAN MOD is a short drama set in New York. It documents the rising popularity of New York's burgeoning mod scene.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Soul Nites, Stockholm Sweden 1999

Cool cats, sexy kittens and foul freaks groovin' in the smooth Stockholm night. By Bengt Wallman

[Music:Tributes]

Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs

The proof that there was a time when musicians did something genuine and artistic. By Bengt Wallman.

[Music:Reviews]

Paul McCartney - Run Devil Run (Parlophone)

Another dull Flaming Pie or Macca's best since The Beatles days? Bengt Wallman tells all.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Finnish scenesters 1999

Pictures taken in Porvoo, Finland during August 1999.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Stella Soul & Jazz Club, Uppsala Sweden, autumn 1999

Pictures from Stella soul & jazz club, Uppsala Sweden. By Maria Hedenskog.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Stockholm - spring 1989

Uppers presents a blast from the past.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Easter Mod Rally, Rimini early 90's

Another blast from the past! From a rally in Rimini (Italy) sometime during the early 90's

[Music:Reviews]

Monster - A Bash Them / Gone Gone Gone (Burning Heart)

Like The Clash would have sounded if they were recording for Motown in the 60's. By Bengt Wallman.

[Music:Reviews]

Ocean Colour Scene - One From The Modern (Universal)

Ocean Colour Scene - the best band of the 90's?

[Music:Reviews]

The Beatles - Yellow Submarine songtrack (EMI/Apple)

This is how The Beatles should be presented for new audiences - colourful, arty, psychedelic and cool. By Bengt Wallman

[Music:Tributes]

Blur - Country House

Blurs 'Country House' is as 60's as a top hit gets in the 90's and definitely as mod as it gets!

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Swinging London, 1999

Jodie B has been visiting some clubs in London, this is her story

[Music:Expose]

Talkin' Jazz

Marielle Hasselblad gives you a few names to check out

[Travel:Two wheels]

Gränna Scooter Run 1999

This is the official swedish scooter run. It's done the swedish way in rain and mist. Is there anything stopping the swedish scooterists?

[Travel:Two wheels]

The Stockholm Scooter Premiere 1999

This is the way it's done in Stockholm.

[Gallery:Pictures]

Scooter premiere 1999, Stockholm

The first mass ride out of the season, organized by the Lambretta Club of Stockholm

[Music:Tributes]

Small Faces - Grow Your Own

If there ever was a pure mod band it must have been The Small Faces. Their songs with that fantastic energetic musical mix of R'n'B and Soul and their excellent taste in clothes, set mod crowds in ecstasy at their live shows all across England

[Music:Tributes]

The Action - Shadows and Reflections

Why The Action never made it big is truly a mystery. With their fantastic cover versions of soul hits, their brilliant self-penned songs combined with excellent musical skill The Action deserves to be mentioned among names like Small Faces and Who

[Gallery:Pictures]

British scenesters, 1999

Snapshots from the New Untouchables London Mod Weekend November 1998

[Culture:Lifestyle]

California is cookin'

It’s 1999. Do you know where your Soul Clubs are?

[Gallery:Pictures]

Mods Mayday 1999

The camera turned out to be useless, and in the mists of drunkenness the pictures didn't come out very well. Here's a few that look ok

[Music:Expose]

Ian Jones on Mods Mayday 99

Ian Jones ex Long Tall Shorty, now in Ian Page's band The Affair gives us an insider look in Mods Mayday 99

[Music:Expose]

Mods Mayday Weekend 99

The uppers crew went to London to celebrate the revival of the revival

[Music:Tributes]

Martha Reeves black magic

Marthas love takes soulboy Peter Hedenskog higher and higher

[Culture:Art & Design]

OP Art

Trying to recapitulate one of the most important and fascinating art-styles of the 20th century in an article is not easy, but Johan Tollgerdt gives it a try

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The tales of a latin mod

A trip back to the eighties, when Angel Manzanares was a real hedonist

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Love a go go

Swedish Soul Joneses, Robert & Fredrik, have compiled a unique collection of Chess singles that you will not find on any other CD or LP and you’d be hard-pressed to get them all on 45

[Music:Expose]

Soul music - try my love

Nancy says that soul music is exciting, exquisite, emotional and essential and who are we to argue!

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Beat at Cinecitta (Crippled Dick Records)

It's just a record, but for Jamie Rave it provokes images of pop-art decor, comic book violence, jet-set hedonism, Riviera beaches, Alpine ski-resorts, penthouse apartments and growling Alfa Spyders

[Music:Reviews]

The Three Deuces- Keep On It, recorded live at The Yardbird Suite, Leeds

Funky Blue Note-style sounds at their best, according to Jamie Rave

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Lights! Camera! Action!

There are several aspects which define the mod aesthetic: taste in music and clothes, choice of scooter, and not surprisingly: taste in films. By Victoria Bowen.

[Culture:Lifestyle]

The Sawdust Caesar's of 1964

Jamie Rave has a chat with Charlie Steel, a mod from Pimlico who was present at some of the festivities that fateful weekend

[Culture:Lifestyle]

Justice? What justice?

Mods were legislated against, beaten, arrested, imprisoned, insulted and all by the forces of "law and order", the judges, police, magistrates, the churches, media, and the politicians. By Jamie Rave.

[Culture:Movies, tv, radio]

Quadrophenia - a film about Mods?...

For those of you who aren't familiar with Quadrophenia, or it's effect on a whole heap of kiddiwinks, read on. But brace yourself for yet another essay by Jamie Rave, bleating on about a load of philosophical Mod bollox

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Philippe Garner - Sixties Design (Taschen)

A richly illustrated survey of style and design published by Taschen. By Jamie Rave.

[Music:Reviews]

Small Faces - Ogden's Nut Gone Flake (Castle Communications re-issue)

Music Jamie Rave heartily recommends you listen to.

[Music:Reviews]

Various Artists - Mod Jazz (Kent CDKEND 139)

This is a damn fine album compiled by Ady Croasdell and Paul Hallam, according to Jamie Rave

[Music:Expose]

Soul Jazz records, London UK

Situated in Soho's Ingestre Place this corner shop has a reputation for delivering a selection of very groovy sounds checked out by DJ's from all around the world as well as your dude in the street. By Jamie Rave

[Music:Reviews]

Jerry van Rooyen - 250 Miles Per Hour (Crippled Dick Hot Wax)

The music of Jerry Van Rooyen is driven by a daredevil who knows how to win every race. Review by Jamie Rave

[Fashion:Female]

The Three Basics to Female Mod Style

Of course it is impossible to paraphrase mod style into three distinct rules, these rules are merely the basics, the foundation in which to begin

[Culture:Books & Magazines]

Pete McKenna - Nightshift (ST Publishing)

About the discovery of a new beat - Northern Soul a la Wigan Casino - a rare opportunity to experience so graphically the account of someone who was there. Review by Jamie Rave.

[Music:Reviews]

OCHO - Best of (Universal Sounds)

Salsa & Latin Jazz didn’t just happen, and neither did Ocho. Review by Jamie Rave

[Music:Expose]

Soul Essence 8, October 1996

Nancy Yahiro grooves at Soul Essence 8