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The Soul of a Drummer and A Review of Whiplash
The drummer is the backbone to any band, from jazz to rock, for they are the ones that make the melody pulsate, the harmony throb and the bass notes dance. Without a good drummer then the band is no good, it is that simple.
The Modcast
In these strange, unprecedented times, there has never been more of a need to escape the harsh realities of life. And for me, and many others, the world of podcasts is as good as any place to start. And for those of a modernist persuasion, or simply those who love a bit of culture, Eddie Piller’s Modcast is the place to be.
Tales of Aggro- A Cracking Book
‘A real slice of life told in the vernacular of the streets’ Irvine Welsh-
'It's a treat to read just like A Crafty Cigarette' - Punk Poet Legend John Cooper Clarke
Something Else, BBC2 Aired 15th September 1979.
A classic episode featuring The Jam, performing When You’re Young and Eton Rifles, John Cooper Clarke reciting Chickentown whilst walking through Manchester, and the last ever television performance of Joy Division,
An Ode to Paul Weller
Paul Weller the King of Mod has reigned for 40 odd years,Since back in the days of stay-pressed trousers and a dodgy pair of flares.
From The Jam to The Style Council to the solo artist as He is right now,Maturing like a vintage wine the Guvnor shows the youngsters how.
An Ode to The Jam on ZANI
Paul Weller and Steve Brookes formed The Jam in 1972,
Rick and Bruce joined, Steve left and the three of em saw it through.
Steve Brookes Hoodoo Zoo Reviewed
Malcolm Wyatt of writewyattuk in conversation with writer Matteo Sedazzari
Matteo Sedazzari was part-way through his latest social networking drive when we spoke, spreading the word about debut novel A Crafty Cigarette – Tales of a Teenage Mod while getting to grips with the ever-changing world of new media.
A Crafty Cigarette – Tales of A Teenage Mod
Return to Hostile Street – Dave Waller, The Jam, and the Poetics of the New Wave Part Two of Two
“Tomorrow when we meet…..
jarring collisions on hostile street”
(Dave Waller, front endpaper, Notes From Hostile Street, 1979).