Mod Revival

Mod revival is a music genre and subculture that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly in the United Kingdom, as a reaction to the punk movement. Inspired by the original mod scene of the 1960s, it drew heavily on the era's fashion and music, revitalizing the sharp-dressed aesthetics and the sounds of British R&B, beat, and power pop bands. Mod revival bands incorporated a blend of energetic guitar riffs, rhythmic backbeats, and melodic harmonies, often delivering upbeat anthems that resonated with the youth of the day. The movement was characterized by its emphasis on smart attire, scooters, and a sense of camaraderie. The Jam is perhaps the most prominent name associated with the genre, infusing their music with sociopolitical commentary, while other bands like The Lambrettas and The Chords contributed to the genre's distinct, nostalgia-tinged identity.

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Jangleland
Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Dom Mariani
Fay Hallam
Graham Day And The Gaolers
Newtown Neurotics
Ocean Colour Scene
Protex
Rudi
Secret Affair
The Action
The Beat
The Bodysnatchers
The Boys
The Carpettes
The Electric Stars
The Jam
The Lambrettas
The Len Price 3
The Lurkers
The Only Ones
The Rezillos
The Ruts
The Undertones
The Vibrators
The Jam
The Undertones
Ocean Colour Scene
The Beat
The Only Ones
The Rezillos
999
The Ruts
The Vibrators
Secret Affair
The Boys
The Bodysnatchers
The Lurkers
The Action
Protex
The Lambrettas
Rudi
The Len Price 3
Newtown Neurotics
The Carpettes
Fay Hallam
Graham Day And The Gaolers
Dom Mariani
The Electric Stars