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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Burn Down Tomorrow
Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 15, 2024

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Betty Goes A Go-Go
Corduroy.
Department S
Dom Mariani
Newtown Neurotics
Ocean Colour Scene
Paul Weller
Secret Affair
The Action
The Beat
The Beat
The Bodysnatchers
The Draytones
The Jam
The Kite Collectors
The Lambrettas
The Only Ones
The Rezillos
The Vibrators
The Jam
Paul Weller
Ocean Colour Scene
The Beat
The Only Ones
The Rezillos
The Vibrators
Secret Affair
The Bodysnatchers
The Beat
Department S
The Action
The Lambrettas
Newtown Neurotics
The Draytones
Corduroy.
Betty Goes A Go-Go
Dom Mariani
The Kite Collectors