Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World

What makes a hit? It's as hard to know today as it ever was. Beauty is in the ear of the belistener, and you better be listening to this modcast because it is packed with hits and shoulda been hits. From Mighty Hannibal to Say She She, from The Allergies to Kanpai Quartet to Steve White Trio. It's a veritable cornucopia of funky mod friendly hits to help you get your groove on. Party on down the street kids! As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at Mistersuave.com. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

From the vaults! Another long lost, but not forgotten, modcast of a bygone era. Enjoy. Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World, modcast #131 if you can believe it. I don't know about you, but I've got the blues. The legendary queen of the blues Koko Taylor died a little more than a week ago, and that sparked me to dig out and revisit some my old blues, esepcially the British blues of the sixties, the early R&B. London's blues scene in the late 50s and early sixties spawned a number of bands and musicians that went on to great fame, many with very mod sounds - Rolling Stones, Georgie Fame, Them, the Animals, the Yardbirds and so on . And No doubt Ms. Koko Taylor was an inspiration to sixties mods who were blending the blues with rock, and jazz with soul, and creating radically new sorts of sounds. So, now it's time to get some mod blues. Remember, you can get all things mod over at the modcast homepage at www.mistersuave.com.

Ooops! I did it again, another all covers show. Now these are what you might call ... not the originals. More like echoes and interpretations. So, get you earbuds settled and top off your cocktail because I'm about to flip it and rip it on Modcast #596 Licensed to Cover. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at Mistersuave.com. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

Good things come to those who wait. Here come the goods from the likes of The Selectmen, The Corner Laughers, Drool Brothers, The Eddies, Jim Basnight, The Decibels and many more. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2026/03/modcast-595-wait-for-it.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

New year, new music, same issues. Here comes the first modcast of 2026 featuring a mix of music from garage rock to sophistipop, from northern soul to indie rock. Tune in, turn on, and be careful on the dancefloor. There are witnesses. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2026/02/modcast-594-last-drink-before-trouble.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

New year, new music. But what about last year's great music? Here's a last hurrah for some of the best releases of 2025. These are 20 of my favorites that I listened to on repeat in 2025. So many best of lists are ridiculously long with 200, 250, even 500 releases. What's the point? I like to take my time and actually edit it down to a managable number that means something. It's not easy, there are some bands that didn't make the cut, but were so very close and truly deserving. But not everything can be a favorite, because again, what would be the point? So here's my look back at some of 2025s best. Enjoy and let me know what you think, leave a comment below and tell me what some of your faves were in 2025.. As always find a complete track listand all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2026/01/modcast-593-mr-suaves-faves-of-2025.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

Even as it's the start of the holiday season I'm eschewing the holiday sounds for when we get a bit closer to Christmas. Right now I've got a whole show of new songs to share with you. Tons of good music has been dropping since the summer, and earlier in the year as well, and I realized I haven't been keeping up with keeping you hipped to the latest and greatest. So this should set that to rights. Get to listening! As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/12/modcast-592-get-tight.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK

Here's your guide to the ups and downs of the mod world. Doing the pogo is fun, fast and anyone can do it, even you! Boing boing! As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/11/modcast-591-pogo-au-gogo.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

The season's spookiest selecter -DJ Ken- is back with a plastic pumpkin packed with full size candy bars. No minis, no worthless snack size treats, no siree, this is Halloween as it is meant to be enjoyed. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/10/modcast-590-theyll-get-you-tonight.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

There's a chill in the air, baseball playoffs on TV, and candy on sale. You know what means? That's means it's almost Halloween. Come on along for some cool new music, and a chat with Rex & Christina of Big Stir Records about the label's new seasonal release: Chilling, Thrilling Hooks And Haunted Harmonies: The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire. Contrary to all that, this is not the Mod Mod World's annual modcast. Fear not, is still to come with modcaster extraordinaire DJ Ken handing out the candy as always. Check all the past halloween modcasts here. And for the first time ever, a video modcast interview! In 19 seasons, with almost 600 modcasts under my belt, and this is the very first time I've recorded a video. First time for everything eh. Check it out on the modcast homepage. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/10/modcast-589-pre-season-warmup.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

The right mix to make you get up on your feet and shuffling to the beat. Get to grooving with all new, cool, soulful, sixties R&B styled tunage. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/10/modcast-588-get-up-tonight.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

Get ready for all new music. Get set to be blown away. Modcast 587 is now, is new, is on! As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/09/modcast-587-ready-set-now.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

Summertime, summertime, it's sum-sum-summertime at Suave Manor. That means it's time for music to sip tonics & gin with. From The Postmarks to The James Taylor Quartet, The Happy Somethings to Say She She, I've got the sounds of summer coming through to you. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/08/modcast-586-suave-summer-vibes.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

This week on the Modcast I shakedown the breakdown with Vancouver's own power pop sensations Star Collector. Vic and Steve join me to dish the dirt on the making of the band's latest album, Everything Must Go! They're not holding anything back, the band puts it all out there for their seventh full length release. Overall the album has a strong, modern rock vibe with hints of the influences you'd expect surfacing all throughout from The Who to Big Star to Teenage Fanclub. And while those echoes are there, the album stands on its own songwriting with hooks aplenty and lyrics from clever to emotional. The title track is loud, glitzy and anthemic and will have audiences bouncing along, driven by Who like guitars and pounding drums. Then there's the notstalgic Victory Dance with it's mod scene theme that all aging mods can relate to. Other standout tracks include Shakedown the Breakdown, Station 8, and Victory Dance. Hell I could list all 13 tracks as stand outs. So, come along for the show, you'll be glad you did. As always a bonus third set of songs - all Star Collector videos this time around, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/08/modcast-585-shakin-it-down-with-star.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World, it's time to get some summertime booze. At last, at long last, summer has come to seattle. This has been one of the coldest springs on record in the northwest, but the times they are a changin'. The thermometer has actually eeked up over 80 degrees fahrenheit. Not exactly Vegas temps sure, but I'll take it. This week you're going to get a full dose of sunny, hot, summer songs. But don't blame me, it's not my fault. Give credit where credit is due right, so I have to give credit and a shout out to one of the best blogs on the net Music Ruined My Life. If you dig power pop, punk, pop-punk, mod, new wave and so on then Music Ruined My Life should be one of the blogs you follow. Jeffen the man behind the blog recently did a great post featuring summer songs -- which got me to thinking. I started putting together a list in my mind and voila here's the modcast to prove it.

Lots of musical goodness headed your way with some rocking power pop, some punk rock, some indy rock, some garage rock -- all of it with the mod friendly sound we all love so much. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/07/modcast-584-listen-up.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

No one is united, And all things are untied, poetic lines that emotionally personalize the political, are the opening lines of X's The World's a Mess, It's in My Kiss and now this Modcast #583: The Decline of Western Civilization Contd. As poignant now as they were in 1980 when written by Exene Cervenka and John Doe of X. Now, they again resonate with what is happening in the world. Happy birthday America, such as it is. Carve out a bit of time and listen to the whole podcast start to finish. I'm trying something a little bit different and would love to hear what you think. Leave a comment on the modcast homepage at mistersuave.com. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/07/modcast-583-decline-of-western.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

Welcome to episode #22 featuring an exceptional track list. I've got a new feature I'm trying out, tracing the roots of current mod bands and bands obviously heavily influenced by mod music. So for this episode I've got The Who, The Jam & Green Day. [Originally aired August 2007 on Mistersuave.com] To set the scene here's a passage from Mr. Suave's First Epistle to the Mods. Chapter 1 Verse 1: In the beginning was The Who and the mods knew it was good. It was loud and brash and full of danceable rhythm. Verse 2: The Who begat the Jam and the punks and mods knew it was good. It was fast and it was soulful. Verse 3: The Jam begat Green Day. And the punks and the mods and the masses finally all opened their ears and knew it was good. It was loud, and brash, and fast. And ultimately they showered it with silver and gold. HeadquartersBlurPosiesOrange PeelsThe WhoThe JamGreen DayThe FuzztonesThe EqualsSecret AffairJimmy Lingon rob@mistersuave.com

It's time to get exotic. DJ Ken joins me to dig into some modern, 21st century, exotica and lounge music. Perfect mix to vibe out and escape the chaos of the mundane, uncool world we're all stuck with these days. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2025/06/modcast-582-modxotica.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Subscribe - iTunes X (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuave Bluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Instagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuave Tune in - iHeart Radio And listen on Mod Radio UK What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod, Mod World is one of the web's original modcasts celebrating mod-influenced music from past eras including #mod #powerpop #punkrock #garagerock #northernsoul #britpop #acidjazz #lounge #exotica #ska #modrevival & more. Featuring over 500 mod friendly music mixes since 2006.

Another week, another great modcast coming your way. I'm, kicking off the show with an American 60s band that sounds almost more mod than the British mods of their day. The band is Powder and I included them this week in part because this coming Saturday I'm going to get to meet them when they play at the Studio 66 mod night at the LoFi Performance Gallery here in Seattle, and lucky me I'm going to be the guest DJ. Another thing that is making this week's show especially good is that I'm joined by my old friend Dean Hoth who is the singer and bass player for power pop band The Eddies. Additionally Dean has been a behind the scenes mover and shaker in producing some great tribute albums, and is also working on releasing unheard live materials of older mod bands from the 80s to the 90s to the 21st century. He's got some news for mod music lovers. Get on over to the modcast homepage for more info and links from Dean and a complete track list for the show. Twitter - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworld Subscribe - iTunes