Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World

When I began putting this modcast together all the songs were pretty short, sharp and speedy. I rounded it out with some other great tracks that may not be speed monsters, but they can definitely keep up with the pace. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at www.mistersuave.com .  A...

This time around I'm joined by Boston, veteran power pop outfit Kid Gulliver's lead singer, Simone Berk to talk about the band, what makes a good song, and she schools me on some of Boston's power pop history. As always you can get the full track list over on the modcast homepage at mistersuave.com , plus all the important links to all the important stuff.  Don't be a stranger, let me know what yo...

Are you ready for me to sock it to you with another bowlful of soul? As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/04/modcast-511-yet-another-funky-bowlful.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mistersuave Facebook - http...

If your speakers go to 11 then crank 'em up. This week's the show is packed with mostly new music, hip tracks all. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/04/modcast-510-play-loud.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.c...

Great show lined up for you with a few blasts from the past, and lots of new music as well. Not least of which comes courtesy of one of the best bands on the scene these days, Boston's own The Chelse Curve.  Their debut album All The Things is just out now (pick it up on their Bandcamp page), and no surprise it totally rocks.  The Chelsea Curve join me on the modcast to talk musical inspirations a...

Sixteen years of modcasting and I've never done a show like this one. This is a the mondo moddest of all modcasts. So far. Ton of great songs, mod songs all with no exceptions. Check it out you might find a few surprises.  As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersua...

It's time to get out on the dance floor and work it on out. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/03/modcast-507-beat-party-time.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mistersuave Facebook - https://www.facebook.co...

Mr. Suave is rested, ready, and talking about himself in the third person, as he drops a musical mayhem bomb on you. Lots of good music coming your way, so download, turn on, and tune in. As always find a complete track list plus a bonus third set of music, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/03/modcast-506-youre-al...

Welcome to episode two again featuring a mix of various mod, and ska, bands from the the 1980s. The Targets – Searching for a Scene The Jetz – Moderns for a Day The Idea – Our Way The Untouchables – Ska Mods Fishbone – Skankin’ to the Beat The Untouchables – Lebanon The Question – Stare you Down The Pandoras – Stop Pretending For more info visit Mr. Suave's mod pages at http://www.mistersuave.com/...

Welcome to episode 3 featuring garage revival bands. Lots of bands start in garages, but these bands all share a certain sound that can only be called sixties punk. They draw their influences from the sixties sounds of the likes of The Standells, The Seeds, The Sonics, The Count 5, Velvet Underground and The Kingsmen. But they also were influenced by the original punk rock scene of the late sevent...

Welcome to episode #5 dedicated to power pop. Power pop has always had a starring role in the mod scene, so this week I've put together a list of various different power pop songs that embody the sound, from the bands that influenced so many mods -- to rockers of all other stripes. Take a gander at this interesting video from Malaysian power pop group, Couple.  Prisoners--Vapors Apologies-- Pointe...

prog·e·ny n. pl. progeny or prog·e·nies  One born of, begotten by, or derived from another; an offspring or a descendant.  Offspring or descendants considered as a group.  A result of creative effort; a product.  This week's episode features current *mod* bands. After playing a lot of old mod bands the past few episodes, I thought it would be cool to see what it is they inspired in today's mods. S...

From beginning to end, the music on this week's modcast is so fresh and so clean.  All new music to indulge your ears. As always find a complete track list, bonus videos,  and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2022/02/modcast-505-so-fresh-and-so-clean.html. And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.co...

Maybe it's the pandemic, being in lockdown, self quarantining, or just the stress of it all, who knows; but, whatever it is the past couple of years have seen a slew of cool cover songs. So, here I am delivering to your hungry ears some of the best covers of 2021. As always find a complete track list, bonus videos,  and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepag...

It's that time again, time for the annual look back at last year's best. Every year I stumble across some great tunes that stub my ear. So, here are the tracks that caught my ear in 2021. Sit back, relax and let the music take you away. As always find a complete track list, bonus videos, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.c...

Merry Christmas and welcome to Suave headquarters 2021 office Christmas party. As always I'm joined by my Christmas partner in crime DJ Ken of The Shingles, It is indeed that time of year again when everyone is dusting off their old school Christmas disks and spinning The Waitresses and Wham! morning 'til night. But not on this modcast. Nope on this modcast we're jazzing it up so you're going to g...

This holiday modcast is a show for music lovers, so if you're not one you're listening to the wrong podcast. If you are one then you're in the right place as I've enlisted the help of a whole bunch of fun folks to share their fave holiday music with us all. We'll hear from James Clark of James Clark Institute , Rex & Christina of Big Stir Records , Vic Wayne from Star Collector , Mike Patton o...

I started this modcast in part because it seemed to me that a lot of great mod bands from the original Southern California scene of the 80s never got their due. My first few shows were dedicated to sharing the music of some those bands and then it just sort of grew from there.  Remember back in 2006 the internet was still in its infancy really. Napster had opened up digital music in the 90s, but i...

Modcast #499 gives you a big blast of power poppin', old school, punk and new wave. Get your musical wet suits on and your oxygen tanks topped off so you can join me on another deep dive into some more obscure and less championed tracks of the past.  As always find a complete track list, bonus third set, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at As alwa...

Modcast #498 is gonna leave you breathless. I've got a great line up of great music for all of you my great listeners. I've got something solid, something cold, something checkered, something amplified, from punk rock to garage rock to northern soul to power pop,  I've got all the bases covered.   As always find a complete track list, bonus videos,  and all the important links to all the important...

DJ Ken has done it again. He's mixed a Halloween cake that is sure to knock your costume off with Louis, Lizzy, Siouxsie, Curry, Dolly, Lefty and so much more.  As always find a complete track list, bonus videos,  and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2021/10/modcast-497-come-join-masquerade.html And keep up with me betwee...

Right this way, watch your step, the bar's open, get yourself a table and we'll bring you a drink.  As always find a complete track list, bonus videos and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2021/10/modcast-496-ease-on-down-to-lounge.html And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twitter.com/mistersuave Faceboo...

Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World . This week's show is nothing short of loungerific, with some groovy instrumentals, some swingin' covers, and just lots of cool songs from beginning to end. [Original broadcast October 4, 2009] As always find a complete track list, bonus videos,  this week's Reviews You Can Use, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage...

This week's show is the real deal, complete with the hip shaking you want, and the head banging you need. As always find a complete track list, bonus videos, this week's Reviews You Can Use , and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2021/10/modcast-495-real-deal.html And keep up with me between modcasts: Twitter - https://twi...

It's the end of the season, the pennant race is on, the fall classic is looming. So, of course I had to call up some ringers to talk baseball and music. First up is DJ Ken from The Shingles, and batting cleanup is none other than Vista Blue front man, Mike Patton. All baseball related songs of course, and a few of baseball's greatest play calls as well.  As always find a complete track list, bonus...