01Profile
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Mike
Football Coach — United Kingdom
03Interview
Describe your style in three words?
Modernist at heart.
The first track you played on repeat? And where did you play it?
Secret Affair - Time for Action
Bought it from a school mate, played it over and over again, great track, good to see them still playing live all these years later...
A song from your favourite album? And what does this track mean to you?
Paul Weller - Movin On
Followed Paul Weller since '82, never lets you down. The image, songs, style, the man's got the lot. Hard to pick one song and one LP, but this one is the one I play the most, ask me tomorrow and it'll change...
A song from your most memorable gig?
the redskins - Lean On Me
Manchester University Nelson Mandela building '85, my first proper gig in the big city. Looked a bit out of place as a young Mod in amongst a load of skinheads... black and white bowling shoes, 501s, white Fred Perry...
A song that always gets you up and dancing?
Googie Rene - Smokey Joe's La La
A big dancefloor classic back on the '80s Mod scene, a definite floorfiller, probably played at every rally and do's up and down the country...
A new song you're listening to? Why do you like this artist?
The Spitfires - Life Worth Living
Another great band, seen them live a few times, very energetic. Good sound and good tunes.
Best song to turn up loud? And why?
The Horrors - Who Can Say
Seen this lot a good few times in their early days, this tune is made to be played loud, introduce your neighbours to it...
A song that defines the teenage you? And the memories it evokes?
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Loved being a Mod and into something that nobody else knew about or didn't understand, me in a parka amongst all my casual school mates... great days!
An anthemic song? Why does it get your pulse racing?
Twisted Wheel - You Stole the Sun
You stole the sun and it's raining outside... what a band, great live, had a few ups and downs along the way, but back and sounding superb.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
The Style Council - Shout To The Top
Leave on a high!
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
03Interview
Describe your style in three words?
Modernist at heart.
The first track you played on repeat? And where did you play it?
Secret Affair - Time for Action
Bought it from a school mate, played it over and over again, great track, good to see them still playing live all these years later...
A song from your favourite album? And what does this track mean to you?
Paul Weller - Movin On
Followed Paul Weller since '82, never lets you down. The image, songs, style, the man's got the lot. Hard to pick one song and one LP, but this one is the one I play the most, ask me tomorrow and it'll change...
A song from your most memorable gig?
the redskins - Lean On Me
Manchester University Nelson Mandela building '85, my first proper gig in the big city. Looked a bit out of place as a young Mod in amongst a load of skinheads... black and white bowling shoes, 501s, white Fred Perry...
A song that always gets you up and dancing?
Googie Rene - Smokey Joe's La La
A big dancefloor classic back on the '80s Mod scene, a definite floorfiller, probably played at every rally and do's up and down the country...
A new song you're listening to? Why do you like this artist?
The Spitfires - Life Worth Living
Another great band, seen them live a few times, very energetic. Good sound and good tunes.
Best song to turn up loud? And why?
The Horrors - Who Can Say
Seen this lot a good few times in their early days, this tune is made to be played loud, introduce your neighbours to it...
A song that defines the teenage you? And the memories it evokes?
The Jam - Town Called Malice
Loved being a Mod and into something that nobody else knew about or didn't understand, me in a parka amongst all my casual school mates... great days!
An anthemic song? Why does it get your pulse racing?
Twisted Wheel - You Stole the Sun
You stole the sun and it's raining outside... what a band, great live, had a few ups and downs along the way, but back and sounding superb.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
The Style Council - Shout To The Top
Leave on a high!