Lillo Ice Crusher - Pop or What?

Lillo Ice Crusher – Pop or What?

I know you’re not going to believe this, but I did find Lillo the very same day I found the Terraillon Scales and the famous Polka Dot Cookie Jar! I must say that the next 4 times I went back to the same 2nd hand store I didn’t find anything...
Limited Edition JAZZ It Up ART PRINT - Red, Black and White

Limited Edition JAZZ It Up ART PRINT – Red, Black and White

Ok, it’s official, I’m gone brassy. Lately I’m listening less music than what I used to and I guess this is reflected on my choice of subjects, nowadays steering mos def towards Jazz Enough with my rants now That’s the print listing, btw!
The Boston Soul Sound Orchestra - Take Me - HQ Vinyl Rip

The Boston Soul Sound Orchestra – Take Me – HQ Vinyl Rip

Thumping Funk/Disco track by TBSSO. Actually very little is known about the group, except they had a LP out on Hispavox and a handful of 7″ out in the late Seventies. Quite possibly this record was produced in Europe for the booming Disco market. Will try to dig more and...
Augusto Martelli and The Real McCoy - Handsome - Modern Soul

Augusto Martelli and The Real McCoy – Handsome – Modern Soul

This is the flipside to Tip Top Theme by Augusto Martelli, the man behind many a music score, whether it was for a movie, Tv series, advertisement or a Sound Library. A classy jazz-tinged slow piano floater, for all the connoisseur out there. Augusto Martelli and The Real McCoy – Handsome...
Polka Dot Glass Cookie Jar - Made in Italy

Polka Dot Glass Cookie Jar – Made in Italy

When I’m around, looking for records, sometimes I stumble upon objects I like. They’re not necessarily design pieces, sometimes it’s just the colour, the shape. I must admit though that pretty anything from mid 6t’s to mid 7t’s is quite awesome.  
Rare Modern Soul - Italian Press Only

Rare Modern Soul – Italian Press Only

Fantastic & Ultra-Rare Modern Soul Uptempo number. It’s an Italian press only on 7″, it surfaces about once a year on a well known auction site and it’s destined to go up in prices. Posted here as a C/U, the uncovered version it’s not available on the Tube or any...
Mash it Up - A3+ Reggae Retro Art Print Poster - Black and Red

Mash it Up – A3+ Reggae Retro Art Print Poster – Black and Red

  Reggae Retro Art Print Poster – Black and Red This is the ultimate version of a flyer I did back in 2009. It’s a play with 3 basic colours and some halfpoint thrown in for a good measure. And yes, you’re correct, I like Reggae too! Although I’m into vinyl...
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Lambretta Blueprint - Retro Art Print Poster

Lambretta Blueprint – Retro Art Print Poster

  New Poster out now! Go grab it on Etsy
Red Terraillon Scale - Design Marco Zanuso

Red Terraillon Scale – Design Marco Zanuso

The same day I found the Polka Dot Cookie Jar, I stumbled upon 2 (!!) Terraillon scales. Both in working order… Ok, they’re not precise to the gram, but they do their job in a terrific yet simple way. The other one, beige, is the one I use when I cook and one of these...
Flower Power Salad Bowl - Retro or Vintage?

Flower Power Salad Bowl – Retro or Vintage?

  Another trip, another find. This time a simple plastic Salad Bowl, possibly from late 7t’s. It has a fantastic and bright 3 colors decoration that really stands out on a white background. Unfortunately I do not know anything about the manufacturer/design, but I’m open to suggestions!        
Jazzy Horn A3+ Poster - Jazz Retro Art Print - Blue and White

Jazzy Horn A3+ Poster – Jazz Retro Art Print – Blue and White

Jazzy Horn A3+ Poster – Jazz Retro Art Print – Blue and White This poster is the last of a 5 pieces series. The layout idea suddenly struck me while I was working on something similar. It’s a bit of an hommage to Blue Note for various reasons. In my mind it’s a cross between...
Mista Brown (Tighten Up London) Interview

Mista Brown (Tighten Up London) Interview

I remember when first Tim P mentioned he was putting a night on, something like a better version of 100% Dynamite, right in the heart of London’s Chinatown….. Many moons have passed since then Although I wasn’t able to attend the very first one, I made sure I check one out in May last year....
Mista Brown (Tighten Up London) Top 10

Mista Brown (Tighten Up London) Top 10

1. The Whip – The Etheopians (Never get weary of this Rocksteady classic. Guaranteed to fill any dancefloor!) 2. Scare Him – The Maytals (100 mile an hour early Reggae scorcher out of the Leslie Kong camp!)
Chris Lane interview - Intro

Chris Lane interview – Intro

I remember having met Chris about 10 yrs ago while living in London. We were both playing at Cello’s Coast to Coast, while the club was in Orchard St.. What struck me about Chris was is Reggae knowledge: he’s didn’t look one of those “I-know-it-all” kind of guy and he was quiet, just busy playing...
Chris Lane interview - Part two

Chris Lane interview – Part two

Tighten Up trademark MC Champian is there to check that Island 7″… - Please Chris, introduce yourself…born in the Angel, Islington, London 13th January 1956. Always lived in London, grew up in the West End (Marylebone) now residing in South East London. - How did you first got involved with reggae?…. like most ordinary kids...

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