Solo Modrunner
SOLO MODRUNNER is the smart podcast (Italian and English) for the real soul stylists, cool cats, modernists and all those ones who clean live under difficult circumstances. You will listen stories, anecdotes about the MODculture since late Fifties until today but more important music from all genres beloved by MODS. Owned and managed by @themodrunner (follow him on IG)
Episodes
November 9, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 52. First episode of Season 2 dedicated to a brand new initiative, the paper magazine Detail edited by Claire Mahoney. Claire tells more about Detail Mag, her view of the Mod Scene with regards to pandemic and her MOD desert island songs. Tunes are "The Sidewinder" by Lee Morgan and "Hung up" by Paul Weller.
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Puntata 52. Primo episodio della stagione 2 dedicato a un nuovo progetto editoriale "Detail" un mod magazine car...
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Puntata 52. Primo episodio della stagione 2 dedicato a un nuovo progetto editoriale "Detail" un mod magazine car...
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July 7, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 51. A special episode, an interview with the man who introduced me into the Mod thing, Francesco Ficco, a rock musician since the early Eighties with his first mod band, The Lager and then with The Kartoons. Francesco and I remind that season with The Lager and then F. talks about his relationship with Modism today and tell us his 3 desert island songs. In this episode you can listen to a very rare demo by The Lager "Today ...
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June 30, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 50. Solo Modrunner presents the editorial project "Remembering the Chords" a book compiled by Ray Butler and dedicated to one of most seminal band of Mod '79 revival. Ray tells why he has written the book, how to order it and also an unknown funny story about the band. You can listen to also "Turn away again" and "Maybe Tomorrow"
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Puntata 50. Solo Modrunner intervista Ray Butler, curatore dell'unico libro sulla storia dei C...
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Puntata 50. Solo Modrunner intervista Ray Butler, curatore dell'unico libro sulla storia dei C...
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June 23, 2020 • 7 mins
Episode 49. An exclusive interview with composer, musician and singer PM Warson. He talks about his modernist influences, his favorite mod discs and his musical production including a brand new album out in the second part of 2020. You may listen to also the instrumental "No story" and the A side of his 45, "Don't hold me down - Part 1"
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Puntata 49. Una intervista esclusiva con il compositore, musicista e cantante londinese PM Wars...
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Puntata 49. Una intervista esclusiva con il compositore, musicista e cantante londinese PM Wars...
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June 16, 2020 • 7 mins
Episode 48. Episode dedicated to an Italian bluesman, but truly a modernist, Fabrizio Carrieri. Fabrizio tells how he was influenced by Quadrophenia movie and then his first musical experiences during Mod revival and neo-psychedelic scene. Fabrizio talks how Modernism is so important for him, his new musical projects including the management of Tardam Records label and finally he introduces his track R&B jazz "Chromatic Jump" playe...
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June 9, 2020 • 5 mins
Episode 47. Once again with Giampaolo Martelli, one of the masters and commanders of "Gli anni del Piper", an interesting project dedicated to Italian obscure music from 50s and 60s. Giampaolo tells the story of the "Gli anni del Piper" and also his favourite MOD vinyls.
Tracks: "Shake this Morning" - Patrizia & Six Lions , "Balbettando" - I 5 Monelli, "Non ho dormito mai" - Barritas
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Puntata 47. Giampaolo Martelli nuovamente osp...
Tracks: "Shake this Morning" - Patrizia & Six Lions , "Balbettando" - I 5 Monelli, "Non ho dormito mai" - Barritas
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Puntata 47. Giampaolo Martelli nuovamente osp...
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June 2, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 46. Interview with Roberto Falsetti, founder of one the most important Italian Mod band ever, Underground Arrows. Stories, relationship with Modculture, Robertos' musical projects and his favourite albums. Tracks:"No chance to escape" and "Berlin's calling"
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Puntata 46. Intervista con Roberto Falsetti, fondatore di una delle più importanti mod band italiane, gli Underground Arrows. Storie e aneddoti, il rapporto con il Mod-...
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Puntata 46. Intervista con Roberto Falsetti, fondatore di una delle più importanti mod band italiane, gli Underground Arrows. Storie e aneddoti, il rapporto con il Mod-...
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May 27, 2020 • 4 mins
Episode 45. Episode dedicated to great Hammond musician James Taylor, the godfather of Acid Jazz. You can listen to "Whenever I'm gone" from his first mod band, The Prisoners, and "Lulu" from the second album of The James Taylor Quartet
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Puntata 45. Puntata dedicata al grande musicista Hammond James Taylor, il padrino dell'Acid Jazz. Si racconta brevemente della sua prima mod band, i Prisoners e quindi della sua attuale band, The ...
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Puntata 45. Puntata dedicata al grande musicista Hammond James Taylor, il padrino dell'Acid Jazz. Si racconta brevemente della sua prima mod band, i Prisoners e quindi della sua attuale band, The ...
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May 20, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 44. IL SENATO superband is out with their debut album "Zibaldone". Luca Re and Fay Hallam tell about the group, their influences and also suggest 3 great songs for the SOLO MODRUNNER audience. You may listen to "Doctor Rock" and "Goodbye"
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Puntata 44. La superband IL SENATO è appena uscita con il suo primo album "Zibaldone" e Luca Re e Fay Hallam sono ai microfoni di SOLO MODRUNNER parlando del gruppo, delle influenze e rel...
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Puntata 44. La superband IL SENATO è appena uscita con il suo primo album "Zibaldone" e Luca Re e Fay Hallam sono ai microfoni di SOLO MODRUNNER parlando del gruppo, delle influenze e rel...
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May 13, 2020 • 6 mins
Episode 43. Gabriela Giacoman and Serge Hoffman from French Boutik, French pop moderniste band, interviewed by SOLO MODRUNNER. They tell about the story of French Boutik, how they feel close to Modernism and suggest their favourite records. Tracks "Pedaler pour des prunes" and "Strasbourg St. Denis"
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Puntata 43. Gabriela Giacoman e Serge Hoffman dei French Boutik, la pop modernist band di Parigi, ci parlano del gruppo, delle loro r...
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Puntata 43. Gabriela Giacoman e Serge Hoffman dei French Boutik, la pop modernist band di Parigi, ci parlano del gruppo, delle loro r...
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May 7, 2020 • 5 mins
Episode 42 - An interview with the blogger Gabriele Cavalera, founder and manager of lamusicaska.it, dedicated to Ska music. Gabriele, 28 years is enthusiastic with a deep and wide knowledge of jamaican rythms and tells the story of the blog, his relationship with Modculture, good memories and his 3 desert island songs. We may also listen to Georgie Fame and The Skatalites
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Puntata 42. Intervista con Gabriele Cavalera, 28 anni, fo...
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Puntata 42. Intervista con Gabriele Cavalera, 28 anni, fo...
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Episode 41. Alessandro Detassis talks about All Saints Mod Holiday, the longest Italian mod rally and one of the most famous MOD events in Europe. Story, funny stories, musical policies, his 3 desert island discs plus two floor killers very famous on the dance floor of All Saints MOD Rally
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Puntata 41. Alessandro Detassis ci racconta della sua creatura, l'All Saints Mod Holiday, il più longevo evento mod in Italia e uno degli even...
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Puntata 41. Alessandro Detassis ci racconta della sua creatura, l'All Saints Mod Holiday, il più longevo evento mod in Italia e uno degli even...
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April 24, 2020 • 5 mins
Episode 40. An interview with Viola Road, Singer of Mike Painter 5t and Viola Road, the power italian R&B band dedicated to hammond jazz, soul R&B, funk. You will listen the hammond of Mike in "Go Up" and Viola who sings "I'm a dreamer today"
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Puntata 40. Intervista a Viola Adami, cantante del Mike Painter 5t and Viola Road, un poderoso gruppo milanese completamente dedito all R&B, Hammond jazz, soul e funk. Ascoltiamo anche l'ha...
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Puntata 40. Intervista a Viola Adami, cantante del Mike Painter 5t and Viola Road, un poderoso gruppo milanese completamente dedito all R&B, Hammond jazz, soul e funk. Ascoltiamo anche l'ha...
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April 17, 2020 • 5 mins
Episode 39. An interview with one of the real Modernists from the first era, Wayne Kirven. Wayne remembers the time when he became modernist and also the influences of Italian style on Modernists , plus some tips for the new century mods and finally his 2 desert songs, Miles Davis in "Milestones" and Mark Murphy with "Senor Blues"
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Puntata 39. Intervista (in inglese) con uno dei Modernist della prima era, Wayne Kirven. Wayne racon...
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Puntata 39. Intervista (in inglese) con uno dei Modernist della prima era, Wayne Kirven. Wayne racon...
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April 10, 2020 • 7 mins
Episode 38. An episode in English with the exclusive interview with the lead singer of Stone Foundation, Neil Jones and his relationship with black music, funny stories related to Paul Weller and his 3 favourite discs. And 2 new songs from SF not yet released: "The Light in us" and "Freedom starts"
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Puntata 38. Una puntata (in inglese) con l'intervista esclusiva al cantante degli Stone Foundation, Neil Jones, il suo rapporto con l...
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Puntata 38. Una puntata (in inglese) con l'intervista esclusiva al cantante degli Stone Foundation, Neil Jones, il suo rapporto con l...
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April 6, 2020 • 4 mins
Episode 37. Jumping back to the Two Tone era with The Specials of Terri Hall and Jerry Dammers. You might listen to "Too much too young" and "Nite Klub"
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Puntata 37. Un salto all'indietro all'era dello ska revival e della Two Tone con gli Specials di terri Hall e Jerry Dammers. Si ascoltano "Too much too young" e "Nite Klub"
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Puntata 37. Un salto all'indietro all'era dello ska revival e della Two Tone con gli Specials di terri Hall e Jerry Dammers. Si ascoltano "Too much too young" e "Nite Klub"
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April 2, 2020 • 4 mins
Episode 35. The Action is a seminal sixties band beloved by mods. Promoted by George Martin, they smashed in the modscene with many anthems including "I keep on holding on" and "Wasn't it you"
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Puntata 35. Gli Action sono una band mod che non ebbe quel grande successo che avrebbero meritato. Prodotti da George Martin, composero molti brani amatissimi tra i mods tra cui "I keep on holding on" e "Wasn't it you"
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Puntata 35. Gli Action sono una band mod che non ebbe quel grande successo che avrebbero meritato. Prodotti da George Martin, composero molti brani amatissimi tra i mods tra cui "I keep on holding on" e "Wasn't it you"
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April 1, 2020 • 4 mins
(Nua Aoisí = Modernists)
Episode 36. First episode in English talking about Irish and Dublin Mod Scene thanks to Mr. Joe Moran. The musical selection includes 2 instrumental "La, La, La, La, La" by The Afro Blues Quintet and "Soul Mission" by Brian Bennett
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Puntata 36. Prima volta di una puntata di SOLO MODRUNNER in lingua inglese e si parla della scena Mod in Irlanda e a Dublino. Joe Moran ce la racconta e seleziona due strumentali...
Episode 36. First episode in English talking about Irish and Dublin Mod Scene thanks to Mr. Joe Moran. The musical selection includes 2 instrumental "La, La, La, La, La" by The Afro Blues Quintet and "Soul Mission" by Brian Bennett
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Puntata 36. Prima volta di una puntata di SOLO MODRUNNER in lingua inglese e si parla della scena Mod in Irlanda e a Dublino. Joe Moran ce la racconta e seleziona due strumentali...
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March 24, 2020 • 7 mins
Photo Credits : Gary Phillips
Episode 34. Special edition with an exclusive interview to composer and musician Francesco Gazzara and his relationship with MOD culture. The track is "We had a ball" from his album "Portrait in Acid jazz"
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Puntata 34. Intervista esclusiva con il compositore e musicista Francesco Gazzara e il suo legame con la cultura MOD. Il brano che si ascolta per intero è "We had a ball" dall'album "Portrait in Acid...
Episode 34. Special edition with an exclusive interview to composer and musician Francesco Gazzara and his relationship with MOD culture. The track is "We had a ball" from his album "Portrait in Acid jazz"
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Puntata 34. Intervista esclusiva con il compositore e musicista Francesco Gazzara e il suo legame con la cultura MOD. Il brano che si ascolta per intero è "We had a ball" dall'album "Portrait in Acid...
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March 16, 2020 • 4 mins
Episode 33. Back to the origins, the MODern Jazz is considered so cool by the Mods and still on the spot nowadays. The track is "Parchman Farm" by Mose Allison
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Puntata 33. Si ritorna alle origini e si parla e si ascolta Mod jazz, uno dei generi più apprezzati dai MODS. Il brano è "Parchman Farm" di Mose Allison
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Puntata 33. Si ritorna alle origini e si parla e si ascolta Mod jazz, uno dei generi più apprezzati dai MODS. Il brano è "Parchman Farm" di Mose Allison
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