Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World

Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World. It is hot hot hot here in the pacific northwest. After almost no spring to speak of, Seattle is finally jumping feet first into summer. So, I've happily put together a show that plays well in any climate, but especially seems suited for the summer sun we're enjoying here right about now. From pop to mod with a few stops in between this modcast is going to quickly become one of your favorites. You've got the trad mod sounds of the Bishops, some acid jazz goodness from Mother Earth, and serious sixties vibes from The Monks, Boyce & Heart and The Free Design. Tune in, turn on and enjoy yourself. (Originally broadcast 2008)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/2025/01/modcast-575-never-stop.html.And keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.

All music, no annoying chatter! A way back when, every year I would crank it up at our annual holiday hootenannies. Then eventually posting the track list online, and generally spreading the cheer. And every year people would beg me to burn them a copy. I even burned dozens of CDs as Christmas gifts in 2000. Seems that people really dig it because of the wide variety of Christmas music; it's got everything from Combustible Edison to Frank Sinatra, from the most excellent holiday special ever The Year Without a Santa Claus to the Waitresses, to Bing, Ella, Burt and lots more. I revised and expanded it for the modcast back in 2007.Oh and stay tuned for a new Christmas modcast coming Sunday, Dec. 22!  Happy Krimble! Opening- Fred WaringHappy Holidays -- Mel TormeJingle Bells -- Juan Garcia EsquivelWinter Wonderland -- Ella FitzgeraldMr. Snow Miser -- Johnny Thompson**Sleigh Ride on High -- Squirrel Nut ZippersRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer -- Billy May & His OrchestraToot, Toot, Tootie, Toot -- Duke EllingtonLet It Snow -- Lena HorneChristmas in Las Vegas -- Richard Cheese*Christmas Wrapping -- The WaitressesA Time To Be Jolly -- Bing CrosbySkating -- Vince GuiraldiThe Merriest -- June ChristyWarm December -- Julie LondonWe Four Kings -- The Blue HawaiiansBaby, It's Cold Outside -- Dean MartinCaroling -- Nat King Cole TrioThe Bell That Couldn't Jingle -- Burt BacharachJing-a-ling, Jing-a-ling -- The Starlighters*Merry Christmas Darling -- The CarpentersIt Happened In Sun Valley -- Mel TormeRing Those Christmas Bells -- Peggy LeeMerry Christmas Everyone -- Edison LightHouse*Christmas Time Is Here -- Combustible Edison (on Late Night with Conan O'Brien)**Mr. Heat Miser -- Big Bad Voodoo DaddyFrosty The Snowman -- Ray Conniff SingersSanta Claus Is Coming To Town -- Cyndi Lauper/Frank SinatraMerry Christmas Baby -- Charles Brown and Bonnie Rait*Eggnong -- Ramsey Lewis Trio*Melekalikimaka -- Kasey Musgraves and Zooey Deschenel*Holiday Cheer -- The Martini's*Ixtahuele - White Christmas*Little Jack Frost -- Emilie Clair Barlow*Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas -- Bing CrosbyAuld Lang Syne -- Bobby Darin*Not on original playlist**Not on Spotify Playlist

Just like elections themselves, every four years whether we need it or not I trot out my election playlist. Think of it like a soundtrack for your breakdown.  So, turn on your least favorite cable news outlet, turn their sound down on the tube and turn this sound way up on your stereo system. With no talkin, just rockin' here is Electile Dysfunction: Mr. Suave's Election Special.  As always find a complete track list over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/11/electile-dysfunction-2024-end-of.htmlAnd keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.

Happy birthday to me, and to the modcast! Launched at the end of May in 2006 and here we are both still kicking 19 years later. Kick it with me and enjoy another episode packed with all new music from northern soul to power pop to garage punk and everything in between. 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-581-for-your-consideration.html.And keep up with me between modcasts:Subscribe - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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.

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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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.

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 - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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.

What can I say about the Small Faces that hasn't already been said? Not much honestly. I'm not a Small Faces junky.  But I do love their music. In fact, in my earliest mod days I think I preferred them to The Who. It's been said that The Who was a band that became mods, but the Small Faces were mods who became a band. I was looking for some covers of Small Faces songs when I realized how few there really are out there. Compared to the hundreds of covers of The Who, The Kinks, The Stones and other British invasion acts of the 60s, I was shocked at just how few people have covered their songs over the years. And amongst those, fewer still ones that are really any good. I've gathered here a double handful that I think fit the bill and do the group justice. 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/2025/05/modcast-580-its-all-too-beautiful.html.And keep up with me between modcasts:Subscribe - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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.

Are your ears hungry for tasty music? This is Modcast #579 my big fast modcast. I have a scrumptious buffet of tunes lined up for your listening pleasure, so get ready to dig in and gorge yourself on some great music. For starters we have The Molotovs, and the menu of main courses includes delicious offerings from The Cynz, The Roxies, 20th Century Boys, The states and lots more. Eat in or dine out. 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/2025/04/modcast-579-my-big-fat-modcast.htmlAnd keep up with me between modcasts:Subscribe - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuave Facebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UKWhat 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.

Good luck trying to get a definitive answer to what mod jazz is. It's like the famous comment by US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when asked to define what obscenity is: "I know it when I see it." Well that's me with mod jazz folks, I know it when I hear it. Maybe soul jazz is a better shorthand term, this music certainly has a lot of soul to it. All I can do is play the music for you and let you be swept away by it.  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.And keep up with me between modcasts: Mod Radio UK X  Facebook Instagram Bluesky Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes

From deep within the bowels of Suave Manor in -somewhat- beautiful West Seattle on this third rock from the sun comes another pack of power poppin' floor fillers guaranteed to get you up and pogoing, shimmying, shoulder shakin' or whatever it is that moves your tailfeather. New tunes from KVNX, The Wrong Society, The Embrooks and more. Tune in, turn on and get to listenin'.  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.And keep up with me between modcasts: Mod Radio UK X  Facebook Instagram Bluesky Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.

I'm walking, I'm seeing, it's like I'm a real boy again! What's a boy to do when things start getting better? Make a better modcast! And here it is, a show stocked with all new music from bands and artists to whom I give my mod world seal approval. 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.And keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.

Here we come with the first real new show for 2025 of the Modcast that just keeps going and going. I'm spotlighting some brand new music this time around, as well as some great recent releases that I think you all will enjoy. And of course, I've dropped a few gems yesteryear throughout. So, quit wasting time and never stop 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/2025/01/modcast-575-never-stop.html.And keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.

Time again for me take a look back at last year, not in anger, but in awe that I survived. And it was thanks in large part to some great music from many great artists. So here is my humble little list of the bands and albums that I played over and over again, my favorites from 2024. 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/2025/01/modcast-574-mr-suaves-faves-of-2024.html.And keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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. www.mistersuave.com 

Here comes Santa's two laziest elves with a sackful of songs for your seasonal enjoyment. The pack is bulging with tunage from The Happy Somethings, Mayer Hawthorne, Bite Me Bambi, Ben Folds, the Monkees and lots more. DJ Ken from The Shingles joins me in hosting this year's modcast Christmas office party.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/2024/12/modcast-573-insert-theme-here-christmas.html.Looking to be haunted by Christmas modcasts of the past? All the modcast Christmas office parties and Christmas invitationals are here: http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/12/the-ghost-of-modcast-christmas-past-is.html. Enjoy. And keep up with me between modcasts: X  Facebook Instagram Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe with iTunes What is Mod? Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World is the web's original modcast 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.