“We are the Mods, we are the Mods, we are we are we are the Mods”, as the chant familiar to those who have watched Quadrophenia (or Peep Show) goes. But who were the Mods? This edition of Flashback will look at one of the most talked about, written about and imitated subcultures in Britain. While music played a huge part in the Mod movement, other things such as fashion and scooters. The name ‘Mod’ is short for ‘Modernist’, and began as a term referencing ‘modern’ jazz, fans,

Illustration by Jack Dylan New Labour. The Premier League. Britpop. Nineties Britain seemed to be a place of change, modernity and optimism. How much this was the case has since been debated, with some looking at the period with nostalgia, and others disparaging it. The fact that Britpop is still present in youth culture through Film,Fashion and new music signify it's continued influence as a cultural movement and a genre, for both people who were and were not there at the

In the late 70's a new musical culture took hold, most notably in Britain and New York, which caused adulation, fear and much inspiration. Punk’s impact on musical history was huge, despite its relatively short life span. But just how did this subculture come about? And how did such an important movement end so quickly after beginning? The Clash, left to right: Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Nicky "Topper" Headon, Joe Strummer. Photo: Daiana Constantino @ Flickr The precise start