Punk & New Wave

TESTIMONIAL: Rick Buckler, The Jam.

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Is there a better three album run than The Jam’s All Mod Cons, Setting Sons & Sound Affects? Then there’s the singles. A canon of seven inch vinyl to match The Beatles & The ‘Stones. In fact no band released a better collection of B-Sides before or since. The Butterfly Collector is regarded by many as the greatest of all time. Pow

For a few years ‘The best f***ing band in the world’ John Weller’s infamous live introduction, were indeed that. Bang

Honed by constant live gigging at the hottest venues in ‘town, The Jam emerged as ‘straight-tied-Jam-shoed’ Punk Mod Power Pop style icons in 1977 on the crest of the Punk & New Wave Revolution. Danny Baker said it best, there would be no better fledgling Punk & New Wave era film than through the eyes of The Jam. A sonic A-Bomb In Wardour Street their looks, politics and energy made them Immediate darlings of the NME with an easy transition to cathode ray tube and a virtual 1978-82 BBC Top Of The Pops residency. The tightest of three pieces, where there is nowhere to hide.. Wham

Near the end they headlined the first episode of The Tube playing “Ghosts”, “In The Crowd”, “A Town Called Malice”, “This Is The Modern World”, “Move On Up”, “The Great Depression”, “Beat Surrender”, “Precious” a diverse and virtuoso 8 Track performance. Direction

Weller’s rug pull in 1982 meant a beat generation kept a candle alight for a reunion. But we all know the redux is never quite as good as the original. So those memories were never corrupted. Reaction

On the passing of the band’s drummer Rick Buckler, a brief testimonial of one of the most vital bands who have accompanied my life and millions of others having emerged for any child of the Sixties at such an influential teen-age. Creation

Brighton Rocked. RIP Rick.

The Jam 1978

POP ART: New Order Blue Monday FAC72-600!

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Another from my series of iconic Seventies & Eighties Punk Rock and New Wave record sleeves reimagined as standout Pop Art to show in an installation or hang in your space.

New Order – Blue Monday FAC72 12″ Vinyl Single (1983)

600mm acrylic painting on MDF with pine former.

New Order Blue Monday Factory Records FAC72-600 Pop Art


New Order’s Blue Monday: A New Pop Art Revolution

Dive into the iconic world of New Order’s groundbreaking single through a stunning 600mm pop art interpretation that celebrates the legendary Blue Monday sleeve design.

This revolutionary artwork captures the essence of Peter Saville’s innovative design – a hand painted visual homage to the most famous 12″ single in music history. The piece reimagines the original floppy disk-inspired sleeve, breaking down its intricate colour-coded messaging into a bold pop art statement.

Artistic Highlights:

  • Inspired by the original 1983 Factory Records release
  • Painted on large 600mm MDF with a substantial pine former
  • Stand alone as an installation or part of a Pop Art display
  • Hang in your space, its a stand-out art piece
  • Faithfully recreated design which is different on each side
  • Explores the unique color-coding system that made the original sleeve legendary
  • Transforms the innovative technical design into a vibrant artistic statement
  • Celebrates the intersection of music, technology, graphic design and now ART!

The artwork pays tribute to Saville’s groundbreaking concept – a sleeve that was more than just packaging, but a coded message decipherable through a complex colour wheel. Each colour block tells a story, reflecting the innovative spirit of New Order’s most iconic track.

New Order Blue Monday FAC72-600B Pop Art


A unique piece that bridges music history and contemporary art, this large-scale painting captures the revolutionary spirit of Blue Monday – a track that redefined electronic music and graphic design in one extraordinary moment.

POP ART: U.K.Subs Another Kind Of Blues

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Another from my series of iconic Seventies & Eighties Punk Rock and New Wave record sleeves reimagined as standout Pop Art to show in an installation or hang in your space.

U.K. Subs – Another Kind Of Blues (1979)

Description: 600mm MDF with Pine Former. Acrylic Paint. 

UK Subs Pop Art


Few punk album covers are as instantly recognizable as the sleeve for the U.K. Subs’ debut album, Another Kind of Blues. Released in 1979, the record’s artwork became a visual anthem for the punk ethos, raw, bold, and unapologetic. Now, this iconic blue sleeve art is being reimagined as large-scale Pop Art, a 600mm celebration of punk history transformed into a striking new medium.

Revisiting an Icon – The original artwork, with its distressed texture, stark imagery, and raw aesthetic, perfectly encapsulated the grit and urgency of punk rock. The World War One Tank Driver Safety Goggles, reflected both the energy of the music and the band’s focus. It wasn’t just an album cover, it was a statement of intent.

My painted reinterpretation magnifies this classic design, scaling it up to 600mm and infusing it with the vibrant sensibilities of Pop Art. Bold, saturated colours are a facsimile of the original, and textures are replicated at the new large scale. This is Another Kind of Blues as you’ve never seen it before—a fusion of punk’s rebellion and Pop Art’s playful edge but wartime connotations capture the latent energy stored in the vinyl groove. 

Why Another Kind of Blues? The U.K. Subs’ debut album wasn’t just another punk record—it was a blueprint for a movement. Its themes of disillusionment and defiance resonate just as strongly today, and its artwork remains a cultural touchstone. This creative project explores how that punk ethos translates into the bold, ironic language of Pop Art, creating something that’s both a tribute to the past and a celebration of reinvention.

Experience the Art of Punk – This large-scale reimagining isn’t just for die-hard U.K. Subs fans, it’s for anyone who appreciates the power of art to provoke, inspire, and redefine cultural boundaries. The 600mm scale adds a monumental quality to the work, demanding attention and inviting viewers to experience Another Kind of Blues in a new, electrifying context.

This unique artwork forms part of my series of Punk Rock & New Wave record sleeves as 600mm Pop Art paintings. This body of work is set to be exhibited in Autumn 2025. 

Because the punk ethic never dies, it evolves.