Tag: SKA
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“Poems About Love And Punk Rock” By Joe McNally (Earth Island Books)
Let’s cut the noise for a second. We all know the legendary stories of ’90s punk, the stadium tours, the multi-platinum records, the endless, chaotic energy that seemed to define a couple of generations. But what happens when the volume finally drops? What happens when the tour van breaks down for the last time, and…
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Destined 4 Disaster: Ontario Ska Stalwarts Arcade Allstars Release New Full-Length Album
Ontario’s ska stalwarts Arcade Allstars released their new full-length album, “Destined 4 Disaster,” on November 7, 2025, via Pink Lemonade Records. Forming at the tail end of the pandemic, the six-piece band has quickly gained momentum, sharing the stage with genre favorites like The Slackers and The Planet Smashers. With their independently produced album, Arcade…
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Generation Gap – Reconstruction LP (Grazil Records)
Generation Gap’s new album, Reconstruction, serves up a pure, unadulterated shot of high-octane energy, exactly proving what the phrase “music with purpose” means. It’s a supersonic manifesto delivered at 200 miles per hour, wrapped in the tightest, most irresistible rhythms you’ll hear all year. The moment you drop the needle on Reconstruction, the message is…
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Fishbone Unveils New Video For “All About Us” From “Stockholm Syndrome”
Veteran genre disruptors Fishbone have unveiled the new video for “All About Us,” the latest visual from their critically acclaimed album, Stockholm Syndrome (June 2025). The track proves that the band’s voice and vision are as vital as ever, sharpening their focus on the ongoing struggle between economic justice and unchecked privilege. With their trademark…
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Fishbone Releases Official Video For “Dog Eat Dog”
Legendary ska-punk-funk pioneers Fishbone have released the official fan-created video for their track, “Dog Eat Dog.” The song from their acclaimed album Stockholm Syndrome takes an unflinching look at the music business, detailing the fight to reclaim ownership and independence from label contracts. Sharing their own industry journey, frontman Angelo Moore calls the song “about…
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Modern Ska Collective Westbound Train Announce “Sing The Ghost Away”
Acclaimed ska and soul band Westbound Train unveil their new single “Slippery Slope,” from the upcoming album Sing the Ghost Away, out November 7, 2025. Produced by Obi Fernandez and Eric Novod, the record was tracked at The Relic Room, New York, blending classic rocksteady warmth with soulful modern arrangements. Mixed and mastered by Tim…
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Westbound Train Announce Soulful Ska Album “Sing The Ghost Away”
Acclaimed ska and soul collective Westbound Train have unveiled “Slippery Slope,” the second single from their long-awaited new album Sing the Ghost Away, out November 7, 2025. The record marks a stunning return for the Boston group, blending vintage soul warmth with modern ska innovation. Produced by Obi Fernandez and Eric Novod, and mixed by…
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Fishbone’s Powerful KEXP Live Session Now Streaming
Legendary ska-punk icons Fishbone have released their KEXP Live Session, featuring classics like “Party at Ground Zero” and “Dog Eat Dog.” Following their acclaimed 2025 album Stockholm Syndrome, the band continues to prove why their legacy remains untouchable.
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Sublime Break Chart Record With New Single “Ensenada”
Legendary reggae-punk trio Sublime have topped the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay and Mediabase Alternative Radio charts with “Ensenada,” their first original single in three decades. The track also set a record for the longest gap between No. 1 hits in Alternative Radio history—28 years and 10 months. Fronted by Jakob Nowell, son of late…
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Planet Smashers Drop New Album “On The Dancefloor “
After more than three decades of two-tone swagger, punk grit, and horn-fueled joy, Montreal’s beloved ska lifers The Planet Smashers are back with On the Dancefloor, their tenth studio album and one of their most energized releases to date. Out August 22 on Stomp Records, the record is packed with 13 new tracks that swing…
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Coheed And Cambria Team Up With 311’s Nick Hexum For Bright New Take On “Goodbye, Sunshine”
Following the release of their latest album The Father of Make Believe earlier this year, New York’s own Coheed and Cambria shares the Endless Summer version of album track “Goodbye, Sunshine” featuring Nick Hexum of 311. The new version is not a remix of The Father of Make Believe favorite, but was written from scratch with a tropical vibe. The song…
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Fishbone Released Video For “Suckered By Sabotage”
Legendary rock-punk-funk pioneers Fishbone deliver a mixed-media video featuring animation and live show footage for “Suckered by Sabotage”, a sonically wild, genre-defying ride through the pitfalls of overthinking, insecurity, and creative dysfunction. “This song is about: the results of too much second-guessing and overthinking, coupled with insecurity and self-doubt,” says frontman Angelo Moore. “Leaving one unfulfilled and incomplete. This…
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