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  • Pirates Press Records To Reissue “Close My Eyes” By The Slackers

    Pirates Press Records To Reissue “Close My Eyes” By The Slackers

    Pirates Press Records is proud to re-release “Close My Eyes”, the 2002 album by NYC ska-reggae legends The Slackers – a complex and nuanced album that shows the band’s versatility and capacity for both commentary and introspection. It is often said – to the point of cliche – that New York City is a “character”…

  • Pirates Press Records To Release “For Family And Flag” Vol. 2

    Pirates Press Records To Release “For Family And Flag” Vol. 2

    In keeping with the spirit of “For Family and Flag Vol. 1,” we are thrilled to surprise you with “For Family And Flag Vol. 2,” the latest compilation from Pirates Press Records featuring 16 tracks from Pirates family members. This compilation features songs from standouts like THE SLACKERS, TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET, THE DROWNS, SUZI MOON, and…

  • The Slackers Announce New 12″ Single

    The Slackers Announce New 12″ Single

    New York City reggae legends THE SLACKERS have announced a new 12” single to be released this fall. The single features “Kill You”,” an unreleased track from the “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” sessions and a dub version of “Statehouse.” ‘Kill You’ was still being worked on when Sunlight was released and that gave…

  • The Slackers Announce Reissue Of “The Question”

    The Slackers Announce Reissue Of “The Question”

    Legendary reggae act THE SLACKERS have announced that their 1998 album, “The Question,” will be reissued via Pirates Press Records. The double LP, available in 12″ Black and 12″ Blue & Green ‘Galaxy’ vinyl, will be available on March 3rd on Pirates Press Records’ webstore and on March 24th in record stores around the world. This release…

  • The Slackers – New York Berlin / Tell Them No 12″ EP (Pirates Press Records)

    The Slackers – New York Berlin / Tell Them No 12″ EP (Pirates Press Records)

    It’s been a while since we had reggae, ska, or dub music on our pages, so this particular release came just in time. The Slackers are finally getting the recognition they deserve, thanks to Pirate Press Records. Since their signing to this prolific record label, The Slackers released singles like Peculiar, Nobody’s Listening, Blue, Sleep…

  • The Slackers Release Video For New York Berlin

    The Slackers Release Video For New York Berlin

    THE SLACKERS, whose latest album “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” hit #1 on the Current Reggae Charts in the spring, have released a music video for the new song “New York Berlin” which is part of their new 12″ single. The vinyl, available on 12″ UV printed blood red or black vinyl, is now available…

  • The Slackers To Release New York Berlin / Tell Them No 12″ EP Via Pirates Press Records

    The Slackers To Release New York Berlin / Tell Them No 12″ EP Via Pirates Press Records

    THE SLACKERS, whose latest album “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” hit #1 on the Current Reggae Charts in the spring, have announced a new 2 song EP called “New York Berlin / Tell Them No” and it will be pressed on a limited edition 12″ UV digitally printed vinyl. The band will be touring…

  • The Slackers Release Animated Video For Second Best

    The Slackers Release Animated Video For Second Best

    THE SLACKERS, whose latest “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” hit #1 on the Current Reggae Charts in the spring, have released an animated music video for “Second Best.” The video was initially premiered on BrooklynVegan and is now public on YouTube. The record is now available on Pirates Press Records’ webstore. The band will be touring…