Tag: ska

Up And Coming Reggae Star Reuben Jay Says ‘Now Is The Time’ To Release His Hotly Anticipated Debut EP

April 25, 2024

Released on April 4, ‘Now Is The Time’ is the debut EP from emerging reggae star, Reuben Jay. ‘Now Is The Time’ is available to stream and download now.

Dave Wakeling of The Beat (left) and Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow - picture by Sam Wells

LIVING IN THE ’80s: The Beat And Bow Wow Wow Party Like It’s 1982 At The Roundhouse

June 29, 2023

PICTURES: Sam Wells, WORDS: Matt Catchpole It’s a scorching Camden summer’s evening and we’re here to witness the return of the leaders of two…

The Selecter Announce UK Tour Ahead Of New Album, ‘Human Algebra’. Tickets Available Now

March 22, 2023

Set for release on April 21, ‘Human Algebra’ is the sixteenth studio album from the reformed and ever-industrious The Selecter. To commemorate the release, The Selecter will be touring across the UK, including a date at London’s majestic KOKO venue.

STOP YOUR MESSIN’ AROUND – Neville And Christine Sugary Staple On 40 Years Of 2Tone, Knife Crime and The Specials’ New Album

April 1, 2019

For those old enough to remember, culturally and politically 1979 was shaping up to be a pretty grim and demoralising year. In February Sid Vicious…

Music Compilation Album ‘Let The Music Give’ Set To Be Released Through Generous Records

February 14, 2019

‘Let The Music Give’ is the latest compilation album from Generous Records. Set for release on February 22, it’s aim is to raise money for charities in support of cancer research, and motor neurone disease.

FESTIVAL FAVOURITES KEANE RETURN FOR CORNBURY’S SWEET 16 & THE SPECIALS OPEN THE PARTY!

February 7, 2019

Six years after their sensational performance at Cornbury, award-winning pop rockers Keane return to headline Cornbury’s 16th Festival on Saturday 6 July. Cornbury will be one of Keane’s first appearances since band members took a break at the end of 2013 to work on other projects, so their appearance will be a huge crowd-puller.

Gentleman’s Dub Club’s ‘Lost In Space’ 2019 UK Tour Will Be Out Of This World!

November 5, 2018

Gentleman’s Dub Club are a nine-piece, formed in early 2006 in Leeds. Described as the godfathers of the UK Bass scene by Bestival, the band combine genres such as dub, ska and bass culture to conjure their distinct, futuristic sound.

Reel Big Fish Release Surprise Single ‘You Can’t Have All Of Me’

October 17, 2018

Following their worldwide success in the 90s’, helping to bring back ska-music to the forefront of the mainstream, legendary ska band Reel Big Fish return with a brand new surprise single and LP.

Nuke The Soup – ‘Network’

September 13, 2018

Nuke The Soup’s Mark Davison, first started seeing the blurring of the line between war and commercialism during the first Gulf War, when cameras and news coverage took on a shiny look, with embedded journalists on location wearing fatigue jackets and helmets on top of their perfect dos, not a hair out of place. All the while panels back at home discussed strategies, not solely of battle plans, but also how to make it all into a saleable commodity.

Neville Staple Launches UK Tour While Denouncing Violence Causing Grandson’s Death

September 3, 2018

It’s with overwhelming sadness that Neville Staple has announced the death of his grandson Fidel, who was brutally stabbed to death this past weekend. Neville is well known as a founding member of The Specials and Fun Boy Three, not to mention his major role in 2Tone Records. Together with his wife Christine Sugary Staple, the Staples are a permanent fixture of the UK and International ska scene, performing regularly at both concert venues and massive festivals as the Neville Staple Band.

ORIGINAL RUDE BOY – Toast Master Neville Staple On The Specials, Fun Boy Three And His New Solo Tour

September 29, 2017

Judge Roughneck is back and about to lay down the law at a venue near you. Ska great Neville Staple revived the character, first heard on The…

Eat The Evidence Are Far From Politically Correct And We Like It – ‘Tories Go To Waitrose’

June 5, 2017

We love a bit of ska around here and when it comes in a punk wrapper we like it even more.