Reel Big Fish – Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!
One of the best American ska-punk bands returns with a new album. Yesterday, Reel Big Fish released the first LP of brand new material in 6 years.
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DiscoBalls – Fly
A few days ago DiscoBalls have premiered their new “Fly” videoclip, and you can check it out above. The song is the preview of the band’s new album. Previous album – “Dance like nobody’s watching” – was released in 2014. For now, DiscoBalls has recorded four songs, the rest is planning to record in the spring of next year.
Grammy 2019 nominations for Best Reggae Album
On December 7, The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) announced a list of nominations for the Grammy Awards 2019, including for the Best Reggae Album.
Malambo Ska Band debut EP out now
Malambo Ska Band is a 2-Tone band formed in 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. So far, their songs could be heard only on two compilations issued as part of The Specialized Project (“BOSS” i “Dance Crazy“) and on the compilation “Solo Como Un Hongo” by Argie Pop Records.
Reggae music added to UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO, the cultural agency of the United Nations, annually adds new entries to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Yellow Cap’s new album is coming this month
This year, the German band Yellow Cap celebrates its 20th anniversary. On 30 November, the band’s jubilee album will be released by one of the most famous European ska label, Pork Pie.
Jamaican ska reggae singer Floyd Lloyd dead at 70
Jamaican ska and reggae musician, singer and songwriter Floyd Lloyd passed away at the St. Ann’s Bay hospital on Tuesday, November 6. He was 70 years old. An artist’s representative told Urban Islandz:
He was sick for a while but didn’t make it public so the news may come as a shock to his fans.
The Specials announce new album
British 2-tone icons The Specials have announced their first album of original material in two decades. The band will release the new LP called Encore on February 1st, 2019 via UMC/Island.
Encore will be the band’s first album of new material since 1998’s Guilty ‘Til Proved Innocent!. The lineup for the band on the Encore is Lynval Golding, Terry Hall and Horace Panter, along with drummer Kenrick Rowe and guitarist Steve Cradock. It’s the first time that founding members Panter, Golding and Hall have recorded together since 1981’s UK number one single Ghost Town.
The Statement – The Backseat Driver
Swedish ska band The Statement will release a new single entitled ”The Backseat Driver” in exactly 1 month. A follow-up on the EP ”Checking In” (2017) and a taste of the forthcoming album (scheduled for 2019).
Sentimental Moods feat. VOCALS
Sentimental Moods is an instrumental ska band from Jakarta, Indonesia. They’re formed in 2009 and released 2 LPs, 4 EPs, and singles. On 13th October, 2018 (International Cassette Store Day) the band – in collaboration with Doggy House Records – released EP “Sentimental Moods feat. VOCALS”. EP was released in physical form only on the cassette.
The Offenders tour in Poland
The Offenders are coming to Poland next week for 5 gigs. Band was created in Italy in the end of 2005. When they released their first album “Hooligan Reggae”, they had no idea, that in future it’ll be considered european ska scene classic.
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Eli Paperboy Reed feat. Big Daddy Kane – 99 Cent Dreams
Watch the new Eli Paperboy Reed video for “99 Cent Dreams” featuring legendary Hip-Hop pioneer Big Daddy Kane. Soul music and hip hop? Why not..
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Michał Gawlicz died
Sad news. Michał Gawlicz died, he was 39 years old. Michał has been associated with Polish ska and reggae music for many years.
Rocksteady Sporting Club raising money for debut album
Do you know the Rocksteady Sporting Club? RSC is a great rocksteady/ska band from Reunion Island (one of the overseas departments of France), between Madagascar and Mauritius. The band was founded in 2003. To date, band’s discography is just three singles released by Maudit Tangue Label rock péi on limited 7-inch vinyls. After 15 years of activity the band decided to release their debut album, entitled “Holy Soul – Backyard Diaries”.
Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records – O.S.T
It is now available on CD and digital – soundtrack to “Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records” documentary film, which had its worldwide premiere 2 days ago at the BFI London Film Festival.
Additional info to all you vinyl lovers out there: 2LP gatefold version is gonna be out on October 26th.
Vespa’s “Bujaj się” on vinyl
Great news for vinyl maniacs! On 27th October, 2018 – 15 years after the premiere of the CD – Vespa’s second album “Bujaj się” will be released on vinyl for the first time!
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Kam Franklin of The Suffers ft. Manchile – Wasted Days
Kam Franklin of The Suffers feat. Manchile covering “Wasted Days” by The Slackers. Beautiful!
Arte on skinheads – Capturing a Culture
Do you know a documentary series by Marc-Aurèle Vecchione entitled “Capturing a culture”? The program was realised by Arte, a public Franco-German TV network that promotes programs in the areas of culture and the arts.
SKAcowani – Janosik
It’s probably a third time, when a Polish band plays a ska-version of cult movie theme “Janosik”.
Caz Gardiner & The Badasonics – 12”
Today is the day! Caz Gardiner & The Badasonics debut LP is out now on Badasonic Records. The album was recorded in an amazing Belgian Pum Pum Hotel, an analog only recording studio using tape machines, analog gear, vintage microphones and instruments.
Hollie Cook – Sweet Like Chocolate
“Sweet Like Chocolate” b/w “Dub Like Chocolate” – Hollie Cook new single, released by Merge Records on August 28, 2018. First song also got its own music video.
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Sari Ska Band – Bo jest za co
Check out the latest Sari Ska Band videoclip. The song “Bo jest za co”, formerly known as “Kobity”, comes from “100% Sari“, the band’s debut album released by Jimmy Jazz Records in 2009.
Robert Brylewski died
Robert Brylewski, Polish musician, singer-songwriter, and producer, died yesterday morning. For several weeks he was in a coma caused by severe trauma. He was 57.