Posted on March 20, 2010 - by Editor

Do The Dog Music -Record Updates

We have probably been neglecting the ska category of late and my apologies for that- so any ska bands and labels out there please do get in touch. Having said that some great bands are playing the UK soon and we will announce some features ASAP.

In the meanwhile one of the finest UK based ska labels Do The Dog Music have a series of new releases due in 2010:

Ex-Whitmore frontman Robb Blake’s been working on his third solo album, titled “Aint Got No Soul”. The disc showcases in fine style 10  helpings of Robb’s trademark pumping 2 tone ska & soulful reggae with great sing-a-long choruses.

Brighton 2 tone ska Too Many Crooks have been writing new material & recording demos for their long awaited 4th album, which should be out later in the year. Songs that look set to feature on the new disc include “Morning Train”, “Mug’s Game”, “Jack The Lad”, “Tick Tock”, “Con Man”, “Just One More Day” & “Youth & Beauty”.

Captain Black No Stars have been busy working new songs into their live set in preparation for the imminent release of their debut full length album, titled “Weapon Of Choice”.

Liam O’Kane has been back in the studio working on a new tunes & he plans to self-release a few singles on his own label, Off Cut Records, to build interest for his second album which should be out later in the year on Do The Dog Music. The first single, titled “Voice Of The Equal”, will be released at the start of May. Liam has just filmed a video for his song “Happy Days Sad Songs” & he contributes guest vocals to a track called “Hit The Bottle” on Robb Blake’s new album.

Jimmy The Squirrel debut album, titled “What Ever The Weather”, is now at the mastering stage & will be out very soon.

Rasta4Eyes will be returning to live action & going back into the studio in May.

Cartoon Violence are working on their second album with all band members involved alongside Chuzz with song writing duties. Cartoon Violence already have half an album’s worth of new tunes into their live set.

Catch It Kebabs have been concentrating fully on the writing & recording of their third CD release. They have six new songs ready; “Sirens”, “Knowing”, “Push It Up”, “Weekend”, “Maggie” & “Wishful Thinking”, which range in style from 2 tone & trad ska to reggae, calypso, dancehall & swing.

Resolution 242 have parted company with one of their vocalists Perkie. The split was amicable & Resolution 242 are are currently busy writing a new album.

New Town Kings have undergone a few recent line up changes and are still writing material for their second album.