Posts Tagged ‘ska’
Posted on June 7, 2010 - by Kim Ford
The Filaments: Resurrected (again)
When they disbanded in 2006, Chelmsford ’s The Filaments were widely hailed as one of the U.K’s premier punk acts. After a serious amount of last ever shows, they’ve “given up on giving up” and are back together for good, with talk of a new album in the pipeline. Distorted caught up with singer Jonny…
Read the full story »Posted on June 1, 2010 - by Editor
New Selector formed by Neol Davies to play London in July
Neol Davies has confirmed that a new line-up of The Selector has been formed and will be playing soon in London, UK.
After an awe inspiring 30 years, Neol Davies original founder & songwriter of classic 2 Tone Record hits ‘Too Much Pressure’, ‘On My Radio”, “Three Minute Hero’ and ‘Missing Words’ returns as The Selecter.
Introducing…
Posted on May 31, 2010 - by Editor
Album Reviews: Dirty Revolution / Riot Brigade / Kings Of Nuthin
Before The Fire
Dirty Revolution
Rebel Alliance Recording
It’s been a long road for the Welsh reggae, skanking punks. 2008’s release of their EP ‘It’s Gonna Get Dirty’ and relentless touring schedule over the past couple of years have galvanised the band’s sound, self belief and determination and with the addition of producer Peter Miles on this record,…
Posted on May 29, 2010 - by Gary Budden
The Junk + The Sterilizers + The Apostates + Liam O’Kane
Ryan’s Bar, Stoke Newington
UK
Thursday 27th May 2010
Stoke Newington in Hackney is not primarily known for it’s punk gigs, but venue Ryans bar is increasingly being used by a number of different promoters putting on quality, interesting punk and hardcore gigs, even if the place usually ends up like a sauna on the surface of…
Posted on May 28, 2010 - by Editor
Mad Caddies to release “Consentual Selections” in July Via Fat Wreck Chords
The ska-punks announced late last year that they were working on a Greatest Hits album to be released in 2010, which would be followed by a new studio album. Mad Caddies have given their fans the chance to vote for their favourite tracks to be released on the greatest hits album titled “Consentual Selections”.
The album…
Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Editor
Slam Dunk Festival final line-up and stage times confirmed
Slam Dunk Festival takes place this Bank holiday weekend in the UK firstly at Hatfield Campus of The University of Hertfordshire near London on Saturday 29th May and then in Leeds on Sunday 30th May. The festival which has pretty much sold out according to reports (with a capacity of 10,000 people over the two…
Read the full story »Posted on May 20, 2010 - by Kim Ford
The Filaments + Ten O Sevens + Only Joe + Jakal
The Square, Harlow
UK
Saturday 15th May
After a ridiculous number of “last ever gigs,” it appears that one last time was never going to be enough for these Essex boys. The bug has finally bitten – The Filaments are back on the UK circuit to inject some much needed life into a punk scene that some…
Posted on May 20, 2010 - by Editor
UK skapunks Capdown add one more show to “exlusive” Slam Dunk appearances.
Influential UK skapunks Capdown, who previously announced exclusive headline slots at the Slam Dunk Festival in the UK as a one off reunion, have now added a show at The Fighting Cocks in association with Banquet Records in Kingston, UK on Friday 28th May.
The announcement has received mixed reactions from fans who are attending the…
Posted on May 18, 2010 - by Emma Stone
The Slackers + Dirty Revolution
Moho Live
Manchester, UK
Tuesday 11th May 2010
Sharing stages with the likes of Mustard Plug, The Star Fucking Hipsters and tonight’s headliners The Slackers has done Dirty Revolution the world of good. Being constantly on tour for the past month has allowed vocalist Reb Elle’s confidence to really shine through, both in her performance and addressing…
Posted on May 17, 2010 - by Editor
Resolution 242 announce new tour
UK based Resolution 242 with a mix of “fast melodic mixture of hardcore, reggae, and punk rock” have started to announce shows for their own headline tour. Having spent the last few years sharing the stage with the likes of The King Blues, Sonic Boom Six, Random Hand, The Flatliners and Drongos For Europe amongst…
Read the full story »Posted on May 12, 2010 - by Editor
The Slackers + The Skints + Dirty Revolution
Islington Academy
London, UK
Saturday 8th May 2010
A Saturday night in the capital and a healthy dose of ska and good times were planned with the line-up promising plenty of dancing and skanking good times. The frustrating prolonged London weekend public tube engineering works meant I arrived late for the show, but to be fair to…
Posted on May 9, 2010 - by Editor
Groezrock 2010
Groezrock 2010
Meerhout, Belgium
April 23-24 2010
After last year festivities and fantastic band lineup, Groezrock 2010 seemed to somehow raise the bar again and as hard as nature tried to scupper the event in Meerhout, Belgium with its volcanic ash spewing across Europe from the unpronounceable Icelandic volcano preventing all manner of transport and disrupting lives…
Posted on May 5, 2010 - by Editor
Rasta4Eyes stream new songs from upcoming record “Pot Luck”
The young six piece crew from Wigan, UK have released demos of two new tunes, ‘Prioritise’ & ‘Good For Nothin’ on their Myspace page. Both songs will feature on the band’s upcoming debut album, “Pot Luck”, which will be released this summer on Do The Dog Music!
Rasta4Eyes sound combines smooth reggae grooves with super catchy,…
Posted on May 5, 2010 - by Editor
Authority Zero Debuts Material From New Album “Stories Of Survival” Online
As reported previously the Arizona punk/reggae veterans Authority Zero are releasing a new record and are currently streaming the song ‘Brick In The Wave’ from their upcoming new album “Stories of Survival”. The group’s new album is slated to arrive in stores on May 25th through Viking Funeral/Suburban Noize Records.
“The concept behind the song ‘Brick…
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