Skank’s Postmodern ‘Calango’ Keeps Trippin’ at 30
Skank’s Calango mixes Jamaican reggae, Latin percussion, keyboards, and guitars into a blend that sounds very much from Brazil and yet completely alien.
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‘Too Much Too Young, the 2 Tone Records Story: The Beat. UB40. Tears of a Clown’ (excerpt)
This excerpt from Daniel Rachel’s history of 2 Tone Records shows the formation of the Beat and the best version of the band-defining “Tears of a Clown” ever.
‘Joe Strummer 002: The Mescaleros Years’ Celebrates the Clash Founder’s Next Band
Joe Strummer’s fear of becoming bored or stuck provoked him and the Mescaleros to turn over new stones any chance they could. This new set is comprehensive.
Dankrupt Explore Romance’s Darker Side With “Drowning” (premiere)
California's Dankrupt share an upbeat-sounding tune about the dark side of romance when someone's in love with a drug addict.
Toronto’s Bedouin Soundclash Cook Up a Ska-Pop Delight with “Salt Water” (premiere)
Ska pop-rockers Bedouin Soundclash return with their first new music since 2010's Light the Horizon. Hear the brand new track "Salt Water" ahead of a new album releasing later this year.
Skindred’s Second Coming: Eclectic Welsh Outfit Ready to Reclaim America with ‘Big Tings’
Still a top draw at European festivals, Skindred is finding a home on American radio once again with "That's My Jam's" multi-genre sound.