Ska
Best Songs About Marijuana: 35 Tracks To Help Get Your Buzz On
From stoner anthems to good-natured novelties, the best songs about marijuana are perfect for indulgers – or those with just a contact buzz.
-
Artists1 year agoToots And The Maytals
The Jamaican reggae band are widely renowned for their work within the ska and rocksteady subgenres.
-
News2 years ago
Madness Announce Show At Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre
This will mark the group’s first appearance in Southern California since Coachella Festival 2012.
-
Artists2 years ago
Desmond Dekker
Desmond Dekker was the first to have hit records outside of Jamaica and his influence on young white British teenagers was pivotal to his success in the 1960s.
-
News2 years agoMadness Announce 40th Anniversary Tour And US Dates
Ska and pop legends Madness return to the US for the first time in eight years with the announcement of stateside tour dates for 2020.
-
News2 years ago
No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’ Set For Special Picture Disc Reissue
The oeuvre-defining disc over 16 million copies worldwide, and was certified diamond in the United States and Canada.
-
Features2 years ago
10 Bands Keeping The Spirit Of Rock Alive
Whether they’re unapologetic in their politics, deploying shredding solos or rolling with swagger, here are a few bands keeping rock alive.
-
News2 years ago
Los Angeles Declares 29 May ‘The Specials Day’
On that day there will be an official commemorative certificate presentation at City Hall, with The Specials’ founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter in attendance.
-
News2 years ago
The Beat Vocalist Ranking Roger Dies Aged 56
The news arrived a matter of weeks before the scheduled publication of Roger's memoir by Omnibus Press.
-
News3 years ago
The Specials Score UK No. 1 With New Album ‘Encore’
Reacting to the news, the band said: "A real thanks to the fans who have stayed with us for all this time. We all share in this, thank you.”
-
News3 years ago
Watch The Lyric video For The Specials’ ’10 Commandments’ From New Album ‘Encore’
The 2-Tone icons' new album is available through UMC/ Island on 1 February.
-
News3 years ago
The Specials Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’, New Album ‘Encore’ Due In February
2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary Two-Tone label in Coventry in 1979.
-
News3 years ago
The Specials Announce ‘Encore’: Their First Album Of Original Material In 20 Years
The new release marks the 2-Tone legends' first release with original vocalist Terry Hall since 1981.
-
In-Depth3 years ago
Dub Music: Exploring The Genre’s Jamaican Origins
Dub music is often associated with dance music, but its origins, invention and progression, firmly owes Jamaica its dues.
-
In-Depth3 years ago
Reggae – From Kingston To London
In inner-city clubs young West Indians were meeting Mods, who loved the sharp style, and British youths’ love affair with Jamaican music grew ever stronger.
-
In-Depth7 years ago
Reggae – Cultural Roots, Groups And Singers
The superstardom of Bob Marley is a stark contrast to where he came from, but those with enough determination found a way out of the ghetto through music.
