California’s Audio Karate will release their third album, Malo, on October 18. To get you lot in the mood for the release, the band have been good enough to put out a few tracks over the last few weeks. Joining “Bounce” and “Sin Cuchillo” is the just-released “Landing”. It will be the final track on the […]
California’s Audio Karate will release their third album, Malo, on October 18. To get you lot in the mood for the release, the band have been good enough to put out a few tracks over the last few weeks. Joining “Bounce” and “Sin Cuchillo” is the just-released “Landing”. It will be the final track on the eight-song album that was originally written in 2007 but has yet to fully see the light of day. Helping the band with the release of Malo will be Wiretap Records.
You can check out the three teaser tracks below whilst you wait for the full album’s release next month.
Brazilian progressive hardcore act Malvina have just put out a video for their track “The Anomie”. You can check it out below. “The Anomie” features of the band’s recently-released album Hybrid War. The record is reportedly inspired by the rolling coup in Brazil and the rise of neofascism in the nation. It’s a blinder of a release!
Brazilian progressive hardcore act Malvina have just put out a video for their track “The Anomie”. You can check it out below.
“The Anomie” features of the band’s recently-released album Hybrid War. The record is reportedly inspired by the rolling coup in Brazil and the rise of neofascism in the nation. It’s a blinder of a release!
Brisbane, Australia melodic hardcore four piece Give It All have released a video for a new track, “Helpless Hopeless”. The new single follows recent EP System Restore. Have a watch below.
Brisbane, Australia melodic hardcore four piece Give It All have released a video for a new track, “Helpless Hopeless”. The new single follows recent EP System Restore.
Iowa pop punkers, Rational Anthem have announced new album It’s Only Permanent. The record is out on November 1st via A-F Records. To mark the announcement, the trio have released a video for a track from it, “Welcome to Paradise City”. Have a watch below.
Iowa pop punkers, Rational Anthem have announced new album It’s Only Permanent. The record is out on November 1st via A-F Records.
To mark the announcement, the trio have released a video for a track from it, “Welcome to Paradise City”. Have a watch below.
SoCal melodic-punk veterans Down By Law are re-releasing their recent album, Quick Hits Live In Studio, via Kung Fu Records on October 4th. The album came out back in August via the band’s Bandcamp, but is now getting the limited edition (orange) vinyl treatment. The album sees them perform 15 of the best tracks from their back catalogue.
If you’re online in the year 2019 and have even the slightest clue what the genre “ska” entails, then you’ve probably seen a video from Skatune Network, even if you didn’t realize what it was you were watching. The incredibly unique project of Florida musician Jeremy Hunter (they/them) started with a YouTube channel and a […]
If you’re online in the year 2019 and have even the slightest clue what the genre “ska” entails, then you’ve probably seen a video from Skatune Network, even if you didn’t realize what it was you were watching. The incredibly unique project of Florida musician Jeremy Hunter (they/them) started with a YouTube channel and a single mission––to bring back ska, one cover song at a time.
Today, that channel boasts over a million views, with over 100,000 subscribers and nearly twice as many combined followers across other social media platforms. Formed in 2017, Skatune Network has turned everything from 80s pop ballads to emo anthems, R&B jams, and even songs from popular movies and TV shows into bonafide ska hits, and the brass mastermind has no plans on slowing down.
Teaming up with rising indie label Counter Intuitive Records, Skatune Network will release their debut album Pick It The Fuck Up on September 27. Each song on the album will be a cover of a Counter Intuitive-adjacent band, including oso oso, Prince Daddy & the Hyena, Retirement Party, Kississippi, and more.
Today a video is out for the first new track, a cover of Graduating Life’s “Cold Raviolis.” Watch it below.
Toronto’s emo/punk Raise Ghosts are streaming their new album Only in Darkness We Can Find True Light, which was released earlier this month on Must Be Nice Records. Check it out below!
Toronto’s emo/punk Raise Ghosts are streaming their new album Only in Darkness We Can Find True Light, which was released earlier this month on Must Be Nice Records. Check it out below!
Earlier this year Canadian ska punks The Planet Smashers released their ninth studio album Too Much Information, which also corresponds with their twenty-fifth anniversary as a band. This album finds them continuing to expand upon their signature mix of upbeat two tone ska and punk. The album abruptly starts with the titular “Too Much Information” […]
Earlier this year Canadian ska punks The Planet Smashers released their ninth studio album Too Much Information, which also corresponds with their twenty-fifth anniversary as a band. This album finds them continuing to expand upon their signature mix of upbeat two tone ska and punk.
The album abruptly starts with the titular “Too Much Information” as a bouncing horn line greets you without a proper introduction. In a song about the potential for oversharing via social media it is nice to get a sound that was massively popular before the advent of said media platforms. It drops an early English Beat meets the Police vibe that is ridiculously catchy. This sound is further explored with “Aim High” and “Going Out Solo” a couple of songs later.
“Break My Neck (A Love Song)” follows with what is arguably the best song on the album. In 2016 lead singer Matt Collyer fractured his cervical spine, he then used this to poetically pen a love song. “I may break my neck, but I will never break your heart” he croons in a way that is more intrinsically emotional than the rest of the album. The honesty on display is highly personal and it is obvious that this song is more than just another love song. Throughout the album the organ is featured, but not more perfectly than on this number. It is a bouncier sound that lends a little brevity to the heaviness of the lyrics.
The Planet Smashers still deliver on their classic high energy fun music with songs like “Brain Freeze” the product of being betrayed by a delicious treat, “Superfan” which is an ode to fans of ska still waiting for their fourth wave, and “Hookie” a banger about skipping work and having fun. This time the more playful “Light in Your Smile” cranks up the reggae side, and features some phenomenal drum work. However they do experiment and explore their craft a little with songs like “Good Vibes” and “Light in Your Smile”. The first being a clapping and drum heavy march that stands out on the album for how different it feels. However it seems like it would be a fan favorite in a live setting as it has the ability to draw the crowd into the production. Where “Light in Your Smile” is a playful reggae love song which again puts the drums at the forefront but this time with a margarita on the beach feel.
Too Much Information is a super clean sounding album, the horns are big and bright, the bass and drums sound deep and resonant, and the highlight is the organ which add a layer that really make these songs stand out. Combine this with lyrics that are humorous at times, and emotional at others and you get an album that moves both your heart and your feet.
Earlier this week, it was our esteemed privilege to bring you a lengthy interview with the legendary Mike Watt. Read it here if you missed it. Among the many things we covered was his brand new “proj,” Jumpstarted Plowhards. It’s a collaboration between Watt and Todd Congelliere (F.Y.P., Toys That Kill), and features a different […]
Earlier this week, it was our esteemed privilege to bring you a lengthy interview with the legendary Mike Watt. Read it here if you missed it. Among the many things we covered was his brand new “proj,” Jumpstarted Plowhards. It’s a collaboration between Watt and Todd Congelliere (F.Y.P., Toys That Kill), and features a different drummer on each track. Among the guests are George Hurley (The Minutemen), Patty Schemel (Hole, etc), Jerry Trebotic, Raul Morales and more.
Today, we’re beyond stoked to bring you the debut of the Round One, the debut album from Jumpstarted Plowhards. It’s due out on Recess Records next Friday (October 4th); pre-order here…but check it out in all its esteemed goodness down below!
I’m not sure how Christmas is right around the proverbial corner all of a sudden. Doesn’t seem right. BUT to help make that a little more palatable, the legendary Mighty Mighty BossToneS have announced preliminary info surrounding this year’s HomeTown ThrowDown! This year’s festivities are taking place the weekend after Christmas – December 27-29, to […]
I’m not sure how Christmas is right around the proverbial corner all of a sudden. Doesn’t seem right. BUT to help make that a little more palatable, the legendary Mighty Mighty BossToneS have announced preliminary info surrounding this year’s HomeTown ThrowDown!
This year’s festivities are taking place the weekend after Christmas – December 27-29, to be precise – at their longtime home, Boston’s House Of Blues. The theme of this year’s ThrowDown is “It’s A Plaid Plaid Plaid Plaid World,” though we’re still curious as to what that might mean. Here’s what iconic frontman Dicky Barrett had to say: ““This year, on the 30th anniversary of our very first album, myself and the other Plaid Boys of Boston are returning to our tartan root. Expect all the warmth and wonder this holiday tradition has always delivered. Please join us we will not disappoint!” Any thoughts on what tricks the fellas might have up their collective sleeves?
Stay tuned for ticket info, opening acts, and more ThrowDown coverage as it becomes available!
The Mighty Mighty BossToneS’ latest release, While We’re At It, came out last year on the band’s own Big Rig Records, which also just released the new album from BossTones bassist Joe Gittleman’s “side project” Avoid One Thing earlier this month!
California’s Audio Karate will release their third album, Malo, on October 18. To get you lot in the mood for the release, the band have been good enough to put out a few tracks over the last few weeks. Joining “Bounce” and “Sin Cuchillo” is the just-released “Landing”. It will be the final track on the eight-song album that was originally written in 2007 but has yet to fully see the light of day. Helping the band with the release of Malo will be Wiretap Records. 
