We caught up with Agent Jay, guitarist and producer for The Slackers, to talk about their new album and what the band has been up to.
Author: AG Sorette
AG Sorette’s exposure to ska dated as far back as middle school with Sublime, Reel Big Fish, and the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtracks. After playing in various ska and punk bands in his teens, Sorette combined his love of writing with music, and began writing about bands and covering concerts for his college newspaper and New Hampshire-based publications such as The Hippo Press and The Wire.
Destroy Babylon Returns Incognito and in Control of the Dub as The Flying Vipers
Destroy Babylon is back…well, sort of.
The brothers Beaudette have returned to the studio with an experimental project they call The Flying Vipers. The guys recorded a six song mini-album called The Green Tape.
REVIEW: Sweet Babylon from Fall River Release “Ideal Personality”
In five years, Sweet Babylon has made a splash in the Providence ska scene, opened up for legendary bands like the Toasters and the Slackers, and have recorded two full length albums.
Review: “Light Flashes” by Dubbest Draws Powerful Imagery
The third release by Boston-based quintet Dubbest carries on its tradition of surrealist lyrics wrapped inside some lethargic, yet danceable music
Hobo Chili adds plenty of ingredients to their self-titled debut album
The album is full of catchy songs and the musicianship on the album seems to be only a teaser of the excitement that their live shows will generate.
REVIEW: RareBreed Recording Co. Sampler Warms Up Ska Fans for the Summer
Right off the bat, the sampler, put together by the founders of the RareBreed label Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train) and Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake), immediately draws eyes because of its killer line-up of bands.
