Boston, Cambridge, and Allston are home to some of the greatest ska bands in the states, to include those who helped pioneer the American ska sound, and those up-and-comers who continue to make this scene what it is.
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.
The third release by Boston-based quintet Dubbest carries on its tradition of surrealist lyrics wrapped inside some lethargic, yet danceable music
This week’s throwback takes us to Jamaica Plain Pond in 1992 where Bim Skala Bim performed at what was called the Party in the Park.
Listen to a brand new song by Stray Bullets on this punk compilation
Billerica ska/punk band and zombie enthusiasts Threat Level Burgundy recently posted to Facebook asking fans to submit lyrics by way of their Facebook posts.
It seems like just yesterday everyone was doing a cover of Sam Cooke’s classic “Cupid”
This past April, as part of the Boston Scene Party partnership, The New Limits played a stripped-down set at Sound Lion in Harvard Square
Stream and buy the self-titled album from Boston ska/punk band Hobo Chili
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.
As part of the Boston Herald’s Guestlisted Guitar Series, Jed Gottlieb sits down with local guitarist Alex Stern for a guitar lesson.