Throwback Thursday: Mighty Mighty Bosstones Perform at Riot Fest in 2008
Watch video of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform at the 2008 Riot Fest festival
Bands
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.
The Doped Up Dollies’ Album Kickstarter Funds in Under 5 Days
Originally conceived as Big D backing vocalists, the Doped Up Dollies have are recording album all their own
VIDEO: Two Full Bim Skala Bim Sets from Recent New England Gigs
Bim Skala Bim has posted video of complete sets from two of their recent New England dates
The Warning Shots Announce “Volume 2” EP
Boston punkers’ second EP will feature a Rancid cover and be released at the end of February.
Alex Stern Promises a New Song Every Week in 2015
Because he’s not busy enough Boston singer/songwriter Alex Stern will release one song each week in 2015.
WATCH: Thaddeus Merritt Trio Covers The Police’s “Walking on the Moon”
Bassist Thaddeus Merritt and his trio have posted another video of their laid back bass-driven reggae.
Bim Skala Bim Announces New England Winter Tour, Releases Split 7-inch
Bim Skala Bim returns to Johnny D’s this month. Last month they released a split 7-inch with King Hammond.
Overlooked in 2014: Malabar Brings the Dance
Malabar brings a unique blend of latin and caribbean rhythms to the Boston area. They released a record in 2014 and have residency at the Middle East.
Overlooked in 2014: Mighty Mystic’s “Concrete World.”
Local reggae artist Mighty Mystic released “Concrete World” filled with good vibes and a rejection of materialism
Overlooked in 2014: The Cultured’s “Spring”
Here’s one we missed: The Cultured bring a mix like no one else in the Boston scene right now.