Free Download: Less Than Jake Tour Sampler w/ Big D and The Interrupters
Less Than Jake and Soundsupply bring us a six-song sampler featuring Boston Ska bands Big D and the Kid’s Table and Interrupters
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Updates, album releases, show announcements, new bands, break-ups, line up changes; anything and everything that might be construed as news will be here, be in from the Boston ska world or from outside the 495 loop.
Today in Jeff Rosenstock: New Solo Album + 7″, Shares “Hey Allison” Album Cut
Jeff Rosenstock has announced a 7″ to be released late this year, as well as a new full length of original material to be released next year via Side One Dummy.
Rancid Announce “…Honor Is All We Know”, Shares Album Teaser
Punk/Ska legends Rancid announce their eighth album “…Honor Is All We Know”, along with a three song teaser video
Today In Jeff Rosenstock: Antarctigo Vespucci Tour, Bruce Lee Band LP On Sale
Jeff Rosenstock will stop by Boston on his tour as one half of Antarctigo Vespucci, and The Bruce Lee Band releases their highly anticipated sophomore LP.
$5 FRIDAY: Lenny Lashley, The Pomps, and The Ungraded Live In Lowell
This Friday, Lenny Lashley (formerly of Darkbuster, and who currently plays in the Street Dogs) will be performing an acoustic solo set at The Last Safe and Deposit Company in downtown Lowell.
A Ska Fan’s Guide to the Allston Village Street Fair
This Sunday, Harvard Ave Allston closes to traffic for the annual Allston Village Street Fair. Here are some bands we know ska fans will want to check out
We Care About Net Neutrality. You Should, Too.
You think bostonska.net loads slowly now? It could get worse. Seriously.
Mighty Mighty Bosstones Announce 17th Annual Hometown Throwdown
Yesterday, everyone’s favorite Boston ska stalwarts The Mighty Mighty BossToneS announced dates for their 17th annual Hometown Throwdown, returning to the House of Blues Boston for another year.
Big D and the Kids Table Announce Halloween Shows and Operation Ivy Cover Set
For the second year in a row, Big D and the Kids Table’s Halloween festivities will stretch over the course of two nights at Brighton Music Hall. Night 2 will include an Operation Ivy Cover Set.
The English Beat Funds New Record on Pledgemusic; Sells Out Local Show
All things considered, The English Beat is having a great summer. The two-tone era ska band kicked off a crowdfunding campaign for a new album, their first since 1982’s Special Beat Service.