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Millie Manders & The Shut Up are a dynamic and electrifying ska-punk band led by the powerhouse vocalist and saxophonist Millie Manders. They were one of the highlights from 2022…

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Live Review: Madness – The Piece Hall, Halifax 16/06/23

The summer season of music is finally kicking off this year at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax with the first of a two-night stint by ska legends Madness. Following…

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News: Debut Release From New Ska Punk Supergroup, Featuring 2 Ex-Members Of Operation Ivy

March 29, 2023

Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels unveil their new project BAD OPTIX with the release of debut single “Raid” today via Hellcat Records. Their first venture together since the short-but-sweet run…

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Gallery & Set List: The Pale – Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny 29,12,2022

Its been awhile since The Pale played Kilkenny, so it was good to see them back and this time playing the award winning venue that is John Cleere’s Bar &…

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Live Gallery: Crash & the Crapenters at Frankie’s Pizza

Crash and the Crapenters never disappoint, last night they brought their mayhem to Frankie's Pizza.

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Tracks: Sydney legends Crash and the Crapenters release two new tracks

Tracks: Crash and the Crapenters want you to chill and start caring about one another.

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Live Review: Bluesfest, Byron Bay (14-18 April, 2022)- Despite Covid-19 Cancellations and Devastating Floods – Still Australia’s Best Festival Experience

Following cancellations in both 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 and the devastating floods in Northern New South Wales in March 2022, Bluesfest came back in its’ 33rd iteration, bigger…

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Album Review: Various Artists: Hot Sauce 2 ; 14 gems from the vaults of Trojan Records’ labels 1965-1975

Harlem Shuffle are fast becoming one of our favourite labels specialists in killer reggae reissues and the brilliant Hot Sauce compilation we reviewed a while back. They’re back with a…

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News: Free Live Stream From Matamoska, 22nd May

Los Angeles-based ska/punks Matamoska are bringing you a special FREE LIVE STREAM on Saturday, May 22nd. Music kicks off at 8pm PST, Watch it Live at mygrito.net Based in Los Angeles’, Matamoska are considered “OG’s” of the current ska/punk revival…

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Album Review: The Spitfires – Life Worth Living

In my formative years I was madly in love with what is termed as the second wave of ska – bands like The Specials, Madness and The Beat. There was…

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Countdown to Rebellion – Day 27: Introducing Millie Manders & The Shut Up

Live Review: Madness – The Piece Hall, Halifax 16/06/23

News: Debut Release From New Ska Punk Supergroup, Featuring 2 Ex-Members Of Operation Ivy

Gallery & Set List: The Pale – Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny 29,12,2022

Live Gallery: Crash & the Crapenters at Frankie’s Pizza

Tracks: Sydney legends Crash and the Crapenters release two new tracks

Live Review: Bluesfest, Byron Bay (14-18 April, 2022)- Despite Covid-19 Cancellations and Devastating Floods – Still Australia’s Best Festival Experience

Album Review: Various Artists: Hot Sauce 2 ; 14 gems from the vaults of Trojan Records’ labels 1965-1975

News: Free Live Stream From Matamoska, 22nd May

Album Review: The Spitfires – Life Worth Living