Yay! We are totally thrilled that today of all days, the Uptones first studio album, Skankin’ Foolz Unite! on Fun Fun Fun Recordings is available at iTunes. This makes us very happy. However! It’s listed, as we feared, as “Alternative” music! How can they call our ska music “alternative?” It’s a travesty. Continue reading ‘iTones! Skanking Foolz, Unite!’
Monthly Archive for January, 2009
Ya wanna get caught up in Freetown’s Skaffic Jam. Not like any traffic jam, theirs is populated with upbeats, bass, drums, horns and iSKA! vocals, careening in and outta lanes like rush hour. Go deh.
Dub City Rockers – “Trojan City Love” mp3
A true labour of love from Dub City Rockers, this is a sort of unofficial anthem here at ska4u world headquarters. A massive and well informed name check fest, with music to live up to those great names. Brilliant in every way.
The Uptones – “Bad Men Of Bodie” mp3
A fine gold country ska nugget from The Uptones. Jeanne Geiger’s trombone solo always brings down the house when they perform this song live. From the Skankin’ Foolz Unite! CD, on Fun Fun Fun Recordings.
The Expos – “Little Red Hook” mp3
A lovely little lament from The Expos outta Toronto, Skanada. Nice horn section, piano and Hammond organ work, a tight riddim section, and sweet vocals. What more do you need?
Go Jimmy Go – “The Governors Daughter” mp3
You have to expect a certain amount of trouble if you date the governor’s daughter. Hawaii’s own top notch ska band Go Jimmy Go has a few tings fe say bout de matter, complete with their sweet Hawaiian guitar flavor, tight horn arrangements, and superior vocal harmonies. From the great Moon Ska World.
Go Jimmy Go – “The Governors Daughter” mp3
If you date the governors daughter you have to expect a certain amount of trouble. Hawaii’s own top notch ska band, Go Jimmy Go has a few tings fe say bout de matter. From the gr8 Moon Ska World.
Victor Rice – “Drum Thief” mp3
A magnificent instrumental dub by Victor Rice. Gorgeous work.
A dire but redemptive observation of apathy and social atrophy. Look those words up if you need to. Suburban ennui, angst if you will, anxiety, weltschmerz. Enjoy this brilliant little punky ska ditty by Subb.
Chris Murray – “California Time” mp3
Chris Murray has been on California time for a while now so he should know. It’s like Jamaica time only different. Soon come, soon come mon. Play the mp3. There’s no hurry. With Chris Murray. Acoustic ska for gettin’ your barefeets in the sand.
