Alex Stern talks about the album “Bottom Of The Pomps”
The Pomps’ second album “Bottom Of The Pomps” is released 17 Feb, 2023. Alex Stern takes the time to talk …
Interviews, News
Easy Skanking reviews December 2021
Album of the issue: The Specials – Protest Songs 1924 – 2012 (Universal Music) There would be a lot of …
Garry Bushell’s ‘79 Dance Craze – A few quick questions on the reissue of a classic
A few quick questions on the reissue of a classic If you were earning a university degree in the history …
Zem Audu – Your New Favorite Song
Looking for a song to celebrate your summer? Zem Audu’s new single, Love Language, checks all the right boxes. Catchy …
Album Of The Year 2020 – Public Voting Results
The Results Thanks everyone for participating in the “Album Of The Year 2020” votings at Reggae Steady Ska. Here are …
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Vote Now In The Album Of The Year Poll 2020
[POLL CLOSED] The “Album Of The Year” poll is on again. It’s time to show support for your favourite artists …
Gentleman’s Dub Club and Hollie Cook release single “Honey”
Two big British names in reggae have joined forces (again) for this one. The release of the single “Honey” (Easy …
Suggs, Graham McPherson, born 13 January, 1961
Graham McPherson a.k.a. Suggs was born on 13 January, 1961 in Hastings, Sussex. With his mother, he moved to London …
Your New Favorite Band – Andy B & The World
Andy B & the World – Your New Favorite Band “Andy B And The World – The First One” is …
Your New Favorite Band 06: Housebound Ska Collective
When they compile a list of the good things that came from all the lockdows, there’s two things we know …
2 Tone: Before, During & After – Your new favorite book by Lee Morris
The story of 2 Tone Records is the stuff of legends, and in 2 Tone: Before, During & After, author …
Jah Jazz Orchestra – Introducing – on Transatlantic Video Call
In this video Charles and Joe talk about the album “Introducing” by Jah Jazz Orchestra (Brixton Records) from Lyon. …
Your New Favorite Band 05 – Jah Jazz Orchestra
Jah Jazz Orchestra – Your New Favorite Band If you like your ska on the jazz side, you’re going to …
Talking Books: The Duff Guide To 2 Tone by Steve Shafer
At Reggae Steady Ska, we pride ourselves at being your source for information on ska, reggae and rocksteady, but we’ll …
Ska Book: Doing Nothing by Shelley Hinchliffe-Reece
This is what we call an impressive pace! Less than half a year after the publication of her 2-Tone novel …
Your New Favorite Band – Episode 04 – Shniece McMenamin
Shniece McMenamin – Your New Favorite Band #4 Shniece McMenamin has been singing professionally since her early teens, most notably …
Talking Books: Heather Augustyn about Women In Jamaican Music
Heather Augustyn – Women In Jamaican Music Music historian and journalist Heather Augustyn has a new book out that’s a …
Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941, died 25 May 2006
Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006) There are only a handful Jamaicans that have written hits the …
Your New Favorite Band – Episode 03 – The Topshots
The Topshots – Your New Favorite Band #3 With a shared love of old ska and reggae, members of various …