The Selecter – Box Fresh! – The Interview
To mark the release of Subculture, which was our “Album Of The Month June 2015”, we took the chance to …
Interviews
“The universe has conspired to pull us together” – An interview with The Ska Vendors
I met Steve Montgomery last summer when the Melbourne Ska Orchestra rolled into Canada [read the RSS interview with MSO’s …
One Step Beyond The Covers Scene – The Hometown Hi-Fi interview
It’s every band’s story. A handful of musicians with a shared love of music get together, play some covers, land …
The Meow Meows – Soundtracking the Revolution
We have been following the remarkable rise of The Meow Meows at RSS headquarters for the last five years or so. The 9-piece troupe from Brighton are a welcome breath of fresh air to the Ska scene.
The Expanders – Roots And Culture from Los Angeles
The Expanders from Los Angeles are on a mission to introduce the world to Roots Reggae music. Four years ago they released their self-titled debut, followed by “Old Time Something”, a free album of classic Roots covers two years later. As The Expanders are about to release their sophomore long player, “Hustling Culture”,
From Germany To Brazil – The Yellow Cap Interview
Just a few days before they will jump on the plane to Brazil, we caught up with the guys from German band Yellow Cap. With their still hot album “Pleasure” in the luggag
Ska Jazz from Southern France – The Skamanians Interview
With one foot firmly planted in the early 60s’ sound of the Skatalites and the other foot tapping into 2Tone, jazz and blues, The Skamanians are gaining new fans worldwide
Interview with Heather Augustyn About Songbirds
Heather Augustyn is the author of four must-read books on the history and allure of ska including her comprehensive 2013 biography of Don Drummond.
This Is Not A Bodysnatchers Reunion – The Rhoda Dakar Interview
As singer in The Bodysnatchers and The Special A.K.A., Rhoda Dakar secured her place in the music history books a …
Groundation – Music is serious – The Interview
“Miracle” is the title of Groundation’s excellent new album (released on October 21st) and while they might not be able to save the planet, their positive energy is highly infectious.
Style Scott – A Change Must Come
A few days ago the shocking news reached us that Style Scott, drummer extraordinaire and leader of Dub Syndicate was …
Reggae Hit Europe – The Aggrolites Interview
The Aggrolites Interview: Ten years after their first European tour, the famous inventors of Dirty Reggae are coming back once again for a whole month. A lot has changed in the meantime. The Aggrolites have pretty much changed the whole game, their influence on the global Ska scene can hardly be overstated.
The Buster Shuffle Naked Interview
You can feel the expectation surrounding the release of Buster Shuffle’s third album „Naked“.
All Around The World – The Melbourne Ska Orchestra Interview
How do you top having your debut release named the 2013 Album of the Year by the jury at REGGAE …
Music Is Like Your Heartbeat – An Interview With Monty Alexander
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading jazz musicians. On top of an impressive solo career (70+ releases), Monty Alexander has also played with just about everybody—from Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Rollins to Ernest Ranglin, Sly and Robbie and many of the ska originators.
Derrick Harriott – Music is a feeling!
Derrick Harriott is the producer of Rocksteady classics like „Stop That Train“, „The Loser“ and so many others. It would be a bold understatement to call him underrated.
Blending 2Tone Ska And New Wave – The Rude Boy George Interview
NY-based Rude Boy George is receiving a lot of attention for the fun way it blends the two best things to come out of the 70s and 80s—2Tone ska and New Wave.
New Orleans meets Jamaica – Interview with the Toulouse Skanking Foundation
One band on the list for the Album Of The Year 2013 at Reggae Steady Ska that received a lot of attention was Toulouse Skanking Foundation, a seven-piece outfit from the southwest of France.
The Trojan Story – From Jamaica To The UK – An Interview With Manager Rob Bell
During the late 60s and early 70s Rob Bell held key posts at Island and its cousin Trojan overseeing what many view as the reggae explosion in the United Kingdom.
Sublime with Rome – Nice Guys and Troublemakers
Trying to replace the lead singer of a famous band is always tricky and rarely works. Giving the job to …