The Vans Warped Tour 2017 Lineup Announced
Check out the lineup for the annual Vans Warped Tour, below. There are several artists we cover here playing this year’s edition of the tour.
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Tag: Ska
March 23, 2017
March 17, 2017
OC Supertones "Supertones Strike Back" 20th Anniversary Tickets On Sale
The day is here. That’s right tickets for OC Supertones final show and 20th anniversary celebration of the landmark Christian ska album, “Supertones Strike Back” are on sale now right here. Check out the little promo video and make sure you attend this once in a lifetime celebration. The weather will be beautiful out here and you can’t beat gorgeous sights of the San Clemente beach town in South OC, California. Plus you get a sweet reunion with Pax 217!
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March 12, 2017
The O.C. Supertones Announce Final Show and "Supertones Strike Back" 20th Anniversary Celebration
It’s bittersweet news I announce today. Well loved Orange County, CA. ska/punk band The O.C. Supertones have indeed announced their last show ever and 20th anniversary celebration of the classic album “Supertones Strike Back” taking place at Shoreline Church in San Clemente, CA. June 3rd with Pax 217 opening the show. Tickets go on sale March 17th at OCSUPERTONES.com for $20ea. There is also an awesome “Ultimate Fan Experience” ticket available for $200 that includes a whole bunch of fun activities and goodies that you can read more about below (on sale now).… Continued →
March 6, 2017
No Lost Cause Recording New Album
Punk/Ska band No Lost Cause featuring a friend and one of our writers Rob Jensen, are recording their third release in just a few weeks. Give these guys a listen if you haven’t yet and prepare for something great in 2017. Let’s just hope Rob keeps the punk/ska vibe rolling along đ… Continued →
March 4, 2017
Peg & The Rejected (Ex-The Dingees) Release "4th Wave"
Pegleg of The Dingees fame (and guest on the first OC Supertones record) has released a brand new album titled “4th Wave” under the name “Peg & The Rejected” that would please all fans of The Dingees reggae/ska sound. Purchase/Stream on all digital networks or download for free right here (band approved and promoted link)
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February 1, 2017
Five Iron Frenzy Tease New Music
Long running Punk-Ska-Rock band Five Iron Frenzy have teased us all with a little video hinting at new music to come in 2017. Is it an ep? Is it a full length? What could it be? Rumors are that SMLXL Vinyl are re-releasing the band’s entire back catalog on Vinyl this year. You can pre-order “Upbeats and Beatdowns”, the band’s first official full length release (1996) right here.
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December 21, 2016
Tickets for MxPx with Five Iron Frenzy and Dogwood Selling Fast
Tickets to the Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood show in San Diego on January 13th are almost sold out, get tickets here. Tickets to the Ventura show are about half sold, get tickets here. Now is the perfect opportunity to get your tickets so order fast before they are gone for good! Check out the ultra cool posters for both shows, below.… Continued →
May Weather "Spring Forward" New Album Now Available
Maryland based Ska-Punk band May Weather have just released their brand new full length effort titled “Spring Forward” which you can download for “name your price” on bandcamp here. For fans of Five Iron Frenzy, Streetlight Manifesto, We Are The Union, and Reel Big Fish. Listen to this awesome new album below.
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December 3, 2016
New Albums Added to IVM Bandcamp
I have added a couple old albums from last decade to the IVM Bandcamp page. You can find albums from Short 4 Robert (Third Wave Ska), Terra Firma (Spirit Filled Hardcore), and The Distance Between (Melodic Punk Rock). I still have a few other independent releases here in my collection that I’ll be posting soon so stay tuned to that page. There are a ton of other great “FREE” albums up on that page so be sure to check them out.
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December 2, 2016
Tickets on Sale Now for Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood in January
Tickets are on sale now for Mxpx, Five Iron Frenzy, and Dogwood on January 13th in San Diego, CA. and January 14th in Ventura, CA. More info can be found below or click here. Anyone going to this? Speaking of Five Iron Frenzy, have any of you pre-ordered their classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” on Vinyl yet?… Continued →
November 29, 2016
Dogwood Comes Out of Retirement to Play Epic Shows With Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy in January 2017
You’re reading that right and NO, you are not stuck in some strange past dimension. January 2017 is going to go off with two shows from everyone’s favorite melodic punk band Dogwood along with epic sets by Mxpx and Five Iron Frenzy. Shows take place on January 13th at The Observatory in San Diego CA. and January 14th at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am PST, more info at Mxpx.com. I’d like to think that I somehow played a small part in making this reunion/show happen.… Continued →
November 26, 2016
The Ska-Skank Redemption to Record New Ep, Begin Kickstarter
Fargo, ND based Ska/Punk band The Ska-Skank Redemption will be recording a new Ep in Minneapolis, MN. with Jeremy Tappero and have begun a Kickstarter campaign to help them along the way. Listen to their last ep “Wicked Bees” below.
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November 23, 2016
Five Iron Frenzy "Upbeats and Beatdowns" Get the Vinyl Treatment
The festivities of Five Iron Frenzy day (yesterday) has brought us news of the band’s now classic album “Upbeats and Beatdowns” getting the vinyl treatment. “Upbeats and Beatdowns” was this band’s eclectic debut record, released 20 years ago on 5 Minute Walk Records. This awesome vinyl pressing will be handled by SMLXL Vinyl and shipped out in March 2017. Pre-order now right here. I’m holding out hope for the rest of their discography on vinyl and can’t wait to own it all! This album will be mastered for vinyl.… Continued →
November 1, 2016
Peg & The Rejected (Ex-Dingees) Release "4th Wave"
Peg & The Rejected (Ex-Members of The Dingees) have released their brand new debut record titled “4th Wave”. This appears to be the new name for former “The Dingees” band name. This is a ska record by the way and one I am excited about. Purchase on Amazon music right here or on iTunes here. Should be up on all digital networks soon.… Continued →
March 28, 2015
Little Blue Light - The Key
Check out the debut music video from Little Blue Light! They’re an up-and-coming band from the UK, and they play a fun and eclectic mix of Ska, Swing, Folk, Rock, Reggae, and Ragtime! It appears that they don’t have an official release out yet, but the word is that they’re going to be heading into the studio to record their debut album in the near future!
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November 23, 2014
Five Iron Frenzy - So Far
In honor of Five Iron Frenzy Day yesterday (the day of their breakup back in 2003), the band has posted a new music video. The video is for the great punk with horns track “So Far” and can be seen below. The band’s latest album “Engine of a Million Plots” is available now wherever fine music is sold. Also, head to their webstore here for some awesome merch and special deals.… Continued →
July 30, 2014
Five Iron Frenzy - Into Your Veins
Five Iron Frenzy have debuted their new music video for “Into Your Veins” on Absolutepunk where there is also a short interview with drummer Andy Verdecchio. You can also watch the video below.… Continued →
November 22, 2013
REVIEW : Five Iron Frenzy - Engine of a Million Plots
Five Iron Frenzy returns after ten years "in the grave," but is this the comeback album fans are hoping for? Read on to find out.
May 20, 2013
IVM Presents: No Lost Cause "Ep" Stream
[Update: You can now purchase on iTunes here] IVM Presents: No Lost Cause “Ep” Stream. This is the final mixed/mastered version. NO LOST CAUSE is a New Jersey based independent punk-ska band, who will release their debut self titled ep in June. More info coming soon. You can check out the ep stream below. [Facebook] [Twitter] [Purchase on iTunes]… Continued →
May 15, 2013
No Lost Cause - Paid For
Check out this lyric video for No Lost Cause song “Paid For” below. The ep releases on June 4th.… Continued →
November 8, 2012
The O.C. Supertones - For the Glory - Full Album Stream
You can now stream the entire new album “For the Glory” from The O.C. Supertones on YouTube, below. Make sure to pick this album up on either iTunes or Amazon. It is also available on CD from a number of stores including Amazon’s Store.… Continued →
November 4, 2012
REVIEW : The O.C. Supertones - For the Glory
The OC Supertones "For the Glory" review. Disagree with the score all you want, it's not going to change the fact that I absolutely LOVE this album and will listen to it for years to come.....
October 31, 2012
INTERVIEW : The O.C. Supertones
Check out my interview with Jason Carson (Drummer) of The OC Supertones
October 30, 2012
The O.C. Supertones - All Glory
We are excited to bring you a brand new song stream of the track “All Glory” by The OC Supertones. The song appears on the band’s upcoming album “For the Glory”, due November 6th on BEC Recordings. You can pre-order the album here on iTunes.… Continued →
October 26, 2012
The O.C. Supertones - Far More Beautiful
The O.C. Supertones have posted another lyric video, this one for their song “Far More Beautiful”. The song appears on the band’s new album “For the Glory” which will release on November 6th through BEC Recordings.… Continued →
October 13, 2012
The O.C. Supertones - For the Glory
The O.C. Supertones have debuted the lyric video for the title track off of their new album For the Glory! The album comes out on November 6th!… Continued →
September 17, 2012
REVIEW : The Insyderz - The Sinner's Songbook
The return of ska is in our scope. Prepare for it's comeback in the form of "The Sinner's Songbook" by long running ska-core band, The Insyderz.
August 27, 2012
Vote for The O.C. Supertones in the OC Music Awards!
The OC Music Awards have just opened up the voting for their People’s Choice Award, and what band could possibly more deserving of the award than Orange County’s finest ska band The O.C. Supertones? Click on this link to submit your vote!
It appears that you can vote multiple times, so make sure to vote every day until voting closes on February 15th! The winner will be decided by text votes March 9, 2013 at the main OC Music Awards celebration.… Continued →
July 2, 2012
Draw the Parade - Tricks and Traps
Christian Ska band Make Up Your Mind have changed their name to Draw the Parade! The band has just released a brand new music video for their first single titled “Tricks and Traps”! They’ve launched a brand new website as well, which you can check out at www.drawtheparade.com!… Continued →
June 5, 2012
REVIEW : Destroy Nate Allen - With Our Powers Combined
Destroy Nate Allen is back with their first studio quality full-length, backed by a full band! Check out this review of what may possibly be the funnest album of 2012.