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Metagirl & The Earth Passengers – Fire It Up (2026)

Self-described as “Buzzcocks meet The Specials, with touches of REM and Kim Deal in the mix”, US-based band Metagirl &

Heavily influenced by the spirit of free improv and experimentation, 12 Tribes of Mars blends elements of reggae, ska and

In a couple of months, singer-songwriter Andy Smythe is set to release his highly anticipated eighth studio album, Quiet Revolution.

Some people say ska music was just a smash of punk and reggae; well, did Madness and The Specials just

With bold sassiness and a smile to die for, singer-songwriter Alutepena Hughes-John intoxicates listeners with her style and sound. Previously

Many bands hit our virtual desk daily but there are few that leave a permanent stamp on our brains. Amidst

Formed in 1987 by musician Marcel van Tetering and two lifelong friends, I Panic made a plan to create authentic,

With a psychedelic swirl, a funky shove, folk-inspired blasts and synths lapping at your feet, German band Cosmic Mints are

Merging elements of punk, 70s rock and power-pop, the Finnish ska-punk group Daggerplay celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. Known

Drawing together the sounds of Johnny Cash, Rancid, Lily Allen, Nirvana and Bob Marley, Jesse Grossi has a truly obscure