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Kithkin · 05-24-2004, 11:46 PM

Alright, I think this should settle some questions

First, a link to my explanation of the Ska Waves that people seem to have constant questions about: [URL=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71269]The Waves[/url]

Now, here is a big list of newer Ska bands and why they are worth listening to. Bands in bold but not underlined are by Jas. Band italicized with names in bold are by individual users credited in the post.

[Spunge] - A band from the United Kingdom. Generic but fun. Kicking Pigeons in the Park and Lyrical Content got me onto this band. The rest of their songs aren't bad but don't hit as hard as those two do. You can listen to clips on their [url=http://www.spunge.co.uk/music.htm#]website[/url]… just remember they’re just clips…

3DayBenda - Another local band, one of Valley’s favorites, they blend ska, rock, emo, and a metal, and it comes up trumps! They've got better since I first saw them, and make you want to dance. Listen to some songs on [URL=http://www.purevolume.com/3daybenda]purevolume[/url] or [url= http://www.myspace.com/threedaybenda]myspace[/url]

Against All Authority - Skacore band from Florida. If you like Choking Victim you will like this band (and vice versa) but personally I think this band is much better. The music can be hit or miss, and the vocals aren’t to easy on the ears but they’re worth listening to for the lyrics. Skate or Die isn’t really their best song, but it really shows off what make the skacore genre different from skapunk. When the ska part comes in there is a slowing of the beat which is what makes a breakdown a breakdown. Their [url=http://www.myspace.com/againstallauthority]myspace[/url] and [url=www.purevolume.com/againstallauthority]purevolume[/url].

- - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.hopelessrecords.com/mp3/hr626.mp3]All Fall Down[/url], [url=http://www.hopelessrecords.com/mp3/hr642.mp3]Dinkas When I Close My Eyes[/url], [url=http://www.subcity.net/mp3/sc017.mp3]Just an Obstruction[/url]

- - They recently released a split with Common Rider and you can listen to a song on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/aaacr]purevolume[/url]

APB - Based in Leeds and around since 1998, these guys make sweet ska/dub. Lots of horns, you get the impression that the music is really important. Recently had quite a large line-up change, and "re-formed" though they never split. From their [url= http://www.dothedog.com/bands.htm] label website[/url]: “APB’s sound is an eclectic mix of 2 tone ska, reggae & dub flavourings underpinned by strongly anti-establishment lyrics & incredible bubbling reggae keyboards.”

Area 7 - A band from Australia. I found out about them because they did some horn work for The Living End. Like [Sponge], a lot of their stuff can be a bit generic. But they are good and I imagine fun to see. Nothing wrong with their music, just nothing that really stands out, but worth checking out if you really like all things ska. They don’t seem to have anything available for download or streaming, but you can go to their [url=http://www.area7.com.au/]website[/url]

Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Or ASOB. Amazing Live band. They recently released a new album that had been in the works since 2003. Their music has always been great, but their singer has only recently become understandable. The music and lyrics are frenetic and aggressive and almost surprisingly good. Their website is down, but their [url=myspace.com/arrogantsonsofbitches]myspace[/url] has a few songs.

- - Their side project [url=http://www.bombthemusicindustry.com/]Bomb the Music Industry[/url] is great too. It’s not quite ska, but it does have that same energy. All of BtMI's songs are free for download on their site. The idea behind BtMI is to make music that never makes any money. So far I think they’re doing pretty well with that.

Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution/Streetlight Manifesto/early Catch 22 - I'm lumping these bands together because the driving force behind all three bands is the same. Thomas. The Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter. The lyrics are just amazing. No one does breakneck lyrics like him. Then there’s the music which is usually just as fast. He gets the best musicians to play with him and it shows. Anyone would like these bands, not just people who like ska. Also, he has an extreme diy mentality. The reason Streetlight doesn't tour as much as most people would like is that they won't play venues that aren't all ages.

- - All songs from the BOTAR ep A Call To Arms were initially free on their website. They ran out of bandwidth and now they can be found [url=http://www.skachilles.com/music/botar/]here[/url]. There is also some misc Streetlight stuff in the parent directory.

Big D and the Kids Table - From Boston. Good all around band. Lyrics a bit immature at points but still very good. The singer has a unique but strong voice. They are fun as hell live and Good Luck is a "must own" album for the skapunk genre.

- - A few songs off of How it Goes are on their [url=http://www.myspace.com/bigdandthekidstable]myspace[/url]

- - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Big_D_And_The_Kids_Table-Myself.mp3]Myself[/url] [url=http://www.unionlabelgroup.com/Avid/MP3/05%20-%20Big%20D%20&%20The%20Kids%20Table%20-%20The%20Difference.MP3] The Difference[/url]

Blame It On Edd - One of the best pop-punk/punkska bands (without horns) that I've seen successfully play ska. They've played with big bands to come through, including Rx Bandits. They have a [url=http://www.myspace.com/bioe]myspace[/url] and make some very good music.

The Blue Meanies - A sick sick band. Unfortunatly... They aren’t really together anymore. Kiss Your Ass Goodbye is a fucking crazy album. Imagine polka and ska and techno synth speed horns. Confused? Get it and find out. Their other albums aren't (in my opinion) nearly as good as KYAG, but full throttle is often listed as their groundbreaking work. So if you like the KYAG, get Full Throttle and decide for yourself.

- - A SONG: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Blue_Meanies-Acceleration_5000.mp3]Acceleration 5000[/url]

Capdown - Another UK band that makes sick music. One of the resons I don't really listen to them is that in most of their songs I can't understand the lyrics at all. They’re a skacore band with some ridiculous sax playing that reminds me of guitar solos. Songs are on their [url=http://www.purevolume.com/capdownuk]purevolume[/url] or [url=http://www.myspace.com/capdown]myspace[/url]

Catch 22 (post Keasby Nights) - Just because Thomas Left, doesn’t mean you should ignore Catch 22. They are still a very talented band; unfortunately their lyrics took a pretty serious hit. In Alone in a Crowd they tried to sound like they did when Thomas was around and kind of succeeded. It’s still a pretty good album because the singer that replaced Thomas was a good singer and a good lyricist. In Dinosaur Sounds they stopped trying to sound like old Catch 22 and have another new singer. The new music is good in its own right so long as you don't compare it to old Catch 22. You can listen to Wine Stained Lips on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/catch22]purevolume[/url]

Catch-It Kebabs - Now legendary renowned local heroes of the Ilkley/Leeds area, Kebabs are a 10-piece with the recent addition of Beefy. They play jazz/ska/punk but don't pigeonhole them! Their combination of excellence and loveliness means they make friends and tour almost constantly, even though they're still in college/uni. Amazing. See their [URL=http://www.purevolume.com/catchitkebabsuk] purevolume [/url] or their [url=http://www.myspace.com/catchitkebabs]myspace[/url]

Choking Victem – I don’t really like this band, but so many people like them that I have to give them a mention. The recording quality is, for the most part, poor, the vocals bad and music only decent… for the most part. The major exception is Crack Rock Steady, which may be one of the best songs every written. Some of the other songs are still god awful, but there is stuff worth listening to too. 500 channels isn’t bad, and it’s on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/chokingvictim]purevolume[/url]

Chris Murray - The closest thing I have to an Idol. He used to front a band called King Apparatus but they broke up and he went solo. He records all of his music by himself and owns (or runs [or works at]) a club in California and performs there quite often. His voice is great and he has guest vocaled for some amazing bands. I'll leave you with this [url=http://www.chrismurray.net/]website[/url]… just click on the listen link. You can also look at his [url=http://www.myspace.com/chrismurray]myspace[/url] but the Chris Murray purevolume page is some guy from Dublin, not the one I know and love

- - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Chris_Murray-One_Everything.mp3]One Everything[/url] [url=http://www.unionlabelgroup.com/Avid/MP3/07%20-%20Chris%20Murray%20-%20We%20Do%20The%20Ska%20(Venice%20Shoreline).MP3] We Do the Ska[/url]

05-24-2004, 11:46 PM	#1
Kithkin I like Upbeats Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere, PA Posts: 11,293	Ska Alright, I think this should settle some questions First, a link to my explanation of the Ska Waves that people seem to have constant questions about: [URL=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=71269]The Waves[/url] Now, here is a big list of newer Ska bands and why they are worth listening to. Bands in bold but not underlined are by Jas. Band *italicized* with names in bold are by individual users credited in the post. [Spunge] - A band from the United Kingdom. Generic but fun. Kicking Pigeons in the Park and Lyrical Content got me onto this band. The rest of their songs aren't bad but don't hit as hard as those two do. You can listen to clips on their [url=http://www.spunge.co.uk/music.htm#]website[/url]… just remember they’re just clips… 3DayBenda - Another local band, one of Valley’s favorites, they blend ska, rock, emo, and a metal, and it comes up trumps! They've got better since I first saw them, and make you want to dance. Listen to some songs on [URL=http://www.purevolume.com/3daybenda]purevolume[/url] or [url= http://www.myspace.com/threedaybenda]myspace[/url] Against All Authority - Skacore band from Florida. If you like Choking Victim you will like this band (and vice versa) but personally I think this band is much better. The music can be hit or miss, and the vocals aren’t to easy on the ears but they’re worth listening to for the lyrics. Skate or Die isn’t really their best song, but it really shows off what make the skacore genre different from skapunk. When the ska part comes in there is a slowing of the beat which is what makes a breakdown a breakdown. Their [url=http://www.myspace.com/againstallauthority]myspace[/url] and [url=www.purevolume.com/againstallauthority]purevolume[/url]. - - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.hopelessrecords.com/mp3/hr626.mp3]All Fall Down[/url], [url=http://www.hopelessrecords.com/mp3/hr642.mp3]Dinkas When I Close My Eyes[/url], [url=http://www.subcity.net/mp3/sc017.mp3]Just an Obstruction[/url] - - They recently released a split with Common Rider and you can listen to a song on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/aaacr]purevolume[/url] APB - Based in Leeds and around since 1998, these guys make sweet ska/dub. Lots of horns, you get the impression that the music is really important. Recently had quite a large line-up change, and "re-formed" though they never split. From their [url= http://www.dothedog.com/bands.htm] label website[/url]: “APB’s sound is an eclectic mix of 2 tone ska, reggae & dub flavourings underpinned by strongly anti-establishment lyrics & incredible bubbling reggae keyboards.” Area 7 - A band from Australia. I found out about them because they did some horn work for The Living End. Like [Sponge], a lot of their stuff can be a bit generic. But they are good and I imagine fun to see. Nothing wrong with their music, just nothing that really stands out, but worth checking out if you really like all things ska. They don’t seem to have anything available for download or streaming, but you can go to their [url=http://www.area7.com.au/]website[/url] Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Or ASOB. Amazing Live band. They recently released a new album that had been in the works since 2003. Their music has always been great, but their singer has only recently become understandable. The music and lyrics are frenetic and aggressive and almost surprisingly good. Their website is down, but their [url=myspace.com/arrogantsonsofbitches]myspace[/url] has a few songs. - - Their side project [url=http://www.bombthemusicindustry.com/]Bomb the Music Industry[/url] is great too. It’s not quite ska, but it does have that same energy. All of BtMI's songs are free for download on their site. The idea behind BtMI is to make music that never makes any money. So far I think they’re doing pretty well with that. Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution/Streetlight Manifesto/early Catch 22 - I'm lumping these bands together because the driving force behind all three bands is the same. Thomas. The Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter. The lyrics are just amazing. No one does breakneck lyrics like him. Then there’s the music which is usually just as fast. He gets the best musicians to play with him and it shows. Anyone would like these bands, not just people who like ska. Also, he has an extreme diy mentality. The reason Streetlight doesn't tour as much as most people would like is that they won't play venues that aren't all ages. - - All songs from the BOTAR ep A Call To Arms were initially free on their website. They ran out of bandwidth and now they can be found [url=http://www.skachilles.com/music/botar/]here[/url]. There is also some misc Streetlight stuff in the parent directory. Big D and the Kids Table - From Boston. Good all around band. Lyrics a bit immature at points but still very good. The singer has a unique but strong voice. They are fun as hell live and Good Luck is a "must own" album for the skapunk genre. - - A few songs off of How it Goes are on their [url=http://www.myspace.com/bigdandthekidstable]myspace[/url] - - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Big_D_And_The_Kids_Table-Myself.mp3]Myself[/url] [url=http://www.unionlabelgroup.com/Avid/MP3/05%20-%20Big%20D%20&%20The%20Kids%20Table%20-%20The%20Difference.MP3] The Difference[/url] Blame It On Edd - One of the best pop-punk/punkska bands (without horns) that I've seen successfully play ska. They've played with big bands to come through, including Rx Bandits. They have a [url=http://www.myspace.com/bioe]myspace[/url] and make some very good music. The Blue Meanies - A sick sick band. Unfortunatly... They aren’t really together anymore. Kiss Your Ass Goodbye is a fucking crazy album. Imagine polka and ska and techno synth speed horns. Confused? Get it and find out. Their other albums aren't (in my opinion) nearly as good as KYAG, but full throttle is often listed as their groundbreaking work. So if you like the KYAG, get Full Throttle and decide for yourself. - - A SONG: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Blue_Meanies-Acceleration_5000.mp3]Acceleration 5000[/url] Capdown - Another UK band that makes sick music. One of the resons I don't really listen to them is that in most of their songs I can't understand the lyrics at all. They’re a skacore band with some ridiculous sax playing that reminds me of guitar solos. Songs are on their [url=http://www.purevolume.com/capdownuk]purevolume[/url] or [url=http://www.myspace.com/capdown]myspace[/url] Catch 22 (post Keasby Nights) - Just because Thomas Left, doesn’t mean you should ignore Catch 22. They are still a very talented band; unfortunately their lyrics took a pretty serious hit. In Alone in a Crowd they tried to sound like they did when Thomas was around and kind of succeeded. It’s still a pretty good album because the singer that replaced Thomas was a good singer and a good lyricist. In Dinosaur Sounds they stopped trying to sound like old Catch 22 and have another new singer. The new music is good in its own right so long as you don't compare it to old Catch 22. You can listen to Wine Stained Lips on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/catch22]purevolume[/url] Catch-It Kebabs - Now legendary renowned local heroes of the Ilkley/Leeds area, Kebabs are a 10-piece with the recent addition of Beefy. They play jazz/ska/punk but don't pigeonhole them! Their combination of excellence and loveliness means they make friends and tour almost constantly, even though they're still in college/uni. Amazing. See their [URL=http://www.purevolume.com/catchitkebabsuk] purevolume [/url] or their [url=http://www.myspace.com/catchitkebabs]myspace[/url] Choking Victem – I don’t really like this band, but so many people like them that I have to give them a mention. The recording quality is, for the most part, poor, the vocals bad and music only decent… for the most part. The major exception is Crack Rock Steady, which may be one of the best songs every written. Some of the other songs are still god awful, but there is stuff worth listening to too. 500 channels isn’t bad, and it’s on [url=http://www.purevolume.com/chokingvictim]purevolume[/url] Chris Murray - The closest thing I have to an Idol. He used to front a band called King Apparatus but they broke up and he went solo. He records all of his music by himself and owns (or runs [or works at]) a club in California and performs there quite often. His voice is great and he has guest vocaled for some amazing bands. I'll leave you with this [url=http://www.chrismurray.net/]website[/url]… just click on the listen link. You can also look at his [url=http://www.myspace.com/chrismurray]myspace[/url] but the Chris Murray purevolume page is some guy from Dublin, not the one I know and love - - EXTRA SONGS: [url=http://www.asianmanrecords.com/media/Chris_Murray-One_Everything.mp3]One Everything[/url] [url=http://www.unionlabelgroup.com/Avid/MP3/07%20-%20Chris%20Murray%20-%20We%20Do%20The%20Ska%20(Venice%20Shoreline).MP3] We Do the Ska[/url] Last edited by Kithkin; 02-04-2006 at 01:45 PM.