AUDIO: Eric Blowtorch – “EB Compilation Tracks”
The release features the Revelator Rhythm Section, The Moongazers, Danny Dan, and Shahanna, all while Blowtorch does what he does best.
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AUDIO: Peppers and Pineapples – “Sleazy the EZ”
Sleazy isn’t one to play by anyone’s rules.
Read moreAUDIO: Something To Do – “Here Comes The Panic”
Likely due to an overdose of coffee, the band are firing on all cylinders once again, with no letup in sight.
Read moreAUDIO: Peppers And Pineapples – “U Fool”
The track showcases the band’s ability to blend elements, incorporating heavier guitar parts while still maintaining the core of their sound.
Read moreAUDIO: Char & Eric – “Been So Down”
With “Been So Down,” Char & Eric continue to prove themselves as talented and versatile artists that have a long legacy in Milwaukee.
Read moreAUDIO: 2 Ball Screwball – “The Voices In My Head EP”
Ska punks 2 Ball Screwball are out with their sophomore EP – their first release since 2017. It’s four fun, energetic tunes that blow off plenty of steam to channel all the spinning thoughts and existential dread. These riffs and hooks have the power to get the crowd on their feet to sing, dance, laugh and forget the woes for
Read moreAUDIO: Eric Blowtorch and the Bodyguards Featuring Norwood, Angelo and Chris – “Too Many Dues”
Eric Blowtorch and the ska legends of Fishbone collaborate with a cause.
Read moreAUDIO: Something to Do – “Assemble!”
Milwaukee’s premier ska punks Something to Do have returned with a new album. It’s nine songs where the band tackles social consciousness with the times; “First We Get the Money” goes after greedy capitalists, “Sunny Day” yearns for an equitable future, and “For One Not All” is about our previous asshole president as just a few instances. Huan-Hua Chye of
Read moreAUDIO: Eric Blowtorch and the Inflammables – “Quality Items”
Eric Blowtorch’s extremely wide-ranging sound gets wrangled into a triple album.
Read moreAUDIO: Pulpa de Guayaba – “Short & Sweet”
The band soundtracks your summer with a smooth new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Highball Holiday – “Orange Stars”
World-ska band Highball Holiday were big in the Midwest in the 90’s, and they’ve been making a comeback; they played a 25th anniversary performance celebrating their CD this past weekend opening up for English Beat. But they’re also dropping music too – their latest single is a never-before-released deep cut. With jazzy saxophones and lush harmonies, it’s lyrically about stars
Read moreVIDEO: Something To Do – “Am I Still Coming Over?”
Ska punks Something to Do’s latest video accompanies “Am I Still Coming Over?” from last year’s album “Give Me Attention.” The scene finds the great-smelling band playing in a Riverwest backyard while we observe a couple walking their dog down the street, amid some tensions. Next thing you know, the dog eats up the pizza they ordered, and the tensions
Read moreAUDIO: Something to Do – “This Year’s Been A Kick in the Nuts”
Ska punks Something to Do have a new single out leaning into how frustrating this past year’s been. Despite everything we’ve been through, however, we’re not giving up because we have each other. It’s an upbeat jam that pokes fun at stress – we all know that singing loudly to choruses and dancing the night away is one of the
Read moreVIDEO: Something to Do – “Let’s Break Some Laws”
Ska punks Something to Do have a new video out from their recent record “Give Me Attention.” They depict themselves as stars of the blockbuster coming this summer, but in the style of early 20th Century cinema. With the finest of grainy quality and silly antics, Something to Do are coming soon to your nearest talkies. It’s up for an
Read moreVIDEO: Something To Do – “I Wish The Best For You”
The ska band tries to get TikTok famous in their new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Something to Do – “Give Me Attention”
Milwaukee’s favorite ska band Something to Do are out with a new record today. Created during quarantine, the boys bring us songs about being hangry, breaking laws, having a rough weekend, and arguing with people on the Internet to name just a few. These tunes remind us one after one that we’ll be having wicked, beer-soaked parties once the pandemic
Read moreB&E Podcast Episode 23: Call me Malcolm
We talk to the British ska band about their most recent album, their genre, and even some football.
Read moreAUDIO: Something To Do – “Stay Inside”
Something To Do find something to do at home with a new track to benefit X-Ray Arcade.
Read moreREVIEW: The Interrupters at Turner Hall Ballroom
The Interrupters made their case to be the next name at the top of ska on Tuesday night.
Read moreSomething to Do Gave Us a Thing to Do
The Milwaukee Ska fixture opened for The Toasters on Wednesday night.
Read moreVIDEO: Something To Do – “Good Night For Bad Decisions” (Premiere)
The Milwaukee ska mainstays have a night out at The Frequency in Madison in their new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Something To Do – “Design For Living”
Something To Do soundtrack your summer with their new album.
Read more2017 Vans Warped Tour Lineup Announced
In a series of YouTube videos, as well as a live webcast announcement on Wednesday, the Vans Warped Tour lineup for 2017 was announced. View all of the videos below, as well as the full list of artists: Live Lineup Announcement: Journey’s Left Foot Stage: Journey’s Right Foot Stage: Hard Rock Stage: Skullcandy Stage: Full Sail Stage: Mutant North Stage
Read moreVIDEO: Max & The Invaders – “International Radio”
Max & The Invaders have a been a staple of Milwaukee music, as the city’s premiere ska group.While the lineup of the band has changed several times over, the quality of the band’s live performances have not faltered since their inception decades ago. The band recently kicked off the 2016 Ayre In The Square concert series at Catalano Square in
Read more2016 Riot Fest Lineup Announced
Chicago’s Riot Fest announced the majority of their schedule today. This year’s festival combines punk, indie, hip hop, ska, and more, headlined by the original Misfits lineup that many thought would never reunite. There’s also a ton of awesome acts that will be flooding Douglas Park on September 16th-18th, and we can’t wait to see who else will be added
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