Reggae and Ska on Myspace May
May 23rd 2006 11:52
Although I’m not a huge fan of Myspace due to its highly unstable nature, bands have taken to it like fish to water. Reggae and ska bands seem to have taken the attitude they can’t afford not to get on board the Myspace train because of the way it attracts attention to the band they can’t get through their own websites. Mp3 hosting sweetens the deal and they can get an idea how many people are listening to their music. Here are a few bands worth checking out on Myspace.
Intensified
http://www.myspace.com/intensifieduk
Great UK rocksteady, reggae and ska band that have been together 15 years. Doesn’t have that much info about the band on their website, but you can listen to a few songs from the 2004 record Doghouse Bass and download the live track Morality Panic.
Hepcat
http://www.myspace.com/hepcatlive
One of the most loved US reggae band with the smoothest sound you’ll ever hear. They still play here and there, though not as often as they once did. Warning: takes a long time to load.
Impalers
http://www.myspace.com/theimpalerssf
The house band for Axe Records, who released the Aggrolites first record. They play a mix of skinhead reggae and rocksteady and have released two 45s on Axe and play live mainly in San Francisco. You can hear four tracks here.
The Ska Vendors
http://www.myspace.com/theskavendors
Finally, an Aussie band. They’ve just released their debut CD and this Melbourne ska/reggae band is definitely going places. Hear four tracks on their myspace.
Intensified
http://www.myspace.com/intensifieduk
Hepcat
http://www.myspace.com/hepcatlive
One of the most loved US reggae band with the smoothest sound you’ll ever hear. They still play here and there, though not as often as they once did. Warning: takes a long time to load.
Impalers
http://www.myspace.com/theimpalerssf
The house band for Axe Records, who released the Aggrolites first record. They play a mix of skinhead reggae and rocksteady and have released two 45s on Axe and play live mainly in San Francisco. You can hear four tracks here.
Finally, an Aussie band. They’ve just released their debut CD and this Melbourne ska/reggae band is definitely going places. Hear four tracks on their myspace.
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