The Interrupters

 

Artist:  The Interrupters

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Punk, Punk Rock, Ska Punk, Street Punk, 2 Tone, Ska, Third Wave Ska Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Aimee Interrupter:  Lead Vocals

Kevin Bivona:  Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals

Justin Bivona:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Jesse Bivona:  Drums, Backing Vocals

The Interrupters are an American Ska Punk Band from Los Angeles, formed in 2011, comprises with Aimee Interrupter (Lead Vocals), Kevin Bivona (Guitar), Justin Bivona (Bass) and Jesse Bivona (Drums).

Title:  In The Wild (2022)

Genre:  Punk, Punk Rock, Ska Punk, Street Punk, 2 Tone, Ska, Third Wave Ska Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Hellcat Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Anything Was Better (2:57)

 2.  As We Live (feat. Rhoda Dakar, Tim Armstrong) (2:52)

 3.  Raised By Wolves (3:02)

 4.  In The Mirror (3:05)

 5.  Kiss The Ground (3:20)

 6.  Jailbird (2:46)

 7.  The Hard Way (2:52)

 8.  My Heart (3:28)

 9.  Let 'Em Go (2:48)

10. Worst For Me (2:34)

11. Burdens (feat. Alex Desert, Greg Lee) (3:25)

12. Love Never Des (feat. The Skints) (3:20)

13. Afterthought (3:15)

14. Allen (3:13)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Anything Was Better (2:57)

 2.  As We Live (feat. Rhoda Dakar, Tim Armstrong) (2:52)

 3.  Raised By Wolves (3:02)

 4.  In The Mirror (3:05)

 5.  Kiss The Ground (3:20)

 6.  Jailbird (2:46)

 7.  The Hard Way (2:52)

Side 2:

 1.  My Heart (3:28)

 2.  Let 'Em Go (2:48)

 3.  Worst For Me (2:34)

 4.  Burdens (feat. Alex Desert, Greg Lee) (3:25)

 5.  Love Never Des (feat. The Skints) (3:20)

 6.  Afterthought (3:15)

 7.  Allen (3:13)

Personnel:

Aimee Interrupter:  Lead Vocals

Kevin Bivona:  Guitar, Backing Vocals, Organ, Percussion, Piano

Justin Bivona:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Jesse Bivona:  Drums, Backing Vocals, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Jason Freese:  Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone

Billy Kottage:  Trombone, Backing Vocals

Dash Hutton:  Backing Vocals

Johnny Rossa:  Backing Vocals

Jordis Unga:  Backing Vocals

Sarah Rose Wright:  Backing Vocals

In The Wild is the fourth studio album by The Interrupters, released on August 5, 2022 by Hellcat Records.  Fantastic Album!.

Mephiskapheles

Artist:   Mephiskaphels
Origin:  New York City, New York, USA
Genre:  Ska, Ska Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Third Wave Ska Revival

Original line-up:

Brendan Tween:  Guitar
Mikal Reich:  Guitar
Brian Martin:  Keyboards

Mephiskaphels are an American Ska band based in New York City, formed in 1990 by Brendan Tween (Vocals, Guitar Ex The Shaved Pigs), and his roommate Mikal Reich (Guitar), decided to start a Ska Band, and recruiting several friends, including Brian Martin (Keyboards), under the name Skatterbrains, later changed to Mephiskpheles.

Title:  Might-Ay White-Ay   (2020)
Genre:  Ska, Ska Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Third Wave Ska Revival
Label:  Jump Up Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Calloused Boy  (2:22)
 2.  El Dorado  (3:30)
 3.  Sonic Demonic  (2:23)
 4.  Social Theory  (3:36)
 5.  Swampskin  (1:41)
 6.  Devil's Due  (1:23)
 7.  King Tit (Explicit)  (3:17)

Side B:

 8.  Tallahassee Tango (Explicit)  (3:39)
 9.  Alfredo Lopez  (2:47)
10. Cheap Thrill (Explicit)  (2:04)
11. Wash Me  (3:48)
12. Rock To The Chin  (1:53)
13. Force Of Nature  (2:13)
14. One Zero Eight Zero  (3:14)

Personnel:

Grylli:  Vocals
Dave Hahn:  Guitar
Bill McKinney:  Guitar
Brian Martin:  Keyboards
Dan Jeselsohn:  Bass
Wayne Dunton:  Drums
Nathan Breedlove:  Trumpet
Ian Hendrickson Smith:  Alto Saxophone
Greg Robinson:  Trombone

Might-Ay White-Ay is the third studio album by Mephiskapheles, originally released in 1999 by Koch Records, remastered and reissued on February 7, 2020 by Jump Up Records.  Great Album from one of the best Ska bands of all time!.

Michael Franti

Artist:  Michael Franti
Born:  April 21, 1967.  Oakland, California USA
Genre:  Folk, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Funk, Ska Punk, Rock, Pop, R&B, Political Rap, Alternative Rap, Jazz
Occupation:  Composer, Musician, Poet, Rapper, Entertainer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Michael Franti is an American Musician, Poet, Singer, Songwriter.  Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends Hip Hop with a variety of other styles including Funk, Reggae, jazz, Folk, and Rock.

Artist:  Michael Franti & Spearhead
Title:  Stay Human Vol. II  (2019)
Genre:  Folk, Reggae, Rap, Hip Hop, Funk, Ska Punk, Rock, Pop, R&B, Political Rap, Alternative Rap, Jazz
Label:  Boo Boo Wax
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Little Things  (3:51)
 2.  Just To Say I Love You  (2:50)
 3.  Flower In The Gun (feat. Victoria Canal)  (3:52)
 4.  Only Thing Missing Was You 2 (feat. Hirie)  (3:34)
 5.  Stay Human 2  (3:41)
 6.  Summertime Won't Last Long  (3:32)
 7.  This World Is So Fucked Up (But I Ain't Ever Giving Up On It)  (3:42)
 8.  You're Number One  (3:07)
 9.  Enjoy Every Second (feat. AGodess)  (3:44)
10. Nobody Cries Alone  (3:27)
11. Extraordinary  (3:47)
12. When The Sun Begins To Shine  (3:37)
13. Show Me Your Peace Sign  (3:44)
14. Take Me Alive  (3:33)

Personnel:

Michael Franti:  Vocals, Guitar

Spearhead Band:

Carl Young:  Bass, Vocals
Manas Itiene:  Drums, Vocals
J Bowman:  Guitar
Mike Blankenship:  Keyboards

Special Guests:

Victoria Canal:  Vocals on Track 3
Hirie:  Vocals on Track 4
AGodess:  Vocals on Track 9

Stay Human Vol. II is the tenth studio album by Michael Franti & Spearhead, released on January 25, 2019 by Boo Boo Wax, includes the hit songs "Just To Say I Love You" and "Flower In The Gun".

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Artist:  The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Origin:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Genre:  Ska Punk, Ska-Core, Third Wave Ska, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Pop, Alternative Pop

Original line-up:

Dicky Barrett:  Lead Vocals
Nate Albert:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Joe Gittleman:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Josh Dalsimer:  Drums
Tim Burton;  Tenor Saxophone, Backing Vocals
Tim Bridewell:  Trombone
Ben Carr:  Dancer, Backing Vocals, Percussion

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are an American Ska Punk Band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1983 by Dicky Barrett (Lead Vocals), Joe Gittleman (Bass), Nate Albert (Guitar), Josh Dalsimer (Drums), Tim Burton (Tenor Saxophone), Tim Bridewell (Trombone), Ben Carr (Dancer, Backing Vocals, Percussion).

Title:  While We're At It  (2018)
Genre:  Ska Punk, Ska-Core, Third Wave Ska, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Pop, Alternative Pop
Label:  Big Rig Records
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Green Bay, Wisconsin  (3:11)
 2.  The Constant  (3:38)
 3.  Wonderful Day For The Race  (3:16)
 4.  Unified  (3:26)
 5.  Divide  (2:00)
 6.  Closer To Nowhere  (3:00)
 7.  Walked Like A Ghost  (3:14)
 8.  The West Ends  (2:51)
 9.  Here We Are  (3:48)
10. The Mad Dash  (2:46)
11. Absolutely Wrong  (3:21)
12. In Honor Of  (4:16)
13. Hugo's Wife  (3:53)
14. After The Music Is Over  (5:23)

Personnel:

Dicky Barrett:  Lead Vocals
Lawrence Katz:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Joe Gittleman:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Joe Sirois:  Drums
Time Burton:  Saxophone
John Goetchius:  Keyboards
Chris Rhodes:  Trombone
Leon Silva:  Saxophone, Backing Vocals
Ben Carr:  Backing Vocals

While We're At It is the tenth studio album by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, released on June 15, 2018 by Big Rig Records.  Great Album!.