Madness

‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’ is the UK ska-pop hitmakers’ 13th album and first in seven years. It’s out November 17.

Also read tribute to The Specials’ Terry Hall from Massive Attack, The English Beat’s Dave Wakeling, Boy George, Squeeze’s Chris Difford, Rage Against the Machine, catbite, Frank Turner, and more.

Record Store Day 2022 happens April 23 and they’ve just announced this year’s list of exclusive releases, as well as a second drop day, June 18, as a “safety net” date for records that may encounter supply chain issues

With ska gaining mainstream traction in the U.S. once again, we put together a list of 64 essential ska albums from 1964 to present, with albums released during each of the past seven decades by artists from all over the world.

The narrative that ska comes and goes in ways in damaging to the genre, and not even all that accurate. Marc Wasserman’s new oral history ‘Ska Boom!’ looks at the American ska scene of the 1980s, and the bands that bridged the gap between 2 Tone and the third wave…

“Our House“ is also the title of Madness‘ new best-of compilation that’s out now.

In addition to Punk Rock Bowling, dates on Madness’ rescheduled tour include the Bay Area, L.A., Boston, and NYC.

Based on their 2019 memoir of the same name, ‘Before We Was We: Madness by Madness‘ tracks the band from their early days in the ’70s through their ’80s stardom and beyond…

Madness, the 2-Tone ska vets who were hit-making superstars in the UK throughout the ’80s, are releasing a new US-only greatest hits…

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess has announced more interactive album listening parties, featuring The Smiths, The Cure, Madness, Soul II Soul, Thurston Moore, Cornershop, and more…