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Mantra of the Cosmos (Happy Mondays/Ride) share second single, tell us their all-time favorite songs (playlist)
Mantra of the Cosmos, aka the supergroup of Shaun Ryder and Bez of Happy Mondays/Black Grape, Andy Bell of Ride and Oasis, and drummer Zak Starkey (The Who), are back with their second single that also features former Fall guitarist Brix Smith
Record Store Day announces 2022 exclusive releases
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
64 Essential Ska Albums from 1964 to Present
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.
Rolling Stones, Jimmy Cliff, Skatalites, No Doubt, Blondie & more pay tribute to Toots Hibbert
The Who, Ziggy Marley, Blondie, Willie Nelson, Cat Stevens, Massive Attack, Jeff Rosenstock, Rancid, Phish’s Trey Anastasio, and more also paid tribute to the reggae legend.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio loves The Clash, reggae...and ska
Bill recommends The Clash’s ’London Calling’ — ”There’s many good hits on that one.”