Ari Up: An Appreciation
❉ The Slits were punk at its best and Ari Up led the way, writes Paul Matts.
Articles by Paul Matts
Trojan source: ‘The Ska From Jamaica’
❉ Lindon Pottinger was an under-appreciated influence in ska music, and this lost album puts this right.
Professor And The Madmen – ‘Séance’
❉ A concept album made by a punk band, loaded with strong tunes and plenty of humour, this is no ordinary release.
Rat Scabies talks Professor And The Madmen
❉ The punk legend on the new Professor And The Madmen album, and more.
Delano Stewart: ‘Stay A Little Bit Longer’
❉ This is the definitive collection of Delano Stewart’s work with Sonia Pottinger, writes Paul Matts.
Sweet Jayne! ‘Wayne County and the Electric Chairs: The Safari Years’ reviewed
❉ The first trans rock star, Jayne County’s Electric Chairs made filthy, trashy, rock’n’roll.
Morwell Unlimited / Prince Far I & The Arabs reviewed
❉ Two innovative dub long players, featuring two legendary studio bands.
Various Artists: ‘Sir J.J. Special’ reviewed
❉ Doctor Bird Records takes us back in time to the ska and rocksteady era of 1966-’68.
The Chosen Few: The Trojan Albums Collection
❉ A more soulful side of ’70s reggae, reviewed by We Are Cult’s Paul Matts.
A Tribute to Toots Hibbert
❉ Toots Hibbert has left a deep, profound and inspirational legacy, a testament to his time on this earth.