This week Obi Fernandez from Westbound Train joins us. Obi tells us why the band decided to release their new album without an announcement. We learn about the recording, writing and cover art for this new album called Dedication. Obi also tells what’s going on with The Inevitables and he shares some thoughts on the current state of ska. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.

Westbound Train:

https://www.westboundtrainmusic.com/

The Inevitables:

https://www.wearespecimen.com/specimen-store

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•Ska News

1. Gelugugu new EP "Join the Parade" play title track "Join the Parade"

https://open.spotify.com/album/2SIWcOeW6VYKteqbocsCyE?si=vsUtLTYzQf2J23tqnff1MA

2. Victims of Circumstance

On Friday October 7th Victims of Circumstance released their new covers EP Decades vol. 3

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ItYemTspK46Qqdkw2RogC?si=h5dQ0ecZRgGuH0bGgl8qwA

3: Wild Man Riddim new single featuring Rich Graiko "More Horns"

https://wildmanriddim.bandcamp.com/track/more-horns-feat-rich-graiko

4. Matt’s November skabox order by November 5 skaboxrox.com

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat