The boys are back with none other than Andy Frasco for a fun, ska-driven ode to Bumblebee Tuna, because nothing satisfies hunger on the road like a can of Bumblebee. How long until DZD’s next tour is sponsored? #SkaIsNotDead

The Summertime 2023 Tour featuring The Movement, Atmosphere, Slightly Stoopid and Sublime with Rome strolled through Texas for a few stops, making its final Lone Star State appearance in Dallas at the Toyota Music Factory on July 23, 2023. Jeremey Morgan, of Highly Decent Photography, is back with part 4 and the final recap of the event. Make sure to catch the reviews and galleries for all the artists from that night!

Reggae and punk rock music have long been intertwined. Both cultures embody a DIY attitude and a rejection of social norms that divide and oppress, and though the exact expression of this rebel mentality and promotion of a more equal and inclusive community differ between the two, the common ethos they share has led to amazing music combining the genres for decades. For many reggae fans their initial introduction to the genre came through punk; whether it be from classic punkers like The Clash, third wave ska bands like Reel Big Fish and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, or current artists blending reggae and punk such as Slightly Stoopid. Such a musical journey is shared by this reviewer as well, with my personal introduction to reggae starting with the punk band NOFX, which led me to bands like Sublime and The Expendables, further leading to Rebelution, and from there the whole genre opened up before me. I am far from alone in this experience, one which I especially share with my fellow West Coast Americans. 

The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.

Enter the great Kyle Smith and his debut full-length album "Lost Cause".