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are a ska punk band from Tewkesbury, England. The lead singer, Alex Copeland has commented that the brackets are in the name so that the letters don't fall out! The correct name does not capitalise the 'S', probably for aesthetic reasons. are the only band who has ever officially been given permission by the Marley family to change the lyrics of a Bob Marley song, on their cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (this can be found on their second album, Room For Abuse). The Story So Far.....

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Berri Txarrak

Berri Txarrak was formed in 1994. Coming from the Basque Country, they have released 6 records, with a constant evolution that mixes alternative rock, energy, punk, hardcore, metal and some amazing melodies. Singing in euskera (basque language), Berri Txarrak has become one of the best rock bands within the Spanish State's panorama. Their last two albums, called "Libre©" and "Jaio. Musika. Hil" were praised as best 'Spanish' (here meaning produced in Spain...

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We Are the Union

We Are The Union band based out of the metro Detroit area. With blazing tempos and melodic vocals, WATU's energy level is unsurpassable, both on recordings and live shows. With a plethora of influences, WATU creates a sound all their own. Starting with the release of WATU's newest EP, The Gun Show Must Go On, WATU has been signed to Paper+Plastick records.

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The Rudiments

The Rudiments. a - The elements or first principles of a subject: The rudiments of grammar. b - A mere beginning, first slight appearance, or undeveloped or imperfect form of something: The rudiments of a plan. "there is nothing rudimentary about their sound. Another band that makes harmonies work for them, The Rudiments have 60s beat inspired tunes with hooks and melodies to make you smile"

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Rancid

Rancid is punk rock band which formed in Berkeley, California, United States in 1991. The band consists of Tim "Lint" Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Lars Frederiksen (guitar), Matt Freeman (bass) and Brendan Stieneckert (drums). The band has released seven albums: "Rancid" (1993), "Let's Go" (1994), "...And Out Come the Wolves" (1995), "Life Won't Wait" (1998), "Rancid" (2000), "Indestructible" (2003) and "Let the Dominoes Fall" (2009). The band originally consisted of Armstrong, Freeman (both former members of Operation Ivy) and drummer Brett Reed, with Frederiksen joining in 1993.

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Assorted Jellybeans

This is the story of a punk rock band so good that when they opened for The Vandals (at the request of The Vandals bassist's wife who had heard them play live on KSPC), Joe and Warren made a decision right then and there to start a record company and take credit for the best punk discovery since Op Ivy. A year later, with the release of their self-titled album, Kung Fu Records was born in their honor.

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$up

$up were a 6 piece skacore band from Peterborough, UK. They have disbanded, but over the years they've toured with Streelight Manifesto, played with Reel Big Fish, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Capdown and many more.

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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are a ska-core band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Bosstones is a play on Boston). They are credited with creating the ska-core genre, a form of music that mixes, to various degrees, elements of modern third-wave ska along with hardcore punk, jazz, and other influences. Their current lineup is Dicky Barrett (vocals), Joe Gittleman (bass), Lawrence Katz (guitar), Ben Carr (dancer, "Bosstone"), Joe Sirois (drums), Timothy "Johnny Vegas" Burton (saxophone), Kevin Leaner (saxophone) and Chris Rhodes (trombone)

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