Los Angeles quartet The Calamatix have today released their self-titled debut album via Hellcat Records. Demonstrating their mastery of many styles, the band transitions easily from rocksteady ska-punk, to influences of R&B and soul for this groovy, understated jam. With biting lyrics delivered by sultry vocals, frontwoman Raylin Joy reminds us to confront our problems directly in order to make necessary changes in our lives. Originally a songwriting collaboration between Joy and Tim Armstrong (Operation Ivy / Rancid), their creative chemistry was tinged with melancholy as Raylin worked through her personal struggles and inner demons. Finding solace through the music, the contrast between the optimistic spirit of these songs a...
