Music is often born of it’s environment, Ska is a prime example, since originating in Jamaica it’s spread it’s wings and become enmeshed within the Punk scene creating hybrids that twist the laid back vibe. Whether it’s Two Tone, old school Ska Punk or raging Ska Core, it’s become any ever present that can at times be almost unrecognisable from its origins. Where do you go from there? Well you take things back to the roots, and that’s where The Calamatix come in. Signed up by Tim Armstrong (Rancid / Operation Ivy / Transplants) to Hellcat Records, The Calamatix take things back to the roots of Ska and Rocksteady. The four piece, guitarist Adam Porris, bassist William “Matty” Taylor, drummer Clarence “Pocket” Kidd III and singer & songwriter Raylin Joy, and of co...
