REVIEW: The Pomps Play To Their Strengths On Indie Rock Is Dying
Five strong tracks and a dub that are fit to soundtrack your summer activities.
Alex Stern
This Week in Alex Stern: Somber Acoustic Ska
This week’s song is a stripped down acoustic ska song reminiscent of Chris Murray’s style complete with hand claps and melodica
Learn Ska Guitar with Big D’s Alex Stern
As part of the Boston Herald’s Guestlisted Guitar Series, Jed Gottlieb sits down with local guitarist Alex Stern for a guitar lesson.
REVIEW: RareBreed Recording Co. Sampler Warms Up Ska Fans for the Summer
Right off the bat, the sampler, put together by the founders of the RareBreed label Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train) and Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake), immediately draws eyes because of its killer line-up of bands.
The Pomps Record New Songs with RareBreed Recording Company
The Pomps announce they’ve recorded 6 new songs with the RareBreed Recording Company
More Ska from Alex Stern; Song Features Reel Big Fish Trombone Player
True to his word, Boston song-smith Alex Stern is cranking out the tunes on a weekly basis.
Nick and the Adversaries Cover The Specials’ “Gangsters” at Midway Cafe
Nick and the Adversaries features guitarist Nick Bacon of Pilfers fame, bassist Steve Foote of Big D and the Kids Table, Alex Stern of Big D and The Pomps on keys, and drummer Corky Evans of Spring Heeled Jack USA.
Listen to 6 New Songs from Alex Stern
Since we last checked in with him in January, Big D guitarist and Pomps frontman Alex Stern has released another six songs as part of his song-a-week-in-2015 campaign.
Ska In the News: January 2015 Winter Warmer Round Up
Sometimes a bunch of stuff stacks up and we can’t give it all the attention it deserves. January was a busy month so there’s enough in here to keep you busy.