The Pomps
Boston-based band The Pomps brings together a refreshing blend of new wave, ska, and reggae. Featuring Alex Stern, Casey Gruttadauria, Rick Smith, and Jameson Hollis. http://thepomps.com/
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.
The Pomps Release New EP Indie Rock Is Dying
Boston new wave/power pop band’s newest release put out by Rarebreed Recording Company
Paper + Plastick Offers Free Pomps Download in Anticipation of New Release
On May 27, The Pomps will release “Indie Rock is Dying” via Paper + Plastick records. Download a free track from that record!
Welcome To Title Town: Two-Day Ska Festival April 15-16
In a 2008 ESPN poll, Boston ranked 5th among viewers as “Title Town, USA.” By 2011, various publications were declaring Boston to be Title Town. What’s all this got to do with a ska show?
Tuesday Tuneage – New Year, New Jams
We’ve got a bit of catching up to do here. Let’s start by celebrating some new music before get all nostalgic about 2015. Here is our semi-regular round-up of new ska from around the web.
The Pomps to Release New Record and Tour
Earlier this month, The Pomps announced they would be releasing a new record through the Rarebreed Recording Company.
Weekend Recap: Bosstones at Fenway and The Slackers on a Boat
This weekend marked an unbelievable stretch of ska music in Boston. Here’s what you missed.
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.