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This week in In defense of skaPlanet Smashers' Matt Collyer talks to the crew about the history and impact of the Canadian ska scene, as well as the launch of Stomp Records. Listen above or Wherever you get your podcasts.
Ska has had a strong presence in Canada since the 1980s thanks to bands like Me Mom and Morgentaler and King Apparatus. In the 1990s, the two-tone inspired work of these groups would give way to a new generation of artists, many of whom made their home at Stomp Records, perhaps Canada's most important ska record label.
As the founder of Stomp Records, Collyer talks about the development of the scene, as well as the success of his own ska band, The Planet Smashers. He talks about the band's breakthrough success in 1999. Life of the partytheir intense touring regime and the bands that toured alongside them (such as Bedouin Soundclash and The Flatliners). Finally, Collyer explains why he never accepted an offer from a major label and how that might have helped The Planet Smashers weather the waning popularity of ska music.
Listen to Matt Collyer talk about The Planet Smashers, Stomp Records and more above, and be sure to like, comment and follow the blog. Series wherever you get your podcastSka fans can also get early, ad-free episodes of the show by joining the GONE Sponsorand don't forget to check out the entire Consequence Podcast Network series here.
In addition, you can support the In defence Presenter Aaron Carnes purchasing a copy of his book, In defense of ska. The second expanded edition will be released in October 2024. Co-host Adam Davis also has a band called Omnigone, whose latest album, Against the restwas released earlier this year.
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