Episode 68 - Are You Ready for Colin Giles?

Episode 68 - Are You Ready for Colin Giles?

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast April 27, 2026 Duration: 58:45

LA music singer, songwriter Colin Giles joins us from the show live and direct from LA. He's on the show to chat all about his latest release Colin Giles & the Rip Tidez "Are You Ready." The group is an allstar group consisting of members of The Steady 45ss, The Aggrolites,The Expanders, Matamoska & more. The album has exclusive dub mixes from Brian Wallace aka Dub Robot. Collins talks about supporting various Jamaican legends in LA like Ken Boothe and Alton Ellis. We also talk about the value of creating art, songwriting process, and some of his other art/music projects.


Check out Colin's newest release and other music here:

Colin Giles Bandcamp

Music video for "Are you Ready"

Video

Follow Colin on social media

https://www.instagram.com/colingilesmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/urban_disaster/

Spotify Playlist for the Episode -> Here




There's a particular energy to ska and reggae that feels like a secret handshake, a shared rhythm that connects people across generations. The Ska Dads Podcast is born from that connection, hosted by a couple of fathers whose daily lives might involve school runs and packed lunches, but whose hearts beat in sync with the upstroke. This isn't a lecture series, but a conversation between friends who happen to have a deep, abiding passion for the sounds that shaped them. You'll hear them dig into the records that define the genres, from the foundational Jamaican studios to the two-tone explosion and its modern echoes. They explore the history behind the movements, the distinctive styles of fashion and attitude that came with them, and the stories of the musicians and producers who made it all happen. Each episode feels like hanging out in a basement lined with vinyl, where the talk is as much about the cultural impact and personal memories tied to a song as it is about the music itself. Tune into this podcast for a genuine, deep-dive celebration of the rhythms they love, all delivered with the warmth and insight of dads who know that a great track is a story waiting to be told. It's a specific corner of the music world, examined with care and enthusiasm.
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