Introduction to Episode 21 - A Love Letter to Stubborn Records

Introduction to Episode 21 - A Love Letter to Stubborn Records

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast February 15, 2022 Duration: 34:03

Episode 21 will feature a special interview with King Django and Matt Wixson about the Still Stubborn compilation.   Before we post the full interview the Ska Dads sat down and had to capture some of our favorite things about Stubborn Records.  For 30 years this label has been putting out some of the best ska, reggae, and all things in between.   So give us a moment to gush and enjoy.  The interview should be posted in a couple day.

Here is a playlist of the tunes we played throughout the episode. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xI2TAFOnjD3LhevOdtmg7?si=7eb6ad9525e9430b


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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