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The Specials share “Vote For Me”, from their first new album in 37 years: Stream
by Randall Colburn
on December 03, 2018, 4:15pm
2019 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival to feature Rancid, Refused, Descendents, The Specials, and more
The lineup for the 2019 festival has been revealed, with a who’s who of punk-rock acts on the bill.
on November 21, 2018, 1:22pm
The Specials announce first album of original material in 20 years, Encore
The forthcoming release marks the band’s first with original vocalist Terry Hall since 1981.
by Ben Kaye
on October 29, 2018, 10:31am
A Running List of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Omissions
From A Tribe Called Quest to X, the range of talent being shut out is astonishing.
on October 09, 2018, 9:17am
Arroyo Seco Weekend 2018 Photo Gallery: Jeff Goldblum, Neil Young, Jack White, Kamasi Washington
Plus, Robert Plant, Kings of Leon, The Pretenders, Seu Jorge, and many more.
on June 26, 2018, 11:38am
Jack White, Neil Young, Robert Plant, Jeff Goldblum (!) to play Arroyo Seco Weekend 2018
Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette, Belle and Sebastian, The Pretenders, and The Specials also confirmed for California festival.
by Alex Young
on March 01, 2018, 2:35pm
The Specials announce North American tour
UK-based ska trailblazers to make their way across the pond in June.
on March 08, 2017, 5:25pm
Montebello Rockfest reveals 2017 lineup: Rammstein, QOTSA, Iggy Pop to headline
Plus: At the Drive-In, Wu-Tang Clan, Megadeth, The Offspring, and The Specials.
by Alex Young
on February 22, 2017, 2:38pm
Riot Fest Chicago 2016 Festival Review: From Worst to Best
Misfits, Death Grips, The Julie Ruin, Morrissey, and Ween took over Douglas Park
by CoS Staff
on September 19, 2016, 1:00pm
Win VIP tickets to the Riot Fest of your choice
The reunited Misfits, Morrissey, Ween, Death Cab for Cutie — the choice is yours!
by Ben Kaye
on May 19, 2016, 5:47pm
Riot Fest reveals 2016 lineup, and it’s batshit crazy
Chicago and Denver events boast Morrissey, Ween, Deftones, Death Grips, Sleater-Kinney, NAS, Rob Zombie, Refused, and many more.
by CoS Staff
on May 18, 2016, 8:45am
R.I.P. John Bradbury, drummer for The Specials, dead at 62
Drummer for the British ska band passed away on Monday.
by Ben Kaye
on December 29, 2015, 6:45pm
