A packed night at the Barrowland, but surprisingly there was no queue outside when I arrived just early enough to catch the start of The Bar Stool Preachers. The only home-grown band on the bill (almost – they’re from London), their infectious brand of ska, two-tone, and pop-punk made them about the best opening band … Continue reading Gig Review: Less Than Jake / The Bouncing Souls / The Aquabats! / The Bar Stool Preachers – Barrowlands, Glasgow (7th March 2026)
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Less Than Jake announce seven fun-filled UK shows
Ska-punk veterans and live-show ringmasters Less Than Jake are bringing the party back to the UK with their headline Winter Circus Tour 2026 — a seven-date run across England and Scotland in February and March 2026. Promising a full-throttle night of punk anthems, brass blasts, and big energy, the tour will also feature an all-star … Continue reading Less Than Jake announce seven fun-filled UK shows
Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025 and today unveils the hugely anticipated first drop of artists joining the bill. After a “triumphant” (Dork Magazine) Slam Dunk this summer, the festival steps it up once again with a line-up of epic proportions. Fans can get stuck into the best of pop-punk, emo, … Continue reading Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts
Less Than Jake release new single and video: “Not My Problem”
Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have shared another piece of the map with the release of their brand new single. “Not My Problem”, out now via Pure Noise Records. The single is available to stream now. “This song came about in the 11th hour,” shares frontman/guitarist Chris DeMakes. “I was messing around with a synthesizer … Continue reading Less Than Jake release new single and video: “Not My Problem”
Less Than Jake release new single “Broken Words”
Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have released their newest single "Broken Words" - out now via Pure Noise Records - marking the band's first original music in years. This track explores the theme of miscommunication and the frustration of messages getting lost in translation. A culmination of their best work yet, “Broken Words” delivers the … Continue reading Less Than Jake release new single “Broken Words”
Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – O2 Academy, Glasgow (22nd February 2024)
Another year, another celebration for Bowling For Soup. This year marks their 30th anniversary and to celebrate they undertook their largest, in terms of people rocking out to them, UK tour to date. They sold out every single date, added an additional Manchester show (which also sold out) and on the night I am typing … Continue reading Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Less Than Jake / Vandoliers – O2 Academy, Glasgow (22nd February 2024)