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THE GAMBLERS – One More Time / You Keep Me Hangin’ On

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Music obsessives keeping an eye on the underground at the beginning of 2025 might have already spotted The Gamblers making a few waves. The reggae band – fronted by punk band Booze & Glory vocalist Mark – rush released a couple of singles in January and February which not only provided an early showcase for the still new band’s writing talents, but coupled with great cover tunes, also suggested these were also musicians with great taste.

This third instalment from The Gamblers follows the exact same format as their previous releases, in that it pairs original piece with a well chosen cover. Hey, if it worked before, it’ll work again…right? Unfortunately, in this case, the answer is no.

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THE GAMBLERS – Boom! Boom! / Sufferer

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The debut 7” from The Gamblers gave listeners a very accessible and direct insight into the new band’s key musical interests. The self-penned ‘Tonight’ introduced them with a tight arrangement, underscored by a great bass sound, and an attitude that suggested that frontman Mark – also of punk band Booze & Glory – had a deeper love of Jamaican sounds than many of his peers. For any doubters, the flip-side’s pin-sharp cover of The Pioneers’ ‘Let Your Yeah Be Yeah’ should have been solid enough to allay any fears that this was, in any way, a half-arsed musical diversion.

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THE GAMBLERS – Tonight / Let Your Yeah Be Yeah

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As a fixture within the punk underground, Booze & Glory have spent years carving out a niche with a street punk sound that crosses the more melodic aspects of Rancid with Swingin’ Utters. For lovers of that style, B&G have more than succeeded in sharing a world of rousing hooks.

A new project launched in 2024, The Gamblers finds the band’s vocalist – the mononymed Mark – branching out into the world of reggae. Their first release gives listeners a really well formed and direct example of the band’s sound, and by coupling a self-penned workout with a tune that’ll be familiar to almost everyone, it provides an easy entry point into their catalogue.

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The Kilograms to head out on US tour; appearing with Big D & The Kids Table on select dates

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Ska punk reggae supergroup The Kilograms, featuring Sammy Kay and ex-Mighty Mighty Bosstones man Joe Gittleman, released an enjoyable EP during the first quarter of 2024. Although only a two track single has emerged since then, The Kilograms have continued to be a going concern and have been appearing at live venues across the US.

They’ve got another tour on the horizon, kicking off in December, then taking the band into 2025. Many of next year’s early dates will find The Kilograms sharing stages with 90s ska favourites Big D & The Kids Table.

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REAL GONE GOES OUT: Ocean Alley – Hall By The Sea, Dreamland, Margate, Kent 14/9/2024

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With two gigs taking place at the Dreamland venue, it’s a busy night in Margate. Most people are assembled at the Scenic Stage to witness a double headliner between Orbital and Leftfield, marking the end of this year’s big outdoor shows for the summer. A more select crowd have chosen to spend the evening indoors at the Hall By The Sea welcoming Ocean Alley, visiting heroes from Australia.

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