From Two Tone to Ska-Punk: The Global Rise of Jamaican‑Offbeat Punk

This episode follows the birth of 2 Tone Records in Coventry, the rise of The Specials, Madness and The Selecter, and how their fusion of ska rhythms with punk aggression spread from UK club halls into American street scenes, culminating in mainstream hits by No Doubt and Sublime. We dig into the DIY infrastructure that supported these bands, the political ethos of anti‑racism woven into every release, and the evolution of ska‑punk as a genre that challenged both punk purists and commercial pop markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices