Simmerdown Productions, BlueSka Elder
@simmerdownprod.bsky.social
DIY record label specializing in conscious sounds - ska, rocksteady, reggae, soul, and punk. Buy some music here: https://linktr.ee/simmerdownproductions?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fa3f81f1-3f5e-46d4-8e92-a38709b35365
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Western Standard Time - Meet the Players. This short clip features multi-instrumentalist Devon Taylor who plays bass trombone, cimbasso, and tuba on the new album. Purchase “Fire and Water” here: simmerdownmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fire-a...
I always get caught up in the moment and forget to take photos, but grabbed this one of me and Queen P of Ocean 11 (and on the new Western Standard Time album).
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I always get caught up in the moment and forget to take photos, but grabbed this one of me and Queen P of Ocean 11 (and on the new Western Standard Time album).
I’m going to be in Los Angeles tomorrow with some wonderful women! And I can’t wait to celebrate their contributions to ska music!
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I’m going to be in Los Angeles tomorrow with some wonderful women! And I can’t wait to celebrate their contributions to ska music!
I’m drunk. And I earned it.
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I’m drunk. And I earned it.
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If you are a ska DJ or have a ska-centric podcast, I have download codes for you. Let me know via PM if you want to promote Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra’s new album on your platform!
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 AM
If you are a ska DJ or have a ska-centric podcast, I have download codes for you. Let me know via PM if you want to promote Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra’s new album on your platform!
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Our Artist of the Week is Nicky Thomas. Born Cecil Thomas on 30th May 1944 in Fruitful Ville, Portland, Jamaica.
Explore the sounds of Nicky Thomas with our dedicated playlist: https://Trojan.lnk.to/Nickytnq
Explore the sounds of Nicky Thomas with our dedicated playlist: https://Trojan.lnk.to/Nickytnq
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Our Artist of the Week is Nicky Thomas. Born Cecil Thomas on 30th May 1944 in Fruitful Ville, Portland, Jamaica.
Explore the sounds of Nicky Thomas with our dedicated playlist: https://Trojan.lnk.to/Nickytnq
Explore the sounds of Nicky Thomas with our dedicated playlist: https://Trojan.lnk.to/Nickytnq
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Issue 129 of Do The Dog Skazine is out now! Jam packed with essential global ska news & reviews! So grab your copy & start stomping!
Get your 4 issue subscription here…
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#ska #2tone #dothedogskazine
Get your 4 issue subscription here…
dothedogmusic.tumblr.com/skazine
#ska #2tone #dothedogskazine
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Issue 129 of Do The Dog Skazine is out now! Jam packed with essential global ska news & reviews! So grab your copy & start stomping!
Get your 4 issue subscription here…
dothedogmusic.tumblr.com/skazine
#ska #2tone #dothedogskazine
Get your 4 issue subscription here…
dothedogmusic.tumblr.com/skazine
#ska #2tone #dothedogskazine
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Great album by one of the best groups doing it right now.
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Great album by one of the best groups doing it right now.
If you are a ska DJ or have a ska-centric podcast, I have download codes for you. Let me know via PM if you want to promote Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra’s new album on your platform!
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 AM
If you are a ska DJ or have a ska-centric podcast, I have download codes for you. Let me know via PM if you want to promote Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra’s new album on your platform!
Reposted by Simmerdown Productions, BlueSka Elder
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Western Standard Time - Meet the Players. This short clip features multi-instrumentalist Devon Taylor who plays bass trombone, cimbasso, and tuba on the new album. Purchase “Fire and Water” here: simmerdownmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fire-a...
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Western Standard Time - Meet the Players. This short clip features multi-instrumentalist Devon Taylor who plays bass trombone, cimbasso, and tuba on the new album. Purchase “Fire and Water” here: simmerdownmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fire-a...
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My tiny little record label got its start paying tribute to Jamaican music - ska, rocksteady, reggae - something it does to this day. My heart aches for the people of Jamaica. Be safe. #Jamaica
October 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My tiny little record label got its start paying tribute to Jamaican music - ska, rocksteady, reggae - something it does to this day. My heart aches for the people of Jamaica. Be safe. #Jamaica
This really blows for Northwest music/comedy/film lovers.
NEW: The Crocodile will be closing venues Madame Lou's and Here-After. Staff were informed of the impending closure, which could potentially happen as early as mid-December, last week.
My story with more details about its impact for @citycastseattle.bsky.social: seattle.citycast.fm/news/madame-...
My story with more details about its impact for @citycastseattle.bsky.social: seattle.citycast.fm/news/madame-...
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This really blows for Northwest music/comedy/film lovers.
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I love the band Skarface. Easyily the best Ska(punk) band from France. At least for me. But not only is their music great and their shows phenomenal, the members also take their time after the gig and talk to the crowd. Lovely people.
AND JUST LOOK AT THE MERCH PRICES!
#Ska
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AND JUST LOOK AT THE MERCH PRICES!
#Ska
1/2
October 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I love the band Skarface. Easyily the best Ska(punk) band from France. At least for me. But not only is their music great and their shows phenomenal, the members also take their time after the gig and talk to the crowd. Lovely people.
AND JUST LOOK AT THE MERCH PRICES!
#Ska
1/2
AND JUST LOOK AT THE MERCH PRICES!
#Ska
1/2
One week away from “Fire and Water!” Preorder at simmerdownmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fire-and-water
October 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
One week away from “Fire and Water!” Preorder at simmerdownmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fire-and-water
New video! Buy the album at my links!
Western Standard Time featuring Jesse Wagner (The Aggrolites)
YouTube video by Matthew Griffin
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October 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
New video! Buy the album at my links!
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Fuck Chuck Dixon.
October 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Fuck Chuck Dixon.
The No Doubt tribute band in Portland has scheduled two shows. I hope I can make one.
October 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The No Doubt tribute band in Portland has scheduled two shows. I hope I can make one.
Buy music, don’t stream it.
“Average musician makes $12 a month on Spotify. The fact that they are not even able to sell a record and it’s taken from them by rich motherfuckers on streaming platforms who get paid royally by record labels,Ticketmaster, merch companies. They’re all fucking getting paid, except for the musician.”
Garbage’s Shirley Manson Speaks Out Against Music Industry Economics: “This Is An Alarm Call”
Just before they kicked off their current run of dates, the ’90s alt-rock greats Garbage announced that it would be their final North American headline tour. When the band played at Denver’s Mission B...
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October 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Buy music, don’t stream it.
Found my mom flat on her back in her apartment after she suffered a stroke or blood pressure event. She’s in one hospital and my stepdad is in another hospital. If you have kids, please make a plan for your old age. My mom and stepdad don’t/didn’t have one…and it sucks.
October 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Found my mom flat on her back in her apartment after she suffered a stroke or blood pressure event. She’s in one hospital and my stepdad is in another hospital. If you have kids, please make a plan for your old age. My mom and stepdad don’t/didn’t have one…and it sucks.
I just worked a 12-hour day on my busted-ass knees - my “truck knee” and my “hatchet knee.” And they are both in such deep chronic pain mode. Ugh.
October 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I just worked a 12-hour day on my busted-ass knees - my “truck knee” and my “hatchet knee.” And they are both in such deep chronic pain mode. Ugh.
Fat Mike from NOFX liked this video! Buy a record!
New Western Standard Time video featuring Karina Denike of Dance Hall Crashers! This version of “Blackbird” is out now at simmerdownmusic.Bandcamp.com/album/fire-and-water
October 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Fat Mike from NOFX liked this video! Buy a record!
New Western Standard Time video featuring Karina Denike of Dance Hall Crashers! This version of “Blackbird” is out now at simmerdownmusic.Bandcamp.com/album/fire-and-water
October 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New Western Standard Time video featuring Karina Denike of Dance Hall Crashers! This version of “Blackbird” is out now at simmerdownmusic.Bandcamp.com/album/fire-and-water
Video out tomorrow morning!
New music video featuring Karina Denike of The Dancehall Crashers, next Wednesday!
October 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Video out tomorrow morning!