Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Specials released their self-titled debut album. Is this the “in” place to be? Read the Phenomenal Handclap Band in MAGNET on the Specials: The post The Specials Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 45 Years Ago Today ap... more info

Consequence of Sound — The 21st annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival took place in Las Vegas over the Memorial Day weekend. In Photos: 2019 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Fest Led by Rancid, Descendents, The Specials, Refused, The Hives, and more Spencer Kaufman more info

Nialler9 — Highlights include Musictown, Lost Lane launch, SPACER, Dave, The Specials & more. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Read tributes from Billy Bragg, The Selector's Pauline Black, The Specials' Neville Staple, UB40, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Stream Encore, the ska band's first album of original music in 20 years. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Cincinnati's Bunbury Festival 2019 lineup, Sid Sriram, The Specials, and more tour-related news. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — "It’s unfortunate it happened to me, but you can’t just let it destroy your life, it’s not good.” more info

Brooklyn Vegan — This week: The Specials are back with their first album to feature Terry Hall in nearly 40 years; crucial reissues from The Cardigans, Sparks, and The Fall; plus UK psych-vets The Telescopes; and the sparkling, sophisticated pop of Le SuperHomard. Co... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Terry Hall's first album with The Specials in nearly 40 years is a pleasant surprise. Continue reading… more info

The Quietus — The Specials have shared a track from their first album in new material in 37 years more info