Stereogum — UK outfit the Specials have just announced Encore, their first new album in 37 years, with its lead single, "Vote For Me." They debuted the new track on Steve Lamacq’s BBC Radio 1 show. It's the first new Specials song since their no. 1 hit in 1981... more info

Consequence of Sound — The 2-tone icons' political message is as resonant as ever. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 'Vote for Me' pretty much picks up where the final Specials' single, 1981's "Ghost Town," left off. New LP 'Encore' is out February 1. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Punk Rock Bowling is finally old enough to drink, and the stacked 21st annual lineup also includes The Specials, The Stranglers, The Damned, The Vandals, Fear, The Undertones, Fucked Up, Shame, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — The lineup for the 2019 festival has been revealed, with a who's who of punk-rock acts on the bill. more info

Nialler9 — The band will release their first album in twenty years next February. The post The Specials for Dublin date appeared first on Nialler9. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Specials will release new album 'Encore' in February which will be the first Specials studio recording to feature Terry Hall since 1981's 'Ghost Town.' Continue reading… more info

The Quietus — The Specials' first album of new material in two decades is due next year more info

Consequence of Sound — The forthcoming release marks the band's first with original vocalist Terry Hall since 1981. more info

Sky News — The Specials singer Neville Staple has said he is "numb" following the fatal stabbing of his grandson Fidel Glasgow. more info