The Planet Smashers

That’s right. The Planet Smashers have somehow managed to survive three dacades of worldwide touring, non-stop partying and extremely questionable life decisions. An absolute staple in the Canadian music scene, The Smashers have been slinging their two-toney, punky, new wavee party ska to the four corners of the earth with an unapologetic middle finger raised on one hand and a double mai-tai cocktail firmly gripped in the other. The band has faced way more than their fair share of adversity over the years but have always managed to maintain an unequivocally positive and often hilarious approach to life; and this admirable attitude comes shining through in every single one of their songs. Upcoming album, On the Dancefloor is a vibrant return to form, blending the band’s trademark upbeat sound with themes of love, rebellion, and resilience. Firmly rooted in the infectious rhythms of the 2Tone era, the album features 13 powerhouse tracks ranging from party-starters and break-up anthems to socially conscious protest songs—all delivered with the band’s signature brass-blasted joy and energy. The album also boasts appearances by some of ska’s most legendary names. Neville Staple (The Specials), Charley “Aitch” Bembridge (The Selecter), and Sara Johnston (Bran Van 3000) lend their talents, adding depth and pedigree to a record that’s already overflowing with spirit and swagger. Visual artist Scorpion Dagger also created the album’s bold and dynamic artwork, a perfect match for the record’s exuberant tone! "There's a certain comfort that comes with putting on a new Planet Smashers record for the first time all those upstrokes, that brass, the never-ending party." – Exclaim "…this new Planet Smashers opus remains a damn good third wave ska product and an ideal summer soundtrack." – The Hour "It's good to have The Planet Smashers continuing to fly the ska flag proudly and I, for one, will stand with them." - Big Wheel Magazine