California quartet The Calamatix has given us a taste of their forthcoming debut album with the release of their new single, ‘Love, Lies & Alibis.’
Showcasing the band’s mix of old-school ska and Jamaican rocksteady with a punk sensibility, ‘Love, Lies & Alibis’ is a perfect up-tempo track for the summer. Compared to the band’s previous two singles, this time around, they have leaned more on the ska side, and it pays off.
Frontwoman Raylin Joy describes the song as being “about the good, the bad, the ugly and sad. Working through relationships and friendships even when you’re going through it. We all just have to keep going through the love, lies, and alibis of life.“
The Calamatix started as a songwriting collaboration between Raylin and Tim Armstrong (Rancid), and has since become a full band, with Raylin backed up by Adam Porris (guitar), William “Matty” Taylor (bass), and Clarence “Pocket” Kidd II (drums).
Their self-titled album is due to be released on 20th September through Hellcat Records.