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Stop the Presses is reggae, steady, ska from Brooklyn, NY. 

 

Originally formed in 2010 by Ali Culotta and Danny Portilla, Stop the Presses blends traditional ska and reggae with new wave, pop, and punk influences. The band, which has a strong East Coast ska/reggae sound, is known for its 60s girl group influences and 4-part vocal harmonies.

 

They gained international attention with their 2019 album, "Money in the Bank" produced by Agent Jay of The Slackers, and has since released their follow-up album " Got It" in 2022 through Jump Up Records, once again produced by Agent Jay. 

 

They are delighted to have contributed to benefit albums such as "SKA CARES", and performed internationally at the Supernova Ska Festival, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Freedom Sounds Festival, Pouzza Fest, and Manchester Punk Festival. 

 

For more info on their touring schedule, please visit stopthepressesmusic.com

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Help the Presses!

We love touring! Our live show is the heart & soul of this band. But times are tough and we're stuck in a bit of debt.

We started a Gofundme to recoup some of the costs, repress our record Money in the Bank, and get back into the studio. We’ve seen the growth this year and we wanna keep momentum. Please help and donate what ya can.💋 xoxo

 

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