The Planet Smashers - Hippopotamus

Our second Hellcat Single release is Wichita. Wichita is a soul band that was put together by myself and my friend Max, the Bivona Brothers and horn players Ruben and Mark. The first song and video is titled, “Mrs. Magoo”. It has that early 60’s Northern Soul feel, like the sound of the records that came out from labels such as Tamla and Okeh. The B side titled “W.O.R.M.” which stands for “Worldwide Organization Resisting Malice”, is a rhythm and horn driven call and response song, definitely influenced by many of the early rock and soul records that we love. I’m always trying to experiment. Having fun, while also keeping it interesting. Wichita’s got more songs in the pipeline. And if you missed our first single, It’s “Babylon” by the Interrupters.

http://timtimebomb.com/hellcat-singles-club/

Mrs. Magoo

This track is from the album Coming Back to You and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rudeking4

Save It for Never

Burnin' And Lootin'

Don't Let Me Down

MARCHIN

More info here: http://newnoisemagazine.com/song-premiere-culture-shock-visibility/

Attention Span

Culture Shock - "Visibility"

Herbivores

Creep

Hot Stop

Ska Version Astro Zombies

When it comes to great Ska music in Dallas, look no further than Rude King. Formed in 2003 in Chicago and transplanted to Dallas in 2006, Rude King has taken the scene by storm with high energy live shows and a sound rooted in 2-tone Ska, but infused with an intensity and style all their own. This dual fronted, eight-piece ska act includes male and female singers, a tight and soulful rhythm section, blistering guitar leads and a scorching-hot horn section.

Rude King's 2011 release "Ruder, Better, Faster, Stronger" has been a well received follow-up to their debut EP, “Rude To The Last Drop”. Rude King is in the studio working on a new album with a Summer 2012 release date.

Known for putting on exciting live performances, Rude King enjoys success as a hot act in the Midwest, Southwest and along the West coast. Rude King is equally comfortable headlining or playing a supporting role for other regional and national touring bands. Rude King has shared the stage with many of the greats in ska and punk music like The Toasters, Mustard Plug, Deals Gone Bad, Big D and the Kids Table, Swinging Utters, Hub City Stompers, Fishbone, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Slackers, Bad Manners, Chris Murray, Agent Orange and more.

Locally, you'll find Rude King at every ska show actively promoting a growing Dallas Ska scene and playing local top notch venues like Trees, Liquid Lounge, Curtain Club, La Grange, Prophet Bar, and many more.

Through a steady touring schedule, Rude King is finding bigger and broader audiences; solidifying their place in the national ska music scene. By writing great songs performed by inspired musicians, they continue to impress fans and gain the respect of their peers and fans around the US and internationally. 