Stop The Presses

Originally formed in 2010 by Ali Culotta and Danny Portilla, Stop The Presses has come a long way since their early days in Miami. Now residing in Brooklyn, NY the band delivers an incredible mix of traditional ska & reggae with pop hooks – new wave style and punk rock attitude with a splash of British 2-Tone.

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In 2019, they released “Money in the Bank”, produced by Agent Jay and featuring Dave Hillyard of The Slackers. This album quickly put the band on the international map with its retro 80s sensibility and modern edge that won over ska fans of all types! Lockdown 2020 brought multiple high-profile live streams, collaborative videos, and their “Dub in the Bank” 7-inch release. In 2021, Stop the Presses hit the ground running with a stand-out performance at the Supernova Ska Festival, and the contribution of their single “Make the Best of It” for the Jump Up / Supernova Alpha Boys School benefit double album “SKA CARES”.

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In 2022 the band recorded their second full-length “Got It” right before heading out on an extensive US tour including an official SXSW showcase. This new album was entirely recorded in Brooklyn, and mixed again by AGENT JAY at STABBY ROAD. Eight tracks that prove how exciting and diverse a modern traditional ska band can be! Includes a fantastic cover of Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl”! As Agent Jay describes them: “A live natural feel, but a big sound with detailed arrangements.”

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Since the release of "Got It', Stop the Presses has toured internationally and is honored to have been a part of the following festivals; Supernova Ska Festival, The Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Stoop Fest, This is Not Croydon Fest, Steel City Ska Fest, Camp Punksylvania, Buffalo Ska Fest, Manchester Punk Festival UK, Querbeat Festival (Germany), Freedom Sounds Festival (Germany), and Pouzza Fest (Montreal, CA).

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-Chuck Wren, A. Culotta