It is with a smile that we close the book on the 14th chapter of the Victoria Ska Festival. This entry is a look back on what made this year so special, and what we hope to build on in the future.

We've had plenty of awesome bands come through our festival, and here are just a few memories from some of the artists we've had come by.

This interview also appears in issue #51 of Absolute Underground.

New York’s The Slackers have been combining ska, dub, reggae, and rock n’ roll for over 20 years. The Hellcat Re

For people who don’t know much about your band, you were on a major label for a while, Capitol Records, right?&a&l

Welcome to Victoria. Have you ever been here before? If not, what are your first impressions?

Ryland “Rabbit” Steen: This is my first time ever being here, and I think it’s the band’s firs

2012 was a great year for ska and reggae music. We've produced a list of what we feel are the top 10 albums that were the best of the genre in 2012.