Due for imminent release on the Do The Dog label is their latest compilation in the brilliant series ‘This Are UK Ska’…Volume 4 promises to showcase the best in indepedant UK Ska with a stella tracklisting which includes the likes of Cartoon Violence, Physical Jerks, Rasta4Eyes, Copasetics, John Player Specials, Splitters, Cracked Actors, Jeramiah Ferrari, Robb Blake, Miacca, Liberation, Too Many Crooks, Captain Black No Stars, Too Spicy, Smoke Like A Fish, Breadchasers, Rebelation, Drewvis, Inter City Crazy Train, Jimmy The Squirrel & The Amphetameanies..! Be sure to snap this one up when it arrives from www.dothedogmusic.com in October…

Smoke Like a Fish fans will be saddened by the news that the new album will unfortunately be their last…After a number of years out on the road and a string of popular records behind them, the Welsh act are to call it a day upon completing one final victorious lap of the UK this very summer – You can grab all of those dates from the groups Myspace page over here…

Do The Dog are proudly releasing the disc and we were stoked to be asked to provide the artwork, in what we hope is a fitting tribute to a great little band..!

That’s right, and these Bohunks will get your feet moving..!

Debut record ‘In The Waiting Room’ has just been released independently and is already making great waves throughout the scene – A fine mix of Rocksteady rhythms and soulful vocals combine to form a very nice record indeed…

Here’s the cover art from the Digipack along with a fun Tiki shirt we designed for the band, to complete the Combi13 treatment..!

Grab a copy from CD Baby right here – and you’ll see the shirts out on tour with the band, later this year..!

We’re lucky enough here at Combi13 to design for many of the bands we love – None more so than Manchester based Ska Core Rockers Stand Out Riot, after a blinding debut in the shape of Carnival Militia a few years back the band make it’s welcome return with ‘Gentleman Bandits’, out very soon on TNS Records…

Take a look at our Design here and be sure to click here & watch this video of their monster tune ‘Spacesuit’ (also from Carnival Militia), a delicious anthem for disaffected youth everywhere..!

STAND OUT RIOT – SPACESUIT

Returning to the shelves of all proper news vendors next month (including those in the US & Canada), after it’s successful debut issue last year, is Vive Le Rock magazine – And just like that debut issue there’s a kick ass free cover mounted CD designed by Combi13..! The disc features exclusive tracks from the forthcoming ‘UK SUBS’ album and ‘The Duel’ respectively, as well as efforts from the likes of Random Hand & the Humpers..!

You can find out more about Vive Le Rock right here – www.myspace.com/vivelerockmag

Rounding off another year of spectacular releases from UK label Do The Dog comes the 2nd slice from Bournemouth’s Four 0 – Expect this disc to be full of tasty hooks and sublime melodies, coupled with that unique sun drenched Four 0 sound, which guarantees to brighten up even the darkest of Decembers – Take yourself over to Myspace (www.myspace.com/four0)to listen to a couple of tracks from this forthcoming disc and stay tuned to www.myspace.com/dothedogmusic for the final release date..!

We came up with a vintage spaceman theme for this one, hope you enjoy it..!

It’s always a pleasure to work with an artist whose music has influenced your life, so when we got the chance to design a record for King Django, he didn’t have to ask twice…

This Album is a live recording from the Southpaw show in 2007, and despite Django’s mammoth hangover (hence the title of the album) the band pour out a set to remember, mixing old classics and hopping through Django’s back catalog of musical genres with tidy skill. Plus, the whole thing was remastered over at Version City by King Django himself, so if that’s not enough bang for your buck we don’t know what is..!

Why not head over to Stubborn Records where you can pick up the album, among other treasures – www.stubbornrecords.com

You can also keep in tune with all things Django right here – www.Facebook.com/KingDjango

We tried to create a cover that would look both classic & tough at the same – Here’s our the result:

Fans of the superb Do The Dog Records will know that this month marks the release of the feverishly anticipated Robb Blake/Liam O’Kane Album – Providing danceable grooves with some high class songwriting, these two UK Ska mavericks more than deliver on this disc…Fans of either artist should pick up this little gem and spin it loud…

You can find out more about Do The Dog Records here www.Dothedog.com

Here’s our artwork effort for the album..!

Hold onto those hats cos October 25th Sonic Boom Six unleash their latest batch..! Rude Awakening is a collection of songs from the bands rich history and stands as the perfect introduction to any new fan – Featuring many staple tunes from the bands live show (and even a couple of bonus videos on this clever enhanced disc), it spans almost all of their releases & quite frankly, you be a fool to miss it..! Take a look at our Cover art for the UK, German & French versions then head over to www.sonicboomsix.co.uk for the exclusive pre-sale, tour dates, videos, ace merch and much more besides…

Mark the date on your Calenders Rat Fans cos October 14th see’s the launch of the world’s newest Rock magazine, Vive Le Rock..! Coming to you from the guys who bring the fabulous Big Cheese Magazine, Vive Le Rock will focus on Rock n Roll and all the great things that go with with it – Featuring upto date articles, reviews and features on classic artists, this is a rag no rock fan will want to miss – If that wasn’t enough, the first ever issue features a free CD designed by Combi13..! For more information visit www.vivelerock.net. Also look out for the Myspace page which we’ll be designing & putting up on the web by the time the mag launches…

UK readers should know that you can grab a copy at all good newsagents…

Vive Le Rock!!