The Specials

Fade Away Blur’s brief flirtation with ska

‘Fade Away’: Blur’s brief flirtation with ska

‘Ghost Town’ meets ‘Our House’…

Jun 1, 2026

How David Bowie convinced Terry Hall to become a singer

“Great pop songs”: the 1978 album that The Specials’ Terry Hall thought everyone should to hear before they die

An underrated gem.

May 30, 2026

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‘Ghost Town’: Did The Specials predict Britain’s present decline in 1981?

“The people getting angry…”

Apr 28, 2026

The 10 best double A-sides

The 10 best double A-sides

A tough bargain.

Feb 19, 2026

The Specials - 1980s - 02

The song that inspired Terry Hall to form The Specials: “More than any other”

A timeless record.

Feb 13, 2026

The roots of rude boy Five ska masterpieces that inspired The Specials

The roots of rude boy: Five ska masterpieces that inspired The Specials

Pick it up…

Jan 18, 2026

Terry Hall - Musician - 2015

The song Terry Hall wanted to be remembered for: “My favourite of all time”

An unusual pick.

Nov 12, 2025

Spooky muses- Five times musicians were inspired by something supernatural

Spooky muses: Five times musicians were inspired by something supernatural

Did you hear that?

Oct 31, 2025

Lankum - 2025 - Sorcha Frances Ryd

‘Ghost Town’: Lankum offer a haunting rendition of The Specials’ classic

Am ambitious effort…

Oct 30, 2025

The five greatest songs about a nuclear apocalypse

The five greatest songs about a nuclear apocalypse

Boom.

Oct 6, 2025

'More Specials'- The Specials' sophomore album that beat their debut

‘More Specials’: The Specials’ sophomore album that beat their debut

“It completely freaked out some of the band”.

Sep 24, 2025

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How a single by Rhoda Dakar and The Specials challenged the English justice system

Still horrifyingly relevant today.

Aug 10, 2025