The Kubricks are a London-based seven-piece blending ska, reggae, and irresistibly melodic pop. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013 with their debut EP Wasters & Wannabes, they’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s must-see ska acts. Tracks from that first release earned radio support from Huey Morgan (BBC Radio 2), Tom Robinson (BBC Introducing – 6Music), and Horace Panter of The Specials, who remarked, “I can hear Madness, The Ruts, Squeeze, and The Clash in there.” Their rise coincided with a renewed national appetite for ska, leading to stage-sharing with icons like UB40, Bad Manners, and The Toasters.
In 2017, they released their debut album The Heist, produced by Toby Davies of Gentleman’s Dub Club. Praised by the UK’s longest-running skazine Do The Dog as “a very strong contender for album of the year” and by Canada’s Bucketlist as “a gem… a perfect fit with 21st-century musical trends,” the record cemented their reputation beyond the ska scene. Tom Robinson championed the single “Down With the Dogs” on 6Music, while BBC Introducing in Essex invited them for a live session. Two UK tours followed, along with a publishing deal with Wipe Out Music.
Their latest album, Between Antipodes (2022), marks their most ska-pop-driven work to date. Produced by Tom Donovan of Monster Florence, it showcases The Kubricks’ knack for infectious hooks, danceable rhythms, and lyrical wit, while further refining their signature sound.
Renowned for their electric live shows, The Kubricks have headlined their own gigs and lit up festival stages across Europe. They’ve performed to tens of thousands at events including the Isle of Wight Festival, Kendal Calling, Green Man, Shambala, Boomtown Fair, Bearded Theory’s Spring Gathering, Godiva, and The London International Ska Festival, as well as major European gatherings like Weinturm Open Air and Lott Festival (Germany), Boomerang Festival (Malta) Zik ’n’ Roll and Dance Ska La (France).
With a growing international following and a catalogue that bridges the classic energy of ska and reggae with modern pop sensibilities, The Kubricks stand as one of the UK’s most exciting live bands. Whether on record or on stage, they deliver music that’s as fun as it is unforgettable — proof that the spirit of ska is not just alive, but evolving.