“The Black Country Clash” - Attila the Stockbroker

Shotgun Marmalade

Black country Pop-punk-ska

Shotgun Marmalade are an original, hi-energy pop-punk-ska-folk fusion three-piece from Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Described as ‘The Black Country Clash’ (Attila the Stockbroker) their live performances are dynamic and energetic, saturated with attitude and a strong sense of humour. There is always dancing! The music is reminiscent of late seventies/ early 80’s guitar pop-punk with added elements of Rancid, Ferocious Dog, The Ruts, Dropkick Murphys, The Rumjacks and The Members. Sid also does a solo acoustic-folk-punk version of the act when needed.

They gig regularly both locally and around the country at varied venues and festivals (Bearded Theory, Glastonwick and Ey up Mi Duck amongst many others) and they have been privileged to share the stage with a myriad of wonderful acts, including The Men They Couldn't Hang, Jess Silk (a close friend of the band), Ferocious Dog, Dan Donnelly and Jon Sevink, Attila the Stockbroker, Headsticks, TV Smith, John Otway and Funke and the two-tone baby. They have released three albums and one EP to date, Their latest being 'BOOMTOWN'. (May 26)

Reviews of Boomtown and the the band.

'The new album from Shotgun Marmalade, is a vibrant, unapologetically eclectic record that thrives on energy, wit, and a deep connection to everyday life. “Boomtown” is more than just a genre-blending experiment—it’s a bold, spirited snapshot of life, delivered with humour, heart, and a rebellious edge. – The Musical Road'

‘Boomtown’ can be considered Shotgun Marmalade’s magnum opus, at least so far. Their highest artistic milestone, an eclectic, cross-genre album that feels uplifting and bold, but also nuanced and measured. - Mesmerized Magazine.

'Shotgun Marmalade clearly understand that punk and ska have always been about community, humour, frustration, and release. Boomtown delivers all of that in one loud, energetic package. It is an album made for crowded rooms, festival fields, long drives, and anyone who still believes music should have both something to say and a good time saying it. - Musikepool'

‘“Boomtown” is precisely the kind of record that reminds you why independent music matters — not as a marketing category but as an actual thing, a set of choices made by actual people who care about what they make and why they make it. It is boisterous, political, funny, heartfelt, and altogether more alive than anything currently cluttering the mainstream. Get on it. - Indie Dock Music Block'

Boomtown

SHOTGUN MARMALADE

Boomtown is the exciting culmination of several long years of writing, performing and perfecting songs in the dynamic punk-pop-ska-folk fusion that fans have come to expect. It is the first album to feature in full the Read more
Boomtown is the exciting culmination of several long years of writing, performing and perfecting songs in the dynamic punk-pop-ska-folk fusion that fans have come to expect. It is the first album to feature in full the current (and best looking) band line up and is a sincere representation of the energy, tight synchronisation and humour of their live shows (minus the Banjo playing!)

The album includes the much requested title-track, Boomtown, a reggae-driven anthem about the Black Country town of Coseley, as well as both of the current singles Fascist in the Workplace (a song beloved of subordinate employees everywhere) and The Ballad of Chairman Pat, another ska-punk soaked blast of observation and humour. Other tunes tell stories of politics, the lives of great women and the day to day humorous and satirical tales of friends, life experience and the world around us. There is also a song about a bass player with fat fingers . . .
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