HEY-SMITH

Interview: HEY-SMITH’s Shuhei Igari on the power of live shows, personal freedom in ska-punk

Feb 10, 2025

HEY-SMITH, the six-piece ska-punk band from Osaka, has captivated audiences worldwide with their high-energy sound, melodic hooks, and rebellious spirit. Blending the edge of '90s punk with ska's bright, punchy...

Report: HEY-SMITH steals the show at Supernova Ska Festival 2024

Erica

Oct 24, 2024

Releases, Report and review

The Supernova International Ska Festival marked its 10th anniversary in 2024 by turning the beach at Fort Monroe, Virginia, into a vibrant celebration of ska culture. The festival offered a well-rounded experie...

HEY-SMITH’s “Feel My Pain” set as opening theme for “Kengan Ashura” Season 2 Part 2

Erica

Jul 31, 2024

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Ska-punk band HEY-SMITH's latest track, Feel My Pain, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second part of Kengan Ashura Season 2, streaming exclusively on Netflix starting August 15. A preview of the so...

SiM brings together 25 bands in “BASEBALL BAT” music video, from 5th album

NBT

Jun 4, 2020

Music Video, Releases

The fifth full-length album from SiM is finally up for grabs on June 17 after being delayed from its initial April 15 release. It of course retains its mouthful name "THANK GOD, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO Ki...