Ska and new wave icon Terry Hall (The Specials, Fun Boy Three) recently passed away at age 63 and we’re playing a few of our favorites to revel in his impact. Hall’s appealingly laconic delivery, and assured ska stylings have been widely influential through the years. Blur, Sublime, and Massive Attack are all notable beneficiaries.

Cool crooning and thique basslines are also here for the party as we check out the latest from Canadian multi-instrumentalist River Tiber. And speaking of parties, we have so many NYE get-downs up for grabs in our giveaway portal right now. Find your flavor.