Equally as ‘special’ as The Specials, The Going Rate is ska personified, a breeze of feel-good reverberations that seduce rhythmic pulses as though they’ve never been touched before. ‘All This Weight’ is swanky, soulfully colossal, and tied together with a teasingly progressive tempo that locks you in with unflinching anticipation. Every tonal transition—whether it’s a brass solo bursting with exuberance, a showcase of sun-bleached chanteuse vocal lines bridging the material world with the divine, or quintessential staccato guitars—pulls you further into awe over The Going Rate.
Hailing from Long Island, this multi-gender, multi-racial collective has built a reputation for setting stages alight with high-calibre musicianship, enthusiasm, and an infectious commitment to keeping the dancefloor moving. Their lively horn riffs, danceable grooves, and sharp lyricism have cemented their place in the local scene, earning them spots in venues across New York and beyond, as well as well-earned traction online.
With ‘All This Weight’, they don’t just drop another ska-infused anthem; they redefine what it means to fuse energy with finesse. Whether they’re shaking up intimate clubs or delivering a record that demands repeat listens, The Going Rate ensures every groove bursts with intent. If this track is anything to go by, their mission to become a staple in the greater NYC scene is well within reach.
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Review by Amelia Vandergast