The Planet Smashers Want to See You ‘On the Dancefloor’

After three decades of brass-blasted euphoria, ska-punk mischief, and relentless positivity, Montreal’s legendary The Planet Smashers have done it again. Their new single “Meet Me On The Dancefloor”, out now with a vibrant video and full summer swagger, is more than just a nostalgic nod to their roots—it’s a full-throttle invitation to move, laugh, rebel, and feel. The single sets the tone for their upcoming tenth studio album, On the Dancefloor, set to drop August 22 via the beloved DIY powerhouse Stomp Records.

It’s classic Smashers, through and through. Bouncing horn riffs, crisp upstrokes, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and a rhythm section that swings like a wrecking ball in a Hawaiian shirt—“Meet Me On The Dancefloor” is joy in musical form. It’s the kind of song that demands movement, whether you’re a battle-worn ska veteran or just stumbled into the genre through a summer playlist rabbit hole.

Founded in 1994, The Planet Smashers have always embodied ska’s best qualities: energy, community, irreverence, and undying fun. Through multiple waves of ska’s rise, fall, and resurrection—from the late-90s punk-ska boom to today’s genre-bending renaissance—they’ve stayed remarkably true to themselves. With over 30 million streams on Spotify, appearances across continents, and a back catalog that snuck into everything from MTV’s Undergrads to Japanese cult anime, they’ve proven time and again that ska never really dies—it just gets louder.

Frontman Matt Collyer, whose credentials also include co-founding Stomp Records, isn’t shy about what this album represents. “On the Dancefloor was the funnest of our 10 albums to record,” he says. “We had a blast from start to finish, everyone in the band got involved, and we brought in some friends that made the whole thing even better.”

Those friends? Neville Staple of The Specials, Charley “Aitch” Bembridge of The Selecter, and Sara Johnston from Bran Van 3000—a royal roll call of ska and alt-pop royalty who all lend their voices and grooves to the project. Their contributions elevate the record from celebration to full-blown ska summit, blending eras and influences into one joyous riot of sound.

Spanning 13 tracks, On the Dancefloor is everything The Planet Smashers are known and loved for: goofy love songs, bittersweet breakup anthems, socially-conscious bangers, and absurd party starters that turn mosh pits into conga lines. It’s a genre-defiant explosion of upbeat resistance—ska not just as nostalgia, but as medicine for modern madness.

And of course, no Planet Smashers release would be complete without the promise of a tour that turns every venue into a sweaty ska carnival. The new material was crafted with live performance in mind—this is music meant to be felt, shoulder to shoulder, in the chaos of a dancefloor packed with pogoing punks and skanking misfits.

As we crawl through the chaos of a still-chaotic world, “Meet Me On The Dancefloor” is a shining reminder of what ska has always done best: uplift, unite, and energize. Whether you’re dancing off the doomscroll or just need a reason to smile again, The Planet Smashers have delivered the ultimate prescription—loud, brassy, and unforgettable.

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Pre-order On the Dancefloor now via Stomp Records, and crank up Meet Me On The Dancefloor—your soul will thank you, and your neighbors just might join in.