For over four decades, Fishbone has been an unstoppable force in music, well-known genre disrupters fusing punk, ska, funk, and soul into an explosive sound that is as socially conscious as it is musically innovative. Emerging from the Los Angeles punk scene, the band quickly carved out a reputation for their high-energy performances and fearless engagement with political and social issues. On June 27, 2025, Fishbone released their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Stockholm Syndrome, marking their first full-length LP in over 20 years. The album, a raw and powerful statement on modern life, picks up where the band left off in 1995—packed with infectious melodies, pure chaos, and politically charged anthems alongside reflections on life, relationships, and redemption. The first single, "Racist Piece of Shit" (aka "RxPxOxS"), dropped in November 2024, delivering a searing critique of global racism with Fishbone’s signature intensity. Their next single, "Last Call In America” co-written by original members Christopher Dowd and Walter “Dirty Walt” Kibby is a groove-driven commentary on the nation’s current economic and social struggles. “This song is a warning call to humanity to recognize the inflection point that is tearing the soul of this country and world apart,” shares Christopher Dowd. Despite lineup shifts over the years, Fishbone's spirit remains unwavering. 2024 saw significant changes as founding members Norwood Fisher and Walter Kibby stepped away, leaving the band in the capable hands of frontman Angelo Moore (vocals, saxophones) and longtime collaborator Christopher Dowd (keyboards, trombone, vocals). The current lineup also features James Jones (bass), Hassan Hurd (drums), John “JS” Williams II (trumpet, vocals), and the return of former Fishbone guitarist Tracey Spacey T Singleton. This evolution signals not just continuation, but a reinvigoration of Fishbone’s legacy. Fishbone has always thrived on resilience, adaptability, and reinvention. The band has weathered decades of industry shifts, internal struggles, and lineup changes, yet their mission remains the same: to push boundaries, challenge injustice, and music and art in a way that only Fishbone can. Their journey has been documented in Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (released in 2010), capturing their highs and lows, from pioneering the fusion of styles to facing industry struggles and personal setbacks. The road to Stockholm Syndrome has been long, but Fishbone is surging forward with a renewed sense of purpose. Having recently shared stages with Madness, Tool, and Primus, as well as headlining successful winter tours in both the USA and Europe, and summer headline shows in the USA as well as Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Tour Long Beach and D.C. stops of Vans Warped Tour 2025. Fishbone’s legacy isn’t just about their past—it’s about their future. With Stockholm Syndrome, they reclaim their place as musical revolutionaries and genre disrupters, proving that their message and music are as vital as ever. The band is moving forward, ready to reconnect with old fans and inspire a new generation, all while continuing to live their truth and write their story with dignity and defiance. -Stockholm Syndrome Critics Quotes- “It’s impossible to understate the importance and influence of the Los Angeles-born band, Fishbone. The list of groups the untraditional collective has inspired is long and includes names like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt. Their brand of ska-punk-rock-jam has defined explanation and been foundational for many. Started in 1979, Fishbone continues to rock stages today.” – VICE "The ska-funk-metal mavericks return, still partying, but even more pissed off...Fishbone is still getting down while the world hovers on the brink. If Moore, Dowd, and Co. are a little madder and broader in their approach now, it’s only because they believe their music can still make a difference, and they’ll do what it takes to be heard." -- Spin Magazine  “The band sounds refreshed and reinvigorated as they kick out 12 red-hot tracks that will have you dancing, moshing, and thinking. Their lyrics are some of their sharpest and most reflective to date as they tackle the rise of fascism and racism in America, dive into the predatory nature of the record industry, discuss interpersonal conflict and emotional turmoil, and remind us that love is the most important thing of all.” – Punk News “Stockholm Syndrome is a triumph—an album that doesn’t just live up to Fishbone’s legacy, but expands it. It’s biting, brilliant, and bursting with life. For longtime fans, it’s the return you’ve been waiting for. For new listeners, it’s a hell of an introduction.” – Punk Rock Mag  “Everything fizzes with vitality, from the George Clinton augmented Last Call in America to the blissful psych-soul plea for sanity of Love is Love, and the bands infectious genre- hopping glee is as infectious as ever.” – Classic Rock Magazine (summer 2025 issue) “Still insanely entertaining and still kicking against the pricks, Fishbone have never been more needed.” – Classic Rock Magazine (summer 2025 issue) “a whirlwind of buoyant brass and punk energy, ska grooves, and funk euphoria.” – The Big Takeover "In "Stockholm Syndrome," this new version of the Los Angeles gang manages to bring back to life that amalgamated sound that marked hearts on fire, definitively changing the scene.what we hear is a Fishbone's album in every way, which, with the very heavy backpack of its history, has the infinite merit of making them sound inspired, powerful, and brilliant as in the best times of the group." -- Mondo Sonoro  “Now, more than ever, the world needs a new Fishbone album. With Stockholm Syndrome, the iconic band return with an absolute vengeance to put on a clinic of an album. The record showcases a reenergized band with a chip on their shoulder and the swaggering confidence to prove how good they are.” – Bearded Gentleman  “This blistering return to form marks their first full-length LP in over two decades, and it’s already proving to be a potent cocktail of funk, punk, ska, soul, and righteous fury… More than just a new album, ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is a vital, raw, and powerful statement on modern life, picking up where the band left off with their groundbreaking work in 1995. It’s packed with infectious melodies, bursts of pure chaos, and politically charged anthems, alongside poignant reflections on life, relationships, and redemption.” -- Racketeer Radio “It is an album that is built on both timeless issues and timely urgency. And if you are asking yourself why Fishbone is writing songs that raise the same old questions, you should really be asking yourself why they feel the need to.” – Dancing About Arcitecture  “full of funk flavors and soulful licks, skanking guitars and melodic baselines, breezy brass and precision lyrics. It has the lot. Poised, poignant, perfect for the times. Yes, bands like Fishbone have always been needed, and now perhaps they are needed more than ever.” -- The Big Takeover  “Fishbone returns with a vengeance on Stockholm Syndrome—a blistering, brass-laced record that fuses ska, funk, punk, and soul into an unrelenting musical protest. As wild and unpredictable as ever, this record finds the band sharper, louder, and more lyrically potent than they’ve been in years.” – Music Existence “A record to cherish for all the right reasons.” – The Rock Pit