You’ve known them as hardworking road warriors with an unyielding passion for reggae and Jamaican music.

The One Night Band is now on a break, but this hasn’t stopped singer/guitarist Alex Giguere from keeping busy. He has taken this opportunity to initiate a more personal and introspective project.

Joining forces with ONB bass player Pascal Lesieur, ex-drummer Nicolas Fizzano and longtime friend Jovanny Savoie, Giguere introduces The Beatdown.

What to expect from this new musical venture? Pure and uncompromising reggae and ska, with soul overtones and a punk edge. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.