# Westbound Train Release New Single ‘Slippery Slope’ **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 16 October 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/westbound-train-release-new-single-slippery-slope/ --- **ACCLAIMED BOSTON SKA AND SOUL COLLECTIVE WESTBOUND TRAIN RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SLIPPERY SLOPE” OFF UPCOMING ALBUM ‘SING THE GHOST AWAY’** **LP Out November 7, 2025 – A Soulful Evolution in Ska, Rocksteady & Classic Soul** **Boston, MA —** Acclaimed ska and soul collective **Westbound Train**have shared [“](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTEzNzA1NTg2LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiYzUyNWYyNWZiMzVjMjRjNCJ9)**[Slippery Slope](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTEzNzA1NTg2LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiYzUyNWYyNWZiMzVjMjRjNCJ9)**[,”](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTEzNzA1NTg2LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiYzUyNWYyNWZiMzVjMjRjNCJ9) the second single from their long-awaited new album, *Sing the Ghost Away*, arriving **November 7, 2025**. The record marks a bold and deeply resonant evolution for the band—an inspired return that reaffirms their place as torchbearers of modern ska, rocksteady, and classic soul. Produced by **Obi Fernandez** (vocals, trombone) and **Eric Novod**(drums), and mixed/mastered by **Tim Panella**, *Sing the Ghost Away* was recorded at **The Relic Room** in New York City. Pairing warm analog textures with inventive arrangements and nuanced sonic detail, the album delivers a confident, emotionally charged collection that feels both timeless and refreshingly new. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/31300/CbCL4ZproUKbakMhSCU6HOl6Xv5HF0VYiRUdeGyr.jpg) > “*‘Slippery Slope’ is a reminder to keep showing up, even when life feels heavy,*” says Fernandez. “*The truth is, it’s sweeter when we’re fully here—alive, aware, and present in the moment we’ve been given. We all wrestle with doubt and insecurity; none of us are alone in it. There’s a whole lot of us out here just trying to hold on, find our footing, and keep moving forward together.*” Standout tracks like the first single[ ](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTE4OTQ4NDY4LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiYmYyMjk5Mzc1NjM0ZTA2ZSJ9)**[“L.M.A.”](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTIzMTQyNzc0LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiZDU4YWZkM2FjYjMzMjMwZCJ9)**, **“Keeper From the Start”**, and **“Slippery Slope”** showcase Westbound Train’s sharpened songwriting and expanded sonic range, while a newly recorded version of **“We All Need Rescue”** breathes new life into a fan-favorite deep cut. Contributions from **Anthony Abbinanti**(percussion), horn players **Rich Graiko** and **Carlos Menezes Jr.**, further enrich the band’s signature sound. > “*‘L.M.A.’ is a tune about self-worth,*” Fernandez explains. “*On the surface it leans into a relationship story, but really it’s bigger than that. We all face moments of disappointment, and this song is a reminder that in those moments, the move is to self-start—to love yourself first. We can’t wait around for validation to motivate us.*” **Stream “Slippery Slope” here:** [https://lnk.to/slipperyslope](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTI3MzM3MDgwLFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiMTgzZjk3ZDJiMTA4NGNhYiJ9) **Pre-order *****Sing the Ghost Away***** here:**[https://bio.to/westboundtrain](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTMxNTMxMzg1LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiMTk0M2I0NDEyNTViYjE4YyJ9) ### **About Westbound Train** Formed in 2001 at **Berklee College of Music**, **Westbound Train** have built an international following with their infectious blend of ska, rocksteady, and soul. Influenced by icons like **The Skatalites**, **Hepcat**, **Otis Redding**, and **The Slackers**, the band became a staple of the U.S. ska circuit—sharing stages on **The Vans Warped Tour**, **Summer of Ska**, **Rude Cat Festival**, and more, while performing alongside genre heavyweights around the world. Today, the lineup features **Obi Fernandez**, **Rich Graiko** (trumpet), **Carlos Menezes Jr.** (saxophone), **Gideon Blumenthal** (keyboards), **Alex Brumel** (guitar), **Alex Stern** (guitar), **Thad Merritt** (bass), and **Eric Novod** (drums). Beyond the stage, they’re fathers, sons, teachers, and community leaders—united by a shared passion for carrying forward a distinctly soulful vision of ska and reggae. With *Sing the Ghost Away*, Westbound Train prove once again why they remain a cornerstone of the modern ska and soul revival: a band deeply grounded in tradition, yet always writing the next chapter. ### **Formats Available** - “Blood Orange” Color Vinyl (limited to 500) - Signed Test Pressings (limited to 20) - CD - Digital Download/Streaming - Bonus: *“L.M.A. (Dub Remix)”* Lathe Cut (limited to 50) ### **Upcoming Shows (Supporting Big D and the Kids Table)** - **Oct 24 — Philadelphia, PA · Warehouse on Watts** - **Oct 25 — New York, NY · The Sultan Room** - **Oct 26 — Cambridge, MA · The Sinclair** **Follow Westbound Train:** **[****[Linktree](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTQ2MjExNDU1LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiM2I5YzE4Y2ViZDY2MjMzMiJ9)****] | [****[Instagram](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTUwNDA1NzYxLFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiZjk5NWM5NzRlYjkxZDUyNiJ9)****] | [****[Facebook](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTU1NjQ4NjczLFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiNDA0ZGFmNzUzZDAwNGY5YyJ9)****]** **Follow Org Music:** **[****[Website](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTU5ODQyOTgxLFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiNzgzZDlmZTc5YjhlN2M0YiJ9)****] | [****[Instagram](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTY1MDg1ODYyLFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiMjVlNWViMTc0NjczZjNjOSJ9)****] | [****[Facebook](https://zjwgpy.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEwOTI4NjUsXCJsXCI6MTY4MzMxMzAyOTY5MjgwMTY4LFwiclwiOjE2ODMzMTM2NzAyNzgzNjIxOH0iLCJzIjoiMDE2MzVjMDMyMjU2NDVjMyJ9)****]** ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/31299/Y5o7UDWUfB7tZCYCdCmxRcwUA20kUmGMN6gT3hBy.jpg)