This interview took place on August 25, 2007 before Mustard Plug’s performance at the annual Ska Weekend event in Knoxville, TN. I’d like to thank Rick Johnson and the rest of the band for being so rad and easy to work with. The new Mustard Plug album, “In Black and White” was released September 11, 2007 so be sure to check it out!

Who are you and what do you do for the band?
My Name is Rick Johnson and I play bass guitar in the band.

Hot Hot Heat - Happiness Ltd.
Nightmare of You - Bang EP
The Good Life - Help Wanted Nights
Mustard Plug - In Black and White
Kayne West - Graduation
50 Cent - Curtis
Ani DiFranco - Canon
Shout Out Louds - Our Ill Wills

Artist: Mustard Plug
Album: In Black and White
Label: Hopeless Records
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: September 11, 2007

Overall: 9.0
Music: 9.0
Lyrics: 9.0
Production: 9.0

They’re one of ska favorites and with 14 years under their belt you can’t doubt them now. After releasing their greatest hit cd in 2005 Mustard Plug picks up where they left off from Yellow #5, and continues to push the boundaries for punk-ska music. Favorite among ska listeners, Mustard Plug have been creating a buzz with this album since they announced they were in the recording studio and “Hit Me! Hit Me!” and “Over the Edge” got out. If you never heard of Mustard Plug, you should get acquainted. Their new album In Black and White highlights years of playing and hard work making it an album that pulls all of their influences and inspirations and displaying their signature punk-ska sound. Hooray for third wave ska.

Mustard Plug has posted the first video from their upcoming full length. You can check it out here. The record is titled In Black And White and is due out September 11, 2007.