The Syndicate (band)

The Syndicate are an American folk punk band formed in in 1997, who's signature sound crosses ska punk music with traditional Southern Italian music. The band was initially signed to alternative label, and built a reputation locally through constant touring throughout , as well as in the and  areas. In 2003, they moved to /, where they released their most commercially successful album Valli Boys (2004), which was certified 2x platinum by the RIAA in 2007. Since 2008, the band have been releasing music through their own imprint label, Rahway Recording Co. via.

Most of the band members have nicknames, and are rarely seen without their standard outfit of grey pants, velvet double-breasted suits, black derby shoes, black ties and black fedoras.