The Rough Kutz is an English ska ensemble from Stoke-on-Trent established in 1993. The group consists of the musicians Spike, Hazza, Sean, Booty, Rat, Yatesy, and Charl. They achieved professional recognition for a musical style characterized by third wave ska. Their recording career began with the debut studio recording A Bit O' Rough (1998) released on the label Skanky 'Lil Records. The discography included the studio recording Welcome to our World (2002) and the studio recording Another Week Another War (2006). The ensemble achieved professional recognition for the recording Another Week Another War featuring the musician Roddy Radiation. The Rough Kutz achieved professional recognition for the studio recording Gangster's Playground (2010) released on the label RK Records. They achieved professional recognition for contributing a cover of the song “Noise in this World” to the charity recording Specialized 2: Beat Teenage Cancer (2013). Their recording career included the studio recording Dirty Sex at Midnight (2013). The ensemble achieved professional recognition for performing at Don Valley Stadium in 2013 with the ensemble The Skatalites and the ensemble UB40. Their discography included the studio recording Strictly Anti-Cabaret (2022) released on the label Randale Records.
