The Fest adds Samiam, Bigwig, Crime in Stereo, Home is Where, and more to 2021 lineup
The Fest have added another 20 bands to their already-stacked lineup, happening Halloween weekend in Gainesville, FL.
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Jeff Rosenstock & Polyvinyl have made a 9-hour playlist of ska songs
The 9-hour, 181-song playlist includes songs from all across ska's long, rich history -- from its origins in Jamaica to some of today's best DIY ska bands -- and it also includes ska-adjacent songs by The Beatles, Vampire Weekend, Weezer, Pixies, and more...
Flying Raccoon Suit release 8-bit ska covers album to benefit the Nature Conservancy
The second volume of Flying Raccoon Suit's 8-bit ska covers album series includes retro video game versions of songs by Bad Operation, Tape Girl, The Best of the Worst, Still Alive, Half Past Two, JER, and more...
Thou, Joyce Manor & more talk ska on ‘In Defense of Ska’ podcast
As Aaron Carnes gears up for the release of his 'In Defense of Ska' book, he's been doing an accompanying podcast. He's interviewed tons of notable ska musicians, plus members of some bands you might not expect to go as deep into ska as they do, like Joyce Manor and Thou. Here ar…
Our favorite songs of the week (playlist): Hayley Williams, slowthai, The Chills & more
This week's playlist includes new music by Madlib and Four Tet, Mozzy, Little Dragon and Moses Sumney, Ric Wilson, Blood Menace, Dollar Signs, The Besnard Lakes, Shelter, Bad Operation, Conway the Machine, and more.
The Year In Ska & Ska-Punk: Albums, EPs & Singles not to miss from 2020
A ton of good ska and ska-punk records came out in 2020. Here are 18 -- plus some non-album singles and honorable mentions -- that we highly recommend.
Our favorite songs of the week (playlist): Deftones, Sleaford Mods & more
This week's playlist includes new music by Tigers Jaw, Boldy James, Goat Girl, The Wonder Years, Here Lies Man, Deftones, Eyehategod, Your Old Droog, Rico Nasty, Madison McFerrin, Sleaford Mods, Bill Callahan & Bonnie "Prince" Billy, The Weeknd (Roslia remix), Kash Doll and more.
21 New Songs Out Today
Listen to new songs by Sheff G, Bad Operation, Black Wing, The Staves, Supine, Undergang, Yussef Dayes, La Femme, Ganser (remixed by Ride's Andy Bell), Madison McFerrin, and more...
29 New Songs Out Today
Listen to new songs by Miley Cyrus/Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Jazmine Sullivan, Kirin J Callinan, Smashing Pumpkins, The Network (aka Green Day), Jason Isbell/Amanda Shires, Fana Hues, Agent Sasco/Chronixx, and more...
Our favorite songs of the week (playlist): Tierra Whack, Megan Thee Stallion, King Gizzard…
This week's playlist includes new music by Bill Callahan and Bonnie 'Prince' Billie, slowthai, The Weather Station, Julien Baker, Shygirl, Statik Selektah, The Sonder Bombs, The Cribs, Boldy James & Real Bad Man, and more.