This edition of ‘In Defense of the Genre’ takes a look at some of the most essential classic albums in ska-punk, a genre which -- yes, really -- is having a comeback.
The new compilation is a ”redux” of the label's first release, the 1994 compilation For A Life of Sin: Insurgent Chicago Country, which captured the ever-changing Chicago country scene.
The comp features Brendan Kelly (covering The Lillingtons), Broadway Calls (covering The Menzingers), the first new Sundowner song in years, the first new Lippies song since they reunited, and more.
Plus, Fest 18 also includes Less Than Jake, Mariachi El Bronx, Off With Their Heads, AJJ, Screaming Females, Planes Mistaken For Stars, Tim Barry, and even more.
Brendan's list includes likeminded punks like Brian Fallon, Alkaline Trio, and Red City Radio, an album he said he didn't listen to yet, an album from 1989, his own album, and... this very list.
Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms, The Falcon, and more is releasing a new Brendan Kelly and the Wandering Birds album, Keep Walkin' Pal, on October 26...
'Music for Everyone' features rare or unreleased music by Taking Back Sunday, Walter Schreifels, Brendan Kelley, Dave Hause, Chris Farren, Potty Mouth, Allison Weiss, Anthony Green, Fran Iero, Anti-Flag, and more.