12 great ska & ska-punk albums from 2022
From JER to The Interrupters to The Slackers to Westbound Train, here are 12 ska and ska-punk albums from 2022 that are not to miss...
Dissidente
The Fest adds Algernon Cadwallader, Against All Authority, Folly, Paint It Black, La Dispute, more
Other new additions include Scowl, TWIABP, Home Is Where, Stay Inside, The Pietasters, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, and tons more...
The Fest 20 lineup: Hot Water Music, Bouncing Souls, AVAIL, Samiam, Piebald & MUCH more
The always-awesome Gainesville punk festival The Fest returns for its 20th year, and the lineup is stacked...
Kill Lincoln and JER announce tour, including Saint Vitus (BV Presents)
Additional support on the tour comes from The Best of the Worst, Dissidente, Bad Operation, and Secret Spirit, varying by date.
Our favorite songs of the week (playlist)
This week's playlist includes new music by Jazmine Sullivan, Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, Spoon, Cult of Luna, Excide, Riverby, Caroline Polachek, and more.
Notable Releases of the Week (2/11)
This week's Notable Releases include Big Thief's ambitious double album, Cult of Luna's energized new chapter, the expanded edition of Jazmine Sullivan's excellent 'Heaux Tales,' and more...
Dissidente interview: ska-core band talks Anti-Flag comparisons, protest music & more + new song
”The importance of protest music is to combat that burnout and reinvigorate people to have the energy to actually take to the streets,” says Chris Ruckus of Dissidente in our new interview about the band's long-awaited debut album...
‘In Defense of the Genre’ January roundup (best songs of the month included)
The January roundup of punk column In Defense of the Genre includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the best songs of the month.
Mustard Plug & Catbite touring together; Dissidente release new song
Mustard Plug are in the midst of celebrating their 30th anniversary, and they just announced a tour with Catbite surrounding This Is Not Croydon Fest. Also, Catbite's Bad Time Records labelmates Dissidente have a new hardcore punk ripper...
Our favorite songs of the week (playlist)
This week's playlist includes new music by The Smile, The Weeknd, Earl Sweatshirt, Burial, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Let's Eat Grandma, and more