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Abraskadabra interview: ska-punk band addresses political situation in Brazil with fiery new LP

We spoke to long-running Brazilian ska-punks Abraskadabra about their Bad Time Records debut, ‘Make Yourself At Home,’ which you can get on limited gold vinyl.

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.

Ska is thriving right now. Here's a look at the DIY scene that's keeping it alive

Ska and ska-punk are thriving right now, thanks to a community of great bands with fierce DIY ethics and equally fierce politics. Here’s a look into the scene, including interviews with the musicians and labels who are shaping it…