Link 80

”When we were doing Link 80, other ska punk albums 9 times out of 10 sounded like absolute garbage. Bands only cared about the live show. Now, albums are king again. So, we put a ton of work into making this the best record we could make.”

”Music and Buddha, that's how you survive a heart attack.”

The song is part of a two-song single that officially arrives tomorrow, also including a Link 80 cover.

With ska gaining mainstream traction in the U.S. once again, we put together a list of 64 essential ska albums from 1964 to present, with albums released during each of the past seven decades by artists from all over the world.

The comp also features Worriers' previously released cover of ”Old Friend” and covers by Flying Raccoon Suit, Omnigone, Matamoska, Get Married, Sarchasm, and more...

I Can't Take It Anymore shows off a more matured, refined Joystick!, inspired by vocalist Duck getting sober, but growing up doesn't mean slowing down. It's still an urgent, fun, fast-paced ska-punk record and a great one at that...

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 are some excerpts from those episodes and some quotes from Aaron, co-host Adam Davis (Omnigone, Link 80), and the bands themselves...

The video is made up of old photos from Omnigone/Link 80's Adam Davis' personal collection, and it includes cameos from Dan Potthast, Mike Park, and more...

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...