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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 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...

plus John Prine, Charles Bradley, Sharon Van Etten, Tyler the Creator, Jamila Woods, Deer Tick, Gary Clark Jr., The Slackers, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.

”In these troubled times of pandemics, vicious right wing politics, and racial strife, it's hard to find hope. In their concerts, the Slackers are trying to project a message of unity, solidarity, and trying make some hope and joy for the future.”

The Unseen, Guttermouth, The Bombpops, Ceremony, Dr Know, Andrew WK, Har Mar Superstar and more are also playing Punk Rock Bowling afterparties.

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 festival includes sets from the reformed Circle Jerks, Cock Sparrer, Luna Chicks, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Madness, Buzzcocks, Bouncing Souls, and many more.

The Bouncing Souls and The Bar Stool Preachers play Brooklyn on Friday (12/20) with Strike Anywhere and The Bronx. We're giving away tickets, and we've got an interview between the Souls and BSP...

Las Vegas festival Punk Rock Bowling happens May 21-25 and the 2020 lineup also includes Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Streetlight Manifesto, Propagandhi, Adicts, Avail, Stiff Little Fingers, The Ruts DC, Ho99o9, and more.

The Bouncing Souls have shows scheduled through late December, including dates with The Bronx who also just announced a tour with Pennywise...