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.
The Chinkees
Q&A w/ Bad Operation on their debut album and the joyous retaliation of New Tone ska
Bad Operation -- the new ska band with members of Fatter Than Albert, PEARS, and more -- tell the story of how this band came to be, the meaning behind their ”New Tone” ska label this band's specific influences, and more...
An excerpt on Jeff Rosenstock’s band ASOB from new ska book + Q&A with author Aaron Carnes
Musician and journalist Aaron Carnes (Flat Planet, Gnarboots) is releasing his book 'In Defense of Ska' in 2021. Ahead of that, we're debuting the 'Ska Is Dead' chapter which focuses on Jeff Rosenstock's band Arrogant Sons of Bitches, and we spoke to Aaron about his boo…
Walter Rossmann benefit comp features Less Than Jake, Mike Watt, Classics of Love, more
Government Issue, The Chinkees, Broadway Calls, The Bombpops, Toys That Kill, River City Rebels and more also appear on the benefit compilation.
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...
Bandcamp exclusives for today’s fundraiser (Sonic Youth, Fucked Up, stacked comps & more)
Boris live albums and rarities, Mikey Erg demos, a Hot Snakes rarity, a William Tyler EP, unearthed Hop Along songs from 2005, a Jason Isbell live album, Hedwig's John Cameron Mitchell, three huge compilations, and more special releases out for Bandcamp Friday...
The Chinkees’ Mike Park & Steve Choi discuss 10 songs that influenced their comeback EP
Here's how Operation Ivy, The Clash, The Specials, Bad Brains, Elvis Costello, The Suicide Machines, and more inspired The Chinkees' first EP in 18 years...
The Chinkees return with first new EP in 18 years (listen)
”Steve Choi called me up and said 'I'm working on some ska punk tunes, let's record for a new Chinkees release,'” said Park. ”It was as simple as that.“
Q&A w/ Jeff Rosenstock on surprise releases, pop punk, 10 songs that inspired ‘NO DREAM’ &…
Jeff talked about life in quarantine, shared some good tour memories, and discussed how his great new album was inspired by The Muffs, Jimmy Cliff, Sicko, The Mr T Experience, The Chinkees, and more...