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Operation Ivy tribute LP on the way; Catbite's cover of "Healthy Body" streaming now
The comp also features We Are The Union & Eve 6’s ”Sound System” cover, The Chinkees, Matamoska, The Raging Nathans, Omnigone, Flying Raccoon Suit, and more…
Mike Park & Catbite announce split 12" (exclusive blue vinyl & new song streams)
The second installment of Bad Time Records’ Wavebreaker series is a split between DIY ska-punk veteran Mike Park and his favorite newer ska band, Catbite…
What is hyperska? Eichlers shares 10 songs that inspired the new subgenre
Eichlers’ upcoming Bad Time Records debut ‘My Checkered Future’ seems poised to introduce the world to Eichlers’ self-coined subgenre hyperska. But what is hyperska? Eichlers discusses 10 songs that inspired the genre…
64 Essential Ska Albums from 1964 to Present
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.
Jeff Rosenstock & Polyvinyl have made a 9-hour playlist of ska songs
The 9-hour, 181-song playlist includes songs from all across ska’s long, rich history — from its origins in Jamaica to some of today’s best DIY ska bands — and it also includes ska-adjacent songs by The Beatles, Vampire Weekend, Weezer, Pixies, and more…
Thou, Joyce Manor & more talk ska on 'In Defense of Ska' podcast
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 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.
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 book and about why ska needs defending…
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.
