the flaming tsunamis

10 Classic Ska & Ska-Punk Albums Turning 20 in 2023

2003 was a pivotal year for ska. The ska-punk boom caught a second wind (or maybe a last gasp) in the American mainstream, and the ska underground was thriving too…

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.

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…