“An Original Blend” from Choke Artist Records
Have you ever heard of Choke Artist Records? I must admit neither had I until I was informed of the new (in September) compilation they released. Let’s do this… “Dark Sun Setting” (High School...
View ArticleX Marks the “SKASpot”
Any rabid fan of the ska genre has been to skaspot.com. The website is the brainchild of Andy Jeter and devotes itself to the promotion of the ska scene. Aside from the website, Andy has been...
View ArticleTune into ‘Tropical TV’
Taking his name, presumably from his stomping ground of Escondido, CA, Esco Chris has been bringing his amalgamation of early reggae, ska and rocksteady to the people since 2000. Released in November,...
View Article‘Drop’ it like it’s Hot!
Well, I’m not really sure how I discovered Drop Steady. Besides hailing from Chicago, I don’t really know anything else about them. I do know that they have recently (October) released a new LP...
View ArticleGet LIVE with The New Limits
The New Limits are back with a newish (as of November 2015) collection of live tunes. To quote the band, “on April 2015, The New Limits were invited by DIY aficionado and WEMF radio host Andrew...
View ArticleWhat time is it? It’s Five40 !
Rocking the scene since 2013, Atlanta’s ‘Five40’s’ debut album “Inhale the Sound” has dropped. According to the band they play a “…mixture of reggae, rock and ska [that] has been described as smooth,...
View ArticleIt’s time to ‘Level Up’ with Bucket of Fish
Have you ever heard of Bucket of Fish? Well you have now! This San Diego 5-piece has a new album for your listening pleasure entitled ‘Level Up.’ Let’s give it a whirl, shall we? “Shouting...
View ArticleStacked Like Pancakes Proclaims: ‘This Is Us’
MMM, tasty! Stacked Like Pancakes have dropped a new album. This is their first release since 2011’s ‘We’re Not Insane’ and is called ‘This Is Us.’ Let’s see what this Baltimore based septet has in...
View ArticleDude…Don’t Make it Weird
The Virginia-based septet ‘Thirteen Towers’ have released their latest LP “Dude…Don’t Make it Weird!” This follows two other albums which have been released since the band first began in 2007. In...
View ArticleThe Slack is Back Jack!
After 25 years and 15(really 15?) albums, The Slackers have released a self-titled album. Certainly a mainstay in the ska community for over two decades, this band needs no introduction. Let’s check...
View ArticleHope This Works!
Certainly wasting no time, the 2014 born Shark Punch have released their debut full-length. The Hayward California septet unleashes 10 songs of ska punk flavor entitled ‘Hope This Works.’ Let’s check...
View ArticleCoke? Pepsi? No-Dope Soda!
Dope Soda began playing their blend of infectious ska-infused tunes in 2011 and hail from British Columbia, Canada. Although this is their third release, this is my first exposure to this band. I...
View ArticleThe Bishops!
Alright vinyl fans, time to scrape some cash together for the new 7” from The Bishops. The Bishops have been doing their thing since 1995, and I am sad to say that I had not heard of them until about […]
View ArticleMusic For Awkward People to Dance To
Representing Dallas, TX is the one and only Monkeysphere. Since their inception in 2013, they have been hard at work, releasing an LP last year, and an EP earlier this month. This 5-song collection...
View ArticleDust off your “Copper Crown!”
So what do we know about Copper Crown? A relatively newcomer on the scene, this 5-piece started playing tunes just last year. Calling Toronto their home base, Copper Crown has just released their...
View ArticleYou can choose your friends but not your family. Or can you?
Make way for 1592 from Detroit, MI! Hot off the presses is their latest album ‘Family of Choice’ which is their 3rd full length since the band’s inception. Let’s listen to see what these 5 gents can...
View ArticleWelcome to ‘America’
In a time where this country is on more unsteady ground than it has ever been for this current generation,AmN has aptly named their latest EP ‘America.’ No Person brings their hard rocking sound from...
View ArticleLike most ska bands, Beat The Smart Kids are ‘Broke Again’
So you say you’re into ska punk? Well let’s check out the latest from Chicago’s Beat the Smart Kids. The 12-song LP entitled ‘Broke Again’ is a follow up to last year’s EP. Let’s push play and crank...
View ArticleSkappleton 2016- A Review
After taking a 3 year hiatus, 2016 marked the return and 20th anniversary of Skappleton, Appleton, WI’s annual ska fest. Previously hosted by Laurence University, the venue this time around was...
View ArticleIntroducing…Soulios
Who knew there was a town in Pennsylvania named California? Well did you also know that California PA is the home to the 7- piece ska outfit Soulios? Formed just last year, this band has already...
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