Name Your Favorite Norwegian Ska Band
Name your top 10 favorite Norwegian ska bands…GO! If you had a difficult time coming up with even one, you are not alone. Even though I have heard of many bands over the years, The Phantoms from Oslo...
View ArticleAre You ‘Easily Distracted?”
After 4 years and last year’s full length album, Bumsy and the Moochers have put out another EP. The ‘Easily Distracted’ EP is a collection of 5 songs, from this Chicago-based sextet. Let’s check it...
View Article‘Keep It Together’ With the Bumpin Uglies
The last time that the Bumpin Uglies released an album, I praised them for having one of the best band names ever. This time around, I was blown away by the artwork of their latest release ‘Keep It...
View ArticleLooking for “Something to Do?”
One of the longest running (and few remaining) ska bands from Wisconsin, Something to Do has recently released a new LP entitled ‘Not Making a Sound.’ Let’s check this bad boy out, shall we… “Not...
View ArticleTake a Ride on the ‘Ferris Wheel!”
I love it when bands that I have never heard of reach out to me. The latest band to do just that is Ferris Wheel from Belarus. After forming in 2015, they have already released a full-length album...
View Article‘Ska Royale’ from the Copacetics
You haven’t heard of the Copacetics? Well, this 8-piece from Rhode Island has dropped a new album entitled ‘Ska Royale.’ Let’s have a listen… “Ska Royale”- Let’s get things rollin’ with a fantastic...
View ArticleSaving (One of the) Best For Last!
Hailing from Philadelphia, PA Behind Deadlines has released a follow up to last year’s EP entitled ‘Status Quo.’ Let’s crank it up… “Biochemistry”-Status Quo opens up with the wonderfully crafted...
View ArticlePART I (What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 1)
If you have not heard yet, there is a new ska compilation that features 135 songs. What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol.1 is an ambitious undertaking. We know there is quantity; now let’s see if...
View ArticleThreat Level Burgundy!
Calling Massachusetts their home, Threat Level Burgundy has released a new LP entitled “The Longest Day.” Let’s check out the ska punk style of this 7-piece outfit which was born in 2008. Here we go…...
View ArticlePart II-‘What Do You Know About Ska Punk?-Vol. 1’
11. The Main Street Sweep-“Dear Karen”- The Main Street Sweep is a rock band with some ska elements, as highlighted by this fun little ditty. The saxophone really wails, in this ode to 50’s style....
View ArticleCheck out ‘The Phonosonics’
Hey everyone, The Phonosonics have just released a new single, in which they have pressed onto green vinyl. Let’s drop the needle on this one… “Between Two Headphone”- Smudging the line between...
View Article‘The Coast Is Clear’ Courtesy of Madaline
After taking a hiatus in the mid-2000s, Madaline from Denton, TX has been hard at work the past few years. Following a release last year, these dudes (and 1 dudette) have released ‘The Coast Is...
View ArticlePart III-‘What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 1’
21. No Cops For Miles-“It Doesn’t Matter (Feat.The Worst & The Stupid Stupid Henchmen)”- The screaming is awful. The vocals and the instrumentation seem to be going in completely...
View ArticleC’mon everyone it’s time to ‘Sound the Alarm’
The long-running ska band that needs no introduction, Less Than Jake has recently released a new EP entitled ‘Sound the Alarm.’ Let’s push play… “Call to Arms”-Starting things out with Roger...
View ArticlePart IV- ‘What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 1
31. Askultura-“Older Sister”-Time for a good ol’ fashioned ska hoedown. Askultura brings to this compilation one of the most unique songs on this compilation. If ska, bluegrass, a pirate and...
View ArticleSave Ferris is Back!
It’s been a long time coming but Monique Powell and her new crew have released a new EP entitled ‘Checkered Past.’ So exited… “Anything”- The opening track is a throwback to the ‘It Means...
View ArticlePart V-“What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 1”
41. The Hostiles-“Night Out”- Everything about this song is great; upbeat with bratty punk vocals with blaring horns and a low-roaring organ. I did appreciate the switching of vocalist and the...
View ArticleThe Best of the Worst? You Decide
Is ska-core your thing? Well it’s time to check out the latest EP from New Jersey’s The Best of the Worst. Let’s give ‘Painted Fools a listen… “Habits Live Hard”-Straying from the typical ska punk...
View ArticleMonty and The Bishops!
Monty Neysmith of Symarip is at it again. After recording several songs with The Soul Radics and The Bishops, Monty and The Bishops team up once again for this latest single. Check it out… Skin...
View ArticlePart VI-What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 1
51. Empatee du Weiss-“Shut Up!”- I will definitely check these guys out. Think big-band ska with a female lead. Swanky with a circus feel near the end! Grade: B+ 52. Crash the Owl Party-“Steel...
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