Tag: SKA PUNK
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Generation Gap – Reconstruction LP (Grazil Records)
Generation Gap’s new album, Reconstruction, serves up a pure, unadulterated shot of high-octane energy, exactly proving what the phrase “music with purpose” means. It’s a supersonic manifesto delivered at 200 miles per hour, wrapped in the tightest, most irresistible rhythms you’ll hear all year. The moment you drop the needle on Reconstruction, the message is…
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Fishbone Unveils New Video For “All About Us” From “Stockholm Syndrome”
Veteran genre disruptors Fishbone have unveiled the new video for “All About Us,” the latest visual from their critically acclaimed album, Stockholm Syndrome (June 2025). The track proves that the band’s voice and vision are as vital as ever, sharpening their focus on the ongoing struggle between economic justice and unchecked privilege. With their trademark…
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Fishbone Releases Official Video For “Dog Eat Dog”
Legendary ska-punk-funk pioneers Fishbone have released the official fan-created video for their track, “Dog Eat Dog.” The song from their acclaimed album Stockholm Syndrome takes an unflinching look at the music business, detailing the fight to reclaim ownership and independence from label contracts. Sharing their own industry journey, frontman Angelo Moore calls the song “about…
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Joker’s Republic Share New Single And Video “Dead Inside”
The third single off Joker’s Republic’s new album is likely relatable to the majority of the people who listen to it. The track, “Dead Inside,” is a high energy ska punk song with meaningful lyrics, intricate musicianship throughout, including a hardcore breakdown towards the end of the song. Lyrically, the band is taking on the effects of how all…
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Planet Smashers Drop New Album “On The Dancefloor “
After more than three decades of two-tone swagger, punk grit, and horn-fueled joy, Montreal’s beloved ska lifers The Planet Smashers are back with On the Dancefloor, their tenth studio album and one of their most energized releases to date. Out August 22 on Stomp Records, the record is packed with 13 new tracks that swing…
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Ska-Punk Veterans The Planet Smashers Return With New Single And Video “Things You Do”
The Planet Smashers return with “Things You Do,” the second single from their upcoming album On the Dancefloor, out August 22 on Stomp Records. Dropping August 8 alongside a new video, the track delivers everything fans have come to expect: big hooks, sharp horns, and the kind of bounce that turns a casual listen into a…
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SUBLIME Released New Single And Video “Ensenada”
The US reggae-punk/alternative rock trio Sublime have released a new single today entitled ‘Ensenada’, Marking a significant milestone for the band, it is the first song written by the trio together since Jakob Nowell – son of founding frontman Bradley Nowell – stepped into the role of lead vocalist and guitarist in late 2023, joining his uncles…
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Ska-Punk Veterans The Planet Smashers Are Back With New Album; Listen To First Single “Meet Me On The Dancefloor”
After more than three decades of two-tone swagger, punk attitude, and brass-blasted joy, Montreal’s beloved ska lifers The Planet Smashers return with “Meet Me On The Dancefloor,” the first single from their forthcoming tenth studio album, On the Dancefloor. Dropping July 11 alongside an irresistible music video, the single kicks off pre-orders for the album, which lands…
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The Suicide Machines Return New Song “Never Go Quietly”
Detroit’s seminal ska punk veterans The Suicide Machines have unveiled a lyric video for their latest track, “Never Go Quietly,” a fiery and defiant anthem rooted in the band’s long-standing tradition of mixing urgency with melody. Directed by Tadd Martin and featuring striking artwork by Justin Gray, the video matches the song’s explosive energy and…
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Save Ferris Return With New Single And Video “Get Dancing”
Ska-punk icons Save Ferris have just dropped their highly anticipated new single and video, “Get Dancing.” Watch the video here and stream the track here. The band is hitting the road again as part of their Spring 2025 Tour, bringing their signature high-energy performances to fans across the country. Hailing from Southern California, Save Ferris burst onto the scene in the mid-’90s with…
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“Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat” by Marc Wasserman (DiWulf Publishing)
Some books speak softly. Others sing, groove, and move with rhythm. Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter to The English Beat does all of this and more. Written by Marc Wasserman, a devoted fan turned accomplished music historian, this book is a soulful tribute to one of the most influential yet under-appreciated bands of…
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Skanimals Released New Single “Alpha”
Norwegian ska punk outfit Skanimals continues to carve their wild path with Alpha, the latest single from their boundary-pushing debut Unleash The Skanimals. Fueled by Marius Fugelsnes’ post-Interrupters inspiration, the band melds rapid-fire basslines, razor-edged guitar riffs, and irresistible trumpet hooks into a genre-defying anthem. With members Birk Aigner, Tom Matheson, Henrik Degnes, and Øyvind…