Single: Something To Do – Hocus Pocus Brain
While the song title and music feel magical, the lyrics are about seeing through someone’s magic and not getting disillusioned and disenchanted.
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EP: Space Monkey Mafia w/ Anita Velveeta – Weed Will Turn You Gay
While Velveeta has said “traditional ska fans are going to hate this,” these three new tracks are for anyone looking to get out of their musical comfort zone.
Single: Mister Blank – The Ballad of Jorge the Desert Snail
Mister Blank return with a new ska single about persevering when the world feels big and you feel small.
Album: The Skariginals – Get Out of Your Head
On their new full-length album, the LA ska band bursts forth with a wake up call for anyone who needs to wake up and experience joy.
Single: The Guilty Parties – (In)Famous
One of the Riverside, CA ska punk band’s first singles in two years, “(In)Famous” features prog rock and new wave influences to re-establish their unique sound.
Single: The Skints – Home
The vocal melody sinks its hooks into you and pulls you in. The vocals are excellent, the rhythm is phenomenal. There are absolutely no complaints with this song.
Single: Doc Turbo – Criminal
Crisp horns and fun narrative storytelling with the vocals. This is a song about falling in love in a spin on the storytelling of The Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love” where the story tells of a series of dates and every night the protagonist feels a little more in love”.
Single: Mutiny – Anthem
Mutiny remains one of the most creative and hardcore of all bands in the ska
Album: Annalies Tang – Annalies Tang
“Annalies Tang has beautiful vocals, the horns accent the song beautifully, and the ska rhythm on the guitar feels light and pleasant.”
Single: The Mooches – Rude Boy
The Mooches are putting out phenomenal new ska that has a unique sound with diverse influences that help expand the scope of the genre.
The best half-album ever? Hey-Smith drop three tracks on split EP with Less Than Jake
One of the world’s biggest, best, and most exciting ska bands put out a half of an album in June (alongside Less Than Jake no less)
EP: So Many Dangers – Close The Curtains
One of Rhode Island’s rising ska bands provides a taste on streaming of their new EP, a blend of hardcore and melodic influences that leave you wanting more.
Single: Doc Turbo – Lookin’ Like a Hot Time
An exciting new ska track from Denver feels like Mest, Good Charlotte, Mustard Plug, and the Bosstones all rolled into one.
Album: Lab Brats – Triskaidekaphobia
The debut album from the Boise ska punk band brings a fun ’90s sound that could fit on albums from Reel Big Fish or Blink-182, though it also touches on serious subjects.
Single: Omnigone – Corpse of Corporations
Omnigone’s new album Turn Up The Fear is out in August, but this lead single previews the next evolution of the East Bay punk band’s powerful sound.
Single: Devon Kay & The Solutions cover “United States of Whatever”
Just in time for America’s big birthday, Devon Kay and the Solutions send up the country with a cover of Liam Lynch’s classic anthem.
Single: Skaleton Crew – A Little Bit Dead Inside
The Boston spooky-themed ska band releases their second single in a month, in which they sing of the sensation of zombification.
Double feature: Local Legends release “Plays Nice” and “Now With More F-Bombs”
Milwaukee’s Local Legends live up to their name with two new three-track EPs of sweet ska music.
Double feature: New singles from The Boy Detective and Bobby Edge
Bobby Edge releases a cover of the Beach Boys’ “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” while Boy Detective sends up the ’60s band with “The Beach Boys Were Full Of It”.
Album: The Doomstompers – Take A Beat
The Doomstompers’ debut album is powerful, smooth, and well-paced, and one you must not miss lest you forever regret it.