Single: The Kittyhawks – The Devil’s Offbeat
The Kittyhawks’ first single from their upcoming new EP has a sultry sax, a sinister stormy rhythm, and the devil’s dark voice in every beat.
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Single: Joker’s Republic covers The Menzingers’ “Tellin’ Lies”
Jersey ska meets Pennsylvania punk in this faithful but skankified cover of The Menzingers’ 2017 hit.
Single: Skaleton Crew – Grounded
Skaleton Crew’s third single captures the anxiety of feeling small, with smooth ska punk that carries urgency.
Album: Steppin’ Razor Blades – Stay Sharp
Steppin’ Razor Blades’ debut album is getting rave reviews from everyone I know, because its two-tone style is something different, but also familiar.
EP: Courtesy of Tim – Perennial
Great new ska from the Midwest: five new tracks definitely worth adding to the rotation.
Single: Alex Paquette et les Insulaires – Et j’ai pris la route
Alex Paquette’s French Canadian ska captures the philosophy of making danceworthy pop music that doesn’t skimp on a sharp political message.
EP: Harry Katz and the Pistachios – The Last to Know EP
Harry Katz and the Pistachios release a 2 Tone ska record with a little bit of influence from all the legends that came before them.
Album: The Sneaky Heat Missiles – Songs of Seduction and Swagger
The Sneaky Heat Missiles’ new album is a sci-fi ska opera touching on many relevant moral issues with crazy vocal melodies.
Single: The Doomstompers – Political Jokes
Whip-smart and timely lyrics make the first track from the Doomstompers’ upcoming album an exciting preview of new music from a rising name in ska.
Album: Never Donts – Never Dont Party
The SLC band stakes its claim in the realm of ska-core, where anger and aggression are mandatory and where messaging is paramount.
Single: Mister Blank – Panic! at the Costco
Seattle ska punkers return with their second single of 2026, which doesn’t reinvent anything, but makes for pure fun in an anxious world.
Album: Westcoast Backbeat Orchestra – 2
New eight-piece ska band out of Sweden has the full richness of a small orchestra.
Single: Free Beer – Solitude
Melbourne alt-country flows into an instrumental that perfectly evokes the feeling of the song’s title.
Single: Fat Picnic – Many Shades
Brisbane third-wave influenced ska band brings the best of Australia’s scene in their brand new single.
Single: Sorry Baby – Skin to Skin
Sorry Baby is a New Post Punk aggression out of California, and earlier this month
Album: Bad Operation – Everything Must Go
New Orleans ska/reggae rockers release their sophomore record after six years, picking up where they left off with a masterpiece.
Album: Superintendo – Beauty Routine
Shifting between genres but full of energy regardless, Superintendo make their beautiful debut on Punkerton Records.
Album: Carsie Blanton & the Burning Hell – Everything is Great
Carsie Blanton’s new album features outrage and the outrageous. It is absurdity as a response to a diabolical but absurd world.
EP: Runaway Ricochet – Made From Recycled Materials, Vol. 2
Five flawless performances of simple songs; even with no new songwriting, Runaway Ricochet is still such an incredible band.
Single: Super Cassette ft. Pacing – Heaven Isn’t Real (But Hell Is)
More poppy than expected, but still retaining indie punk power, Super Cassette and Pacing team up for a delightful new single.