r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 5h ago
Trad Opinions?
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r/Ska • u/IamEseph • 3d ago
Last Week in Ska New Music: Oct 17 - 23
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Here's everything new we caught this week. And “we” includes you! So if you landed on something that isn't listed; please post and let us know!
Catch-all Spotify Playlists
2026 Ska Album Sampler
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EWrm7f1R5eqhgun1ahQNY?si=8f8UD6v6RMaITAjhapGZ4Q
2026 Ska EP Sampler
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uN3uvbQqEbta8XVIfIrXP?si=wkUKLBOuSladxpbilSlqTQ
The Yearly Release Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y99fuZ12E0MJ1TPaZgPOw?si=829oQl_VRi2WzxHcXmgRqQ
Courtesy of u/gotsubverted. All the Ska releases this year in one place. Our point of comparison for anything listed as previously missed.
The Weekly Release Playlist
Courtesy of u/Itchy-Profession-725. Often includes additional Reggae and Punk releases.
New Releases
If you think I've got a style wrong, if there's a bad link, or if you know where a band is from and I don't have it listed, or if you just want to talk about a release; don't be shy!
Out Friday
Albums
The Alley Kats - NOTHINGIS REAL (Cali Reggae, Rocksteady, Modern Ska) (Wyoming)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3RZrthX3YZLmjJRrbiTMYe?si=AYWqN6SJRsSEOU2W328vHQ&utm_source=copy-link
Punkerton Records (Various artists) - FEST 24 (comp) (Punk, Ska-Punk)
https://punkertonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fest-24
Singles
Band with the Screaming Brain - His Name Is Bruce (Punk, Ska-Punk) (Massachusetts)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7GX3S9wsn2mGijAm7L3xLA?si=lBE-rKkUQoCxGfSuglQNbg&utm_source=copy-link
Bumsy and the Moochers - Dancin' Dancin’ (Ska-Punk, Indie Rock) (Illinois)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2BDHmBg487zkTOt957d8eZ?si=ZmBXpUsiQ96XFewWClKv2w&utm_source=copy-link
https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/album/bumsy-and-the-moochers
Drop Collective - Couldn't Make It Right (Rocksteady) (Spain)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3BbJ55bxI6o5dqsKe94xYj?si=gn30KgfUQdmXoFI6VfYcWw&utm_source=copy-link
https://dropcollective.bandcamp.com/track/couldnt-make-it-right
Hiphopmcdougal - Skalloween '93 (2Tone, Hip Hop, Ska-Punk) (DC)
https://open.spotify.com/album/01oRyKRkKMWQVi8Xz2vGzq?si=pEyAcjzESKim15YKlbKgQg&utm_source=copy-link
King Punch - Cue D'etat (Ska-Punk) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/49Z1uCPyD2xftca6gRjsH3?si=cAm8bpE4Rc-dRSMYRYv9Tg&utm_source=copy-link
Zoe Mazah w/ Boomrush Backup - Kingman (Rocksteady) (Germany)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5nSEmm77L5vuE9nNMFHy7X?si=usmlFrkkRveZWVrWoU9eRw&utm_source=copy-link
Millie Manders and the Shutup - Age Disgracefully (Ska-Punk) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5rtJsRYXi90CrMgfZfOw4y?si=dlH3o2O6Ru-Ws9t_Gz0Q9g&utm_source=copy-link
Anant Pradhan & Larry McDonald - The Thief Who Came To Dinner (Rocksteady, Boss Reggae)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3crhOCCY7goB02ahbFF8g0?si=XqSVj9jGTbuRf4V2Po3Wlw&utm_source=copy-link
Pupajim & The Co-Operators w/ Cornerstone Horns - Limit of Growth (Boss Reggae)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0btmAwNBapJV2JMT6Anj94?si=u6w5KK7iSGa6OXH1XRUzdA&utm_source=copy-link
SinKroníA - Juanito (Modern Ska, Latin) (Puerto Rico) (suspected AI Artwork)
https://open.spotify.com/album/76ifI0GtIRFZixIHj2g1DJ?si=FMHDfCAPTXehyuGOIFfClQ&utm_source=copy-link
Skanimals - That's Not Ska! (Ska-Punk) (Norway)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2c0uGkS61DLZS8WzdyQF4L?si=euTNa32zTCO0T1Ab0HwZAA&utm_source=copy-link
Earlier This Week
Singles
Chudson - interlude (Punk, Ska-Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/086lfH0lDv1FhcTyOzLcM5?si=SQpsRy7_RSClNBCAgqicQA&utm_source=copy-link
Dance Hall Crashers - Don't Call (Modern Ska, Ska-Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0qYhdhAqBL3e00paeELPQq?si=QHrEunWsQDeZ7sFcn7HB5A&utm_source=copy-link
https://dancehallcrashers.bandcamp.com/album/purr-deluxe
Konflicto - Sombras (Ska-Punk, Ska-Core) (Costa Rica)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6BZu3bN2WhXIoadrCT5Uck?si=LGPdas-kQRSdX_EwSonrMQ&utm_source=copy-link
Less Than Jake - Overloaded (Punk, Ska-Punk) (Florida)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7aG7OgLxAVyjn2c5Rr58jS?si=dqyHxeRJRku__jzXYY6hwQ&utm_source=copy-link
La Matatena + No Konforme - Sin invitación (Ska-Punk, Latin) (Mexico/Spain)
https://open.spotify.com/album/33XvNSgUizVRS0uyTNknRn?si=FldRxTbZSVqX1cnpSQWfLg&utm_source=copy-link
More Better Band - Pink Pony Club (cover) (Modern Ska, Rocksteady, Ska-Punk) (Florida)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6teUSvE82HVnpSdJO5hL5J?si=2oTcIHh4Qu2qT7NwC74F8Q&utm_source=copy-link
Urban Crater - Fueled by Pizza (Street Punk, Ska-Punk) (Maryland)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7BXwlTRW2WIv898q7cb51P?si=zwwVNnYFTHS5QBr4AH32mA&utm_source=copy-link
r/Ska • u/IamEseph • 10d ago
Last Week in Ska New Music: Oct 10 - 16
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Here's everything new we caught this week. And “we” includes you! So if you landed on something that isn't listed; please post and let us know!
Catch-all Spotify Playlists
2026 Ska Album Sampler
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EWrm7f1R5eqhgun1ahQNY?si=8f8UD6v6RMaITAjhapGZ4Q
2026 Ska EP Sampler
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uN3uvbQqEbta8XVIfIrXP?si=wkUKLBOuSladxpbilSlqTQ
The Yearly Release Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y99fuZ12E0MJ1TPaZgPOw?si=829oQl_VRi2WzxHcXmgRqQ
Courtesy of u/gotsubverted. All the Ska releases this year in one place. Our point of comparison for anything listed as previously missed.
The Weekly Release Playlist
Courtesy of u/Itchy-Profession-725. Often includes additional Reggae and Punk releases.
New Releases
If you think I've got a style wrong, if there's a bad link, or if you know where a band is from and I don't have it listed, or if you just want to talk about a release; don't be shy!
Out Friday
Albums
Mango Wood - Rock Your Soul (Reggae, Rocksteady, Trad) (Spain)
https://open.spotify.com/album/60idNygHjcPDBRQ51mD8yj?si=dQR6lnVmRCukCktWgVpyAA&utm_source=copy-link
https://mangowood.bandcamp.com/album/rock-your-soul-liquidator-music-2026
Mutiny - Shot To Hell (Ska-Core, Ska-Punk)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6GC27Zs61MK1xjPnKwyDp8?si=aSBC9tjVRF6ds9Mvl_MOEQ&utm_source=copy-link
Royal Club - 30 AÑOS DE RESISTENCIA (En Vivo) (live) (Ska-Punk, Modern Ska) (Mexico)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5QyPbd1YpDoElJvG2WUwZv?si=XrBrb7KQQV2TY21tcEzKNg&utm_source=copy-link
START THE TRACK: VOL. XI (SKA COMPILATION) (Charity Comp)
https://starttrack.bandcamp.com/album/start-the-track-vol-xi-ska-compilation
Singles
Band with the Screaming Brain - Shits Fucked Up (Punk w/ Horns) (Massachusetts?)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2JH8JodaouUvzROg5z4k8m?si=dbDt_uovROiXkBMicNcSlg&utm_source=copy-link
The Boy Detective - Dude Illigence (Punk, Pop Punk, Ska-Core) (Michigan)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5uSXIEsGDKzfQhRX9nEFCx?si=rI5S89XmSkiQUZio-tAmpA&utm_source=copy-link
The Chains - Se nu Stiger Solen (For Tim) (2Tone, Boss Reggae, Dirty Reggae) (Denmark)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4fXXkO7LsesiKKqmhtEij9?si=BY6B5LKCRiSM8pX0oDS6Sg&utm_source=copy-link
https://chainscph.bandcamp.com/track/se-nu-stiger-solen-af-havets-sk-d-for-tim
Demolition Sound Foundation - Heart Full Of Pride (Boss Reggae, Trad) (Germany)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3AYDXtDngb3pEMT3KsuxMS?si=IuXWdxXCRTapumMrgYBzrA&utm_source=copy-link
Easy Star Al-Stars + Toots & The Maytals - Let Dub Down (Dub, Reggae, Trad)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0JtlHi9RekYHpoZKKQo7WU?si=SJoBVDptR2ir3yFwSdAeEg&utm_source=copy-link
Half Past Two - Nightmares Of You (Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3CiZYwOC6STzXj6wWxJIWq?si=tXKhNSVMTEe9dgRV-coqfw&utm_source=copy-link
The Hempsteadys - Skeleton (Rock, Ska-Punk) (Connecticut)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7yUKjTA5WJjriVzxPV1vVq?si=rLun2gRMSQCz7-4Zje6jOg&utm_source=copy-link
Lady Ybor - Paper Dreams (Ska-Punk, Rocksteady, Rock) (Florida)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0R6o4m2CVjV6q4kucUkJNE?si=VcgXRp9NSISDMjtfM2j7qQ&utm_source=copy-link
RUMBO PARAISO - Konciencia Social (Modern Ska, Reggae) (Spain)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1AVwhkbTdx2QmyOvGUVKhC?si=eVLG3D33SLuDMsc0zWN7KA&utm_source=copy-link
The Seven of Ska - Two Of Us (2Tone) (Australia)
https://open.spotify.com/album/56G5w5RkXFxGtDuAPk58zJ?si=WNkwJKHYQ0CMxzAD0GvdRQ&utm_source=copy-link
Earlier This Week
Albums
Gentleman's Dub Club - Secret Stash (Dub, Reggae, Rocksteady) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6qAGFz1yteHerexxJxMlH9?si=OYNPK7OJSzyXBwouyl0-4w&utm_source=copy-link
https://gentlemansdubclub.bandcamp.com/album/secret-stash
Singles
The Arrogants Ska ft. Stefy Brown & Esteban Flores - LA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO (Trad, Rocksteady)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0CV2Jt50RcmixgeDG8hW3h?si=Bd1zNWeDRHenrPYCUaUfNQ&utm_source=copy-link
The Kittyhawks - Goodbye:mf (Ska-Punk, Rocksteady) (Australia)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6dlmKT580FkzXjlEu8gsSd?si=ja7CvuLeS-2nNW9bp6KfmA&utm_source=copy-link
https://thekittyhawksband.bandcamp.com/track/goodbye-mf
Spinning Compass - Flip Sake (2Tone) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1OSXqcAM8nq0DkrhOWsxw0?si=sDz8rD7MS4m4Gb1xE2wzJA&utm_source=copy-link
What's an underrated ska band from your country that more people should know about?
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I'm building Skatlas, a collaborative worldwide atlas of ska and rocksteady.
One thing I've noticed is how much ska history and how many local scenes remain relatively unknown outside their own countries.
So I'd love to ask this community:
What's one ska or rocksteady band from your country (past or present) that deserves more international recognition?
Big bands, forgotten bands, local legends, obscure discoveries... anything goes!
I'm especially interested in discovering scenes that don't get much international coverage.
I'll explore your suggestions and hopefully add some of these bands to Skatlas, with proper sources and credits.
Let's discover some ska together!
r/Ska • u/ForceFieldOn • 6h ago
NEW music from Calypso's Curse now streaming!
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Shane from CC here...
We just released our new single 'Back of The Line'! It's moody country-pop inspired ska about self-awareness and mental wellness. Definitely not your typical ska punk, but if you're into Kacey Musgraves, Tom Petty, Dolly, or you just like some brassy horn sections, this song is for you!
Lou (lead singer) and I just recently interviewed with 'On The Upbeat!'. We'll be doing the same with 'Skagazine' in November!
Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
Ska is community; support yours!
- Shane
r/Ska • u/AdSlow8585 • 11h ago
Does anybody remember the band Army of Juan? They were on Asian man records.
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I like them a lot.
r/Ska • u/Substantial_Cold2385 • 20h ago
The Beat - Tears Of A Clown (Top Of The Pops 1979)
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r/Ska • u/theironphist • 1d ago
Shirts / Merch 👕 Pretty psyched on this one
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Snaged this album when I caught the Aggrolites opening for Thee Sinseers out in La 2 weeks ago. Hung around a little bit and managed to get it signed by Jesse and Roger. Always such great guys and some of the best performers on the planet. Favorite album from my favorite band.
r/Ska • u/aurorasreef • 1d ago
New Music We’re Aurora’s Reef 🐋 Check out our debut single RoadBurn on all streaming platforms!
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r/Ska • u/Internal-Kale-9226 • 20h ago
Punk Ska Band of the Day - Koala Commission
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r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 1d ago
Many people talk about the fastest ska songs, but if you really think about it, what would actually be the slowest ska song—without it crossing over into reggae?
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r/Ska • u/Relevant-Cycle-8094 • 1d ago
Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 (Official Music Video)
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r/Ska • u/lzrdgzrd • 2d ago
Show / Tour A photo I took of Streetlight Manifesto 10-24-2013 House of Blues Hollywood
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r/Ska • u/Weekly_Application58 • 2d ago
Show / Tour Mustard Plug, The Planet Smashers, The Venomous Pinks, Swigfoot, Jan 8, Mesa AZ
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r/Ska • u/Internal-Kale-9226 • 1d ago
Punk Ska Band of the Day - Three Feet Cats
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r/Ska • u/Goodrymon • 3d ago
Big D in Boston tonight
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r/Ska • u/PosessedToSkate666 • 2d ago
Any show organisers/bands need flyers for FREE?
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Yo yo!
I’m currently building my portfolio and looking to collaborate with promoters and bands. I’m offering FREE flyer designs for upcoming shows in exchange for the opportunity to build experience and showcase my work
DISCLAIMER: All flyers currently on display are fictional concepts created solely to showcase my design style and are not promoting real events.
If you’re organizing a show and need some artwork, feel free to shoot me a DM or text me at @ fiendcultprint on insta!
r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 2d ago
I've been thinking about a melody in my mind, what it would be like to mix ska and tango, but before that I should know of melodies that have tried that before. Any recommendations?
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I only think of this one
Nhttps://youtu.be/8z50j3iJ9HY?si=xmtWCmpgEEzZWZN_
r/Ska • u/Weekly_Application58 • 3d ago
Show / Tour Dias de los Locos Music Festival, Nov 14-15, Bullhead City AZ
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Anyone going to this? I live in Arizona, but sadly it looks as if I'll have to miss it...Tucson, where I live, is nowhere near Bullhead City (which is literally at the border of Nevada), and I'm going to Slackfest South in Austin the following weekend. Out of Control Army were incredible at Supernova this year! Worth the effort to see them if you can!!
r/Ska • u/YurUsernameChecksOut • 3d ago
R.I.P Derrick Marriott, then you for all the Rocksteady hits..
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r/Ska • u/Napalmradio • 3d ago
Show / Tour The Impossibles last night
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Played a mystery band set at 1 am to like 100 people.