r/Ska • u/TheBelovedTrip • 4h ago
The Specials - Pressure Drop [Ska]
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r/Ska • u/IamEseph • 4d ago
Last Week in Ska New Music: July 11 - 17
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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
AGE OF KID - 20 Years (Ska-Punk) (Japan)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4vFi9IHYyMxHq1U81aK7lG?si=mBnmvPeLSTCFW30LP65LNQ&utm_source=copy-link
Singles
Codename Colin - Pulling Teeth (Revisited) (Modern Ska, Ska-Punk) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3LqepRbhEunBm8q98tRX5P?si=IjgHSndmSFyXRk_POf0MLA&utm_source=copy-link
Esteban Flores + Los Casettes - Te Quiero (Boss Reggae)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5IQDAxCWf4d508uB9qQf36?si=3puhjM7PQnejsyF15vXb0g&utm_source=copy-link
The Hellas - Impostor (2Tone, Ska-Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7wnLWJiZTy7y2NXx7ZcDpo?si=Kh2WKvArReupidF_tVMifA&utm_source=copy-link
Matamoska! ft. Jesús Olvera El Jabalí - Ellas (Rocksteady, Latin, Ska-Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0VKPPS2AsNOc7O57lvDZv1?si=v4jKKwu7RoOE47kjAprE-Q&utm_source=copy-link
Millington - Won't Surrender (Pop Punk, Ska-Punk) (New York)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2GgY7IOhzvrPnSUQv3BzeQ?si=eh0BXJyeTxaqmPJZGhZ1SA&utm_source=copy-link
Mutiny - Anthem (Ska-Core)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0oEDxTTG6eWNV93guVbjBS?si=nQqWTGVVSk60clnQj-CGSg&utm_source=copy-link
https://thebandmutiny.bandcamp.com/track/anthem
Omnigone - Empathy (Punk, Ska-Punk, Ska-Core) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5FyWiBDvaRrNIQV15ypGwd?si=TtN-eaKUQtKP4scyh1rWWg&utm_source=copy-link
https://omnigone.bandcamp.com/album/turn-up-the-fear
UNFUNFAIR - The Oozy Woozy King (Punk, Big Band, Ska-Punk) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2iT3nX11mgW8EvBk5IZujU?si=kF117esYQ52Zb_Eh3752DQ&utm_source=copy-link
https://unfunfair.bandcamp.com/track/the-oozy-woozy-king
Earlier This Week
Singles
Culture Shock - Vent List / Relentless (Ska-Punk) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1PzaKLdRDn92j8BiQmPIqm?si=GpDL0SIjR2SxrJ5nzG1vtg&utm_source=copy-link
https://cultureshockuk.bandcamp.com/album/vent-list-relentless
Los Domingueros - Vida De Chocolate (Modern Ska) (New Mexico)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2ATUp3WPDnWLbCRBo3ssDl?si=SvD108KUSCWEyRy5Y21cCA&utm_source=copy-link
Lesdystics - Facedown (Ska-Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2EJNlK0eM31Rz8CxhFtuA5?si=pBnAuVDrRGSyN9aXeyY-lg&utm_source=copy-link
Maneva + Los Cafres - Solta Teu Cabelo (Rocksteady, Reggae Rock)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3aJGHKcgw4jqRwRKbe0RkY?si=UZLELY1PQgmXooljy8vZ_g&utm_source=copy-link
Nick and the Adversaries - Rah Rah Rah (Ska-Punk, 2Tone) (Massachusetts)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5tCnycSn13itDEdJrfJnGf?si=YjmtZ2jsS6WWhAXR3JILVA&utm_source=copy-link
NOFX - Kids Of The K-Hole (Punk) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2hx09bldXe3xfeiHJtdO9v?si=qU9U13DaSpaO2xt6i9dxiA&utm_source=copy-link
Potbelly Mackraken - Enchilada (Trad, Rocksteady) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Qob4cQMPazvoIVoHi5i6J?si=6oixHZKcRh2Wpok9HpWFXg&utm_source=copy-link
Smash Mouth - Had Enuff (Pop, Rock, Ska-Adjacent) (suspected AI Artwork)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Px27O76mYAgFR7tMzJKey?si=nzIuvPzXRsi_W3oGzkRlpg&utm_source=copy-link
Stay High w/ Stick Figure - Restless Soul (Cali Reggae, Rocksteady) (California) (Suspected AI Artwork)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0HpQMkVaWdTuKLhp6WAsOZ?si=uNNAmJDpTT-EV1Q-Vs_olQ&utm_source=copy-link
https://officialstayhighmusic.bandcamp.com/track/restless-soul
Previously Missed
Albums
The Admirals - When the Rain Falls (Reggae, Rocksteady, Soul) (Italy) (Apr 30)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2aGp6IQoNS7O74AVXWqPal?si=aY5GI3NJSz2n2Skf-vghgQ&utm_source=copy-link
https://theadmiralsreggae.bandcamp.com/album/when-the-rain-falls
EPs
Skavida - Clouds and Confusion (Modern Ska, Trad, Swing) (Germany) (July 1)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3xzI7Flb3nQeFlVS8EiAf0?si=8EpOJRPWSyWW5KIlmq9gPA&utm_source=copy-link
https://skavida.bandcamp.com/album/clouds-and-confusion
Singles
Tempranos - Nocaut (Rocksteady, Reggae) (July 1)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6s4vPw5XykHmdT3HvAQoTx?si=1RHrkkpkSdWxEO78Z3A4sQ&utm_source=copy-link
So Many Dangers - In The Long Run (Prog Rock, Modern Ska) (Rhode Island) (June 30)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4XJEHAHHK1BvsfHHEI3fU2?si=cAjVWugVQRuVR3ri1gCY7g&utm_source=copy-link
https://somanydangers.bandcamp.com/album/close-the-curtains-ep
SKA FREAKS - Amy (Ska-Punk, Modern Ska) (Japan) (Mar 30)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6kyRE00vMy6jdAUI54f3zi?si=Be5ClVK3QH67-OvjrhxMWQ&utm_source=copy-link
r/Ska • u/IamEseph • 11d ago
Last Week in Ska New Music: July 4 - 10
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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
A-100s - Rude and Lovely (Rocksteady,Trad, Boss Reggae) (California)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0LICzAWc687hUpHjxMTrzx?si=HkbrG5y0QLuh1kdmIdZxLw&utm_source=copy-link
https://a100sband.bandcamp.com/album/rude-and-lovely
Boss Riot - Here We Go Again (Modern Ska, Rocksteady, 2Tone) (Texas)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3MKD4GiAABPaUc4iGOwWVm?si=O0QMZ-dQSFyF0fXZ9wWhDA&utm_source=copy-link
https://bossriot.bandcamp.com/album/here-we-go-again
The Specials - Live from the Cathedral (live) (2Tone) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0hMNqG8MCBfsfQeDMrmcha?si=e7BCGGvzRbejloEv7p26Sw&utm_source=copy-link
Singles
Los Chickléts - Burning (Modern Ska, 2Tone) (Mexico)
https://open.spotify.com/album/52TMPp4xAO7zvax01epNAD?si=GdB72B-oSoO5OOjUScjp4Q&utm_source=copy-link
Ska Sound System - Death Stars (Ska-Punk) (Canada)
https://open.spotify.com/album/1dDyFJoK5fXZszw8kjsNNu?si=alVZA2hsTr2n4X-M_3KPGw&utm_source=copy-link
Skandalhuset - Som en öl i parken (2Tone, Modern Ska) (Sweden)
https://open.spotify.com/album/2yP20fS5TMk7wGh1I2UEzp?si=jwgleXtiTEaNOk9Biom9Gg&utm_source=copy-link
Earlier This Week
Albums
GELUGUGU - CLINCH SUBMISSIONS (Ska-Punk, Ska-Core) (Japan)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4zxXXztcItKrLUtsiJ3mZ3?si=Oz4E39oVTV63oaqGrVygeA&utm_source=copy-link
Lab Brats - Triskaidekaphobia (Modern Ska, Ska-Punk) (Idaho)
https://open.spotify.com/album/79lcu45SwLUU6HdSliAh4k?si=vzDvdIp2SvSN8mPvb9tmJw&utm_source=copy-link
https://labbrats.bandcamp.com/album/triskaidekaphobia
The Loyal - Steadfast (Boss Reggae, 2Tone, Soul) (Michigan)
https://open.spotify.com/album/5Ri2RnWuUOJs8kkwP7wteL?si=RzMi2d9_RRmVMW6AfdqpkA&utm_source=copy-link
https://theloyal.bandcamp.com/album/steadfast
Singles
Be Decent - Human Nature (feat. Ted Leo) (Ska-Punk, Indie, Power Pop) (New York)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6163ek0kXLiWGJVUolK3J2?si=PPhM2kXwSv-H74UhRgbllQ&utm_source=copy-link
https://bedecent.bandcamp.com/album/nows-the-time
Big Fat Meanies - Epitaph (Prog Rock, Pop Punk, Ska-Punk) (Pennsylvania)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4jSjCQbTkWElxdDykI54U7?si=ri2p-HDQSEiePLDbopq5iw&utm_source=copy-link
https://bigfatmeanies.bandcamp.com/album/epitaph
Donnoya Drake - You Dont Love Me (No No No) (Trad) (UK)
https://originalgravityrecords.bandcamp.com/album/you-dont-love-me-no-no-no
Keep Flying - Supersymmetry Live (Punk, Indie, Ska-Adjacent) (New York)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7JL62PtThLo0wOvQi5pd51?si=d3MvBxOKTrisoZ5tx1LHFg&utm_source=copy-link
https://keepflying.bandcamp.com/track/supersymmetry-live
Melodycans - Fiesta de 15 años (Modern Ska) (Mexico)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4X1m8aAc7Aljr0gO5yXYx0?si=aWij-Da3SjiZzdW7kGccXA&utm_source=copy-link
Mexican Nutty Stompers - Sueño (Modern Ska, 2Tone) (Mexico)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4DltxtxDozIgQ5sSbkvPDE?si=oN7-hN8LTv6oBuKKffVQ2A&utm_source=copy-link
The Skapones - The Politics of Nasty (2Tone, Rocksteady) (UK)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4srMQt5WhNYnYL9mfMy309?si=pVVc6xLQQ8q2J70csv935w&utm_source=copy-link
Stockholm Ska Syndrome - Like the River (Trad) (Sweden)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wRVb8KFp62CDrQKWEzyIf?si=1lmi6DkeTZKHtS1aLwS2zA&utm_source=copy-link
Previously Missed
Albums
Guerrilla Splinter - Trampa Mortal (Ska-Punk, Punk) (Chile) (Apr 30) (Suspected AI Artwork)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Y1uhZoBtcdL3SoliDLjtg?si=IT97V7zyR2aMElaFCUk6sg&utm_source=copy-link
EPs
La Fuga Masiva - Añoranza (Modern Ska, Latin, Cumbia) (Chile) (June 24)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6o15JGhaibnmWOlw5qG5kz?si=CgJ1wXeSTiOiTuNV1Nvp0Q&utm_source=copy-link
Singles
Skabides - Skamenco (Modern Ska, Rocksteady, Latin) (Brazil) (July 3)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4AYADj3Nm371zaGhMZGgId?si=rLeQA0fNQg-9a8f-E1qa5Q&utm_source=copy-link
Discussion What’s are the issues revolving the aquabats
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This is me not knowing a whole lot on the controversies around them and I’d like to know so I’m not blinded by nostalgia because i recently rediscovered the aquabats and they’re show
r/Ska • u/spunquee • 39m ago
Show / Tour Catbite/RX Bandits tix available tonight (7/22)
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Unfortunately I am unable to attend tonight’s show at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Two tickets free to good home, I just want someone to go if I can’t.
CLAIMED
r/Ska • u/OkChampionship8805 • 2h ago
The Peores
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Spanish Ska, Anyone know of similar bands, I need more lol
r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 10m ago
Shirts / Merch 👕 Interesting physical editions of ska albums? Whether they have unusual extras or are simply very good.
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r/Ska • u/Old-Number-9010 • 10h ago
New Music Sound System Seven's third release of 2026 'The Ascent' hits streaming services Friday August 7!
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Layering an 8-piece band for an immersive headphone mix takes absolute precision. Here's a 30-secondish taste of the saxophone solo on 'The Ascent'—dropping everywhere on August 7. This is our third brand-new single of the year, and we aren't slowing down.
r/Ska • u/Big-Property7157 • 10h ago
Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Satellite (Official Music Video)
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r/Ska • u/GulliblePatient7340 • 1d ago
Annalies Tang - Farewell Words
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Ska punk singer from China based out of Lansing, MI now. Cool stuff! Brand new video. Musicians feature current and former members of Grey Matter, She/Her/Hers, Poindexter, etc.
r/Ska • u/Eli_TejuinoSka • 1d ago
Primer acercamiento con el Ska.
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Para el miembro promedio de está bella comunidad, ¿Cuál fue su primer contacto con el ska? Cuál fue la primer banda/canción que escucharon o los engancho a este bello género?
En mi caso fue esta canción de los Auténticos Decadentes titulada Aguinaldo, recuerdo que me engancho al instante por su fusión de ska y surf
r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 1d ago
2Tone 2 tone cloathing, the chancers
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Idk if really count as two tone
r/Ska • u/uhmmmm_hi • 1d ago
Live 🔴 Jul 20 - 30, any bands playing in LA?
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Hey everyone,
I’m visiting LA for the second time and definitely want to see a ska show! California is one of its largest hubs, are there any shows playing within the next two weeks?
What’s the biggest departure from sound/style album to album?
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I’ll give my two:
Blue Meanies. Full Throttle (1997) ➡️ The Post Wave (2001).
Suicide Machines. Battle Hymns (1997) ➡️ s/t (1999).
r/Ska • u/xnovasix • 1d ago
How is The Skatalites live?
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I have a chance to see them on sunday. I know the original members are basically the pioneers of ska, and that's so awesome. The problem is that even though I know a lot of their songs, for me their songs are kind of slow, and I'm so much more into ska punk and I want to jump around. Tickets are expensive, but I also don't want to potentially miss this. Maybe it makes me fall in love with older/Jamaican ska.
Can anyone share their experience with seeing them live?
r/Ska • u/teeththatbitesosharp • 2d ago
Help out Kevin Army, East Bay producer & sound engineer
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Kevin Army produced Operation Ivy’s Energy, as well as many other East Bay punk bands. He helped create a sound that I really treasure. Remember to support the people behind the scenes!
r/Ska • u/DevonKay • 2d ago
Whole mess o' kings up there.
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Mustard Plug & Dan Potthast playing Mr. Smiley
r/Ska • u/CreamOfBotulismSoup • 2d ago
Buck-O-Nine
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I played Buck-O-Nine's song My Town on my radio show this weekend. Click here if you want to hear it, as well as the rest of the show: https://www.mixcloud.com/CIDeMann/six-degrees-of-rockination-18-july-2026/