Hell of a Hat – The Rise of ’90s Ska and Swing | Book Review Dane Jackson·October 5, 2021I’ve listened to ska music since 1996 and I can honestly say the spotlight currently shining on the...FeaturedMusicMusic Book ReviewReview·3 mins read
Common Sense Kid Debuts “No Place To Be” And Talks About His New EP, Maybe This is a Midlife Crisis? Dane Jackson·September 14, 2021When the pandemic started almost two years ago, we were all met with sudden shutdowns and quarantines. Stuck...FeaturedInterviewMusic·9 mins read
Architects of Self-Destruction: The Oral History of Leftover Crack | Book Review Dane Jackson·September 10, 2021Covering almost 30 years from the perspective of 60 people, Architects of Self-Destruction is for ska punk what The Dirt...FeaturedMusicMusic Book ReviewReview·3 mins read
The Bronx | Bronx VI Review Dane Jackson·August 26, 2021When a band has been around for almost two decades, it’s easy to rest on their laurels and...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Interview With Scott Hicks of North Carolina Melodic Hardcore Punk Band, Totally Slow Dane Jackson·July 19, 2021If you’re into melodic hardcore punk music and don’t know who Totally Slow is yet, fix that oversight...FeaturedInterviewMusic·7 mins read
The JB Conspiracy | Beginnings Review Dane Jackson·June 25, 2021One of the great things about twitter and TikTok these days is that there are bands out there...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Ska Punk International | Songs For Moms, Volume 1 | Ska Charity Compilations Dane Jackson·June 19, 2021Before I get into the actual review of this comp album, I think it’s important to understand why...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·4 mins read
Neckscars | Don’t Panic Review Dane Jackson·June 18, 2021I think it’s fitting that the debut album from New York’s Neckscars is called Don’t Panic. After all, they...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Neighborhood Brats – Confines of Life Review Dane Jackson·May 28, 2021Confines of Life, the third studio album from California punk band Neighborhood Brats, grabs your attention immediately and...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Belvedere – Hindsight is the Sixth Sense Review Dane Jackson·May 21, 2021It’s safe to say that 2020 was a tough year for everyone. With the world essentially shut down...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·1 min read
