Leftöver Crack

Leftöver Crack is a crust punk/ska-punk band that erupted from New York City’s Lower East Side in the late ’90s, formed by frontperson Scott "Stza" Sturgeon after the dissolution of his previous band, Choking Victim. Known for their chaotic blend of breakneck hardcore, ska rhythms, and unapologetically radical politics, the band became a staple of the underground DIY punk scene. Their lyrics tackle anarchist ideals, anti-capitalism, and social injustice, often wrapped in dark humor and delivered with snarling intensity. Over decades of lineup shifts and controversies, they’ve maintained a fiercely independent streak, releasing raw, confrontational albums like *Fuck World Trade* (2001) and *Mediocre Generica* (2004) that feel like protest anthems for the disenfranchised.

Despite infrequent releases and occasional hiatuses, Leftöver Crack’s cult following remains devoted, drawn to their unvarnished energy and songs like those on *Constructs of the State* (2015). Tracks like “Shootacide” and reworked classics (*Rock the 40 Oz. Reloaded*) showcase their signature mix of ska-punk bounce and crusty aggression. Whether you’re here for the two-tone riffs or the middle-finger-to-the-system ethos, Leftöver Crack’s music stays rooted in rebellion—loud, messy, and unapologetically real.