Modern Ska Punk

Modern ska punk is a high-energy fusion of Jamaican ska, punk rock, and pop sensibilities, characterized by infectious horn riffs, walking bass lines, and energetic drumming. Emerging in the mid-1990s, the genre built upon the 2 Tone ska revival of the late 1970s and 1980s, incorporating elements of punk's raw energy and irreverent attitude. As a key part of the third wave ska movement, modern ska punk thrived in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in the US and UK, with its irreverent, humorous, and often satirical lyrics resonating with a generation of disaffected youth. While drawing from punk's DIY ethos and ska's laid-back vibes, modern ska punk distinguishes itself through its fast-paced rhythms, pop-infused melodies, and eclectic blend of horn sections, keyboards, and guitar-driven punk rock. This genre's unique blend of energy, humor, and social commentary has made it a beloved staple of underground music scenes, with a devoted fan base that continues to drive its creative evolution.

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Me Too
Single - Released January 31, 2025

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Big D and the Kids Table
Case of the Mondays
Chase Long Beach
CodeName: Rocky
Cut Capers
Deadbeat at Dawn
Dirty Revolution
Edna's Goldfish
Faintest Idea
Half Past Two
Howards Alias
I Voted For Kodos
Jeffries Fan Club
Kill Lincoln
King Prawn
Last Martyrs Of A Lost Cause
Less Than Jake
MU330
Mad Apple Circus
Millie Manders and the Shutup
Mouthwash
Reel Big Fish
Sonic Boom Six
Suburban Legends
Suicide Bid
The Forces Of Evil
The Hippos
The Holophonics
The Planet Smashers
The Porkers
Tunnel Vision
Tyrannosaurus Alan
Yes Sir Boss
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Less Than Jake
Reel Big Fish
Suburban Legends
Cut Capers
The Planet Smashers
Big D and the Kids Table
[spunge]
Tunnel Vision
Kill Lincoln
MU330
Sonic Boom Six
The Hippos
The Holophonics
Half Past Two
The Forces Of Evil
King Prawn
Millie Manders and the Shutup
Faintest Idea
Chase Long Beach
The Porkers
Edna's Goldfish
Backyard Superheroes
Yes Sir Boss
Jeffries Fan Club
Mad Apple Circus
I Voted For Kodos
Tyrannosaurus Alan
Dirty Revolution
Mouthwash
CodeName: Rocky
Howards Alias
Last Martyrs Of A Lost Cause
Suicide Bid
Case of the Mondays
Deadbeat at Dawn