Ben Skanklin

An Interview with Gladie's Augusta Koch Staying optimistic, avoiding nostalgia, and 'No Need to Be Lonely.'

i've been very obsessed with the new @gladiephilly.bsky.social record coming out soon. got to chat with augusta about making music and staying optimistic when everything feels horrible.

Incredible lineup at one of my favorite venues in the area! See you there

Harmonic Convergence Weekender 2 Mega Infinity And With Sails Ahead With special guests how I became invisible (full band) +1 more TBA Saturday May 30th The Yard 300 Brookside Ave, Ambler PA

OH SHIT, THERES A HOW I BECAME INVISIBLE FULL BAND SHOW COMING UP!

May 30th, Ambler PA; opening for @megainfinity.band and @withsailsahead.bsky.social!

SO FUCKING HYPED.

Universal Girlfriend have shows with Saetia, Geoff Rickly, Frances Quinlan of Hop Along, and more coming up.

Agreed, it’s a good tune

A real monkey paw moment for those of us wishing ska bands would get more love

Or Hans Gruber and the Die Hards Vinyl This here is our fourth studio album. Self released. No labels, No Masters.Written by Kurt Armstrong, Rosey Armstrong, and Chris Thompson Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Drew LeClair at Dogstar Stud...

SURPRISE! New album, "Or Hans Gruber and the Die Hards," OUT NOW!

Album Art by Kyle Armstrong

Purchase here: hgdhband.com/products/or-...

The cover art of DEAD WORLD BUILDING

Emily!

new How I Became Invisible album!!
DEAD WORLD BUILDING
preorder NOW on digital and vinyl!
releases March 6th on digital and streaming!
Limited run of 25 copies on vinyl, also comes with poetry book!

howibecameinvisible.bandcamp.com/album/dead-w...

We’ve always done things our way.
Now we’re launching Fishbone: Powered by the People to fund the new album and upgrade the gear that keeps this band moving forward.

Independent music only survives with community. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...

See you in two weeks Delaware friends!
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Bikini Kill 2026 Tour July 19 - Oakland, CA @ Mosswood Meltdown Sept 06 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom SOLD OUT 09 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern 13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom 14 - Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed 15 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 17 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 19 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring 21 - New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall 22 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner 24 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg SOLD OUT 25 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

Tickets are selling fast for our September shows! The Crystal Ballroom and the Music Hall of Williamsburg shows are already sold out with several more very close. Ticket links on our site: bikinikill.com/tour/

PIONEER VALLEY SKA FEST 3 FULL LINEUP (wow)

⭐️JUST RELEASED⭐️
Just released, The Belmarks' new single "Morning" is available on Bandcamp! Not only that, but we put up a music video for the song as well on Youtube! Use the links below to stream them both and give them some love ❤️.

thebelmarks.bandcamp.com/track/morning

youtu.be/fIg-4PvTNHk?...

Don’t go on tour with me, I will make shit like this

How Far Did Rocky Go in His Training Run in 'Rocky II'? Rocky wasn't just a boxer. He was a marathoner.

if you are unfamiliar with my personal most referenced dan mcquade piece i talk about it basically any time rocky is mentioned www.phillymag.com/news/2013/09...

Scrolling through Twitter, finding the ancient texts, discovered a quintessential Dan tweet.

Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...

I think the key that unlocks Dan was his desire to share the things he loved with other people. Wouldn’t be the worst way to honor him if we make the effort to do that for the things we love, too. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...

Not all heroes wear capes.
View of Love Park, Philly.

It’s my 5 year tranniversary, so you should listen to my new single!!

We at Trojan Records are deeply saddened by the passing of Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, one half of the legendary Sly & Robbie and one of the most influential drummers in reggae history.

Thank you for all the amazing rhythms, Sly. Rest in Peace 🖤🥁

HI THESE ARE OUR FIRST DATES OF 2026 AND LOOK HOW SICK THIS IS WE'RE PLAYING WITH @skatunenetwork.bsky.social @badoperation.bsky.social and KILL LINCOLN WHAT IS LIFE pre-sale tickets help bands a ton and are linked in our bio, check it out if you're feeling froggy!

Welcome back to the fold!

A taste of the forthcoming book Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive - Chicago Reader The definitive guide to beloved ska musician Mike Park and his indie label Asian Man Records features Chicago’s 90s punk and indie rock scene.

Feeling hugely honored to have an excerpt from my Asian Man Records biography running today in the incredible @chicagoreader.com !!

How two bands of Chicago area teenagers crashed into each other & called it Slapstick

chicagoreader.com/books/book-e...

1. NYC Thursday, 1/15, at *6 PM* at Rough Trade and
2. PHILLY Friday, 1/16, at *7 PM* at Brick Bat
Myself, Walter Schreifels, Sohrab Habibion, Johnny Temple, and Alexis Fleisig will be talking and playing Rick’s songs from Pitchfork, Obits, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes (and Wipers)

Flyer for Rick Froberg art book event w panel discussion and music at Rough Trade NYC, Thursday, 1/15 6 PM

Flyer for PHILLY Rick Froberg book event, panel discussion and music, at Brick Bat, Friday 1/16, 7 PM

Album drops on Friday Jan 16th
Come Out Party, whatever that is, at An Beal Bocht in the Bronx on Sunday the 18th! Listen to Rocky, be there!

What happened to the penalty on that score? Why did they pick it up?

a man wearing sunglasses stands in front of a sign that says ' teeth ' ALT: a man wearing sunglasses stands in front of a sign that says ' teeth '

Pick it up pick it up pick it up

a poster for the expendables 2 shows a man in a leather jacket Alt: a poster for the expendables 2 shows a man in a leather jacket

The refs threw a penalty flag for good blocking and had to pick it up for not knowing the rules