Eichlers is pioneering a new genre dubbed “HYPERSKA”; an infectiously catchy mix of electronic melodies and “My Checkered Future” is the first album from the…
LOS ANGELES — A discouraged Hans Zimmer closed out the GarageBand tab on his long-delayed ska album to begin work on another stupid movie score…
Man, I wish these students knew how cool I used to be! It’s no secret that they don’t give two shits about me or this…
The times are changing rapidly, and so too are our expectations of representation in popular media. That’s why I firmly believe that we need a…
OAKLAND, Calif. — Local photographer Tyler Pettiston suggested that ska band Passive SKAggression maybe try a serious one after hours of silly poses and cartoonish…
We all make mistakes. No matter how large or small, in most situations, they can be forgiven. The factor that determines forgiveness in all shades…
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Local high school band teacher Kurt Hill has yet to reveal to his students that he played trumpet for the band…
Celebs are under constant pressure to look good and, in doing so, postpone the aging process. Few stars have defied Father Time quite like the…
Alright, listen. I’m sick of dealing with this over and over again, so I’m setting the record straight for good right now. Every couple of…
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Local ska fan Brian Blum identified several hidden satanic puns while playing Skaranormal Activity’s new record backwards on a turntable in…
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Local trumpeter Danielle “Dani Blows” Garcia is anxiously anticipating a ska revival, spontaneous parade, Herb Alpert lookalike concert, or “maybe somebody can…
Hey, thanks for agreeing to meet with me in this shadowy parking garage. Okay, so before I can buy a ticket to your show, I…
Some truths feel so obvious it almost seems absurd to think you’d ever have to explain them, let alone defend them in an official statement…
TOPEKA, Kan. — The highest-rated Alternative radio station in Kansas, 105.7 The Future, is reportedly celebrating its 1,000th consecutive All ‘90s Weekend, official sources confirmed.…
Ska is constantly in the crosshairs of the rest of the alternative scene. The genre, its bands, and its fans constantly face ridicule from their…