Tag: Ska Punk
July 23, 2024
The guys in No Lost Cause are currently working on new music which will be the follow up to their fantastic ska-punk full length that came out 3 years ago, “Take 2”. That album was the perfect combination of punk rock, ska upbeats, hard hitting drumming, and plenty of “horns” to go around. It was just an all around fun record with plenty to please even the most skeptic of skeptics. So get SKAready for some new No Lost Cause coming at you very soon.… Continued →
May 17, 2024
Five Iron Frenzy Announce Two So Cal Shows in August with Craig's Brother and The Ruffolos
Five Iron Frenzy are adding some exciting “Old School Set” shows around the country celebrating the band’s rich past and fun, sometimes goofy, nature. The band just announced 2 more shows for the old school sets and they are happening right here in Southern California this August. First show is on August 9th at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. and the 2nd show is at House Of Blues in San Diego. Both shows will feature Craig’s Brother and The Ruffolos. I’ve got insider news that a few members of Too Bad Eugene will also be playing in the lineup for Craig’s Brother that evening, similar to the CB lineup that played a series of shows in Canada around Red Bridge Fest last year (look it up on YouTube).… Continued →
April 14, 2024
Introducing: Tom Nevers Field
I recently discovered this band through the fine folks at Small Step Records and I love the music. The ska-punk band is called Tom Nevers Field and they just dropped a new album “The Wisdom That Age Brings” last fall. Check out this song titled “Keep It Safe” and make sure to sing and dance along.… Continued →
July 17, 2023
A Most Unnecessary Five Iron Frenzy Box Set Reaction by: Brandon Jones
This dumpster fire of a box set is sure to break the wallets of Five Iron fans across the world but also allow existing Five Iron vinyl owners to customize their order options and buy what they really need, food! Enough with that inflation, what we need is good old crappy third wave ska punk in vinyl format! The most exciting part for myself is the addition of “The End is Near” on vinyl for the first time plus “Proof That The Youth Are Revolting” and a really cool B-Sides record chock full of songs no one cares about.… Continued →
April 23, 2023
The Insyderz are Back in Action
Michigan based Ska-Core legends known around the world as The Insyderz, are back in 2023! The band last released “The Sinner’s Songbook” back in 2012. While no news about “new” music has surfaced I am certainly not against hearing a full band sound on a new track with that hard hitting, classic sound. The band recently played a local show last week which is leading up to their big set at Furnace Fest this year. What’s your favorite Insyderz song and what are you most looking forward to hearing at Furnace Fest?… Continued →
March 30, 2023
Song of the Day: Five Iron Frenzy - A New Hope
This song “A New Hope” by underdog heroes – Five Iron Frenzy, was released after the tragic Columbine shootings that took place in Colorado back in 1999. It is just as touching and relevant today as it was almost 25 years ago. I will not spend any time on getting political here. The world has enough activists, and my voice is but a tiny speck of dust on a pile of needles hidden within a massive haystack. What happened in Nashville and frankly around the world on a continual basis is about more than just weapons, drugs, mental health, hate, anger, pain, fear, etc.… Continued →
June 8, 2022
Song of the Day: Five Iron Frenzy - Every New Day
Probably my most fave song from this long time running punk/ska band. I have never seen live & I am sad. đ Anyways here are the lyrics & probably why I like it so much. Can you imagine the world where CCM radio would have this as a worship song instead of nonstop Hillsong?
When I was young, The smallest trick of light, Could catch my eye, Then life was new And every new day, I thought that I could fly. I believed in what I hoped for, And I hoped in things unseen, I had wings and dreams could soar, I just don’t feel like flying anymore. … Continued →
May 13, 2022
Song of the Day: The O.C. Supertones - Adonai
No, The Supertones weren’t the first Christian ska band. The Israelites’ first album pre-dated them by a year. But in the UK, Rev Counta and the Speedoze* (another incarnation of Ishmael United) had released a full-length as early as 1980! And perhaps some Jamaican bands that didn’t fit into the CCM/CBA mold had been active earlier than that, it’s hard to say. However, the Supertones were the first Christian ska band to release an album on a nationally-distributed label, releasing The Adventures of the O.C. Supertones just a few months before Five Iron Frenzy dropped Upbeats and Beatdowns.… Continued →
February 8, 2022
October Light - It's Cold (New Song)
This beautiful song was released near the end of December by the Eastern European Ska-Rock-Punk band, October Light. The song is titled “It’s Cold”. Yes it is festive and Christmas oriented but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it right here in February. Who else here appreciates the music of October Light? One of my faves.… Continued →
July 4, 2021
IVM 21: No Lost Cause - Take 2 (Full Album Stream)
In honor of our country’s independence and a day of mass country-wide celebrations, I thought it would be appropriate to share a very special new album that Thumper Punk Records is releasing next week by the ska-punk project, NO LOST CAUSE. It is special in that very few “Christian” bands are even playing this style of music and even fewer can play it as good as this sounds. “Take 2” is a full length record comprised of new and old songs from the NLC catalog all reworked/remixed and with added horn sections to make these songs sound so much more incredible than they did in the past.… Continued →
May 28, 2021
Epic Squad 5-0 Interview
A two part interview series featuring Jeff and John Fortson of Squad 5-0 fame has just been posted. It’s very in depth and features some fun behind the scenes knowledge. There is also mention of the band’s new EP on the way. Both parts listed below. Follow this account too for news on the upcoming releases. Oh and for added bonus, it looks as though Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric and Brothers Martin fame has laid down some moog on some of these EP songs!… Continued →
May 7, 2021
Reese Roper (Five Iron Frenzy) and Joe Yerke (Insyderz) Launch Pickle & Bootshoppe Podcast
Reese Roper and Joe Yerke are up to their old games again. They obliterating our ear drums with a new podcast that will chase friends away and make enemies of family members. This “Pickle & Boot Shoppe Podcast” is the things nightmares are made of. Listen through your favorite podcasting/digital network now. Make Millennials shed snowflake tears with this icy cold, middle aged attempt to grasp at fading youth. Well, you know I do appreciate the music of both their respective bands so I can’t knock this too hard even if they are jaded, sarcastic old guys that reek of grotesque cynicism.… Continued →
April 27, 2021
Must Build Jacuzzi Working on New Full Length
Must Build Jacuzzi are a little more than half way done writing their next full length record. The band will (hopefully) record the songs very soon and release this year. What is your favorite Must Build Jacuzzi song and what do you hope they do more or less of on this next record?… Continued →
April 26, 2021
No Lost Cause to Release "Take 2" This Summer
I am so excited to share this news with you all. Ska/Punk project, No Lost Cause, is dropping a new release titled “Take 2” which will be a collection of songs with a heavy dose of horn parts and ska flavor. You’re gonna want this in your ear drums guaranteed. Check out the art for this new album, below. “Take 2” is out this summer on Thumper Punk Records.… Continued →
February 6, 2021
No Lost Cause Shows You Where to Stand
No Lost Cause just dropped another new song on all digital networks which is actually an updated version of their prior song “Where I Stand” but with fresh new horn parts and a better sound. Check it out below and make sure to follow NLC here.… Continued →
January 22, 2021
No Lost Cause Knows Where to Stand
No Lost Cause are back with a brand new version of their song “Where I Stand”, complete with tasty horn parts and loads of SKA. Even a breakdown? Say what? Listen, stream, and download right here. You can also stream below.… Continued →
September 3, 2020
Five Iron Frenzy - So We Sing (Lyric Video and Watch Out For Angry Grown Ups)
Five Iron Frenzy just dropped their controversial new song with a reference to a donkey. Forgive Reese, he really doesn’t know that he just invited like a ton of grown ups to come chase him down, and maybe their kids too? Yikes! Seriously though, people will be upset (even I have questionable taste) but remember one thing, the more angry you get, the more Reese will write. Please do not give Reese & Co. more reason to write lyrics. End it now. With that little disclaimer said, check out the song below and contribute to their kickstarter if you like that sort of thing right here.… Continued →
August 31, 2020
Five Iron Frenzy Return With First New Album Since 2013
Five Iron Frenzy have suited up in their super punk rock suits once again to battle time in their pursuit of world domination. Ok, maybe that’s a little dramatic but the band is back in action and ready to drop a kickstarter campaign TOMORROW. You’ve seen the hints, you’ve seen the activity, now head over to kickstarter right here and “save” the campaign so you’ll be the first to take part when it does launch, tomorrow. Hopefully good things await us?… Continued →
August 18, 2020
Five Iron Frenzy Request Your Immediate Attention
They say the word on the street Is “something’s going down”… When the revolution comes. That’s right friends, the 8 piece band of legends known as Five Iron Frenzy are dropping massive hints around social media and online about (potential) future plans. You should probably follow them through the interwebz. I do know more and probably shouldn’t. An interview has been written from myself and is in their hands. When the timing is right hopefully you’ll all get to read more, learn more, yell, laugh, Carry on.… Continued →
June 14, 2020
Pspazz Album Now on Digital Networks
Hawaii based pop-punk/alternative Rock band, PSPAZZ, has finally posted their 1996 Brainstorm International debut album “Missile Toe” on all digital networks. This fun, sun inspired, little goofy pop-punk album of the 90’s is sure to delight old fans and fans that have never ever heard of these guys. For fans of old Blink 182, NOFX, Sponge, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer, Home Grown, Weird Al, and MXPX. Check it out below.… Continued →
June 6, 2020
Squad Five-O to Release New Music Soon on Philadelphia Recording Service
Yep, the cat is out of the bag. The long running glam-punk-rock n’ roll band known as Squad Five-O, will release new music soon via Philadelphia Recording Service (home to bands like One-21, Fang Fang, and more). This is extremely exciting. I will try embed the video via Facebook and Instagram, below. Sorry for the old picture, it’s all I could grab off the web.… Continued →
May 8, 2020
Have You Heard of Six Foot Midget?
Six Foot Midget was a ska punk band from Denton, TX. FFO: The Insyderz, The O.C. Supertones, and May Weather.
March 23, 2020
Song of the Day: Five Iron Frenzy - World Without End
Ok, yes I know, I am incredibly biased toward the music and sound of Five Iron Frenzy. They are high up on my list of “favorite bands” and I hold their songs close to my heart. I was browsing Instagram this morning and saw a couple of fans cover this song in their own unique way as seen on the FIF page and I had to bust this track out from the dusty bins of my fragile mind. It’s a beautiful song in and of itself.… Continued →
February 18, 2020
No Lost Cause - The Company We Keep (Official Lyric Video)
Pumped to bring you the official lyric video for “The Company We Keep” by No Lost Cause. The song appears on the band’s recent “P.S. EP” available now from Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records. Grab it on digital networks, on CD, or from Bandcamp. New music out soon! Thanks Duane Keith. Check out the lyric video below.… Continued →
December 4, 2019
No Lost Cause Track by Track, Release This Friday
No Lost Cause will release their new EP This Friday, December 6th as a partnership between Indie Vision Music and Thumper Punk Records. Rob has posted some track by tracks which you can read, below. He is also the guest on The Antidote new episode, tonight (9PM EST). Pre-order the CD right here or on Bandcamp here.… Continued →
November 27, 2019
No Lost Cause - Where I Stand (New Song)
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! In case I fail to post anything tomorrow, here is a little premiere for you guys and gals. Check out the brand new song from No Lost Cause titled “Where I Stand”. This is the 3rd song we are releasing from the upcoming “P.S.” Ep due out December 6th on Indie Vision Music. Check out the song below. Pick up a (pre-order) CD right here. Or buy on Bandcamp here.… Continued →
August 8, 2019
Song Of The Day: The Insyderz - Sinner's Songbook
Today’s song of the day comes in the form of some punk-ska from our friends in Michigan based band – The Insyderz. I was a fan of this band dating back to 1997 when I heard their debut full length, “Motor City Ska”. The band released 3 full lengths, 2 worship/praise albums, and this final (?) full length in 2012. The song that meant the most to me and had me spinning it again was “Sinner’s Songbook”. The track features Joe’s (Yerke) gritty yet melodic, vocal delivery alongside the vocals of Reese Roper (Five Iron Frenzy), and Matt Morginsky (OC Supertones).… Continued →
June 3, 2019
Must Build Jacuzzi Need Help Booking Gigs on Upcoming Summer Mini-Tour
One of our bands, the great ska-punk-easycore ensemble known as Must Build Jacuzzi, are seeking shows/venues to book them on their way out to California from IL in late July for Joshua Fest and then dates back home to IL. They are looking for gigs on the way to Joshua Fest and on the way back. If you know of some good venues for these guys please hit them up on Facebook or send me a message here ivmrecords@indievisionmusic.com and I’ll pass along to the guys.… Continued →
The Morginsky (OC Supertones) Family Loses Home in Fire
Tragically the Morginsky family (Matt Morginsky of OC Supertones) has lost their home and all belongings due to a fire. They have lost everything in their Denver, Colorado home. A complete loss. The family is all safe but their belongings are all gone. This is a call to arms to rise up and support this family in need. There is a GoFundMe page that has launched to help them through this difficult situation and you can click here to support. When the frontman of one of your favorite bands puts out a call for help, you drop what you’re doing and send out a notice to the world.… Continued →
April 14, 2019
No Lost Cause to Record Final Release
No Lost Cause which is the music project of our very own Rob Jensen is seeking to raise enough funds to finish the recording of their final Ep “P.S.”. He hopes to release it this summer and it’ll be a slammin’ new ska/punk/rock album full of catchy anthems to get your fists pumping and legs moving. You can listen to the last No Lost Cause track from summer 18′ titled “Slow it Down”, on all digital networks. Give it a listen and consider helping them out right here.… Continued →