In Defense of Ska
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In Defense of Ska (book) on CLASH books
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Have you purchased a copy of the expanded edition of In Defense of Ska? It was released in Oct, 2024. I'm super proud of it! I put a lot of work into revising and updating my book.
Grab a copy wherever you normally buy books. There's also a link in my bio!
Grab a copy wherever you normally buy books. There's also a link in my bio!
Me excited about the upcoming Bad Time Records tour
Meme by @thebandsilikeonlycharge18bucks
Meme by @thebandsilikeonlycharge18bucks
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Me excited about the upcoming Bad Time Records tour
Meme by @thebandsilikeonlycharge18bucks
Meme by @thebandsilikeonlycharge18bucks
Shout it from the mountaintops!
January 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Shout it from the mountaintops!
Fun fact! Blue Meanies worked with collaborators on 4 songs on their 2000 major label album, Post-Wave.
The Go-Go's Jane Weidlin co-wrote and sang vocals on the song "She Breathes Fire."
Here's a photo of Jane and Blue Meanies singer Billy Spunke deep in the pits of songwriting abyss
The Go-Go's Jane Weidlin co-wrote and sang vocals on the song "She Breathes Fire."
Here's a photo of Jane and Blue Meanies singer Billy Spunke deep in the pits of songwriting abyss
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Fun fact! Blue Meanies worked with collaborators on 4 songs on their 2000 major label album, Post-Wave.
The Go-Go's Jane Weidlin co-wrote and sang vocals on the song "She Breathes Fire."
Here's a photo of Jane and Blue Meanies singer Billy Spunke deep in the pits of songwriting abyss
The Go-Go's Jane Weidlin co-wrote and sang vocals on the song "She Breathes Fire."
Here's a photo of Jane and Blue Meanies singer Billy Spunke deep in the pits of songwriting abyss
Blue Meanies were a good band. But even better astronauts.
From the Full Throttle photo session in 1997.
I talked to guitarist Sean Dolan on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) about how THEE Melissa McCarthy was a friend/fan of the band! Yeah, I know, MIND BLOWN!
From the Full Throttle photo session in 1997.
I talked to guitarist Sean Dolan on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) about how THEE Melissa McCarthy was a friend/fan of the band! Yeah, I know, MIND BLOWN!
January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Blue Meanies were a good band. But even better astronauts.
From the Full Throttle photo session in 1997.
I talked to guitarist Sean Dolan on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) about how THEE Melissa McCarthy was a friend/fan of the band! Yeah, I know, MIND BLOWN!
From the Full Throttle photo session in 1997.
I talked to guitarist Sean Dolan on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) about how THEE Melissa McCarthy was a friend/fan of the band! Yeah, I know, MIND BLOWN!
Heading into 2026 like...
January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Heading into 2026 like...
With 95% certainty, I believe I am the only author in the history of the world to ever get a circle skank pit going during one of their book readings.
This was at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco in 2021. The club is closing at the end of 2026. One of the greatest venues SF ever had.
This was at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco in 2021. The club is closing at the end of 2026. One of the greatest venues SF ever had.
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
With 95% certainty, I believe I am the only author in the history of the world to ever get a circle skank pit going during one of their book readings.
This was at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco in 2021. The club is closing at the end of 2026. One of the greatest venues SF ever had.
This was at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco in 2021. The club is closing at the end of 2026. One of the greatest venues SF ever had.
Who remembers this gem?
Blue Meanies' music video for "Smash The Magnavox" (1997)
Blue Meanies' music video for "Smash The Magnavox" (1997)
January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Who remembers this gem?
Blue Meanies' music video for "Smash The Magnavox" (1997)
Blue Meanies' music video for "Smash The Magnavox" (1997)
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“That hoodie is wild man. Ska, now more than ever.” - a stranger to me as I walk my dog. @indefenseofska.bsky.social I did tell him it was for a podcast.
January 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM
“That hoodie is wild man. Ska, now more than ever.” - a stranger to me as I walk my dog. @indefenseofska.bsky.social I did tell him it was for a podcast.
Reposted by In Defense of Ska
Found my copy under the tree. Thanks Santa!
January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Found my copy under the tree. Thanks Santa!
Alright, what are we calling this particular subgenre of late 2000s ska-influenced pop?
Eric Hutchinson's "Rock & Roll" from 2008.
Eric Hutchinson's "Rock & Roll" from 2008.
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Alright, what are we calling this particular subgenre of late 2000s ska-influenced pop?
Eric Hutchinson's "Rock & Roll" from 2008.
Eric Hutchinson's "Rock & Roll" from 2008.
Minneapolis ska band The Prizefighters left Spotify recently. They're not the only band doing this recently. In fact, several bands have. I talk about this all with 2 members of The Prizefighters on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Minneapolis ska band The Prizefighters left Spotify recently. They're not the only band doing this recently. In fact, several bands have. I talk about this all with 2 members of The Prizefighters on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
SKA FILES
Screenshot from a behind-the-scenes doc on the making of X-Files.
Screenshot from a behind-the-scenes doc on the making of X-Files.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
SKA FILES
Screenshot from a behind-the-scenes doc on the making of X-Files.
Screenshot from a behind-the-scenes doc on the making of X-Files.
I didn't make this Very Important Meme, but you have my permission to share it far and wide.
Courtesy of: @burritoska
Courtesy of: @burritoska
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I didn't make this Very Important Meme, but you have my permission to share it far and wide.
Courtesy of: @burritoska
Courtesy of: @burritoska
Say hello to the distinguished Mike Park!
A legend, and in 2026, there will be a book documenting his life in music. It's called Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive. It gets released on Clash Books in May 2026
Listen to my conversation with the author, Mike Huguenor, on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
A legend, and in 2026, there will be a book documenting his life in music. It's called Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive. It gets released on Clash Books in May 2026
Listen to my conversation with the author, Mike Huguenor, on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Say hello to the distinguished Mike Park!
A legend, and in 2026, there will be a book documenting his life in music. It's called Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive. It gets released on Clash Books in May 2026
Listen to my conversation with the author, Mike Huguenor, on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
A legend, and in 2026, there will be a book documenting his life in music. It's called Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive. It gets released on Clash Books in May 2026
Listen to my conversation with the author, Mike Huguenor, on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio)
Three Cheers For Mike Park!
There's a book on THEE Mike Park getting released on CLASH Books in May 2026. "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive." Pre-orders are available now!
It was written by Mike Huguenor. I interviewed Mike H about the book for the IDOS Patreon. You can listen now (Link in bio)
There's a book on THEE Mike Park getting released on CLASH Books in May 2026. "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive." Pre-orders are available now!
It was written by Mike Huguenor. I interviewed Mike H about the book for the IDOS Patreon. You can listen now (Link in bio)
December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Three Cheers For Mike Park!
There's a book on THEE Mike Park getting released on CLASH Books in May 2026. "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive." Pre-orders are available now!
It was written by Mike Huguenor. I interviewed Mike H about the book for the IDOS Patreon. You can listen now (Link in bio)
There's a book on THEE Mike Park getting released on CLASH Books in May 2026. "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive." Pre-orders are available now!
It was written by Mike Huguenor. I interviewed Mike H about the book for the IDOS Patreon. You can listen now (Link in bio)
My favorite chainsmoker, Mike Park
Last week, I interviewed Mike Huguenor on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). Mike H wrote a brilliant book on Mike Park called "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive," which gets published on Clash Books in May 2026. Pre-order it NOW
Last week, I interviewed Mike Huguenor on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). Mike H wrote a brilliant book on Mike Park called "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive," which gets published on Clash Books in May 2026. Pre-order it NOW
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My favorite chainsmoker, Mike Park
Last week, I interviewed Mike Huguenor on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). Mike H wrote a brilliant book on Mike Park called "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive," which gets published on Clash Books in May 2026. Pre-order it NOW
Last week, I interviewed Mike Huguenor on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). Mike H wrote a brilliant book on Mike Park called "Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive," which gets published on Clash Books in May 2026. Pre-order it NOW
Here's a photo from 1995 of Steve Youth (7 Seconds), me (A WINNER!) and Mike Park (Skankin' Pickle)
Last Friday, I interviewed Mike Huguenor for the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). He wrote Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive, a biography on THEE Mike Park, It's getting released on Clash Books in May 2026.
Last Friday, I interviewed Mike Huguenor for the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). He wrote Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive, a biography on THEE Mike Park, It's getting released on Clash Books in May 2026.
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's a photo from 1995 of Steve Youth (7 Seconds), me (A WINNER!) and Mike Park (Skankin' Pickle)
Last Friday, I interviewed Mike Huguenor for the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). He wrote Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive, a biography on THEE Mike Park, It's getting released on Clash Books in May 2026.
Last Friday, I interviewed Mike Huguenor for the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio). He wrote Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive, a biography on THEE Mike Park, It's getting released on Clash Books in May 2026.
I think we can all agree that you need this song in your life right now.
Performed by: Corey Atlas
Song by: Scott Klopfenstein / Reel Big Fish
Performed by: Corey Atlas
Song by: Scott Klopfenstein / Reel Big Fish
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I think we can all agree that you need this song in your life right now.
Performed by: Corey Atlas
Song by: Scott Klopfenstein / Reel Big Fish
Performed by: Corey Atlas
Song by: Scott Klopfenstein / Reel Big Fish
Look at this ska punk MANIAC!
Would you believe that when he's not skanking in crowded clubs, he is a busy being a funeral director?
That's Benny Capaul of The Boy Detective. He joins me on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) to talk about DEATH (or rather, his life working as a death professional)
Would you believe that when he's not skanking in crowded clubs, he is a busy being a funeral director?
That's Benny Capaul of The Boy Detective. He joins me on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) to talk about DEATH (or rather, his life working as a death professional)
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Look at this ska punk MANIAC!
Would you believe that when he's not skanking in crowded clubs, he is a busy being a funeral director?
That's Benny Capaul of The Boy Detective. He joins me on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) to talk about DEATH (or rather, his life working as a death professional)
Would you believe that when he's not skanking in crowded clubs, he is a busy being a funeral director?
That's Benny Capaul of The Boy Detective. He joins me on the IDOS Patreon (Link in bio) to talk about DEATH (or rather, his life working as a death professional)
This is incredible!
One of my friends gets everyone in the ska scene to sign his copy of In Defense of Ska.
He got Jeff Rosenstock. Only, Jeff didn't sign it--he admonished Slackers bassist Marcus Geard for writing on his forward.
One of my friends gets everyone in the ska scene to sign his copy of In Defense of Ska.
He got Jeff Rosenstock. Only, Jeff didn't sign it--he admonished Slackers bassist Marcus Geard for writing on his forward.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is incredible!
One of my friends gets everyone in the ska scene to sign his copy of In Defense of Ska.
He got Jeff Rosenstock. Only, Jeff didn't sign it--he admonished Slackers bassist Marcus Geard for writing on his forward.
One of my friends gets everyone in the ska scene to sign his copy of In Defense of Ska.
He got Jeff Rosenstock. Only, Jeff didn't sign it--he admonished Slackers bassist Marcus Geard for writing on his forward.
I have been doing a lot of writing on my novel and I (gulp) uploaded the intro and 1st chapter to my Patreon (link in bio) and my paid substack (link also in bio)
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I have been doing a lot of writing on my novel and I (gulp) uploaded the intro and 1st chapter to my Patreon (link in bio) and my paid substack (link also in bio)
No shade on P. Roach. But, it's my obligation to report on the things I see at ska shows.
In this case, it was on the wall of Pirate Press Records in Emeryville, where I saw a SECRET Slackers show last week.
In this case, it was on the wall of Pirate Press Records in Emeryville, where I saw a SECRET Slackers show last week.
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No shade on P. Roach. But, it's my obligation to report on the things I see at ska shows.
In this case, it was on the wall of Pirate Press Records in Emeryville, where I saw a SECRET Slackers show last week.
In this case, it was on the wall of Pirate Press Records in Emeryville, where I saw a SECRET Slackers show last week.