Ska, Punk, and Other Junk
@skapunkotherjunk.bsky.social
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk is a monthly music column written by Dane Jackson. You should read it.
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@shortwavebooks.bsky.social for books across the speculative genres;
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
@shortwavebooks.bsky.social for books across the speculative genres;
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
@chmmagazine.bsky.social for the best Weird Horror/Sword & Sorcery magazines;
@malarkeybooks.bsky.social who force us all to be smarter & more literary;
I'll never remember everyone.
THE FUCKING POINT IS, SUPPORT INDIE PUBLISHING.
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I'm getting tired, and I'm sure I'm missing a fuck-ton of good folks.
@cursedmorsels.bsky.social is the place to go to get books that are made with care, curated spectacularly and fiercely anti-capitalist. I think they ship directly too, but I'm not sure?
cursedmorsels.com/releases/
@cursedmorsels.bsky.social is the place to go to get books that are made with care, curated spectacularly and fiercely anti-capitalist. I think they ship directly too, but I'm not sure?
cursedmorsels.com/releases/
Releases
SHAKY PICTURES OF VANISHED FACES Budget cuts drive a burned-out humanities professor to master the art of annihilation. A girl on the verge of a transformation seeks out a new member for her isolat…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I'm getting tired, and I'm sure I'm missing a fuck-ton of good folks.
@cursedmorsels.bsky.social is the place to go to get books that are made with care, curated spectacularly and fiercely anti-capitalist. I think they ship directly too, but I'm not sure?
cursedmorsels.com/releases/
@cursedmorsels.bsky.social is the place to go to get books that are made with care, curated spectacularly and fiercely anti-capitalist. I think they ship directly too, but I'm not sure?
cursedmorsels.com/releases/
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I can't NOT dig @apocalypseparty.bsky.social, I mean, they publish tons of our favorite people, they have great taste, and they singlehandedly invented using black metal iconography on things that aren't black metal albums:
www.apocalypse-party.com/books.html
www.apocalypse-party.com/books.html
Books
A Heavy Metal Acid Trip Via Literature
www.apocalypse-party.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I can't NOT dig @apocalypseparty.bsky.social, I mean, they publish tons of our favorite people, they have great taste, and they singlehandedly invented using black metal iconography on things that aren't black metal albums:
www.apocalypse-party.com/books.html
www.apocalypse-party.com/books.html
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Fuck it how about Tenebrous Press! We're Weird! We rule! We're FIVE FUCKING YEARS DEEP and we're not stopping.
Our 2026 Book Club launches next week, we've got a killer back catalogue, and you should buy everything in our store:
store.tenebrouspress.com
Our 2026 Book Club launches next week, we've got a killer back catalogue, and you should buy everything in our store:
store.tenebrouspress.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fuck it how about Tenebrous Press! We're Weird! We rule! We're FIVE FUCKING YEARS DEEP and we're not stopping.
Our 2026 Book Club launches next week, we've got a killer back catalogue, and you should buy everything in our store:
store.tenebrouspress.com
Our 2026 Book Club launches next week, we've got a killer back catalogue, and you should buy everything in our store:
store.tenebrouspress.com
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Ira at @filthyloot.bsky.social puts out some of the nicest looking books we've seen and follows no muse but his own Weird one:
filthyloot.com
filthyloot.com
releases - filthy loot press
Filthy Loot Press, Misfit Fictions press, independent horror press Ames IA, existential horror publisher, transgressive literary press, indie press zines, boutique literary press, small press horror p...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ira at @filthyloot.bsky.social puts out some of the nicest looking books we've seen and follows no muse but his own Weird one:
filthyloot.com
filthyloot.com
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Speaking of comics, I'm a big fan of what @unciv.bsky.social has put out this year; check them out:
uncivilizedbooks.com
uncivilizedbooks.com
Uncivilized Books + ODOD Books
Uncivilized Books publishes great comics and graphic novels. Odod Books is our imprint for young readers. Some of our artists are: Gabrielle Bell, Craig Thompson, and more.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Speaking of comics, I'm a big fan of what @unciv.bsky.social has put out this year; check them out:
uncivilizedbooks.com
uncivilizedbooks.com
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@littleghostsbooks.bsky.social is hands down one of our favorite bookstores, but they're also in the publishing game! Taking risks on unproven names, hell yeah:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/shop/our-pub...
www.littleghostsbooks.com/shop/our-pub...
Little Ghosts
www.littleghostsbooks.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
@littleghostsbooks.bsky.social is hands down one of our favorite bookstores, but they're also in the publishing game! Taking risks on unproven names, hell yeah:
www.littleghostsbooks.com/shop/our-pub...
www.littleghostsbooks.com/shop/our-pub...
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Same goes with Christoph & Leza @clashbooks.bsky.social who have left a big mark but still are in the business of taking risks. Respect, & nice boots🖤☠️
publisher.indiepubs.com/clash-books
publisher.indiepubs.com/clash-books
CLASH Books
CLASH Books Storefront
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November 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Same goes with Christoph & Leza @clashbooks.bsky.social who have left a big mark but still are in the business of taking risks. Respect, & nice boots🖤☠️
publisher.indiepubs.com/clash-books
publisher.indiepubs.com/clash-books
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The folk at @deadskypub.bsky.social cast a pretty wide net, but they're giving a lot of newbs a shot too, and they're taking a HELLUVA LOT OF SHOTS on indie comics people lately too, which gets my respect:
deadskypublishing.com/shop/
deadskypublishing.com/shop/
Shop | Dead Sky Publishing
Shop with us here at Dead Sky Publishing…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The folk at @deadskypub.bsky.social cast a pretty wide net, but they're giving a lot of newbs a shot too, and they're taking a HELLUVA LOT OF SHOTS on indie comics people lately too, which gets my respect:
deadskypublishing.com/shop/
deadskypublishing.com/shop/
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Now's a great time to say: I WON'T/CAN'T REMEMBER EVERY PRESS. IF I MISS SOMEONE IT'S NOT A KNOCK ON THEM.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Now's a great time to say: I WON'T/CAN'T REMEMBER EVERY PRESS. IF I MISS SOMEONE IT'S NOT A KNOCK ON THEM.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
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Probably the modern era's high water mark for where Weird fiction and Literary meet; we love Michael & his crew at @undertow.bsky.social
undertowpublications.com/shop
undertowpublications.com/shop
PRINT BOOKS — Undertow Publications
PLEASE NOTE - PRICES ARE IN U.S. FUNDS. SHIPPING AND TAXES INCLUDED.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Probably the modern era's high water mark for where Weird fiction and Literary meet; we love Michael & his crew at @undertow.bsky.social
undertowpublications.com/shop
undertowpublications.com/shop
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The VoidCon/Castaigne crew are unrepentant chaos gremlins but they sure don't give a fuck for chasing trends or appeasing the mainstream. Support em & their releases:
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
CASTAIGNE PUBLISHING
Castaigne Publishing is a purveyor of graphic fantasy and nightmare. True independent publishing.
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The VoidCon/Castaigne crew are unrepentant chaos gremlins but they sure don't give a fuck for chasing trends or appeasing the mainstream. Support em & their releases:
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
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@neonhemlock.bsky.social has been blazing Queer speculative for awhile now, & remain top notch integrity in the scene:
www.neonhemlock.com/books
www.neonhemlock.com/books
books — neon hemlock
www.neonhemlock.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
@neonhemlock.bsky.social has been blazing Queer speculative for awhile now, & remain top notch integrity in the scene:
www.neonhemlock.com/books
www.neonhemlock.com/books
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Max & Lori @ghoulish.bsky.social have been doing it a while & they remain a model for not giving a fuck who's toes they step on as long as they remain true to their skewed, goopy vision.
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
Shop – GHOULISH
ghoulish.rip
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Max & Lori @ghoulish.bsky.social have been doing it a while & they remain a model for not giving a fuck who's toes they step on as long as they remain true to their skewed, goopy vision.
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
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Sam @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social who sets the standard in keeping things Weird & Punk, Queer AF & highly anarchic:
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
Home | Weirdpunk Books
Weirdpunk Books are a publisher of weird and dark horror fiction and related subgenres.
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sam @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social who sets the standard in keeping things Weird & Punk, Queer AF & highly anarchic:
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
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(obvs we favor the speculative, Weirder markets, but if you've got favorite indie pubs PLEASE SUPPORT THEM, THEY WON'T SAY NO!)
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
ghostorchidpress.square.site
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
(obvs we favor the speculative, Weirder markets, but if you've got favorite indie pubs PLEASE SUPPORT THEM, THEY WON'T SAY NO!)
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
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2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
My last Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of the year is live now at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - you should go check it out!
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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | November 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen
Before heading into the busiest time of the year, Dane Jackson returns with his final Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
My last Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of the year is live now at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - you should go check it out!
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Unless I miscounted, my column featured 192 releases this year.
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Unless I miscounted, my column featured 192 releases this year.
I’m really bad at keeping up with BlueSky, but I try to remain active on IG and TikTok. Same username at all three places.
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I’m really bad at keeping up with BlueSky, but I try to remain active on IG and TikTok. Same username at all three places.
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Ahead of their debut, @sadsnack.bsky.social sits down with @almightydanish.bsky.social to chat about live shows, protests, band dynamics, and the premier of their latest single "Vending Machine"
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Sad Snack - Interview and Vending Machine Premiere | BGM
Dane interviews Sad Snack, a ska band from San Francisco, CA, while also premiering the title track of their upcoming album, Vending Machine.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ahead of their debut, @sadsnack.bsky.social sits down with @almightydanish.bsky.social to chat about live shows, protests, band dynamics, and the premier of their latest single "Vending Machine"
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The column is live! Better late than never! #ska #punk #junk @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | October 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen
The world is scary enough lately. Dane Jackson features all the great new music that kept him going this month as he watched the world burn.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The column is live! Better late than never! #ska #punk #junk @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
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I'd highlight:
Albums: Blue Tone Stompers, Hollie Cook, Plastic Flamingos, Pirates City, Skapones
Singles: Death of Guitar Pop, Half Past Two, Mega Infinity, Underneath The Lookout, Beneath You, The San Antones, The Busters, Boy Detective, Sneak Eazies, [spunge], The Mercurials, Arcade Allstars
Albums: Blue Tone Stompers, Hollie Cook, Plastic Flamingos, Pirates City, Skapones
Singles: Death of Guitar Pop, Half Past Two, Mega Infinity, Underneath The Lookout, Beneath You, The San Antones, The Busters, Boy Detective, Sneak Eazies, [spunge], The Mercurials, Arcade Allstars
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I'd highlight:
Albums: Blue Tone Stompers, Hollie Cook, Plastic Flamingos, Pirates City, Skapones
Singles: Death of Guitar Pop, Half Past Two, Mega Infinity, Underneath The Lookout, Beneath You, The San Antones, The Busters, Boy Detective, Sneak Eazies, [spunge], The Mercurials, Arcade Allstars
Albums: Blue Tone Stompers, Hollie Cook, Plastic Flamingos, Pirates City, Skapones
Singles: Death of Guitar Pop, Half Past Two, Mega Infinity, Underneath The Lookout, Beneath You, The San Antones, The Busters, Boy Detective, Sneak Eazies, [spunge], The Mercurials, Arcade Allstars