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Eric Clapton is a Racist
In 2018, I interviewed The Selecter’s lead singer Pauline Black for my book In Defense of Ska. We discussed the political movements surrounding 2 Tone…
Aaron Carnes
Nov 25, 2020
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Ska band Mustard Plug nearly scored a hit single in the ’90s
They said "Thanks, but no thanks."
Aaron Carnes
Dec 2, 2020
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Reel Big Fish: The story behind "Sell Out"
Sell Out by Reel Big Fish is not only the ultimate example of radio-friendly ska-punk; it's also quintessential 90s ska. An underground band signs to a…
Aaron Carnes
Mar 15, 2021
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Yes, 100 gecs are ska
Now bring on the electro-ska revolution
Aaron Carnes
Feb 8, 2021
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In Defense of Ska February 2022 Newsletter
February has been a great month. We thank everyone that continues to listen to us. And anyone that has signed up for our Patreon, which helps us keep…
Aaron Carnes
Mar 1, 2022
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"Misfits of Ska" changed everything
In 1991, Skankin’ Pickle chose the name Skafunkrastapunk for their debut album because that was literally the mishmash of genres they played. It may…
Aaron Carnes
Dec 9, 2020
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In Defense of Ska Ep 51: Ted Leo (And the future of this Substack)
Hey everyone, thanks for reading this newsletter. For the majority of 2021, I’ve used it to promote my podcast, “In Defense of Ska.” The podcast has…
Aaron Carnes
Jan 6, 2022
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In Defense of Ska March 2022 Newsletter
I’m still reeling after watching an amazing show with We Are The Union, Eichlers, and Half Past Two at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. All the…
Aaron Carnes
Apr 5, 2022
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In Defense of Ska April 2022 Newsletter
Hey everyone, sorry April’s newsletter is so late. I finally got to take a little road trip at the beginning of the month. My wife and I drove up to…
Aaron Carnes
May 10, 2022
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Judge a book by its cover
How to make ska-haters read a book about ska
Aaron Carnes
Nov 18, 2020
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In Defense of Ska May 2022 Newsletter
The big announcement this month is that I’ve been working on an expanded, 2nd edition of “In Defense of Ska” for a while. It releases on CLASH in May…
Aaron Carnes
Jun 7, 2022
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In Defense of Ska January 2022 Newsletter
What a month! We officially began our 2nd season on January 19th, kicking things off with a very special conversation with Mike Sosinski of Bad Time…
Aaron Carnes
Feb 1, 2022
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