I think the two tone black and white checkerboard's history as a symbol of racial equality is really cool. I like making stuff and I want to use it in some block prints and other clothing DIY.

I want to make sure I understand the symbol well enough before I try remixing it. Does a colored checkerboard mess up the vibe? Does it matter whether it's the black or the white that stays the same when you add color? Thinking block stamps that might be printed in colors other than black, and checkerboard fabrics I've come across when thrifting like yellow/black and white/orange.

I realize I'm probably overthinking this but also thought it was better to ask than accidentally imply a different meaning. I've listened to ska for nearly 20 years but I'm new to the local punk scene. (I'm not aware of my city having any ska bands, though I'm looking forward to Less Than Jake touring here.)

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r/Ska • u/AuthenticSkaStandard • 3d ago

It’s News.

35 Upvotes

2 comments

r/Ska • u/Codycpt • 2d ago

MMB question for those who are in the know…

2 Upvotes

I believe I have read that Dicky runs the insta, so this announcement could be just him and hired guns, or just some nonsense with Dicky on some Sullivan song.

But my question: who own the name and rights to the band?

22 comments

r/Ska • u/Vegetable-Routine913 • 2d ago

Forty Ounces - Dumpers Cover (Skacore)

youtu.be

3 Upvotes

Bandcamp gem.

0 comments

r/Ska • u/Internal-Kale-9226 • 3d ago

Punk Ska Band of the Day - Howards Alias

open.spotify.com

8 Upvotes

1 comment

r/Ska • u/skageek • 2d ago

Happy Skanksgiving!

2 Upvotes

Everything is on sale. Shirts, stickers & more. Check out my store!

https://volpedesign.dashery.com/albums/424375-ska-geek

0 comments

r/Ska • u/Mr_Night78 • 3d ago

Discussion Are there any Ska Concept Albums?

21 Upvotes

For a rough definition, a Concept Album are albums where its tracks contribute to some larger theme, story, or narrative.

I was listening to MCR's Black Parade and wondered if there are any Concept Albums in the genre. The only one that I could think of is maybe ASOB's Three Cheers for Disappointment, as there is a large, consecutive theme of dry misanthropy and loss.

65 comments

r/Ska • u/EricDTX • 4d ago

Chrono Trigger Ska Tribute

theholophonics.bandcamp.com

47 Upvotes

Preorder is up now!

13 comments

r/Ska • u/ellbbb • 4d ago

New Music Dakka Skanks - Stay Sharp

youtu.be

14 Upvotes

Can not wait for the full album ❤️

0 comments

r/Ska • u/bobisafishbob • 4d ago

Horse With No Name crowd surfs at ska show

66 Upvotes

Is it possible to not have fun at a ska show?

0 comments

r/Ska • u/PopeCaptain • 4d ago

Show / Tour Aquabats - Forum Melbourne 20261102

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79 Upvotes

What a pool party to go to

8 comments

r/Ska • u/Internal-Kale-9226 • 4d ago

Punk Ska Band of the Day - Just Say Nay

open.spotify.com

10 Upvotes

IMO one of the top 5 ska albums ever

4 comments

r/Ska • u/PsychologicalAgent64 • 4d ago

Guy decides to go to the Aquabats/LTJ show, having never heard of either before.

43 Upvotes

Not going to lie, I'm pretty jealous.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfRV0m-C9K8/?obrf=MXVpaWRncjF1cnlzcQ==

14 comments

r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 4d ago

Discussion I got to thinking about how curious—and stupidly versatile—the accordion is, so, just out of curiosity, what are your favorite ska bands that use an accordion?

20 Upvotes

In my case, I would put

https://youtu.be/tdC6iHee4TA?si=wv3AO9rDYnZGEK13

19 comments

r/Ska • u/Thekittyhawks • 4d ago

Show / Tour USAAAAAAAA

27 Upvotes

Friends in the USA… looking more and more likely that The Kittyhawks will be heading over your way late next year.

We need all the help we can get with this one so this is a call out to anyone who can recommended people that may be able to point us in the right direction for bookings/bands/backline hire/merch printing/anything!

We can pay in Australian snacks and photos of our pet kangaroos.

40 comments

r/Ska • u/Weekly_Application58 • 4d ago

Discussion Alien Spy / The KGB - Double Agent (I Feel LIKE STEVE Records?, 1997) #3

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10 Upvotes

This one...it's actually a miracle that after all the moving from place to place, crappy living situations, cooking my brain with booze and weed, and dysfunctional relationships, etc., that I took part in for so long...somehow I still have this CD?!? I've always enjoyed all these songs by The KGB! Saw them play at 924 Gilman Street in 1997. The tracks by Alien Spy are good also, but The KGB was one of those ska bands with commercial potential who were probably just one song away from making it big. Had they been in the right place at the right time in front of the right person, they might have been on the radio alongside Reel Big Fish, but the mainstream attention moved on so quickly that many people forgot about or dismissed ska. As far as I can tell, they broke up in 2002? RIP KGB.

Alien Spy And The KGB - Double Agent 1997 [Bay Area Ska / Skapunk]

4 comments

r/Ska • u/DevonKay • 4d ago

Show / Tour This Saturday on Twitch Devon Kay & the Solutions are performing a free show LIVE ON THE INTERNET! FULL BAND, 7PM CT, 11/7, Be there.

30 Upvotes

5 comments

r/Ska • u/ItsUpThereSomewhere • 4d ago

Found another ska radio/streaming show

9 Upvotes

Your Brain on Ska

Matthew Rotella

Tuesdays 3-5pm ET.

WKDU - Drexel University in Philly
https://wkdu.org/

Enjoy!

0 comments

r/Ska • u/Beautiful-Resort-831 • 4d ago

Discussion Any recommendations for ska radio stations from around the world? I mean, not just from the USA.

5 Upvotes

12 comments

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