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In 1998, when I was in high school, I wrote my junior thesis on "The History of Ska." I was a master of clipart.
Today I'm releasing an actual book on ska (and swing). It's a love letter to the ’90s & a bunch of bands people don't often write about. I sincerely hope you like it.
Check this piece I wrote on the ‘90s “Creep” wave.
In September 1992, Radiohead and Stone Temple Pilots—two rising bands with very little in common—both happened to release songs titled “Creep.” A year later, TLC joined in. trib.al/zoAH9Qc
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this 3-panel image is like a writing prompt.
Isaac makes a crazy racket on Frank's lawn. Frank puts down his newspaper, opens the screen door, and looks out disapprovingly. Cat Power giggles from her hiding place in the bushes.
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this video brings me tremendous joy, if only because it means I might be able to sell my book to a bunch of teens. youtube.com/watch?v=AXd1u3bd…
going to see a psychobilly show and a freestyle fest this week. The Meteors and George Lamond within 48 hours. really wish they'd tour together.
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in case anyone needs a reason to buy my book today
If @DOTHEDOGMUSIC sez it is World SKA Book Day and that is good enough for me. I know my collection is not as impressive as some(looking at you Kevin Feinberg)but I add a few each year. I will be ordering Rude Girls by @HeatherAugustyn on Wednesday from Skaboom.com
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can confirm. don't sleep on this new Pomps record. nobody is doing new wavey ska like these guys. it's friggin' delightful.
far and away the most romantic thing you can do on valentine's day is buy your sweetheart a copy of my book on '90s ska & swing.
thanks, @johngreenart, for the unexpected and very welcome ska reference in 'InvestiGATORS Take the Plunge.' my 6-year-old got the joke, which is how I know I'm raising him right!
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this year, I was extremely grateful and excited to interview and write long articles about The Allstonians, The Radiation Kings, and Skavoovie & The Epitones, three of my favorite ska bands of all time. read 'em here if that type of thing is your bag. kennethpartridge.substack.co…
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I was fortunate enough to interview Terry Hall in 2010. I was terrified, since he always seemed like such an intense presence, but he was a lovely guy who gave really thoughtful answers. Here's what he said about the ’90s ska boom and all the U.S. bands honoring The Specials.
RIP Terry Hall. I love how he could sound so wounded, detached, and vulnerable—but also impassioned and morally agitated—in the midst of the sonic chaos that was The Specials. An absolute original.
I absolutely love obscure power-pop comps like this. at first you go, "Every one of these bands should've been the goddamn Beatles!" then you realize only power-pop dorks care about bands that sound like this.
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forget about Election Tuesday. I wrote about "Blue Monday," something we can all agree on. mentalfloss.com/posts/new-or…
real quick before everyone quits this app: anyone in NYC want to sing and maybe play guitar in a ska band? I'm on bass. my buddy's a rad drummer. we've got some cool song ideas. let's change the goddamn world (or at least kill some Tuesday nights).