Quincy Punx are full-tilt, straight-forward, hard-drinkin’, mouth-shootin’ punks from St. Paul, MN, and if they come though yer town, ya better have insurance.
Everything about this band, from their face paint schtick to their atonal-but-still-singable guitar licks, hold a sense of originality that escapes most bands.
The riffs are heavy, the tempo is perfect for all them karate experts in the pit, and there’s plenty of “fuck shit up!!” gang shouts to point your fingers to.
Pushmonkey combine Rage ATM guitar, Faith No More bass, strong, emotional lead vocals, and Van Halenish choruses to form a volatile, yet radio-friendly sound.
Named after a Bad Brains song, influenced by Bad Religion, and produced by Bill and Stephen at The Blasting Room, I Against I is young and from Holland.
The Negotiator uses every trick in the “cop movie” book of clichés, yet has two masterful actors who can turn ordinary words into bold, magnificent statements.
As the interest in mainstream ska starts to skank its way back to the underground, there are a few stragglers left who should’ve been part of the hype.