Best of 2021

1. JER is the solo/original song writing project for internet superstar SKATUNE NETWORK. Their music is exactly what the global ska scene needs.

​2. THE BRUCE LEE BAND keeps getting better and better with each release.

​3. JEFF ROSENSTOCK released his album “No Dream” at the beginning of 2021 and then 4 months later released an all ska version of the same album that was way better called Ska Dream and that is what this track is from

​4. CATBITE’s album last year was very highly anticipated and it did not disappoint, I feel like this is kind of the sleeper hit from that album

5. WE ARE THE UNION released the queer ska soundtrack last year that I keep going back to! It’s so good! 

6. SYNERGY CORP is a newer new wave band that released an EP last year that is very good. I hope to hear more (and potentially release something) from this group in the future!

7. MAN-CAT released an EP last year on Related Records and it rules. First release in over 7 years, please get yourself a copy.

.8. CARTEL MADRAS is making the best trap music right now; I don’t care if I might be wrong.

9. SHELBY SWAIN released a Christmas album last year that has put all other holiday music to shame. Honestly this is the only holiday music I ever want to hear ever again.

​10. My  friend Robbie from PLAYBOY MANBABY released a 7” of short internet songs last year that pretty great, this track is one of my favorites.  ​

11. ​JAY SHINGLE is a comedian that is mostly known for his Ordinary People Meme’s Instagram or his hard times articles, but what I like most about this guy, is his whisper-vocal, lo-fi, bedroom pop recordings. So I put out a tape for him last year! 

12. ​CHER STRAUBERRY who is a dear friend and inspiration to me, released a record last year of solo bedroom recordings and its easily in my top 5 favorite releases from last year. 

13. ​DIMITRIAM is the one of the many solo projects of Dimitri from GOLDEN BOOTS and he wrote and recorded a tape of great songs last year while his bandmate was on vacation. 

14. ​THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS released a visually brilliant album last year called BOOK and honestly, I haven’t listened to it very thoroughly yet but, this track stands out to me upon 1-2 listens. 

15. ​DINOSAUR LOVE released a mini comic/zine/digital album last year about the oil industry called “Extinction Stinks” and it rules. Only a handful are left so pick one up when you can. 

16. ​YARD ACT released one of my most played EP’s of all time last year; I love everything I have heard from this band so far. 

17. ​AMYL & THE SNIFFERS released a great album last year; this track is very fun and fast. Makes me wish I could see them live. 

18. ​SLEAFORD MODS released a great album last year called “Spare Ribs” I think it’s one of their best works. 

19. ​THE LIPSCHITZ have a very early 2000’s no wave sound that I miss and adore, the LP from last year is really great!

20. ​I love that since the pandemic ​SOFT SHOULDER has become JAMES FELLA writing and recording the best/most unhinged music in the bands career.

21. ​80HD is a Queer - New York based hardcore/thrash punk band that rules. They released a tape last year that I love. 

22. AJ CORTES & THE BURGLARS is one of the many solo projects of an 11 year old punk from Miami, Florida. Everything this kid puts out is good! This LUMPY & THE DUMPERS cover seemed like a great way to end the mix