This week we are joined by The Rudie Librarian, Brian Cambra. Brian tells us how he got into ska music and why he started The Rudie Librarian. Brian also tells us about starting his podcast and all that he has learned. Brian tells us about some of his favorite books and ska from 2021. Next, we have a group discussion on what literary characters would be into ska. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.

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Ska News…..

-Skatune Network

On Monday February 14, Skatune Network dropped their cover of Beach Bunny’s album Honeymoon. Skatune Network called their version Honeyrude. Beach Bunny is a power pop band from Chicago.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2gKiUynY3k1Gs3vkw2rwm0?si=J2sKopOrRAKjjhrEOvgoZQ

-Some Ska Band

On February 13, New York’s own Some Ska Band dropped their latest EP called Better Together.

Bandcamp-

https://someskaband.bandcamp.com/album/better-together

Spotify-

https://open.spotify.com/album/0f7setzQhBBLi1fASNxBPj?si=887OGP4hRcSDMFu-4UdNJw

-Eichlers /Bad Time Records

On Friday, February 18th Eichlers announced they would be releasing their full length album, Checkered Future on bad time records. The album will be available on March 25 and is current available for preorder on vinyl through Bad Time Records. Eichlers also dropped a new single, Things U C In Me. Let’s take a listen.

-Things U C in Me

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z733sAxVD6GOOim5tcxo2?si=wE2BKyoBQWWr2QxjoBwYlA

Preorder Checkered Future-

https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/eichlers

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release