Dying Scene

Jacob (Jack) Armas

Writer, Album Reviews

I’m the ska guy.

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Jacob (Jack) Armas Contributed Content
DS Book Club – “Elvis Is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records” by Mike Huguenor
For 30 years Asian Man Records has launched the music careers of many artists spanning across multiple genres.  As a DIY label, Asian Man has been the fulcrum of a musical community that calls for nonviolent action (Plea for Peace) as well as introducing a wider audience to nascent groups such as The Lawrence Arms, […]
DS Band Spotlight: Skidwizard – Inland Empire Ska Punk
Not a lot of kids are into ska punk, but some are: those kids are saving the future of ska. Coming home from work, I stumbled upon a $1 house show that was preparing for their final band of the night.  While the immense crowd of teens and young college kids had already listened to […]
DS Album Review: Steppin’ Razor Blades – “Stay Sharp”
Daniel O’ Day and other members of punk band River City Rebels return with a new collective project delving into one of the most relevant music genres of now: ska.  A completely different sound than the glam punk style of R.C.R., Steppin Razor Blades take a hold of the elements of 2-Tone, or New Tone […]
DS Album Review: The Wavebirds – “In All Their 2.4GHz Glory”
Calling all gamer nerds! If you’re looking for new geek rock music that combines a love for both video games and ska, then look no further than Vancouver’s The Wavebirds, and their new album, “In All Their 2.4GHz Glory”.  Featuring 11 songs, this album serves as a tribute to the 90s era, emphasized with the […]