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Jacob (Jack) Armas

Writer, Album Reviews

I’m the ska guy.

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DS Album Review: The Iron Roses – “Molotov Nights”
The Iron Roses are one of the most politically outspoken punk bands today.  This is cemented with their newest album, Molotov Nights, where they leave no opinion suppressed and every opinion they do have is screamed from their gut.   “Molotov Nights” is an album that shares the same beliefs that punk bands have but don’t […]
DS Album Review: Among Legends – “Lose My Grip”
Among Legends kickstart ‘pop punk summer’ with 12 new songs from their new record “Lose My Grip” that are sure to get you into the moshing mood.  With their sophomore release, there is a new confidence that was not as present as before, as they take a stronger embrace on their punk roots with more […]
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 […]