Draft:Ska Punk International Records


Ska Punk International Records
Founded2020
FounderChris Reeves
Genreska punk, ska, punk rock, hardcore punk, indie rock, emo
Country of originUS
LocationDallas, TX
Official websiteskapunkinternational.com

Ska Punk International Records is a DIY record label run by Chris Reeves aka "Cool Chris" in Dallas, Texas. As the name states, Ska Punk International Records releases ska punk records. Reeves started a podcast with the same name in 2020 and expanded SPI Records into a record label in 2021.[1] In March 2023, the label hosted the first SPI Fest[2] in Austin, Texas.

Artists edit

The label specializes in mostly ska punk and ska. The first proper release by the label was Songs For Moms Volume 1[3] and the label has since gone on to release recordings by many up and coming ska punk artists. Artists released so far include:

Compilation Albums edit

Year Album Notable Artists
2021 Songs For Moms Volume 1 Catbite, Half Past Two, Eichlers, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards
2022 Songs For Moms Volume 2 Sad Snack, Young Costello, Millington

References edit

  1. ^ Jackson, Dane (May 18, 2021). "Interview with the Host of the Ska Punk International Podcast, Chris Reeves". Brooklyn Vegan (Interview).
  2. ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 16, 2023). "SPI Fest 2023: The Toasters, Tsunami Bomb, Flying Raccoon Suit, Joystick, Hans Gruber & more". Brooklyn Vegan.
  3. ^ Sacher, Andrew (May 18, 2021). "Catbite, Eichlers, Half Past Two, Hans Gruber & more on Ska Punk International benefit covers comp". Brooklyn Vegan.
  4. ^ Sacher, Andrew (April 5, 2022). "Hans Gruber and the Die Hards fuse cumbia & ska-punk on new single off upcoming LP". Brooklyn Vegan.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (September 14, 2021). "Stream Kmoy's new bedroom ska song ft. Tape Girl, "Precure Love"". Brooklyn Vegan.
  6. ^ Sacher, Andrew (October 3, 2023). "Mass. ska-core band PWRUP tap Voodoo Glow Skulls/Death By Stereo vocalist for new song". Brooklyn Vegan.
  7. ^ Moore, Em (August 30, 2023). "Watch the new video by Mega Infinity!". Punknews.org.
  8. ^ Sacher, Andrew (May 18, 2021). "Indie-ska-punks Poindexter prep debut LP 'Treats' (watch the "Quirky" video)". Brooklyn Vegan.
  9. ^ Moore, Em (August 20, 2023). "Simple Minded Symphony: "Overcast"". Punknews.org.
  10. ^ Moore, Em (September 7, 2023). "Watch the new video by Sgt. Scag!". Punknews.org.
  11. ^ Moore, Em (January 2, 2024). "Listen to a new track by Eevie Echoes and the Locations!". Punknews.org.
  12. ^ Sacher, Andrew (April 18, 2023). "Omaha ska-punks Plastic Presidents prep debut LP (stream 2 tracks)". Brooklyn Vegan.

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