I don’t know about you, but for me ska punk is always a contagious source of energy. Every time I hit play, I instantly feel the urge to move and get active when that sound hits my ears. In the depths of winter’s cold, I always feel like connecting with this sound to keep my spirits up.
So I took the time to put together the last of my three “Best of 2025” playlists. This time, I’ve selected 40 ska punk tracks released last year. 2025 was full of standout discoveries like Half Dizzy, Joker's Republic, and Shandon, but there’s also a whole wave of bands that deserve to be heard : Deadbeat at the Dawn, Ballyhoo, Sons of Paradise, Bill McNeal, Sad Snack, Paint Bomb, King Punch, Hempsteadys. And let’s not forget the veteran bands who dropped excellent music too, like Planet Smashers, Suicide Machines, and Resignators. There’s something here for everyone.
You can find this playlist on Spotify, and if you’re craving more, the Best Of Punk and Best Of Hardcore playlists are also available here.