skacore
what it is
Skacore is a subgenre of ska punk that blends ska with hardcore punk. Some of the earliest pioneers of the genre include Operation Ivy, Against All Authority, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Link 80. Similar genres include crack rock steady and ska metal.
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questions
What is skacore?
Skacore is a subgenre of ska punk that blends ska with hardcore punk. Some of the earliest pioneers of the genre include Operation Ivy, Against All Authority, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Link 80. Similar genres include crack rock steady and ska metal.
What are good skacore albums to start with?
Try Three Cheers For Disappointment by The Arrogant Sons of Bitches, No Gods / No Managers by Choking Victim, Operation Ivy (2007 Remaster) by Operation Ivy, and 17 Reasons by Link 80.
Who are some women making skacore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/skacore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making skacore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20