Kenneth Partridge

Managing editor @Genius. Author of 'Hell of a Hat: The Rise of '90s Ska and Swing,' out now on @psupress. Order:

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

In 1998, when I was in high school, I wrote my junior thesis on "The History of Ska." I was a master of clipart.

Today I'm releasing an actual book on ska (and swing). It's a love letter to the ’90s & a bunch of bands people don't often write about. I sincerely hope you like it.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

Check this piece I wrote on the ‘90s “Creep” wave.

[Mental Floss @mental_floss]

In September 1992, Radiohead and Stone Temple Pilots—two rising bands with very little in common—both happened to release songs titled “Creep.” A year later, TLC joined in. https://t.co/O5YpHHF2lg

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

new Fishbone, Bad Operation, and Joe Gittleman today?! you've outdone yourself, ska.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@mike_gaz Wasted brass hurts my heart

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

all this fanfare for a guy who's never even been in a ska band.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

this 3-panel image is like a writing prompt.

Isaac makes a crazy racket on Frank's lawn. Frank puts down his newspaper, opens the screen door, and looks out disapprovingly. Cat Power giggles from her hiding place in the bushes.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

new Depeche goes hard

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@indefenseofska "wait, you mean we have to read this whole-ass thing on camera?"

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

this video brings me tremendous joy, if only because it means I might be able to sell my book to a bunch of teens. https://t.co/tvMeQQRdZx

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@almightydanish @skapunkintl There is a connection, even if not everyone wants to admit it lol

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

going to see a psychobilly show and a freestyle fest this week. The Meteors and George Lamond within 48 hours. really wish they'd tour together.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

in case anyone needs a reason to buy my book today

[This Is SKA @thisisskaradio]

If @DOTHEDOGMUSIC sez it is World SKA Book Day and that is good enough for me. I know my collection is not as impressive as some(looking at you Kevin Feinberg)but I add a few each year. I will be ordering Rude Girls by @HeatherAugustyn on Wednesday from https://t.co/7g55sXtHNT

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@ThePompsBand 1997 is kind of great in terms of ska numerology. but anyway this number is gonna get way bigger. soon everyone will realize how hard this album slays.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

Studio One, 2 Tone, Moon, Bad Time

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

can confirm. don't sleep on this new Pomps record. nobody is doing new wavey ska like these guys. it's friggin' delightful.

[The Pomps @ThePompsBand]

Happy “yes, the album lives up to the singles” day!

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

far and away the most romantic thing you can do on valentine's day is buy your sweetheart a copy of my book on '90s ska & swing.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@ThePompsBand @FacesBrewing Amazing set at Otto’s! Stoked for the new record.

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

thanks, @johngreenart, for the unexpected and very welcome ska reference in 'InvestiGATORS Take the Plunge.' my 6-year-old got the joke, which is how I know I'm raising him right!

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@KenBorsuk1 @loloofthewoods Ayyyy congrats, Ken!

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

@ripoff_clowns hold our breath and stomp up and down?

[Kenneth Partridge @kenpartridge]

Fishbone in the Rock Hall please