In a mix of interviews, essays, personal stories, historical snapshots, obscure anecdotes, and think pieces, In Defense of Ska dissects, analyzes and celebrates ska in exactly the way fans have been craving for decades. This book will enlist ska-lovers as soldiers in the ska army, and challenge ska-haters’ prejudices to the core.
"Drummer-turned-journalist Aaron Carnes mixes reporting and meomoiresque essays in this deep dive from CLASH Books, bringing new meaning to underground legends like Operation Ivy."
Rolling Stone
(The Future of Music Issue, Top 10 RS Recommends, June 2021)