We were completely stoked to check out the new record, “The Hand You’ve Been Dealt “ , from New Jersey ska-punk power trio Joker’s Republic, via Punkerton Records. You can listen to “The Hand You’ve Been Dealt “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

“The Hand You’ve Been Dealt” , from Joker’s Republic, is an absolute ska-punk masterpiece. Joker’s Republic, has put their heart and ska-punk soul wholeheartedly into this amazing record and it shows.

Produced by Roger Lima (Less Than Jake / Rehasher) and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the record delivers a high-energy blend of ska, punk, and melodic grit across twelve tracks that tackle loss, politics, mental health, and identity — all with the band’s trademark humor and heart.

From the moment we heard the open note on “Welcome Back” we knew we were listening to something ultra special.

You won’t find a single bad track on this album , you get 12 ska punk gems that you can put on repeat and enjoy .

“Panic! Panic! Panic! , “Cutting Ties”, “Long Road Ahead” are all incredible songs that you simply can’t afford not to listen to.

We fell hopelessly in love with the memorable melodies that live beautifully on “The Hand That You’ve Been Dealt “

Picking a favorite song on a record like , “The Hand That You’ve Been Dealt” is next to impossible. but the one track that truly touched our hearts is “The Cold Hard Truth”

You owe it to your ska-punk loving to immediately go check out “The Hand That You’ve Been Dealt” , from Joker’s Republic.