Long Island’s unsung ska-punk crew Skappository return with their latest single “Braineaters,” a raucous blend of ska offbeat, Oi! power-chords, and pure party chaos—just in time for Halloween. Their Bandcamp bio notes they’ve been ripping since late 2020, and this track shows exactly why.
“Braineaters” kicks off with a ska-punk bounce—the horns (or keytar in this case) swing in alongside choppy guitars and a gang-chant chorus that lands immediately. Then the Oi! part hits: heavier guitars, gang backing vocals, and a rawer texture beneath the upbeat surface. It’s chaotic, fun, and wholly intentional—a track you’ll want to blast at a bar, at a rehearsal, or on repeat.
Lyrically, there’s a tongue-in-cheek horror-punk angle—zombies, metaphorical mind-eating, the weird side of friends you can’t shake—but the tone remains mischievous, not morose. It’s perfect for late-night skating or stumbling into a dive with the band slinging merch.
If you like ska’s bounce and Oi!’s grit, this one’s for you. “Braineaters” confirms Skappository aren’t just a local favorite—they’re capable of turning the ska-punk formula into something weird, energized, and fully alive.
