Time for a little shameless self-promotion. My latest project was a lyric video for American Steel / @redscareindustries.bsky.social and @riotfest.bsky.social premiered it. Go give it a watch: riotfest.org/2026/02/24/p...

Writing new music is hard work, but we’re making good progress, we swear! About 90% of LP2 is written and we continue to practice in preparation for the studio. You will have NEW Write-Ups songs in 2026, when we all need it more than ever. #NewSka #SkaMusic #Ska #Funny #Outtakes

Turns out, scheduling studio time for a ska band is very difficult 🫠

It’s possible to be both anti-war/anti-U.S. imperialist AND recognize that Maduro is a violent dictator who murdered thousands of Venezuelans, stifled opposition, and destabilized Venezuela. These aren’t mutually exclusive positions to hold. Let’s say Trump’s fascism continues to expand.

HO! HO! HO! 🎅🏻🎄It’s the last day to order from our merch store for your order to arrive by Christmas! Buy the ska lover in your life some rad merch from The Write-Ups! #ska #skamusic #skabands

The only good I can see coming out of Senate Dems completely caving and conceding without any gains is that ACA premiums doubling will create the political capital necessary for single-payer or a legitimate public option.

What’s up? Is there any big news happening today?

Holy shit. Designed/drew the greatest merch design of my life and I can’t wait to share it with everyone once they’re printed. Some friends have seen it already but I haven’t shared it publicly yet. It’s hilarious and fun.

Now for the U.S. leg of our summer tour! TONIGHT, our first time in MILWAUKEE at High Dove with Something to Do and Local Legends! TOMORROW, Chicago at Burlington Bar with Caitlin Edwards and more.

We had the best damn time with The Filthy Radicals in Canada! This buncha’ rascals are the best folks and we can’t wait to play with them again. Cheers to all the folks who came out and supported the shows! DIY music only survives if we support each other. We love Canada and can’t wait to come back!

@katiestanley.bsky.social hey friend! I have a spot on a show coming up that you’d be a great fit for… any interest? Text me!

Okay, I’m really bad at sharing stuff on Blue Sky that I share on other platforms so I’ve got some fun stuff to share. 1) Tour with Planet Smashers was incredibly rad, on all fronts.

Between DOJ “investigating” ActBlue and the FBI arresting a circuit court judge for “obstruction of justice”, fascism is escalating. Everything is going to get worse before it gets better in America. We need a general strike, NOW!

Getting the full Gribble experience in Minneapolis today!

Wisconsin is just bizarro Michigan.

Laramie, WY tonight. Weirdly makes me think of Escanaba. Should be a fun time.

Let’s gooooooo!

Ahh okay, so Fort Collins is like Colorado’s Traverse City.

The other day, I had the tune and a few lines of a chorus for a new song in my head. Instead of just recording the one line in my phone and never coming back to it, I sat down and wrote the entire song. What I’m saying is that I deserve praise, friends 😂😂😂

Hey bands, place your next button order with me and help me supplement my income between tours.

Nice work, @laurajanegrace.bsky.social, the “Fuck Your Feelings, Let’s Go Brandon” is officially MELTING DOWN after your Bernie rally performance over the weekend. This is the punkest shit I have ever witnessed.

Ope! I quit my cook job tonight! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ P.S. Anyone hiring a creative professional/artist/designer who can make digital/video content for you? I like capturing/drawing/making shit, and helping people tell their stories/narratives. Please pay me to do that & help grow your brand/band/org/campaign!

Okay, late night hot take. I don’t think a lot of the folks on the left who didn’t vote for Harris are actual anti-fascists. If they were, they would have used every mechanism available (especially the easiest one) to deny a fascists like Trump to take office.

So everyone else also struggling with everything happening right now? Like, yeah yeah, I know… the Fascists want us to be worn out and give into despair… but holy shit… it’s so hard not to! I need to get out of the house and touch grass but we won’t have grass until like April at best 😩

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Devastating for scientists and their research, and everyone who benefits from that research. I’m not sure if everyone outside academia is aware that a delay or “pause” in grant funding often means the researchers themselves are lost from the field, along with their expertise.

Also, I’m legitimately terrified for my friends who are immigrants, 1st generation Americans, POC, trans/queer/marginalized in any other capacity. We need solidarity more than ever.

Has been so bizarre reading the news while simultaneously on tour on the West Coast w/ beautiful weather, great shows, & good hangs. Feels like my wonderful life is being poisoned by this pathetic/ignorant/vile/weak scab in the White House. Take care of the people you love. It’ll be a long 4 years.