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Day 7: Peace Through Music - The Chinkees

I had to include an @asianmanrecords release on my top 10 as the whole label and @mikeparkmusic represent such an exemplary form of DIY punk rock ethos (and Mike is seriously one of the greatest, nicest people ever). I was split between some really great releases from great bands like Slow Gherkin, MU330, Skankin’ Pickle, Link 80, and more, but as far as impact and demonstrating explicitly what a vehicle punk rock and ska-punk could be for confronting and navigating issues in identity politics, heritage, racism, privilege… The Chinkees are so uniquely subtly provocative in this regard. The willingness to talk about these societal issues and to put their money where their mouth was- 10% of the album sales profits were donated to organizations fighting against racism- greatly influence my world perspective, even today.

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