New Jersey’s high-energy ska punk trio Joker’s Republic is back with their second full-length album, ‘The Hand You’ve Been Dealt’, set for release on October 10th via their new label home, Punkerton Records. Produced by ska-punk icon Roger Lima of Less Than Jake/Rehasher and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the album brings 12 punchy, infectious tracks that explore themes of identity, grief, politics, and mental health—all delivered with the band’s signature humor and unforgettable hooks.
Following the success of their 2023 LP ‘Necessary Evil’ (released on Ska Punk International), Joker’s Republic toured extensively, hitting the stage at festivals like Punk Rock Saves Lives Fest and Ska Punk International Fest. Now, with ‘The Hand You’ve Been Dealt’, they take another bold leap forward, further cementing their place among ska punk’s next generation torchbearers.
“This record is us at full throttle,” the band says. “It’s personal, it’s loud, and it’s ridiculously catchy. Plus, Roger Lima told us it slaps—so there’s that.”
‘The Hand You’ve Been Dealt’ tracklist:
01. Welcome Back
02. Panic! Panic! Panic!
03. Break The Cycle
04. Stop Killing Our Friends
05. Cutting Ties
06. Dying Inside (Interlude)
07. Dead Inside
08. Long Road Ahead
09. No Safe Harbor
10. Sonic Intervention
11. The Cold Hard Truth
12. Et Tu, Brute?
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 13th – Arlene’s Grocery – New York, NY
August 14th – Bookclub – Chicago, IL (Supporting Space Monkey Mafia)
August 15th – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI (Supporting Space Monkey Mafia)
August 16th -17h – Green Room – Minneapolis, MN (SPI Fest 2025)
September 12th – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ (Supporting Save Ferris)
October 18th – Scottish Dave’s – Clinton, CT
October 19th – The Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY
October 20th – The Nail – Ardmore, PA
October 21st – Morseberger’s – Catonsville, MD
October 22nd – Milestone – Charlotte, NC
October 23rd – Bogg’s – Atlanta, GA
October 25th – 26th – The Fest – Gainesville, FL