Hold onto your horn sections—ska punk is alive, loud, and back with a vengeance. In this episode, we sit down with Benny Capaul, frontman of Southeastern Michigan’s ska-punk tornado The Boy Detective, to talk about their electrifying return and their upcoming sophomore album, Disco Lunch, dropping November 7, 2025 via Punkerton Records.
With infectious gang vocals, breakneck rhythms, and brass that bites, The Boy Detective’s new single “Beth Truss” sets the stage for a record that’s two decades in the making. Benny takes us behind the scenes of resurrecting this fan-favorite track, recording with ska legend Roger Lima (Less Than Jake), and pushing the boundaries of their genre while staying true to their DIY roots.
Benny’s personality is as big as the horn section, and his passion is contagious. From nostalgia-filled writing sessions to the blood-pumping chaos of live shows, you’ll hear firsthand how Disco Lunch is more than an album—it’s a mission to make ska dangerous (and danceable) again.
🎧 Key Takeaways:
The evolution of The Boy Detective from basement project to ska-punk powerhouse
Reviving “Beth Truss” and why it was the right song to lead the charge
Working with punk producer Roger Lima and mixing wizard Eric Taft
The importance of humor and chaos in ska
Why Disco Lunch might just be the ultimate ska-core party starter
🔥 For Fans Of: Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Streetlight Manifesto, The Aquabats
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🎧 Stream “Beth Truss”: ffm.to/theboydetective_bethtruss
💿 Pre-order Disco Lunch: punkertonrecords.com
📺 Watch the video: YouTube
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