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Of course, the musicians themselves are important to a band, but when it comes to ska, good hype can make or break you. This week on In defense of Skapodcast welcomes Kill Lincoln’s hotshot Drew Skibitsky to talk about what it takes to excel in such a role, his work with his other band Urban Crater, and more. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Skibistky shares his thoughts on what it means to be a hype man, even if some people disagree with his views on this post. He also explains how he got involved with Kill Lincoln, what it’s like to tour with the band, and how he’s mastered the art of stage diving.

Besides being a fashionable man, Skibitsky also knows how to stand out in other ways. As proof, he looks back in detail on his time within the Urban Crater group, as well as on the many hats he wears behind the scenes.

Listen to Drew Skibitsky’s conversation about Kill Lincoln and more above, and be sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Don’t forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here.

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