Seattle’s eight-piece ska-punk outfit Mister Blank has just released their second full-length original album on October 30th, marking a major milestone for the band: their first-ever album pressed on vinyl.
Built around a horn-driven blend of ska, punk and high-energy dance-floor rhythms, the new record takes on some deeply personal subject matter. Exploring ADHD, depression and anxiety, the album pairs its heavier themes with the kind of infectious energy designed to get audiences moving.
The upcoming release continues the band’s commitment to combining lively arrangements with honest songwriting. With a lineup featuring James on vocals and bass, PJ on drums, Samuel and Rachel on trumpet, Peter on trombone, Ryan on keyboards, Aaron on guitar and MTA on tenor saxophone.s, Mister Blank bring a full eight-piece sound to their particular corner of the Seattle ska-punk scene.
Formed in 2017 by a group of friendly eccentrics, Mister Blank have developed a sound that draws from ska, punk and a wide range of influences spanning the mainstream to the obscure. The band describes its approach as a variety of ska, punk and “other junk,” blending different musical backgrounds into an energetic and distinctly collaborative sound.
Over the years, Mister Blank have toured throughout the U.S. West Coast and shared stages with a range of established acts, such as Mustard Plug, Mad Caddies, Big D and the Kids Table, Omnigone, The Toasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Pilfers, Buck-O-Nine and just recently Joker’s Republic at The Mountain Room, here in Seattle. Their festival appearances include Hempfest, while the band has also received recognition as the “Loud and Local” Band of the Week on 99.9 KISW.
Their music and performances have reached audiences through platforms including like Ska Parade, KUGR College Radio, Button Down Radio and of course, right here on Racketeer Radio KFQX. Helping establish the group as part of the broader Pacific Northwest ska community.
1. Adelaide is Afraid
2. ADH-Me
3. In Hindsight, Maybe Coming to Costco at 6:00pm on a Friday Before a Holiday Weekend Wasn’t the Best 4. Idea
5. Panic! at the Costco
6. Mister Blank
7. Similar to the Same
8. Happy Hour
9. A Long Dusty Desert Trail Isn’t the Path for a Lonely Snail
10. The Ballad of Jorge: The Desert Snail
11. Big Booty
12. Iron Lung
The new album was recorded and mixed by Aaron Price, with mastering handled by Rachel Field and Annie Larkin at Seattle’s Resonant Mastering. All tracks were written by Mister Blank, with the exception of tracks five and six, which were written by Frank Smith.
With its October 30 arrival, the band’s second full-length represents another step forward for Mister Blank — and a first for their physical releases. For a band built around big horns, personal songwriting and energetic performances, bringing the new album to vinyl makes this one a particularly significant release.
MISTER BLANK’S SECOND FULL-LENGTH ALBUM ARRIVES OCTOBER 30, 2026 — AND MARKS THE BAND’S FIRST-EVER VINYL RELEASE.
