Get ready for a ska-filled holiday surprise! The Boy Detective has unveiled the lyric video for their latest festive single, “I Renounce Verdukianism!” A spirited, tongue-in-cheek take on holiday chaos, the track blends upbeat ska rhythms with irreverent humor. Lead vocalist Benny Capaul describes the song as “our nod to the holidays gone wrong, packed with all the regrets and frosty mishaps one could hope for.
The single, which debuted across streaming platforms on November 8, 2024, has already brought holiday cheer (and laughs) to listeners everywhere.
“So you might not believe this is a Christmas song, but nobody is going to argue with John Williams” says Geridan St Peter, who plays trombone for The Boy Detective. (One of the writing credits in “I Renounce Verdukianism!” is attributed to John Williams who wrote “Somewhere in My Memory” from the 1990 Christmas classic “Home Alone”).
“’Tis the season of disastrous relationships and crippling self-isolation, mixed with stretched-out and holey stockings overflowing with regret and jealousy. Deck the halls with subzero apartments and frostbitten appendages—‘I didn’t need those three fingers anyway!’
– Happy Holidays from The Boy Detective!”
About The Boy Detective:
What began as a lighthearted ska-punk recording project between Nic Good and Benny Capaul, singing about their families, has grown into one of the most exciting acts in the ska-punk scene. Since their live debut in 2022, The Boy Detective has expanded into a full band with saxophones, trombones, and high-energy performances that never fail to entertain. Signed to Punkerton Records in 2024, the band’s humor-infused music and undeniable charm are poised to take them to new heights.