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| 27 Sep 2023 | EP.177-Ska By The State | 01:11:12 | |
Woo ha do we have a hootnanny of an episode for you! Matt and RJ are breakin' down that recent article by The Hard Times about the best ska bands in each state. Do they agree with the picks, do they think they can do better? Listen up to find out! Also, if you're not from the US, and you're thinking this is a little too "America-centric" well... we sure hope you can find some smidgin of joy in it. Additionally this episode is blessed to have the return of Gary Mastriano, telling us about Tri-State Conspiracy in his "Here Today, Ska Tomorrow" segment. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week, so pay attention, they're rad choices! On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Suburban Legends - On Friday September 22, Suburban Legends released a new Disney cover. This time they cover I2I from 1995’s A Goofy Movie. This ska punk cover is streaming everywhere now. https://spotify.link/FAcOcuY8pDb -The Phensic - On September 19th, The Phensic released a new album called "Don't Test Me". https://spotify.link/zXvyNkX8pDb -Abraskadabra - Also on September 22, Brazil’s own Abraskadabra dropped their new single, Why So Serious? The new song from Abraskadabra is streaming everywhere now. https://spotify.link/Ws9Evz08pDb Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | EP.183-Flying Raccoon Suit | 00:56:53 | |
This week Jessica Jeansonn and Andrew Heaton from Flying Raccoon Suit join us. We breakdown their new album, Moonflower. We discuss song writing, vocal arrangements, playing new songs live and making music videos. And as always, ska news and our ska picks of the week. Flying Raccoon Suit: https://flyingraccoonsuit.bandcamp.com/music On The Upbeat: Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ The Write-Ups On November 8th, The Write-Ups released a new song called Poisoned Children. This new ska punk track is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/6DArFLws0JHCvSe7mmMvdB?si=FcIMfDaTRySxGNfn-dh_rg -Fidget and The Twitchers On November 10 Fidget and The Twitchers released a new song called Contraband Circus. https://open.spotify.com/track/2IAfgieL7ziAE6b7rX1DCa?si=ukxnM8r5T_WmQYaNMSGLoQ -The Boy Detective On November 10th Michigan’s Own The Boy Detective released a new song called Date Night. This new ska punk song is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/7nZquvOuvW4tg9rBvR4x0O?si=OAFLmXBtTnyxBTQG1ChSIw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44ASESIE4S1Rw76k8AcRB5?si=aruIYzR1TSCfHqsothOUmA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | EP.169-Ska City | 00:46:05 | |
Oh hey there! It's yr old pal RJ, coming at you with a brand new episode, and this week I'm talking w/ the members of Ska City from Asheville, North Carolina! I'm joined by Gabe, Garrick, and Julia to talk about their recent album, what the Asheville ska scene (or lack there of) is like, and we get some specifics on their song "Ska City." All that and our usual Ska News and Ska Picks coming at you! Ska City Social Media & Music: www.ska.city https://www.facebook.com/skacityavl https://www.instagram.com/ska.city/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x2JFULKqxVuSm7asv5vA9
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| 21 Jun 2023 | EP.164-The Prizefighters Return | 01:07:50 | |
This week Aaron and Courtney from The Prizefighters join us. Courtney first tells us how he got into ska music and how lead to him joining the band. Next, Aaron and Courtney discuss the meaning behind their new album’s title, Punch. They also discuss the recording of the new album , we hear a track off the record and so much more. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Ska News……. -Millington On June 16 Millington released their new ep entitled Welcome. They also released a music video for the song Hollywood.
On June 16th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Uncle Qrow. NEW ALBUM DIMINISHING RETURNS OUT 7/21
On June 16 Bad Time records officially released Wavebreaker #4 . This is a split EP between Joe Gittleman ( former bassist for The Mighty Might Bosstones) and Bad Operation. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Op6uQYTKfbC12dB7NoUBH?si=zB_viL7yTP2Upn7p4IVvdQ Vinyl:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Half Past Two (EP.202) | 01:22:52 | |
It’s Half Past Two! This week Max, Tara and David join us to discuss their new record, Talk Is Killing Me. We learn what lead to the creation on this album and take a deep dive into the album’s writing and recording. We also discuss which Muppets are into ska music. And lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Half Past Two:
halfpasttwoska.com
On The Upbeat:
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-Matamoska
On April 12th Matamoska released a new single featuring Jessica from Flying Raccoon suit called That’s What She Said. This is the second song of the band’s new self titled album. This new album is out May 17th on Bad Time Records. That’s What She Said is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1kbu8gLL0IvJmXIMymmwEE?si=AOFGOuQjTy6tuFYgdNcygg
-Runaway Ricochet
On April 16th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called, Optomist. New album Dminishing Returns out 4/30.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5aM9AmNMzJymExnWJLYjMJ?si=NNfnsb3LTz-z6ltakQCcJw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A20a7osDEBa6hqgZkCUn1kN
-It Gets Worse
On April 15 It Gets Worse released a new song called Big Deal. This new ska punk track from It Gets Worse is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0e7aGX6IX1DgG7NyGhDxd5?si=qXJp2lIKQIuLN37M14-82Q
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 14 Dec 2022 | EP.140-Control This! (Jeff Richey) | 01:02:29 | |
This week we chat with Jeff Richey from Control This. Jeff tells us how he got into ska and about his time in The Toasters. We also learn how Control This got their start and we listen to a song from the band. Jeff talks about how he got his start in being a promoter and he shares his tips over other promoters. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Control This:
https://www.facebook.com/ControlThis?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://controlthis.bandcamp.com/music
https://instagram.com/floridaskaevents?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
Ska News….
1. The Holophonics
On December 9th The Holophonics released their third and final single of the up coming album, Lavos. The new song is called The enchiridion.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4mO3tfqqYJ47kfQvZP2R6i?si=yyDZPX6mRdqWbitNLdJybA
2.) Rudebeard
On December 9th Rudebeard released a new EP called A Mucky Fumble with Rudebeard.
https://open.spotify.com/album/0yQMz7Mal8i0asoRd56Xvf?si=-B_Ep3pLTuqDqzHNzcScsA
3. Fishbone
Fishbone is kicked off their The Red Hot Holiday Tour in Vancouver, BC on 12/9 and the tour will end on 12/18 in San Diego. Joining them for the whole run is JER/Skatune Network. Go to http://fishbone.net for tickets.
4. Arose Such a Clatter: Letters to Santa
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-letters-to-santa
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 12 Sep 2024 | The Guilty Parties(EP.219) | 01:04:56 | |
This week James, John and Nick from The Guilty Parties join us. First we discuss a show the band has coming up and what goes into a good ska show. We also breakdown the band’s new song, The Last Stand. They tell us about the song’s evolution and the art work for the song. And lastly we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Guilty Parties: On The Upbeat: •Ska News……
on September 6th Half Past Two and new song with Brittany from Catbite called Wrong For You. This new ska song is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/65KA22w3k8EiT0D0GP3iYV?si=WN5BAtrVSUWwAdyjPn_Wyg
On September 6th The Wavebirds released a new song called High Score P.L.I. https://open.spotify.com/album/3drhdPPKPT9Nxu7oMfM8gP?si=jIJ1YdqRSfOJ8kguVfkVMA
On September 10th Less Than Jake dropped a new track called Brand New Day. This is the final song to be released as part of a four song EP. https://open.spotify.com/album/5C6mPpGNlw6ovkuO0WMADa?si=ZsLZVfKPQS2kZp8PJ8IOJA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 31 May 2023 | EP.161-Super Tiger AKA Gain Stages AKA Eric Mazurak | 00:52:21 | |
On this episode RJ sits down to talk w/ Eric Mazurak AKA Super Tiger AKA Gain Stages. He's an all around great dude, as well as a writer, performer, and producer. That's right listeners, Eric is a triple threat! We get a bit into how his new album "Super Duper Sampler" came about, his history in and out of the ska community, as well as how he met many of the vocalists that contributed to the "Super Duper Sampler" On The Upbeat Social Media: | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | EP.170-Millington Returns | 00:59:50 | |
This week we chat with Cody Okonski from Millington. Cody tells us what it has been like playing more live shows and we discuss the bands new album, Welcome Home. Cody reveals the hardest song to sing while playing bass and we discuss emo music. Lastly, we give some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Millington: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Beat The Smart Kids On July 28th Chicago based Beat The Smart Kids released their latest album, Hot Death. The album features 10 fun ska punk tracks. Hot Death from Beat The Smart Kids is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4VX8QBjsySok0pODo3q7Tj?si=5elJkIXpSMu8qSIxx1AysQ -Gelugugu On July 31 Gelugugu released a four song EP called Go For It. https://open.spotify.com/album/5hm7AOsTCrdjgx4xJO6Vjx?si=6EugSUraSwOFy4XeyYph5Q -The Loving Paupers On August 3 The Loving Paupers released a new single called Ladder. It’s the first song of the band’s upcoming album. The song Ladder is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3ztnz1zSxTh73ISMmbgpLO?si=orUCnGPsSP6ONqIAl5C1Ig Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Foolish Relics (EP.206) | 01:08:24 | |
This week Dino from Foolish Relics joins us to discuss the band’s new song, Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?). Dino also tells us about his early days of playing music and how Foolish Relics got started. Next we discuss the Tampa Bay ska scene and playing music live. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Foolish Relics: On The Upbeat: Ska News… -Matamoska On May 17 Matamoska released the new self titled album on Bad Time Records. This album features 9 ska punk tracks and is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0fknmlOgZSIK2bKDX7C0aV?si=5mO-SRaZTImVmV4vTJpslg -Joe Gittleman On May 24 Joe Gittleman released the title track of his new album “Hold Up”. The full album drops June 21 on Bad Time Records. https://open.spotify.com/album/1lKUvdMfUX7Z2GKKr4ntkj?si=UiPmE-_9Tbeg2lAVS-OXiA -Voluntary Hazing On May 24 Voluntary Hazing released a new song called Disappointment. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/7mOKhPOkmNVvGyCRExb0ZR?si=-_PZQ3f_RBGk7pAW6wA2ug Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | EP.182-Jesse Wagner & Eitan Avineri of Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra | 01:00:51 | |
Jesse Wagner (The Aggrolites) & Eitan Avineri (Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra) are on the podcast to set up your holiday season right, as they join to discuss the new WST Ska album, "Bluebeat Holiday". They share how this project got going and we learn about the recording process. And just what goes into the song selection for a Chirstmas album? Well that's a little secret Jesse and Eitan are happy to let us all in on. All that, and of course we give you some Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Eitan Avineri: wstska.com Jesse Wagner: aggroreggae.com Bluebeat Holiday Vinyl: wstska.com/#merch On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News …… -Hey-Smith On Wednesday November 1 Japan’s own Hey-Smith released their new album Rest In Punk. It features 11 ska punk songs and Rest In Punk is Streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4FhRess5TiGML7doG1wP2e?si=t45RqGD5QeO-jIhLgjjCEw - Super Jem On October 31 Super Jem released a new song called As Cool As Me, produced by LA's own Profesor Galactico https://open.spotify.com/album/1e0jcVvVbfK0JYIk9SINWU?si=ZBEBEHANTearJ8vKQ5uTBg -Flying Raccoon Suit Lastly, also on November 3 Flying Raccoon Suit dropped their new album Moonflower. You can order a vinyl copy from Bad Time Records and the album is streaming digitally everywhere now. Bad Time Records: badtimerecords.com/collections/flying-raccoon-suit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44ASESIE4S1Rw76k8AcRB5?si=aruIYzR1TSCfHqsothOUmA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | EP.145-Not From Concentrate | 01:02:58 | |
This week Jamie and Alan of Not From Concentrate join us. They each tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We also learn the origin of the band’s name and we listen to their song Clark Kent. And as always, we have ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Not From Concentrate:
https://nfcskrunge.com/?mibextid=uc01c0
On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
Ska News
-Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous announced their new Kickstarter campaign to finish their new record and tour. For backing this campaign you can receive exclusive rewards like signed merch, exclusive vinyl colors, T-shirts and more. Campaign ends March 25th.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grason/amy-gabba-and-the-almost-famous-new-record-and-tour?ref=project_email&fbclid=PAAaaeflyXxoNJlVCEm2EGNdRPV5l1sKjOoFeYQPI6YpxwCKeyo9SkO1AeD5g
-The SKAMOTTS'
Their new LP "ねこだまし", was released on January 25,2023.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5RbUqevl4kquTpbXthnhzL?si=70susj_5Tw-ekqdrqZhQRA
-Bad Time Records
On Monday January 30 Bad Time Records announced a Kickstarter for a new documentary/concert film. 'THIS IS NEW TONE' will be a concert film and documentary centered around the 2023 Bad Time Records Tour, featuring We Are The Union, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, BAD OPERATION, Omnigone, J. Navarro & The Traitors, and more. Much in the spirit of the film "Dance Craze", the film will primarily center on multi-camera live performances from throughout the tour, but will also document the the bands and crew as they embark on this full-US venture.”
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thisisnewtone/this-is-new-tone
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 19 Sep 2024 | The Goodwin Club (EP.220) | 01:13:54 | |
This week Tami and Rich from The Goodwin Club join us. We discuss the early days of the band and the early / mid 90’s Orange County ska scene. Tami and Rich also tell us about the band’s newest album and about the making of their newest music video, Join The Club. All this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. The Goodwin Club: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== On The Upbeat: Ska News….. The Maka Sticks Recently, The Maka Sticks, from Washington DC released their debut EP called The Nation’s Skapital. https://open.spotify.com/album/0tyLXZ4L5w7cto4WV2V0n2?si=8w_iTSQjT7ieNHPgeokHBw -The Kilograms On September 13 The kilograms released a new song called Every Street. It’s streaming everywhere now. -Kill Lincoln On September 13 Kill Lincoln released a new song called Little Ghosts. This is the third song off Kill Lincoln’s upcoming new album called No Notmal. No Normal drops September 27th. Little Ghosts from Kill Lincoln is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/18DenmqKAeHS1MNFyrjoJF?si=t3cB-s3YQV-5hNYrLOpPJw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | The Odd Advantage (EP.207) | 01:00:57 | |
This week we chat with Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage. They breakdown their new EP, Songs We Wrote in High School. We hear about the writing and how challenging it was to record with so many band members. They also discuss how they book shows and we listen their song Good Day. And of course, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Odd Advantage: On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -The Aquabats On May 31 The Aquabats released their new song No Rewind. This is their first single of the new album, Finally, out June 21. https://open.spotify.com/album/0co4MlE0CYcVYQK9tdDrdO?si=_j3vphoVTxiJKTEu46xnqQ -News For Parrots On May 31 News For Parrots released their new EP called Breaking News. https://open.spotify.com/album/7gp99hC9J4SnFuKVPUtysH?si=9DQafcZYReKfggBj3uX4sg -The Ska Flakes On May 26 The Ska Flakes released their new album, I Do It Every Day. https://open.spotify.com/album/4fBhbnwhzeZHVw1xZZitPm?si=mwdJONq3SOSrg1D-ZIcCQw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | EP.186-Arose A Such Clatter 2023 | 00:54:48 | |
On this week’s episode Matt and RJ talk about getting ready for the holiday season and they give you some ska news. They spend most of the episode breaking down this year’s Arose Such a Clatter. They give you all the behind the scene details of this holiday Ska compilation. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.com
Ska News…
1.Half Past Two
On December 1 Half Past Two released a new Christmas song called Breakdown For Christmas. This new holiday song from Half Past Two is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/29iKtbC8NRiKafgkqF5Mfn?si=AkzwRneKQlqvjnzKQD410Q
Coolidge
Coolidge has partnered with Jump Up Records to release Condition Transmission on vinyl! This release comes with previously unreleased tracks as well as expanded artwork. When ordering, make sure you choose which color vinyl you want ("blue" or "clear").
https://coolidgetheband.bandcamp.com/album/condition-transmission-vinyl
3.Bad Time Records
Lastly, on December 1 Bad Time Records announced the release of This Is New Tone Live on Vinyl. They released three tracks from the album on streaming and you can preorder the double vinyl or the cd versions from bad time records now. The album should ship in February of 2024.
https://www.badtimerecords.com/
Arose Such A Clatter: Ska In Your Stocking
On Friday December 1 , we at On The Upbeat announced a new ska holiday compilation called Arose Such A Clatter: Ska In Your Stocking . All proceeds from this album will go to Toys for Tots. This compilation will features 17 songs, 4 skits and a whole lot of fun. You can get this holiday ska compilation on the On The Upbeat bandcamp page.
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-ska-in-your-stocking
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 22 Mar 2023 | EP.151-The Pandemics | 00:56:42 | |
This week Chris Malone from The Pandemics joins us. Chris tells us how he got into ska music and about the early days of The Pandemics. We hear a new song from the band and we discuss song writing. Chris also tells us about all the bands he has shared the stage with and the places he has been able to tour. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Pandemics: https://thepandemics.bandcamp.com/music https://thepandemics.bigcartel.com/?mibextid=uc01c0 On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com Ska News…… 1.Respite On March 17, ska punk band Respite released a new song called Beliefs. The new track is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/1NwgtIu1tBl2msAm2AcOZX?si=Wag1ZMuIS9m2UA-I89Saxw 2.) Mustard Plug On March 20th Mustard Plug release their cover of Springtime by Imagination Movers. https://open.spotify.com/album/2SFLrAqov9eX2Uk6d80drE?si=MJqcmIhqS-OlLLh_pc8-mA 3.) Sick Leave Germany’s own Sick Leave released a new song called Optimize Your Life. The new song is streaming everywhere now. Sick Leave also announced that their self titled album will be out on Friday, April 7th. https://open.spotify.com/track/2U17MCz6revw2x5UhCfcFO?si=QS6ba8hfSvaI_dCpNQHNkA Show Opening: Audio is from TikTok user @adamflawless Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | The Rins (EP.208) | 00:59:31 | |
This week Erin MacKenzie from The Rins joins us. Erin talks about getting into music and what lead to her joining The Doped Up Dollies. Erin also details the creation of The Rins and the writing and recording of their debut album. Erin also breaks down the different musical styles on the new album. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Rins: On The Upbeat: Ska News- Pigs Parlament On May 27, Pigs Parlament released a new song called The Trouble Fakers. This new ska punk song is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/6nNi22slfZDA8zmG3MmudU?si=AMDWa-atSQaiBgurIEsxhQ -Mayson’s Party On June 5th, Mayson’s Party released a new EP Called Sun. This four song ska punk EP is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5tmp7z5T5tqp2rv5CKOEj8?si=eAj9GIaoRfmxDVpBXWL__w -Codename:Rocky On June 7th Codename:Rocky released their new song “Killing The Chemist”. The song is off their upcoming album Foundation which will be out on July 19 via Wiretap Records. Killing The Chemist is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5tmp7z5T5tqp2rv5CKOEj8?si=eAj9GIaoRfmxDVpBXWL__w Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Flying Raccoon Suit (EP.198) | 01:07:37 | |
This week Andrew and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit join us. First, Andrew and Kerley go head to head in ska music quiz. Then we give you some ska news. Next, Andrew and Kerley tell us about their upcoming west coast tour and we discuss the good and bad of life on the road. They also tell us about recording unique instruments for their most recent album, Moonflower. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. Flying Raccoon Suit: On The Upbeat: Ska News…. Half Past Two On Friday March 15 Half Past Two released a new song called Talk Is Killing Me. This is the title track off the band’s new album that drops April 19th. The single Talk is Killing Me is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/32LLFjhuQd4Q1shxoCNmZg?si=AszVGfW_S62v_-jmNz42yg -Mister Blank On March 15, Mister Blank released their cover of My Own Worst Enemy, originally by Lit. https://open.spotify.com/track/2yPfAhuE7vDYYBhQdnBg6C?si=kYoLRylhRKe95e4qHKWt-A -Late For Life Lastly, also on March 15 San Diego’s Late For Life released a new track called M357. This new ska punk ska is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/6vv5n8lsTgYlasYnKGQL60?si=_P-RRG7sRqWYtelXsH1ZYw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music RJ Phoenix Loves Smash Mouth by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/track/rj-phoenix-loves-smash-mouth A cappella Version of All Star: https://youtu.be/iWaq1ZvhH0M?si=D3DhzQdaR1O5rETk | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Mutiny (EP.204) | 01:07:37 | |
It’s a Mutiny on this episode. Chris and Eric join us to discuss Mutiny’s history, writing and recording process. They also talk about creating the manga and what they would like to see more of in ska. We also discuss traveling far to see shows and we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Ska News…
On Friday May 3, Backyard Superheroes released the first single and title track from our new album MASS HYSTERIA The new record is Releasing June 28th on Jump Up Records. The song Mass Hysteria features Coolie Ranx and it is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/6OQsCFXl6OWPv1IBaHfILl?si=H9br3aPxSd-5mDvJwpS_zA 2. Danny Rebel and The KGB May 3 Danny Rebel and The KGB released their new record, We’re All Going To Hell. The record from Danny Rebel and the kgb is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4vqMnmJEaGqwFJ5818LZ8A?si=HoQtAdB4QLiS2vOcVtQ7yg 3. Matamoska- Also on May 3, Matamoska released the third single of their upcoming self titled album. This new single is called Toothpick. The new album drops May 17 on Bad Time Records and the new song from Matamoska toothpick is streaming everywhere now. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | The Skariginals (EP.230) | 01:33:59 | |
This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the first EP, playing Warped Tour and we listen to their new song. And lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. The Skariginals: On The Upbeat: Ska News…..
On December 6th Hub City Stompers released a new album called Drinking Rage. This 14 song album from Hub City Stompers is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/1tuNPuJxqiKZ0xOuEtnK0O?si=2VExUlZESh-rUn2VYzqboA -Swigfoot On December 6 Swigfoot released a new song called Fight Party. https://open.spotify.com/album/5sNxZqwWMJJYgXvCVeYhr0?si=XwR6lTswQCawZWWe-KkGnQ -On The Upbeat On Friday, December 13th we are releasing our holiday themed charity album called Arose Such a Clatter: An Effortless Holiday. This album will be available exclusively on our bandcamp page. All the proceeds will go to Toys for TOTs. https://open.spotify.com/album/0geCVkG3ZZgCLFZPJ6891c?si=QNyI5-6ESqiciF-xWityYA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | EP.149-Do It With Malice | 01:03:33 | |
This week we are joined by Tommy, Dominic and Chris from Do It With Malice. We learn how they each got into ska, how the band got started and the history behind the band name. We also discuss their song writing process and what it was like making a record with RJ. Lastly, we share some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Do It With Malice https://doitwithmalice.bandcamp.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com Ska News……. 1)We Are The Union On March 3 Bad Time Records announced that for the fifth anniversary of We Are The Union’s Self Care album they would be releasing three different color versions on vinyl. One of the three versions is exclusive to Bandcamp. These will sell out fast so pick them up ASAP! Bad Time Record Versions Bandcamp Version https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com/album/self-care 2.) Simple Minded Symphony On February 28 Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Over It https://open.spotify.com/album/000T8zD7PFNRzEhBPXpMW0?si=qh5HzGtrQU-VCUUnesOD3Q 3.) Last Reel Hero On March 3, Last Reel Hero released a new song called I Ain’t Living Long Like This https://open.spotify.com/album/4Vcypi92zyvSI4eD0kZfd4?si=WaA3fbRLRkiX3sBtXj-phA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | EP.163-Max Beckman from Half Past Two | 00:52:33 | |
This week Max Beckman from Half Past Two joins us. Max tells us about the band’s upcoming shows, what it’s like to be playing outside of Southern California and what it has been like to work with Reade from We Are The Union. We listen to Half Past Two’s song. Max also tells us about working on the new Amy Gabba album and some favorite ska memories. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Half Past Two: On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -Amy Gabba On June 9th Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous released their full length album, Screaming At The Top of My Lungs. You can older cd and vinyl copies from Jump Up records and the album is streaming everywhere now. Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROVL6V9rTg3HWRqemBuzr?si=48gaJwWbQOiYdeZ5H_BC1Q Physical Copies: https://www.jumpuprecords.com/amygabbarules/ - Roger Latcheup On May 7th Roger Latcheup released a new album called On s’en fout, on s'aime! https://open.spotify.com/album/4PLRsPPbW5Lh22mBSHOJ2F?si=yDEf7Re4TxS5iSQLqnWUZA -Dope Times Also, on June 9 Dope Times a new song called I Did it Anyway. The song is the third single off their upcoming album called Where Ghosts Remain Outside”. https://open.spotify.com/album/211Dq01FNwfGyI9IjYQbpi?si=6x_X0BdLRVy6Wp780nPykA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | EP.180-Mad Dog and The 20/20s | 01:08:33 | |
This week Maddy, Danny and Tristan from Mad Dog and The 20/20s join us. They tell us how they each got into playing music, how the band started and the band’s writing process. They also tell us about the Lincoln, Nebraska ska scene and we listen to the band’s latest song. Also, Gary drops in with a Here Today, Ska Tomorrow and of course ska News and our ska picks of the week.
Mad Dog and The 20/20’s-
Instagram :
instagram.com/maddogandthe2020s
Facebook:
facebook.com/MadDogandthe2020s
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.com
Ska News…..
Flying Raccoon Suit
Also on October 13, Flying Raccoon Suit released a new song called, Eat The World. This is the second single off the band’s upcoming new album Moonflower. Moonflower drops November 3 and their new song Eat The World is streaming everywhere now.
https://spotify.link/85JxObh9YDb
-The Going Rate
On October 7th, The Going Rate released a new song called Beard Bones.
https://spotify.link/3RgiwUi9YDb
-The Write-Ups,
Lastly, The Write-Ups release a new song called Operation Arrowhead. This ska punk track is streaming everywhere now.
https://spotify.link/V6iTj4k9YDb
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 12 Apr 2023 | EP.154- Middagh Goodwin | 00:59:31 | |
This week Middagh Good from This is Ska Radio. Middagh tells us about how he got in ska music and about his first few ska shows. We also discuss the upcoming Maximum Ska n’ P festival and we announce new bands. Also, Middagh gives us some inside info into what it’s like to be a concert promoter. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Middagh Goodwin: https://www.facebook.com/maximumskanp?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/thisisskaradio?mibextid=LQQJ4d On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -The Ruffolos On April 8th The Ruffolos released a new song called Sisters of Fate. The songs is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/76AQlksqKlnCrWaeCkuEIq?si=B5PZ5yWqTBepfUaZoTIvNg&dd=1 -‘til I’m Bones On April 7, ‘til I’m Bones released a new song called I Don’t Wanna Party with You. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/2XchLAYJiJSnzO6HqtOFed?si=7FWF3NMCQpiSPu65qchD9A&dd=1 -Mooorree Than Just Another Comp. Lavasocks Records and Sell The Heart Records are co-releasing a 33-track, Double LP Operation Ivy tribute album titled: Mooorree Than Just Another Comp. Spanning virtually the band’s entire recorded catalog, the album offers plenty of fresh takes on the originals from some of the most exciting punk and ska artists out today. Vinyl https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/mooorree-than-just-another-comp-12-compilation Digital https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mooorree-than-just-another-comp Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Five Iron Frenzy (EP.214) | 01:07:40 | |
This week Reese and Leanor from Five Iron Frenzy join us. They talk about their upcoming California shows and playing an old school set. We also discuss classic FIF music videos, balancing a set list, selling out, and playing ska for Jesus. And as always, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Five Iron Frenzy: On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Voluntary Hazing On July 19 Voluntary Hazing released a new full length album called Addictive Little Sounds. This 11 song ska punk album from Voluntary Hazing is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Eq7dMMSVYhbk0GRglwUBv?si=iEDTKucgSqKWBqEuBwyJwA -Gelugugu On July 24th Gelugugu released their cover of Hoshikage No Warutsu. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4hhHzVE7gia5aX65rmp85V?si=jOub-spSQ-e5Gt_d_o3ljQ -Omnigone On July 26 Omnigone released their new album, Feral. This is the bands 3rd album on Bad Time Records and Feral from Omnigone is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/63fq5lOFhNb0JEeAo09htf?si=g7XBhjCJQGuvCYDXMJLe6A Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | Bad Operation (EP.224) | 01:14:09 | |
This week Greg Rodrigue, bassist for Bad Operation joins us. Greg talks about his early days playing music and how Bad Operation got its start. We learn the origins of the term New Tone and how being from New Orleans informs on the band’s sound. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Bad Operation: https://badoperationneworleans.com On The Upbeat: News….. -Bite Me Bambi Last week Bite Me Bambi released their new single Do The Damned. You can find the music video on the band’s YouTube channel and Do The Damned from Bite Me Bambi is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/4t39ylWzjCCKcmgpKG2GTl?si=nG0VEAIeR_e07OP6ZAKTKg -Left Alone Lastly, on October 11th Left Alone released a new song called Pawn Shop Guitar. This new track from Left Alone is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/4VXwinj0tJojMKJ1RHqJk3?si=H0ofMEoRTD26_m93DPmbRg -Chase Long Beach On October 11th Chase Long Beach released their new song Blue Lucinda. This is the third song from Chase Long Beach’s upcoming EP Rico’s Cocktail Club. Blue Lucinda is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/68Ufa3aT3PtNn01XYRdamP?si=j4g5nKtaRJiO1MNwmWTqxA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Girth Control (EP.195) | 01:11:05 | |
This week we chat with Girth Control! Mark, Jay and Bob join us to discuss how they got together, the origin of the band’s name and their upcoming new album, Life’s Too Short for Girth Control. We also discuss the ska scene of upstate New York , ska band mascots, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Girth Control: On The Upbeat: The Ska Mailman: Ska News…… -Call Me Malcolm -Cartoon Violence https://open.spotify.com/track/0r980Nb4Dzw55fIzIIAg55?si=IaMBKkFOQNic-NHpZC8QRg -Mutiny https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wqxGs9QQoN2MXANfzit1d?si=MTYwogjHTH-s4XA-kskT_g Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | The Kilograms (Ep 194) | 01:02:45 | |
Sammy Kay is here representing The Kilograms! Who are the Kilograms? Well they're a brand new group consisting of Sammy Kay, Joe Gittleman, J Duckworth, and Michael McDermott! Sammy let's us know how the group got started, what is in their future, and what events inspired the writing and recording of the song "Can't Be Beat!" Check out the new EP from the Kilograms! https://thekilograms.bandcamp.com/album/ep https://open.spotify.com/album/2UN3bLLtNxeCoUfQPhfR5n Ska News: Smoke and Mirrors Sound System - Beyond the Pale (Single) https://open.spotify.com/album/3kUzptGkgYP85UYRco4fLH Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - The Last Ninja (Single) https://tokyoskaparadiseorchestra.bandcamp.com/track/the-last-ninja https://open.spotify.com/album/2o4kWMnrJxC9lksNceAnfg The Rins - Greener (Single) https://open.spotify.com/album/1OGgUMetZHo0FfQ3YK8EUD On The Upbeat Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska https://www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska https://www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska https://www.ontheupbeatska.com On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dsa1Gmt1Pivxo5sFGaxob?si=FeoGvciiQy2IxtHBY4GeVw&nd=1 On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ On The Upbeat Bandcamp: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/ Ska News Theme by Dang!t: dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Sponsorship Music by Eric Daino: Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 17 May 2023 | EP.159-Bite Me Bambi 6: Return of the Bambino | 01:01:31 | |
This week Tahlena Chikami from Bite Me Bambi joins us. Tahlena tells us about the band’s upcoming tour, their Prince cover and taking a fake bath in front of your friends. We also discuss Summer Sizzler 3, playing different instruments live and being in a band with your partner. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. -Bite Me Bambi: On The Upbeat: Ska News -Fishbone On May 10th Fishbone released a new song called Estranged Fruit. The song features NOFX and is from Fishbone’s upcoming new EP. https://open.spotify.com/album/5rrfqGMrmebvdA4YdYAn2N?si=fSCA50DoRVehAeTvjSzTCw Preorder Vinyl https://fatwreck.com/products/fishbone -Feine Sahne Fischfilet On May 12 Feine Sahne Fischfilet released their new album, Alles glänzt. https://open.spotify.com/album/4cza578bKGMMNKX8tTYv0l?si=VmTgf1aXSPKf-6kr4XjcNA -Dope Times Lastly, on May 12 Dope Times released a new song called Get Outta Here. The song is the second single off their upcoming album, Where Ghosts Remain Outside. https://open.spotify.com/track/1qj1I3yL9gRi4IpLmvPvnr?si=1i2zF9JXTZuqiGMWPi5ygg https://shopee.com.br/rjales13 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: | |||
| 10 May 2023 | EP.158-Chase Long Beach Returns | 01:02:05 | |
This week Karen and Joe from Chase Long Beach join us. First, Joe tells his ska origin story and how he came to be in Chase Long Beach. Next, we discuss how it’s been for the band to be back together after 10 years. We also premiere their new song, Mammoth. Karen and Joe tell us how this song came together and we discuss the Orange County ska scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Ska News
On May 5th The Big News released their new album called Phoebe. The album features 11 fun ska punk tracks.
-Bim Bam Boom Volume 1 Stubborn Records released Bim Bam Boom Volume 1. It’s a compilation of Bim Skala Bim covers. https://stubbornrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bim-bam-boom-volume-1
On May 5th Spring Heeled Jack released a new song called Diggin’ a Hole. It’s a cover of a Bim Skala Bim song.
-Skappleton 23 Skappleton is being revived after a lengthy hiatus. The long running festival was a yearly event at Lawerence University in Appleton, WI from the mid/late 90s until 2006ish. It is back, featuring local Wisconsin bands, national acts like Flying Raccoon Suit, Joystick!, and Mesphiskapheles. Friday night is a free show at Dr. Jekyll's and Saturday is an all day affair at The Appleton Beer Factory. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of for Saturday. https://facebook.com/events/s/skappleton-23/569792865031915/ Ticket url: https://foxvalleymusicfestivals.ticketleap.com/skappleton23/ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | EP.141-This Year in Ska: 2022 (w/ Tara Hahn) | 01:30:46 | |
This week we are joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara gives us an update what’s happening with the band. We spend most of the episode discussing ska highlights of 2022. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Half Past Two:
halfpasttwoska.com
On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
On The Upbeat Bandcamp:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/audio
Ska News….
1. Eichlers
On Thursday, December 15 Eichlers release a holiday song called My Checkered Present.
https://open.spotify.com/track/2y6VwE6qkgmjb2b11JFj4Z?si=UQceWwjOQIyrlH1pSNMbxg
2.) The Spectacles
On December 14 The Spectacles released their cover of They Might Be Giants’ Santa’s Beard.
https://spectaclesska.bandcamp.com/track/santas-beard
3. Terry Hall
On Monday, December 19th Terry Hall of The Specials passed away.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64029430.amp
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 26 Apr 2023 | EP.156-Secret Cajun Band | 01:03:33 | |
This week we chat with Josh, Matt and Miguel from Secret Cajun Band. We learn how the band got their start and what early shows were like. We discuss their 1994 album Big House coming out on vinyl and their reunion show. We also discuss what’s different about the scene from we they started. Lastly, we give you you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Secret Cajun Band- Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretcajunband?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Big House on Vinyl: June 24, 2023 Reunion Show Tickets: On The Upbeat: Ska News…… Bet On Red On April 21 Bet on Red released a new EP entitled Invictus. The four song ep is available on all streaming platforms now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2c0TKobjWd5UPQrGHcuJ2G?si=iYuKSRFARHuU8tnEuMnx0Q&dd=1 -Cartoon Violence On April 21, Cartoon Violence released a new song called Ken. Streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDIl684usqX1M3lXtwgvi?si=o70Wd7vDRXmfX7UN2SYmrg&dd=1 -Bite Me Bambi On April 21 Bite Me Bambi released their version of Prince’s When You Were Mine. The video is on the band’s YouTube page and the song is streaming digitally everywhere now. Video- Song- https://open.spotify.com/album/2TIcLig9f6pmG6Y56Rmfmj?si=LNhM1ZfzS-uEStFt5YVqeg&dd=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | EP.162-Minivandal | 00:54:17 | |
This week Ben Fortosky from Minivandal joins us. We learn his ska origin story, how he started playing music and how Minivandal got their start. We also hear a new song of their upcoming album, what we can expect from the new record and their future plans. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Minivandal: On The Upbeat: Ska News -Epic 18 On June 1, Epic 18 released a new song called Stop Procrastinating. It’s the first single of their upcoming full length album, that drops June 18. Stop Procrastinating is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/6gzd1gvR4puXWto8C2dSwm?si=nWhJlLpsT4WjOIsQivvOkw -Random Hand On June 2, Random hand released a new song called Lifejackets. https://open.spotify.com/track/18Pd8e9Yxx2OZAf05BHlP5?si=nKcaqYa9SAu1BCiS-iGnrw -Title Holder On June 2, ska punk band Title Holder released their full length album, What Better Time. Your can preorder the vinyl record from Jump Start Records and the album is streaming digitally everywhere now. Streaming https://open.spotify.com/album/37qtCG8BHcijCbVqjjwxqg?si=uAcBVDI7Q_-A0PmPcZANtg Order Vinyl https://jumpstartrecords.limitedrun.com/products/743914?preview=true Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat Hidden Audio From: @adamflawless on TikTok | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | The Ruffolos (EP.215) | 01:13:24 | |
This week Rob, Mike and Luis from The Ruffolos. The band gives us the breakdown of their new EP and their live album. They also discuss singing, dancing and playing their instruments at the same time. They also tell us what they love about the ska scene. And of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week! The Ruffolos: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. Stacked Like Pancakes On August 2 Stacked Like Pancakes released their new EP Everything Happens. This 6 song ep from Stacked Like Pancakes is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ -Dr. No On July 29th Dr.No released their new album The Bank. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ -Kill Lincoln Also, on August 2 Kill Lincoln announced the release of their new album No Normal. The album drops on September 27th. You can order a copy from Bad Time Records now. Kill Lincoln also released a new single called Im Fine(I lied) . It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZUXTjSuzjH6WdDmioPcEX?si=T239LjluSUO1dar5Cn1cMQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | EP.0-Every Song Sucks (Bonus Episode) | 00:20:06 | |
We started a new spin-off podcast called, Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish Podcast. On this podcast we breakdown every Reel Big Fish song. We discuss the music, the lyrics and the history. We are sharing it here in hopes that you will follow that podcast weekly. You can follow the show across social media @everysongsucks . On this episode we tell you what the podcast is all about and we tell you about our love and history with Reel Big Fish. Every Song Sucks will be on its own stream from this point on. It is available wherever you get podcasts. Here are a couple of links for where to find it. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-song-sucks-a-reel-big-fish-podcast/id1742357059 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4dhyYkR6nRieBtugPtUMIl?si=i4KquS5VTnKxV438cRhxLw | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Voluntary Hazing (EP.218) | 01:20:38 | |
This week we chat with Thomas, Ryan and Kayla from Voluntary Hazing. We discuss what Mountain Dew flavor is the most ska, the band’s history and how they each got into ska. We also breakdown their song Professionally Offended and talk about a promise Thomas made about the song. And as always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. (Episode Note: during the recording of the episode we had a small audio issue. We did our best to fix it or edit around it but it is still noticeable. We are sorry for this inconvenience. ) Voluntary Hazing: https://voluntaryhazing.wixsite.com/official On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -Chase Long Beach On August 30, Chase Long Beach released a new song called Secrets of Summer. This new ska punk song from Chase Long Beach is streaming everywhere now. -Bad Operation On August 30th Bad Operation released their new song I Don’t Wanna Know. This New Tone ska song is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/6erqiMK3nECWjFtlHX96i8?si=dtjJhR97Qm6oXlgpUnh6Yw -The Goodwin Club Also, August 30th The Goodwin Club dropped their new single Join The Club. This is the title track off their upcoming new album that you can preorder now at wiretaprecords.com . The new song Join The Club from The Goodwin Club is streaming everywhere now https://open.spotify.com/album/6erqiMK3nECWjFtlHX96i8?si=dtjJhR97Qm6oXlgpUnh6Yw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Call Me Malcom (EP.196) | 01:13:51 | |
Call Me Malcolm! This week Mark and Lucias from the UK’s own Call Me Malcolm join Matt to discuss the band’s new album. First, they discuss ska music used in movies and ska news. Mark and Lucias give us all the behind the scenes info on the writing, recording and themes of the new album. Lastly, we have ska picks of the week.
Call Me Calcolm:
https://callmemalcolmband.com/
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.com
Ska News
-Half Past Two
https://open.spotify.com/album/6DjBQ2WJXh1QBSCVBUbafq?si=qI9Y7btATSOJlROk3MhM0w
-The Kittyhawks
https://open.spotify.com/album/18rfWPVeSBybBnWTe3qagH?si=dutfgx4aQjOGhUpSSK5cuQ
-Rudy Reboots
https://rudyreboots.bandcamp.com/album/rudy-reboots-weird-a-ska-punk-tribute-to-al-yankovic?fbclid=IwAR3r-yENrFdF0rtxaBTrGzFDbguJoM2t_GwONDAzSFio_hjpkOoeQN0p9V0_aem_AZCihWI4IRuZ4tliyxbb7-eyAKFHRUdZLogSXoJ9I5TAXWYW8BqhU_eSqee0qvOArtY
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 08 Feb 2023 | EP.146-Does Ska's Humor Undercut It's Message? | 00:56:20 | |
This week Matt, RJ and Gary answer the question, Do you think the wacky reputation ska music has with non ska fans has hurts ska? They cover all things ska jokes and it’s effects on the ska scene. They also give you ska news and the ska picks of the week.
On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
Ska News….
On Tuesday February 7 The Abruptors released a new song called Waiting Forever. The track is off their up coming new album called Noticeably Cheerless, which is out on February 24th. You can preorder now on Asainman records.
Spotify Waiting Forever
https://open.spotify.com/track/2KFp978vPC4lemKwYt6pvf?si=xq8dJ-qSQDmdKl46DNTLiw
Preorder The Abruptors
https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/738214-the-abruptors-noticably-cheerless-lp
-Title Holder
On February 2 Title Holder released a new song called Going Insane. You can find the music video on the band’s YouTube page and the song is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0FqGbZnIIV289mPuRr7WFW?si=OCAbUYcXSgiYKj7P5xgdAQ
-THE SPECIALIZED PROJECT
The Specialized Project is a non profit music community project. Funded and staffed by volunteers. Producing musical products and events in support of charitable organisation
Our Way: The Rat Pack Collection
https://thespecializedproject.bandcamp.com/album/our-way-the-rat-pack-collection?fbclid=IwAR3Vp9eyUe7ZSLiPMIGFKdq-JYsVk-l_LUz8TwmqRW709EtPh8SKidPY9kI&mibextid=uc01c0
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 01 Mar 2023 | Bonus Episode: Dave McWane (Big D and The Kids Table) | 01:11:12 | |
This week's episode is a Patreon bonus episode. This was recorded in January of 2022. Matt sat down with Dave McWane from Big D and The Kids Table to discuss their song Shining On. Dave gives us all the info about the writing, recording and meaning of the song. This kind of bonus episode is called Going Deep with Matt. It's a series of episodes where Matt takes a deep dive into one song from a band/artist. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and will join our Patreon Big D and The Kids Tables: bigdandthekidstable.com On The Upbeat: patreon.com/ontheupbeatska instagram.com/ontheupbeatska twitter.com/ontheupbeatska facebook.com/ontheupbeatska
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| 22 Aug 2024 | Kill Lincoln (EP.217) | 01:09:52 | |
This week Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln joins us. Drew talks about the This Is New Tone documentary, the upcoming new Kill Lincoln record, stage diving, tour life and so much more. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Kill Lincoln: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -This Repeats On August 15th This Repeats released their new self titled album. https://open.spotify.com/album/6V9WFTYa1E5GCjInJgHpUb?si=efqJ4DU3T2-8OzSdJq6A9w -Hey-Smith On August 14th Hey-Smith released a new song called Feel My Pain. -Less Than Jake On August 20th Less Than Jake released a new track called Not My Problem. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Suburban Legends(EP.212) | 01:25:16 | |
It’s Suburban Legends! This week Brian Robertson, Vince Walker and Brian Klemm from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate their 25th anniversary. We discuss their Darkwing Duck cover, their upcoming anniversary show and we take a look at their musical journey these last 25 years. All this and we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Suburban Legends: 25th Anniversary Show Tickets: On The Upbeat: Ska News… -The Goodwin Club On July 12, The Goodwin Club released a new song called See All Color. This is the first song off the band’s coming new record called Join The Club. The new album releases September 20th. See All Color from The Goodwin Club is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/4Kpa49YN1KjqJ0FWgjdolb?si=etewU0JTR3C-gDBhCiRmvA -Unfunfair On July 12 Unfunfair released a new song called Wurn. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/1Zw1as42wVwU6GCKQWjRNF?si=n-ahdxwFTOilBQRG8OdYTA -Devon Kay and The Solutions On July 16th Devon Kay and the solutions released a 2 song ep called Devon Kay and the solutions and Knuckles. This ep features two songs both from video games. t's a surprise 7 inch vinyl of two amazing covers, which Devon Kay and the Solutions made into their own blend of power pop and ska punk. This 7” can be preordered over at Ska Punk International records. https://www.skapunkinternational.com Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | EP.185- Joystick! | 01:02:30 | |
This week Bex from Joystick joins us. Bex talks about how she came to be in Joystick and working in retail during the holidays. We learn about the band’s new EP, Dwell and we discuss recording horns. Bex describes traveling to be in Joystick and her favorite show moments so far. Lastly, we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Joystick: https://joysticknola.bandcamp.com/music On The Upbeat: Ska News: -The Inevitables On November 24th The Inevitables announced a new single called Chemist. Along with this, they also announced they would have a new album out on Bad Time Records in the summer of 2024. The new single Chemist is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5bSXWSpPfF5M49mq2hwU9q?si=w0PPLKZ0RCaVSiKffdwYEQ -Arose Such A Clatter Lastly, we at On The Upbeat will be releasing a new ska holiday compilation called Arose Such A Clatter: Ska In Your Stocking on Friday, December 1. All proceeds from this album will go to Toys for Tots. This compilation will feature songs from Millington, The Taj Motel Trio, The Guilty Parties, Andy B and The World, The Ruffolos, The Classy Wreckers, Coolidge and many more. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | EP.181-Late For Life | 01:04:03 | |
This week we are joined by Dicky and Drew from Late For Life. They tell us how they each got into music and we learn about the early days of the band. We discuss their musical influences and song writing. We listen to a song from Late For Life and we discuss why they released their EP on cassette. All that and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. Late For Life: https://lateforlifeband.bandcamp.com/album/boxford https://instagram.com/lateforlifeband?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== On The Upbeat: •Ska News….. -Barbicide Recently, New York based ska punk band Barbicide released their debut album, Songs About Heartbreak & Nazis. Barbicide features founding members of Mephiskapheles and this new ska punk album from Barbicide is streaming everywhere now. https://spotify.link/FeCfnLkzaEb -Skaparapid https://spotify.link/wkMXYRezaEb --PWRUP (pronounced Power Up) On Tuesday October 24, Skacore band PWRUP released their new album, Just Devils. You can order vinyl copies from Ska Punk International Records and the record is streaming everywhere now! https://spotify.link/p1N0qjEzaEb Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music Hidden Eding one: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xUCP-PIpn3I Hidden Ending Two: https://youtu.be/0d1znJGSkEA?si=lRFol6MbUyMw-rwc | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | Becca Spence Dobias (EP.229) | 00:59:10 | |
This week author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat about what holiday films are the most ska, we give you ska news and of course we tell you are ska picks of the week. Becca Spence Dobias https://linktr.ee/BeccaSpenceDobias?utm_source=linktree_profile_share On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -The Abruptors On November 22 The Abruptors released a new track called St. Louis. This new ska song from The Abruptors is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/0KQwn4S0XHSwEIlqSOv0hM?si=yBkiamxmSWuh1cAE35y2UA -Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge On November 23, Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge released there new EP called Q: Are We Not Ska? A: We are AADD https://open.spotify.com/album/4Eg5IPM2vjvF09vlyNPIA6?si=H41OUEdYRq6S0DdLWIldKQ -Mega Infinity and Bad Mary On December 3rd Mega Infinity and Bad Mary released a split ep called Mega Bad Disaster Party. Each band has two songs. https://open.spotify.com/album/2JqfwS7iA0ltZb6dpIfe56?si=vc7ZuminQ0yulKyEEPCE_Q Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Courtesy of Tim (EP.216) | 01:16:32 | |
This week Ric and Jeremy from Courtesy of Tim join us. We discuss the writing of and meaning of the band’s latest song, Reintroduction. We also talk about tickets prices, flugelhorns , paying for reviews and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Courtesy of Tim: https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/track/reintroduction On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Newport Secret Six - On August 10th Newport Secret Six released a new album Rising Tide. The featured song will be “Two Heads and Bucket” https://open.spotify.com/album/1jPhRjdk6opCu2dNkW8elO?si=YpN4ZjrMToOBXOUnJKZZsg -Kingston Rudieska On August 6th Kingston Rudieska their self-titled new album. Let’s listen to the song Oscar Wilde. https://open.spotify.com/album/5jyw0stshCbWaF1AAG8hID?si=kBHjCCAnQoyUHlkRVaQq6A -Melbourne Ska Orchestra On August 9th Melbourne Ska Orchestra released a new single called, John Wayne. https://open.spotify.com/album/3n3dNIu2hRo4JHBV30XZer?si=wfE2u-HPRuCWnIq-MrWbtg Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | EP.178-Mustard Plug Returns | 00:54:05 | |
This week Dave Kirchgessner from Mustard Plug joins us. Dave tells us about the themes and making of the new Mustard Plug album. We also get inside info on the music video for their song Vampires. Dave also talks about working with record labels and about the modern ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska News and our ska picks of the week. Mustard Plug: On The Upbeat: Ska News…. Eric Daino Also, on September 29 Eric Daino announced their new solo album called Book of Spells will be out October 10th. you can preorder the album on cd, vinyl and digitally on Eric’s bandcamp page. The first single, Protection Spell is streaming everywhere now. Spotify: https://spotify.link/PZpVRGzRBDb Bandcamp: -Madness Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ . The new album drops November 17th. https://spotify.link/ZlmdBLLRBDb -Death Of Guitar Pop And Lastly Death of Guitar Pop released their third single of their upcoming album. The new song The British Bull Dog is streaming everywhere now. Their latest album Be Lucky drops October 13. https://spotify.link/hoQtpkORBDb Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Arcade Allstars(EP.197) | 01:15:23 | |
It’s the Arcade Allstars! This week Sam and Cody give us the full breakdown of the band's history. We discuss song writing, recording, Vans vs Converse, video games, ska news and our ska picks of the week. Arcade Allstars: https://arcadeallstars.bandcamp.com/album/insert-coin-2 On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Codename:Rocky Last week Codename: Rocky released their new song Little Devil featuring Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi . The track will appear on the band’s upcoming EP “Foundation” out later this year on wWiretap Records. The new Codename: Rocky track is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4OmOHVJy6173eHRuI8arll?si=CRS9lq6fSYSvmbWj-R290A -Do It With Malice On March 8th Do It With Malice release a new song called Gravity. https://open.spotify.com/album/053JBhaePOB1lajojl8O07?si=hOmqJPQaR_y4hWy0G5imfw -Millington On Friday, March 8 Millington released their cover of Thanks for the Memories originally by Fall Out Boy. This is the first single of their new covers ep, Brass Emo Vol. 2 out March 15. Thanks for the memories is steaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5YobK4cZ7e2HO9qVmVFPju?si=9GxnfAa_RYGIemhbYdAFjA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | EP.188-This Year In Ska: 2023 | 01:19:42 | |
This week Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach and Gary Mastriano from Backyard Superheroes join us. We spend much of the episode break down this year in ska. We discuss favorite shows, favorite videos, favorite memes, favorite bands and favorite albums. And of course we give you our ska picks of the week. Chase Long Beach: Backyard Superheroes: Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | EP.155-Heather Augustyn | 01:02:51 | |
This week we are joined by author Heather Augustyn. Heather has written seven books on ska music and she joins us to discuss her eighth, Rude Girls: Women in 2Tone and One Step Beyond. Heather tells us how she got into ska music and why she started writing about ska. We also learn about the women of the 2Tone movement and the challenges they faced. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks on the week. Heather Augustyn On The Upbeat Ska News…. Ska News…… -J. Navarro and The Traitors. On April14th Bad Time Records announced they would be releasing the new album from J. Navarro and the Traitors called All of Us or None. The band released a new song called One Hand off the record. It’s streaming everywhere now. You can preorder the vinyl now from Bad Time Records. The album officially drops May 19. One Hand https://open.spotify.com/track/5w0EeyT64o40CJCgE57d6F?si=1Zohx04HRhS9z_mqdnrryA&dd=1 Preorder All of Us or None: -Eastern Standard Time On April 14, Eastern Standard Time released a new song called Do Like You Do. https://open.spotify.com/album/4F2hlGqBuvBbrVpSsfbhRi?si=MdMkVYAyQOeC5ev3jhAgRw&dd=1 -The Prizefighters On April 21, The Prizefighters are releasing a new song called Kick The Can. The song is a call to arms about climate change. It is the lead single from the bands upcoming album "Punch Up" on Jump Up Records due out this Summer. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 24 May 2023 | It's The On The Upbeat Charity Telethon! A Very Special Presentation for Our 160th Episode! | 01:03:20 | |
It's Telethon time! Join RJ, Matt, Epic 18, Foolish Relics, The Prizefighters and 2 super-fans in an attempt to raise money for charity! Which charity? Which ever charity you'd like! Take a screen shot of your donation and e-mail it to OnTheUpbeatSka@gmail.com and be entered to win a prize full of ska merch!
If you have trouble picking out a charity, here's suggestions from our hosts and guests!
RJ: the Purple Leash Project - https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purple-leash-project
Matt: Wayfinder Family Services - https://www.wayfinderfamily.org/
Epic 18: the Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
the Prizefighters: Sanctuary Supply Depot - https://linktr.ee/sanctuarysupplydepot
On The Upbeat Social Media:www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatskawww.facebook.com/ontheupbeatskawww.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska www.ontheupbeatska.com
On The Upbeat Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch:https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
On The Upbeat Bandcamp:https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/audio
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| 11 Jul 2024 | Runaway Ricochet (EP.211) | 01:02:22 | |
his week Saxton from Runaway Ricochet joins us. Saxton tells us about the creation of the band’s latest record, Diminishing Returns. They tell us about joining Ska Punk International Records and the importance of community. Saxton also, explains how they learn to sing and play bass. Lastly, we give you ska news and ska picks of the week. Ska News -The Operators On July 5th, The Operators released a new record album called, Self titled second album. This new ska record from The Operators is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4nWzsfn6SxIXfJSLnpAqWT?si=Nn8mDOfMQJSdO5WuN0kucA -The New Limits Also on July 5th, Boston’s own The New Limits released a new song called Dead Weight. This new track from The New Limits is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3WFqCvxBJbbULq0K1vQEV1?si=u64nF1rVS8qRkEe36LEAHA -Major League Skankers Lastly, on July 5th, Major League Skankers released their 8 song self-titled ep. This new skacore ep from Major League Skankers is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0XeEC36snHRVUvA7haijmk?si=maMVCMlfT1Ob4qdR-gD6-Q Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | Aaron Carnes (EP.222) | 01:10:32 | |
This week, author of In Defense of Ska, Aaron Carnes joins us. Aaron tells us all about the second edition of his book. We discuss the added chapter, added stories and more ska insights. Aaron tells us his guest wish list for the podcast and where he would like to see the “In Defense of Ska” brand go. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Kill Lincoln On September 27th Kill Lincoln released their new album No Normal. You can order a vinyl copy from Bad Time Records and it’s streaming No Normal from Kill Lincoln everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/26smvKKPp6hV9wI9sJLkp2?si=mSoBe5-_TgqZe5MSuPSRQA - Bedouin Soundclash On September 24, Bedouin Soundclash released a new song called, when the night feels my song (reimagined) featuring The interrupters. -The Boy Detective On September 29, The Boy Detective released their new song She Only Dates Astronauts (so what on earth is she doing with me) . This new ska track from the boy detective is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/6xNjgMWkdHbtM3EdtmRBE7?si=w37OiscKRviKpc4YHx1dRA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | EP.184-The Resignators | 01:02:53 | |
This week Steve Douglas from The Resignators joins us. Steve tell us how he got into playing the guitar and what lead to Joining The Resignators. We also discuss the bands new album, Rabbithole and we hear a song off the album. Steve gives us the background info of the album art work and he tells us about the ska shows he has traveled to see. And Lastly, we give you some Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week.
Ska News….. 1.Madness On November 17th Madness released their new album Theatre of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie. You can order physical copies from madness.co.uk and the album is streaming digitally everywhere now.
On November 17 Skapital Sound released a new live record, Pata Ustedes! (En Vivo).
3. The Toasters On November 17 The Toasters released a new live record called Men In Underwear: Live At Mad Butcher. The album features 11 classic Toasters tracks. You can get physical copies from Mad Butcher Records and the album is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3K1MNJCH76m7jUKHyRzB0w?si=DlLi-9-0SRm1WcrSfMrfYA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 15 May 2024 | Chase Long Beach (EP.205) | 01:16:24 | |
It's Chase Long Beach! This week Karen, Meagan and Joe from Chase Long Beach join us to discuss their new song, Repo Jake. We also discuss what ice cream is the most ska. Meagan tells us what lead her to playing trumpet for CLB. The band also how they write lyrics and what the band has coming up in the future. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | EP.139-Must Build Jacuzzi | 01:01:16 | |
This week we talk with Caleb and Bill from Must Build Jacuzzi. Bill and Caleb tell us how they got into ska, how the band got it’s start and where their name came from. We listen to their new song and they tell us how they describe their sound. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Must Build Jacuzzi
https://mustbuildjacuzzi.bandcamp.com/music
On The Upbeat Social Media:
www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska
www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska
www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch:
https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
Ska News…
1)Skatune Network
Recently Skatune Network released their cover of the theme song for the classic game Tetris. The song is available on all streaming platforms now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/2t6cA9c8xIw3dhQdgtde7G?si=N1jNo1npQAyB-w4sbdIFOA
2.) Mad Monks released a new song on November 30 callled Haferccino.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4LiNYAJN9S7SgOcqCJJeuh?si=-TsSrRmwQsSRO44v8szUOg
3. Arose Such a Clatter: Letters to Clatter
Our holiday compilation Arose Such a Clatter: Letters to Clatter dropped last Friday. It features 17 of your favorite ska bands like The Pomps, Chase Long Beach, Backyard Superheroes, Stop the Presses, Joker’s Republic, Catebite, The Step daughters and more. All proceeds go to Toys for Tots.
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-letters-to-santa
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 15 Feb 2023 | EP.147-Noise Complaint | 00:58:07 | |
This week Nick and Jordan from Noise Complaint join us. We discuss video games, how they got into ska and how the band got it's start. We listen to a song from their latest release and we discuss their writing process. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Noise Complaint Bandcamp:
https://noise-complaint.bandcamp.com/music
Noise Complaint Merch:
http://noisecomplaint.limitedrun.com/store
On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com
Ska News…
1. Bite Me Bambi
On February 7, Orange County’s own Bite Me Bambi released a new video for their song Let Me Love you. You can find the new video on their YouTube page and the song is on all streaming platforms now.
Video:
https://youtu.be/pg9iwMsVz0E
Song:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6zD03Q7DPSaNhnImW5DmEz?si=4iBYTmhjSCaO6qWx-ZRlxQ
2. Andy B and The World
On February 13th Andy B and The World released a new song called Apathetic. It features Roshambo and Common Sense Kid. The song is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7mhbSzDyY2LsvFAJHr33Q6?si=ycgdONf2QeaC4X1vnrgu0Q
3 The Big Browns
On February 6 The Big Browns released a cover of Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis. The song features Montreal Ska Jazz Ensemble. Song is now streaming.
https://open.spotify.com/album/0gW7m6KxQWAiBXtwat9cEV?si=v1OVCQtFTuuVw_MjxAYykw
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 16 Jan 2025 | Stacked Like Pancakes (EP.233) | 01:23:14 | |
This week Nick and Kellen from Stacked Like Pancakes join us. First we discuss breakfast for dinner. Nick and Kellen tell us their history with music and how Stacked Like Pancakes got started. They give a bunch of fun info on their latest EP, Everything Happens. We talk about Taylor Swift, song writing and your mom. All this and of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week. Stacked Like Pancakes https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Combustible Nuts On January 10th Combustible Nuts released a new song called Drink Until I Can’t Feel Feeling. This new song from Combustible Nuts is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5hl84cVKOIf4mU0iSnRL0D?si=2L4imn32RL-NjlCG3azbsg -The Gamblers on January 10th the gamblers released an new song called Boom! Boom! https://open.spotify.com/track/37uZCkzhwtS7Cr2H3ywRkU?si=npnccPdCSoueFex-v1higw -Mr. scientist On January 10th Mr. Scientist released a self titled full length album. This new album from Mr. scientist is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3akHIwb0X3wOQKdn4DYzr9?si=02yNyAL3RvKcZiorvWsIcQ Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea Ska Picks of The Week 2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music Opening Audio Clip from: Nobody’s Listening, Right? Podcast | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | EP.174-Poindexter | 01:13:20 | |
This week we talk with Nate, Nick and Kiera from Poindexter. We discuss how they each got into playing music and the band got its start. We listen to their song 11 to 8 and we take a deep dive into the recording of their album Treats. Last, we give you song ska news and our ska picks of the week. Poindexter: On The Upbeat: Ska News… -The Classy Wrecks On August 31 The Classy Wrecks dropped a new track called Figure It Out. https://open.spotify.com/album/1YNc1m5ROzBcBso97KeYOL?si=PvPpTbpCT42fzbUtisc2iA -Counting Coins On September 1, Counting Coins released a new song called, Turn The Tape down. https://open.spotify.com/album/6TY8bjxhz433RIE7bFBTch?si=ygSN608wR8aLHmCn2mIm7A -Be Decent On September 1 New York based Be Decent released their first EP, Having A Laugh. https://open.spotify.com/album/54r10lPSgxIOgd0zTaTXQ9?si=zMw2RddCR0SuqObOZyJ2tw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | EP.150-The Return of Amy Gabba | 01:01:01 | |
This week we are joined by Amy Gabba. Amy tells us about her recent trip to Dubai and we learn all about the Kickstarter for her new album. We learn what all went into writing and recording the new record. Amy discusses what drives her to write and preform music and we hear two songs off the new record. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Amy Gabba Kickstarter On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com Ska News…… 1)Holy Schnikes On March 6th ska punk band Holy Schnikes released a new track called Basically In Love. The new song is available on all streaming platforms now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3ypyTz7tvqh08xU74pji9Y?si=iBTaw2YlSUG2UDGkiVR96w 2.) Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra On March 6th Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra released a new song called Etube of Adolescence. https://open.spotify.com/album/3a5OH0xdi3iWVV7a7rXgpR?si=Mtr1WnFbS-On2HPx2IV0cg 3.) Sad Snack Lastly, on March 11th San Francisco’s own Sad Snack released a new song called Rvivl. The new track is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3dsc23QXfmKChxKooxQNGi?si=JjF-jhN6TTey8t7csnB2qw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Ep.179-Mega Infinity | 00:54:45 | |
Are you ready for the audio ride of a life time? Well strap in to hear Michi and Mike of Mega Infinity tell RJ all about their new EP "Chaos Magick" on Ska Punk International Records, what it is like to be a married couple in a band, their legendary Twitch streams, and even how great Hans Gruber & the Die Hards are! All that, plus Ska News and we even managed to fit in our Ska Picks of the Week, imagine that!
Mega Infinity Social Media: Ska News:
Lo(u)ser feat. Super Cassette - If You Find Me
https://louser.bandcamp.com/track/if-you-find-me-feat-super-cassette Black Sand Relief: A Benefit for Michelle Ska and the People of Maui https://skabenefit.bandcamp.com/album/black-sand-relief-a-benefit-for-michelle-ska-and-the-people-of-maui Shark Punch - Adderall https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DIdSScsRsvJPo3BIOhZeY On The Upbeat Social Media: | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 | EP.187-Chilled Monkeys Brains | 00:57:54 | |
This week Steve and Zac from Chilled Monkey Brains join us. They tell us how the band got started and how early shows went. Chilled Monkey Brains give us the break down of their new album, Back To The Mud. We discuss the writing, production and artwork of the album. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Chilled Monkey Brains: chilledmonkeybrains.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-mud On The Upbeat: Arose Such A Clatter: Ska In Your Stocking ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-ska-in-your-stocking •Ska News -The Big Skandal Recently The Big Skandal released their cover of KKK Took My Baby Away originally by the Ramones. https://open.spotify.com/track/4vcDl57Y67naKnPNa549w7?si=nS3MEsgoQhOc30IMfc-e9w -The Skapones On December 1 The Skapones released a new song called Windrush. Streaming now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3QL2U8H4WYhripVSiLDxRG?si=U3HitpFPQ56dMD3LE_FWQQ -Something To Do On December 1 Something To Do released a new song called Sweet Caffeination. https://open.spotify.com/track/1oSk6iTHgQrTy9t5wA9q2B?si=DIafIn01TieRQU5mXCnKAw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | It's a Ska Summer (EP.209) | 01:06:43 | |
On this week’s episode, Gary and Matt discuss what ska songs they would put on a summer playlist. They also decide which ska cover is better, Take on Me by Reel Big Fish or Come On Eileen by Save Ferris. Lastly they give you some ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat: •Ska News- -Omnigone On May 31 Omnigone released a new song called Quicksand. It was also announced that they would release a new album called Feral on July 26th. The album will be out on Bad Time Records. https://open.spotify.com/track/4n1vDCsNoCypYFA4MpHHP4?si=ifKvQI8mS9KQssvM2p4-aQ -This Repeats Recently This Repeats dropped a new song called Anxious Fake. This Repeats has Andrew from Five Iron Frenzy playing drums. Let’s listen to a clip of Anxious Fake by This Repeats. https://open.spotify.com/track/0AIO6FlpwLpxCPujzhOa86?si=cbC3LzWHT1O56uc6Zog7Rg -Backyard Superheroes On June 14 Backyard Superheroes released their new song, At Least My Dog Thinks I’m Cool, exclusively on their bandcamp. If you purchase it there, 100% of the sales will go directly to the SPCA. https://backyardsuperheroes.bandcamp.com/track/at-least-my-dog-thinks-im-cool-2 Ska Summer Playlist: Please only add two ska summer songs Do not remove/ thumbs down anyone else’s songs. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | EP.173-Runaway Ricochet | 00:56:43 | |
This week Saxton from Runaway Ricochet joins us. We learn how Saxton started playing music and what lead them to playing bass. Saxton tells us about the early days of Runaway Ricochet and we world premiere their song Optimist. We discuss song writing and working that ska beat into music. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Runaway Ricochet: On The Upbeat: Ska News…. Half Past Two On August 23 Half Past Two released a new single called You in a Suit. https://open.spotify.com/track/2hN8tzGgCvoZHnteNimic3?si=efwfXdV_TAGJcRkSZuEt0A -Ghost Tones On August 25 Ghost Tones released a new song called No Time To Explain. https://open.spotify.com/track/4HfPUILMlIrxhc8I4Os4gi?si=VkcjIc4BQqqwGrKqKHgQcQ -Mustatrd Plug On August 25th Mustard Plug released a third single called Doin’ What We Do of the bands up coming album Where Did All My Friends Go? The new album is available on September 8th and the new single is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/4HfPUILMlIrxhc8I4Os4gi?si=VkcjIc4BQqqwGrKqKHgQcQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Omnigone (EP.221) | 01:05:32 | |
This Week Adam Davis of Omnigone joins us. Adam tells us about releasing two albums in a year and half. He also breakdown the origins of “Ska Now More Than Ever” . We also listen to Omnigone’s Bad Raido, talk about video games and escape rooms. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Omnigone: https://www.instagram.com/0mnig0ne?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -Rude Girl Revue On September 15 Rude Girl Revue released the Supernova EP. This ep is a mix of originals and covers. This release is currently available on the bands band camp page. https://rudegirlrevue.bandcamp.com/album/the-supernova-ep -Mutiny On September 14th Mutiny released a new song called O Salutaris. https://open.spotify.com/album/1JYrMo0OJBU3PbVFjGHUWJ?si=FMojtuzwSCWjqfvmMtaBGw The Calamatix On September 20th The Calamatix released their self-titled duet album. This 12 song ska recorded from The Calamatix is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2MXh1vEZhxp0VHED2m6mZQ?si=1Y-XaaTBSdykdfWbrwv86A Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 | Bad Time Records' Mike Sosinski (EP.191) | 01:00:24 | |
Kill Lincoln, Bad Time Records, This Is New Tone, Mike Sosinski does it all, so we talk about it all! We also discuss ska hats, ska news and our ska picks of the week. Bad Time Records: On The Upbeat: Mad Caddies On January 17th the Mad Caddies released a new song called Baby. Baby by Mad Caddies is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/2I28vXWi5vdx0OsPKbE0G5?si=G37QH8EVQKCzJQG8zUNz6Q -Eric Din On January 13 Eric Din release a ska dub track called Rabbitus Maximus. You can find the song on Eric Din’s bandcamp page. https://ericdin.bandcamp.com/track/rabbitus-maximus -Rude Machine On January 18th Rude Machine dropped a new track called Walk The Path. Walk the Path from Rude Machine is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/08lPIVEX1Zh4Jxe7SV0VbY?si=AQw2D222QIyvdII0P9q5Qw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Mike Park (Ep 192) | 00:57:29 | |
We got Mike Park on the episode, y'all! You may know him from Asian Man Records, Skankin' Pickle, the Bruce Lee Band, or about a half dozen other fantastic acts. We talk with Mike about his storied history, which version of the Bruce Lee Band is his favorite, '90s ska music videos, and more! RJ does a fanboy freakout, plus Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Mike Park: SKA NEWS: - The Resignators - From Above https://open.spotify.com/album/5N7FOwjjzme2qtY2c2vcvIhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5N7FOwjjzme2qtY2c2vcvI - The Classy Wrecks - Keep Your Head Up Girl https://open.spotify.com/album/28TBeJ7lhWX3Xau00Mx6EO - Bet On Red - Rudie Can't Fail https://open.spotify.com/album/5VeXeK6if8SvWyUF0ATzUg Find On the Upbeat Online: Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Sponsorship Music by Eric Daino: Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | Bumsy and The Moochers (EP.227) | 01:00:30 | |
This week Caitlin , Dan and Gabriel from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. First, we discuss how far we would travel for a show and we give you some ska news. Next, Caitlin, Dan and Gabriel break down the new EP. The band also discusses their time at Fest. They also tell us what it’s like to be a Midwest ska punk band. We end with our ska picks of the week. Bumsy and The Moochers: On The Upbeat: Ska News…. The Skavelinas On November 1, Arizona’s own The Skavinas released a three song ep called Barbershop sessions. Streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0BceX1RXPLV0tEGOh8K9iB?si=I8FqbnMuRYKipAqHushhBw - Skaskaskaclub On November 5th Skaskaskaclub released their first EP called, Ska! Ska! Ska!? This 4 song EP is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/1SXRbcrIquZ3UNLsHP7rWA?si=21tFgAfHR-C2RN8HPieIQw -Jackie Mendez On October 24th Jackie Mendez released a new single called Danger. This new track is streaming everywhere. https://open.spotify.com/album/5OLMWILzBUHbUkrQkMHhfj?si=GBFqHp9oQbOAbQAfw_Bkvw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | EP.144-Ska Punk International (Chris Reeves) | 01:01:31 | |
This week Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International joins. We discuss how he got into ska music, his time as a DJ and how he started Ska Punk International. We also learn about the upcoming SPI Fest and one of the newest artists on SPI Records. Lastly, we also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Ska Punk International: SPIfest.org https://skapunkinternational.bandcamp.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com Ska News: Louser On January 17 Louser ( AKA ) Chris Graue, released a new song called Sound The Alarm featuring The Ruffolos. The video is available on YouTube and the song is on all streaming platforms now. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6dsYfocPw3ggUutplIWR6X?si=DoupOuE8Q7G19KDN_QQhiw Video: -Ska City On January 22 Ska City released their debut album, Ska City. https://open.spotify.com/album/4Tut4JltINLBdOMMJt5maE?si=du7cXyRUSui7J1Q0wGi0HQ -JER+Bad Operation with Joystick Recently it was announced that JER and Bad Operation would doing a short tour of Louisiana and Texas in late March/early April. Visit badoperationneworleans.com to see all the dates and get tickets. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Nick and The Adversaries (EP.201) | 01:13:36 | |
Nick and The Adversaries features members and ex-members of Pilfers, Lost City Angels, Big D and Kid's Table and The Glow. This week Ben, Scott and Nick join us to discuss their musical journey and how the band got started. We discuss the evolution of ska and we listen to the band’s latest track, Boss Soundsystem. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week. Nick and The Adversaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickandtheadversaries?igsh=MXgxczViOHdpeGd4Yg== On The Upbeat: Ska News…. -Half Past Two On April 5 Half Past Two released a new single called Curse The Universe. This is the third single from the bands up coming album Talk Is Killing Me. The New Album is out on April 19th on Bad Time Records. Curse The Universe is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/02Jc4S6p06RuUC0yCuTDUk?si=aIVUfrqWRSqPPtpuZuW9Dw -Los Furious On April 5 Los Furious release a new album called Old Ghosts. https://open.spotify.com/album/4MV955ejdMTKIwjSoqR1ad?si=QwKQvFgtQpK7LnWFaXdGMA -The Ruffolos On April 7th The Ruffolos released a live record called Live at Transplants. This new live record form The Ruffolos is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2FV3sLAvPTfVlPcN7gxvi5?si=MqhwZ7QGSF2uidbiYDO3NQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | EP.172-Simple Minded Symphony 3 | 01:00:48 | |
This week Jason and Kevin from Simple Minded Symphony join us. We discuss the writing and recording of their new record. We listen their song Deceivers and Nonbelievers and we discuss their new music videos. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Simple Minded Symphony: simplemindedsymphony.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: Ska News: -Random Hand On August 15 Random Hand released a new song The Cycle. This ska punk song is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/6zEdWZyTeRQmzXA2ziMDTc?si=l64_76nqR7a2gFNk4DiyUw
On August 18th K-Man and the 45’s released their new album Primed to Go. The album features 14 ska punk tracks. You can order digital and vinyl copies of the album from the band’s bandcamp page. The new album from K-Man and the 45’s is streaming everywhere now.
-Skatune Network On Friday August 18th Skatune Network released a new song called The World Ends on a Friday Night. The song is the first in a series Skatune Network is calling “Rewriting Ska Songs I Wrote in High School”. The World Ends on a Friday Night is streaming everywhere now.
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| 17 Jan 2024 | The O.C. Supertones (EP.190) | 01:08:25 | |
Woah! It's the O.C. Supertones' very own Matt Morginsky! Holy heck! Matt joins Matt, starting of with a silly discusstion on what horns are most important in ska. We give you some ska news. Matt breaks down the early days of The Supertones, getting signed, being on MTV, recording and life on the road. Lastly, we give you are ska picks of the week. The O.C. Supertones: On The Upbeat: Ska News…… -Bite Me Bambi On January 9th Bite Me Bambi release a new song called Bad Boyfriend. You can find the video on the band’s YouTube page and Bad Boyfriend is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5mzaOYybk493U9gGkXi7ek?si=FlJPzCuQSZGVSoCG2eQkzw The Write-Up’s On January 11th Michigan ska punk band The Write-Up’s release their debut self titled album. This ska punk album features 9 songs. The Write-Up’s new album is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4KYQqHPXgrXht8BN5rb1rm?si=yloZkr1qRT6_QXyjWLqWlw -Half Past Two On January 12 Orange County California’s own Half Past Two released a cover of The Suicide Machines’ Capsule and a new original song called Turn Back The Hands featuring Omnigone. Both songs are streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/53Mocg0BLJ3kkY8aQIFcpY?si=OL3KCOCETHatgMKYbckqaw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | EP.171-Smoke and Mirrors Sound System Returns | 00:58:34 | |
This Week John Roy from Smoke and Mirrors Sound System joins us. First, John tells us about starting Escape Hatch Records with Michael Buchmiller. We discuss the in’s and out’s of running a record labels and we hear the latest Smoke and Mirrors Sound System song. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. John Roy: smokeandmirrorssoundsystem.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. Mustard Plug On Friday, August 11th Mustard Plug released a new song called Vampire. This is the second single off their upcoming album, Where Did All My Friends Go? The album drops September 8th and the song vampire is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3YfeKiZe7Up3EJxqVOKxnh?si=c_HCbcUVS-6-L4HQ616c9g -Shark Punch Also, on August 11th California’s own Shark Punch released their cover of Magic Carpet Ride originally by Steppenwolf. Shark Puch’s cover is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/2c8Sgq1mCqKpcQXb5lNmSx?si=3tLZ2oS1RPmHP_0USbvk0Q -Simple Minded Symphony Lastly, on August 14th, Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Feather. Feather is the newest single of the band’s upcoming new album. Their self titled album drops August 22. Feather is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/1kIcrh9JGQmhptCPtYRjcQ?si=Ex8VaJlST1u7zmh1CpOKAw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | This Year In Ska: 2024 with Tara Hahn (EP.231) | 01:41:37 | |
This week Tara Hahn from Half Past Two joins us to breakdown all the ska of 2024. Also, be sure to listen for the surprise mystery guest. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | The Maka Sticks (EP.234) | 01:12:20 | |
The Maka Sticks: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -The Pomps On January 17th, The Pomps announced their new record "Partial Eclipse of the Pomps" out 02/21/2025 and available for preorder at Bad Time Records NOW! Lead single "That's Not A House" is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/4wK0r0Z3RjvwatQlSBbl8j?si=Ew_vaGxkQj2cnulU_mLLKg -Abraskadabra On January 17, Abraskadabra released a new song called Swings and Roundabouts. Streaming everywhere. https://open.spotify.com/track/4yWCppWwgdnLZtSfJqiLqk?si=0hKnN6k6R0Kt2gyV_X4rMA -Legal Disaster On January 17, Legal Disaster released a new song called Crystal Rock Steady. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/48phlh1alg6UPigorpywRZ?si=yqzTv1MgSLykFSKI1RJ1uQ Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea Ska Picks of The Week 2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | EP.153-Devon Kay and The Solutions | 00:58:16 | |
This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. Devon tells how he got into ska music and how the band got its start. We also learn about the band’s musical progression and why they are finally making a ska record. We also discuss song writing and how they came to work with Bad Time Records. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Devon Kay and The Solutions: On The Upbeat: Ska News……
On April 1, A Few Good Records released a charity compilation of Taylor Swift ska covers. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go to Trans Lifeline. The album features bands like The Classy Wrecks, Holy Schnikes, Dived by Zero, Long Distance Friends and many more. Visit afewgoodrecords.bandcamp.com to get your copy 2) Faintest Idea On Friday March 31 UK’s Faintest Idea released their latest album, The Road to Sedition. The album is streaming everywhere now and you can order the record in the UK from TNS Records and in the US from Jump Start Records. https://linktr.ee/faintestidea?fbclid=PAAab10gQIIoU8ihjJtR7jkiPhEf-ZyeqVZk5Y3JSSp0EI98I-Prqk4SWz9Q4 3.) P.O. Box On Friday March 31, France ska punk band, PO Box released a new song called Dancing in Your Shoes. The song features Stacey Dee from Bad Cop Bad Cop. https://linktr.ee/pobox_band?fbclid=PAAabwwbCyoVM05TbURjV2VnyzTgBbjF8JZpl6Nz8tOe4t_kLEPp1-v_OT5Bo Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 | The Wavebirds (EP.235) | 01:11:39 | |
This Week Mike and Callyn of The Wavebirds join us. First we discuss what bands we would like to see reunited. Mike and Callyn tell us how they got into ska and how The Wavebirds started. We also discuss song writing, video games, horns, voice acting and Canadian ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! The Wavebirds: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Combustible Nuts On January 24 Combustible Nuts released a new song called Commercial Break (Log!) https://open.spotify.com/album/17cT0BI90owB4OIjIyacum?si=WG-5u8pTT3iTrqjhhzVOCQ -The Kilograms On January 21 The Kilograms released a new song called Beliefs and Thieves. https://open.spotify.com/track/0oIRQyj9VWPSaGiiem9Y1o?si=4xAIa7ErTr-BOfNBG-hw5g -Sad Snack On January 21 Sad Snack released a new song called Brain Fog. https://open.spotify.com/track/0euk5bvRuclLsZ7aJ6bqJO?si=yev5DZo5SqimPxMEnz__BQ Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea Ska Picks of The Week 2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | EP.176-Sgt. Scagnetti | 01:03:46 | |
This week Steve Lonergan from Sgt. Scagnetti joins to talk about the band’s latest album, At Least More Than Halfway Dead. Steve tells us about playing at Supernova international Ska Festival and what it’s been like to release a new album in over 20 years. We break down the write, record and the art from the new record. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Sgt. Scagnetti:
On September 8th Michigan’s own The Write-Ups released a new song called Going Back Home. This danceable ska tack is streaming everywhere now.
On September 15th Chilled Monkeys Brains released their new song called Suburban Home. This ska punk track is streaming everywhere now.
-Show-Ska On September 13th Show-Ska released their new album, Everything Go.
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
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| 25 Jul 2024 | Codename:Rocky (EP.213) | 01:07:20 | |
This week Justin and Bill from Codename:Rocky join us. First, we all discuss our own near death experiences. Next, we ask Justin about what it was like replacing the band’s original lead singer. Bill and Justin breakdown the writing and recording process of their latest EP, Foundation. We talk about releasing music in today’s music industry and making a vinyl record. All of this and of course ska news and our ska picks of the week. Codename:Rocky Vinyl: Tickets for the August 24,2024 Show with Suburban Legends: On The Upbeat: Ska News…… Goldfinger/Less Than Jake On July 19th Goldfinger and Less Than Jake released their cover of Post Malone’s I Had Some Help. This new ska punk cover from Goldfinger and less than Jake is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/16vZqHIxTpNbsI7pNVPtmw?si=BAdgzy9mTxmaKc_Bykbe0w -The JB Conspiracy On July 19th The JB Conspiracy released their EP, propagation house. This new 6 song ep from The JB Conspiracy is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZAZfqz13NIbP52vO0zZnf?si=_haKEsHrQFuZhpB5hCZQKA -Simple Minded Symphony. On July 23 Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Off On Bitter Ends. It’s streaming now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2rwNr7W63ZCKKJu5T8Y6zO?si=m1NulTUgRYiPS8XCB9IzWg College of the Third Wave For decades, metal has been the dominant musical force in tabletop RPGs. But NO LONGER! Introducing the College of the Third Wave, a Ska-inspired Bard Subclass for 5e. This zine has everything you need to PICK IT UP in your next campaign. From starting magical mosh pits to summoning horn sections to battling Really Big Fish, these new class features, spells, magic items, and monsters are better than getting extra mozzarella sticks! The College of the Third Wave is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Head on over to tinyurl.com/upbeatbard to check out the project Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | Chase Long Beach (EP.225) | 01:11:14 | |
This week Joe Cooper and Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach join us. First we discuss Halloween and Trick or Treating. Next, Joe and Karen breakdown the band’s new EP, Rico’s Cocktail Club. We also discuss the band’s new single, Blue Lucinda. Joe and Karen talk about the differences in picking and playing shows in 2024 vs 15 years ago. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Chase Long Beach: On The Upbeat: Ska News…….. -Half Past Two on October 18th Half Past Two released a deluxe edition of their latest album, Talk Is Killing Me. This deluxe version features 5 live tracks and 3 new songs. This deluxe version is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/7jbZl9etaC547S9M3tPAZB?si=HyvPlybPQTSIo3yKhcidIQ -Lab Brats On October 18th Lab Brats released their debut self titled album. It features 8 fun ska punk tracks. It’s streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/7LCTORgNNwkeBw3FsOCr2N?si=LsR7j9YzTRq8NyGiokLTKA -Louser On October 22, Louser (AKA Chris Graue) released a new song called Overtime. A music video was also released for the song. You can find that on Chris Graue’s YouTube channel. https://open.spotify.com/album/00L3c3ZeijdvcCnGhLhzf6?si=QSNJMAw9S9OcIa0pfPUcvQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63977926/chase-long-beach-skalloween-ep-relreasewith- | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Scott Klopfenstein(EP.200) | 02:03:35 | |
It’s Scott Klopfenstein on our reel big 200th episode. We chat with Scott about getting into playing music, getting into ska, joining Reel Big Fish, touring, the 90’s ska explosion and starting The Little Man Band. We also hear one of Scott’s songs, The Hilarious. Scott also talks about meeting “Weird Al”, being in the movie BASEketball and so much more. We also give you our ska picks of the week. And as an added bonus, Matt chats with original On The Upbeat cohost, Aaron Bertram. Scott Klopfenstein: On The Upbeat: Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | This Repeats (EP.232) | 01:06:39 | |
This week Brian from This Repeats joins us. Brian breaks down his ska and musical journey. He also tells us the history of This Repeats and we listen to their song, Tear Gas. We also discuss creating a band name and their albums production. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. This Repeats: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. -Chudson On December 30th Orange County based Chudson released a new song called Noise Pollution. This new song from Chudson is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/0hqrJ1V039wRhkN1kj5uB7?si=JcanEZEGRV6kce3ERR4Wmg - The Phensic On January 1, The Phensic dropped a new song called, Do It Scared. This new song from The Phensic is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3OsPbMrbXgq7RUVbfz5yny?si=nyJzhrgyTva7O5o-znpOCg -The Boy Detective On January 3rd The Boy Detective released a new song called Unrealized Gains. This new ska punk ska is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/3FVEtusI7SzTPy89qcJCRs?si=0fd9aYwpSdGri_GXuIaupQ Ska News 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea Ska Picks of The Week 2025: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Adam Goes to SPI Fest 2 (Special Episode) | 01:17:48 | |
Ska Punk International Fest 2 (SPI Fest) was an event that will be remembered as a catalyst for bigger things in our little Ska scene. Held in Windsor, CT on May 17th and 18th of 2024. Our very own Adam, “The Ska Mailman” went to this festival and managed to interview multiple bands and the face of Ska Punk International, Chris Reeves, about new music, the state of ska, and the electric atmosphere happening around us that entire weekend. | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | EP.142-The Ska Show(s) That Changed My Life | 00:58:48 | |
Have you ever been to a ska show that changed you life? That's what Gary & RJ are here to talk about on this week's On The Upbeat! Plus new "Here Today Ska Tomorrow", "Ska Picks of the Week" and "Ska News" segments to keep you informed and inspired in the world of ska. We absolutely DON'T talk about the X-Men forming a ska band... Matt told us not to. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | EP.148-Alex Stern(The Pomps) | 01:05:20 | |
This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex tells us how The Pomps got their start and how he would describe their sound. We also discuss the writing and recording of the new record. Alex tell us how the band ended up on Bad Time Records and what he would like to see change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
The Pomps:
https://thepomps.bandcamp.com
Bottom of The Pomps Vinyl:
https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/the-pomps?fbclid=PAAaaexeo-V7db74gIoaB1dx2-wXK_ILWbGMR18ZqGYncoHB9eJqMapw-c3tQ
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Ska News……
1.) Sorry Sweetheart
On February 17 Denver Colorado hardcore ska punk Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called You Never Liked My Band
https://open.spotify.com/track/5yggCLIVGUY7V7Ig5RBUve?si=rjeS-wtqRaySN9pcJHSsGg
2.) Los Guanábana
On February 17 Los Guanábana released their new record.
https://open.spotify.com/album/2AFoHr70ZtF0GZFIwgBe3H?si=pJcTVCOWRHGyGC8lcDyLbg
3.) Wisecräker
On February 17 Wisecräker release a new song called No Wall Too High.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4JSXRPjGDPWbtmeQdBboqa?si=Zar5F8gwROie-I-CQOXyJA
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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| 27 Mar 2024 | Ninguid Records (EP.199) | 01:06:31 | |
his week Tim Snow from Ninguid Records stops by the show. Tim tells us about Ninguid Record Music Festival happening this July in Missouri. Tim also gives us an update on new music coming to Ninguid Records. Tim tells us how he finds and keeps that work/life balance. We also discuss what cereal is the most ska and we of course give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Ninguid Records On The Upbeat Ska News....... -Matamoska On Friday March 22 Matamoska released a new song called Ska Show. Along with the new song it was announced that Matamoska will have a new self titled album out on May 17 from Bad Time Records. https://open.spotify.com/album/636jqW11VoEJHge687WGPw?si=Y09TOlSGT_KIgBRluvzRrQ -The What Nows?! On March 24th The What Nows released their new album entitled Neglected Objective. This Ska Punk album is currently available on The What Nows’ bandcamp page and all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/2TxsITdAekO2pDQTW1hUmn?si=dL5GOUl2QHiGD1ZNBWbiww -Sorry Sweetheart On March 22, Sorry Sweetheart released a new single called Sweatpants (Are All That Fit Me Right). This skacore song from Sorry Sweetheart is streaming everywhere now.
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Backyard Superheroes (EP.210) | 01:05:08 | |
This week Backyard Superheroes join us to discuss their new album. Tam, Shelly, Brian and Gary break down the song writing, recording and art work for their new album, Mass Hysteria. The album drops Friday, June 28th. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Backyard Superheroes: On The Upbeat: •Ska News -Suburban Legends On June 14 Suburban Legends released their cover of Darkwing Duck. https://open.spotify.com/track/2cgWfcWY32wA05is3Mypjt?si=O1JS39dxSri38bwqSUeA-Q The simulators On June 21 The Simulators released a new self titled album. https://open.spotify.com/album/1wyVTWhwCr44DNj0cj2Kaj?si=qsjpTvdqSaeycw8nTmm98Q -Less Than Jake On June 20th, Less Than Jake released a new track called Broken Words. This new track from Ska Punk Legends Less Than Jake is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/track/0HPNtnw8qhK0IAQlxMPNjB?si=-Zp-V9jVSySws97IIg8iEw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | EP.166-Epic 18 | 00:49:38 | |
This week Logan and Adam from Epic 18 join us. First, they tell us how they each got into ska music and how Epic 18 got their start. We hear about the band’s early days and we listen to a song off the new record. Logan and Adam tell us how the new record, Stop Procrastinating, was written and record. We also discuss playing live shows and video games. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Epic 18: On The Upbeat: •Ska News……. 1)-Space Monkey Mafia On June 30 Space Monkey Mafia released their new song called Suspicions. https://open.spotify.com/track/2zirDfYq3gRS4kq1fdfESF?si=-zJ76yf1Ttum8sVhF3bU1A 2)-Goblin City Rat Boys On July 9th Goblin City Rat Boys released a new called called Rodent Rampage. https://open.spotify.com/album/3IB3U2xIRxbCxs5CrTyKxD?si=kScw_nR1TsyPA_cRSvyM3g 3-Runaway Ricochet On July 7th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Make It Out. The song is the second single of the band’s upcoming new album, Diminishing Returns. https://open.spotify.com/track/4LKzNaHrldcqRuOEcOvMYS?si=BzU5PqZ0SkarbW2DydHxQQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 01 May 2024 | The What Nows?! (EP.203) | 00:54:53 | |
It’s The What Nows?! We chat with Andrew and Austin about using phones at shows and other concert etiquette. They tell us about their musical journey, how the band got started, song writing and we listen to their song Broken Down. They also tell us about the work they do with Camp Punksylvania. We also give you ska news and our ska pick of the week. The What Nows?! https://www.instagram.com/thewhatnows?igsh=c212MzZ1a3k4YTFo On The Upbeat: Ska News… -Joe Gittleman On April 26, Bad Time Records announced "Hold Up", the new debut solo album from Joe Gittleman, will be out 6/21. Very limited vinyl is available for pre order now, and the album's first single "Plastered In The Rafters" featuring D-Ray of BAD OPERATION is streaming everywhere now. https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/joe-gittleman/products/joe-gittleman-hold-up-vinyl -Babylove and The Van Dangos Also on April 26, Babylove and The Van Dangos released, LEAVE ME HERE TO MY QUIXOTIC MOODS. This soulful traditional ska record 11 songs and streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0TSE0U29upzJpcxrqAesZE?si=qwOLPvnyTDSvssS5_BCFpQ -Runaway Ricochet On April 30, Runaway Ricochet released their new album called Diminishing Returns. This progressive ska punk record features 14 tracks and is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/642PUKDO7t1pg0KIJZVUGN?si=5pGkTzrNQmKjO-XPNIKhSw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | EP.175-Tim Snow | 01:03:03 | |
This week we chatted with Tim Snow from Ninquid Records. Tim tells us how he got connected to ska music and what lead him to stating a record label. Tim also discusses how he chooses the albums he releases and the bands he signs. Tim tells what he loves about the current ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Tim Snow:
-Mustard Plug On September 8th Mustard Plug officially released their new album, Where Did All My Friends Go? on Bad Time Records.
On September 8th Mr. Incommunicado released a new song called In The Rain.
-SGT Scagnetti On September 12 Sgt Scagnetti is releasing the new album AT LEAST MORE THAN HALF-WAY DEAD. It’s from Ska Punk International records.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | EP.165-Eric Abbey (J. Navarro and The Traitors) | 00:54:50 | |
This week Eric Abbey from J. Navarro and the Traitors joins us. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and where that love for ska has taken him. He also discusses how J. Navarro and the Traitors got their start and we listen to a song of the new record. Eric talks about the writing and recording of the new record and what has changed in the ska scene over the years. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
https://linktr.ee/jnavarroandthetraitors
1.) Thirsty Guys On June 23 Bad Time Records announced the release of the new album from Thirsty Guys called Out To Lunch. The new album features 12 ska punk tracks. You can order the album on vinyl from Bad Time Records.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7MfFrqCEhjeAIiPIevjl6F?si=HOC3STwnQQCY3LxiX0SadA
https://www.badtimerecords.com/products/thirsty-guys-out-to-lunch-vinyl
On June 20th The Kodiaks released a new album, Further from Home.
On June 25 Llama Tsunami released their third full length album entitled Something Cleaver. The album features 12 ska rock songs.
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Bite Me Bambi and The Barstool Preachers (EP.228) | 01:14:12 | |
This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next, Tahlena and TJ discuss their tour across the states and what they enjoy about tour life. TJ talks about the early days of The Barstool Preachers and Tahlena talk about Bite Me Bambi’s new album. We also the good and bad of 90’s ska. All this and our ska picks of the week. Bite Me Bambi: The Barstool Preachers https://thebarstoolpreachers.com Ska News…. -Sad Snack On November 15, Sad Snack released their new single Dang It Bobby!. This new ska track from Sad Snack is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/1k42nZLNraFKZ4pZvsK5Ns?si=_gSqVs7xR3a_P0y6OvH02w -Smash Mouth…. on November 14, Smash Mouth released a ska punk cover of Love Me Do originally by The Beatles. https://open.spotify.com/album/2kHaBoDc3ICsgFKUsS7rmM?si=duDXwj8AQnmkMtLdkqR-Gw -Mutiny On November 14th, Mutiny released a four song EP called Avant Guardian, Vol.1. This new ep from Mutiny is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZAM628d8taew5TV3w8C88?si=NVKGI6GuRRatCuJhn3uGrg Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | EP.152-Old Dudes React to Viral Ska Video | 00:57:47 | |
This week is a host only episode. RJ and Matt spend much of the episode discussing a video of teens reacting to ska music. In Ska Around the World RJ tells us about a ska band from Indian. Lastly, we give some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com Teens Reacting to Ska: Ska News…… 1. Devon Kay and The Solutions On March 21, Devon Kay and The solutions announced they would be releasing Fine: A Ska EP with Bad Time Records. The bad will will release one song a month off the ep for the next five months. The first song Pump Fake, is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0TrInw474tgKLhfDljXxQG?si=n5T9dPM7RniUpSk0WDxXxA
On March 24, Beer Beer Orchestra released their new album, Checkpoint. It’s streaming now. https://open.spotify.com/album/32BpnwCw2gGssShBwDQ8C6?si=maW1RocWRNeH-eMsHyn6MQ 3. Common Sense Kid On March 28, UK’s own Common Sense Kid is releasing there sophomore album A for Effort, E For Attainment. The album mixes ska punk, two tone and techno music to creat a very unique album. The album is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/28fsUT0FwvuLCZzFgxqXGl?si=i2aTKqS2RwOCbmoisWc4gw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main Theme Song: | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | The Ska Mailman (EP.193) | 01:05:44 | |
Special delivery from The Ska Mailman! This week we chat with Adam Wallace, AKA The Ska Mailman. We announce that Adam is joining the On The Upbeat team, we give you ska news, Adam plays Reel Ska Band/ Fake Ska Band and we spend most of the episode discussing A.I. art in ska. And of course, we give our ska picks of the week. Follow The Ska Mailman: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamflawless?_t=8jfXqZ394wA&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskamailman?igsh=bWF6bnZjMmUweWJw On The Upbeat: ska news -Annalies Tang https://open.spotify.com/album/712dYT0ss5fBX2spOrdVte?si=9cIMcbCHSTKS9OqKPibW1A -The Kittyhawks https://open.spotify.com/track/10rZPk25qkgzRRqfNIPq8p?si=TxUVbAkkR-mbXTYe6LfK7Q -Call Me Malcolm https://open.spotify.com/album/74IomuTj7ANLL9c599btuo?si=6Tw4JWFFTzm9m7PIIbPNoA Ska News Theme by Dang!t: dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | EP.143-Eric Daino (the Holophonics) Returns! | 01:06:55 | |
On this episode we are pleased to talk w/ Eric Daino of The Holophonics again! We discus about what went into writing and recording the latest Holophonics record "LAVOS" as well as what the title is referencing. We also get insight into Eric's album creation process, and some hints of projects to come! All that, plus Ska News and our weekly Ska Picks! Get yr tix to SPI Fest: On The Upbeat Social Media: | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | EP.167-Suburban Legends | 01:24:01 | |
This week, Aaron Bertram, Brian Klemm, Vince Walker and Brian Robertson from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rump Shaker. We take a deep dive into the early days of this legendary Orange County ska band. We learn the history of how Suburban Legends came to play a full summer of shows at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California and how that lead to the creation of their first full length album, Rump Shaker. Join us, as Suburban Legends tell the story behind this amazing ska record that moved a generation of suburban ska kids. “So go, roll down the window. Go, crank up that radio. Let’s drive until we hit the sky. Cause It’s not about where we go. Let’s start living life before we die." Suburban Legends https://www.suburbanlegends.com
https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/suburban-legends-w-ruffolos-louser-tickets-V4JBNF
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
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| 10 Oct 2024 | Ska Punk Daily (EP.223) | 01:15:40 | |
This week Phil from Ska Punk Daily joins us. Phil tells us all about the new ska compilation that Ska Punk Daily is releasing called Ska Is For Nerds. We learn about the song selection process, the art work and what lead Phil to wanting to put out a compilation on CD. We also talk about the influence Ska Punk Daily has had on the current ska scene. And Lastly, we give Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ska Punk Daily: https://www.instagram.com/skapunkdaily?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Order Ska is For Nerds: On The Upbeat: Ska News….. Bumsy and The Moochers On October 4th Bumsy and the Moochers announced a new ep called Anywhere But Here, will be dropping November 1. With this announcement the band also released a new song. Please Abduct Me from Bumsy. https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/album/anywhere-but-here -Rat Boy On October 4th Rat Boy released a new album called Suburbia Calling. https://open.spotify.com/album/3iAQitcuplHDsqFkxmU7XF?si=vYweQGv-TM-XUCm8DJtifw -Less Than Jake On October 8th announced a new EP called 'Uncharted' will drop November 15th. Along with this announcement they also released a new song called Sunny Side. Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | The Boy Detective (EP.226) | 01:17:53 | |
This week Benny from The Boy Detective joins us. We start off by discussing strange public encounters and we give you some Ska News. Next, Benny tells us how he got into music and how The Boy Detective got their start. Benny breaks down the band’s new album, Exhibition. We listen to a song off the new record and Benny talks about his podcast, Let’s Talk About Death. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week. The Boy Detective: On The Upbeat: Ska News…. -The Makeways On October 26th The Makeways released their EP called We Are All We Need. This six song EP from The Makeways is Streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/3Hjv5yh66hUtRA3rAA1BKk?si=fHDlzVf9TPKyjBFVqfvqag -Fishbone On November 1 Fishbone released a new song called Racist Piece of Shit. This political anthem from Fishbone is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0sOTpXAQD3vjHePD24sYUq?si=1PvkxJ24SUqD-AsxwwlcIw -Millington On November 1, Millington released a new song called Radio. This new Brass Emo track from Millington is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/4pLp9oue2DPbkhU6zhOF5s?si=cStujcSdQUKx0Pxkw4pb1g Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Barbicide (Ep 189) | 01:11:17 | |
Listen up you hoopy froods, we got Barbicide on the debut 2024 episode of On the Upbeat! Brendog, Irena, and Mikal are all here to share with us the stories behind their album "Songs About Heartbreaks & Nazis!" Plus RJ's thoughts on Billy Joel, Matt takes a trip to a comedy club, we share our Ska Picks of the Week and let you know all about the latest Ska News! | |||
| 03 May 2023 | EP.157-The Filthy Radicals | 00:48:35 | |
This week Kyle Jewitt from The Filthy Radicals visits the podcast. Kyle talks about how he got into ska music and how he starting playing music. We learn about the early days of The Filthy Radicals and how the band became who they are today. Kyle also talks about the ska punk scene in Toronto, Canada and making pizza for his friends during the covid lockdown. Lastly, we give you some ska news and are ska picks of the week. The Filthy Radicals: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thefilthyradicals?mibextid=Zxz2cZ On The Upbeat: Ska News…… Half Past Two On April 25 Orange County’s own Half Past Two released their cover of Things U C In Me by Eichlers. The song is stream everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5sRk4po2Pcwb2CY6W2GC6V?si=7UY7nkeLRkG9SmEoWSKA8w
On April 28 J. Navarro and the Traitors released a new song called For The Broken. The song is the second single off their upcoming album entitled All Of Us or None. The album is out on May 19. The song For The Broken is streaming everywhere now.
Lastly, On April 25th Plastic Presidents released their new album called Good Times Can’t Last on Ska Punk International records. The album is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | EP.168-Live with Chase Long Beach | 00:58:08 | |
This week’s episode was recorded live from Orange County, California. It features local ska punk legends, Chase Long Beach. CLB joins us to to break down three of their songs. We hear the stories behind We’ve Got Pockets Like Nobody’s Business, Joe vs The Cricket and Mammoth. Chase Long Beach also plays each of these songs live. The band takes questions from our live audience and we play a game called Real Ska Band, Fake Ska band. Chase Long Beach: Tickets to Chase Long Beach: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-caddies-tickets-634306045457 Chase Long Beach is:
Mario Verlangieri Live Music Mixed by: Tristan Dolce | |||