On The Upbeat – Details, episodes & analysis

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:

https://linktr.ee/thisrepeats?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e08a6084-2b5a-4f1b-8ef4-dabd8b549e56

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

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: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

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.
Half Past Two:
halfpasttwoska.com
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.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

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. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4TfoVS6xS51LoQZiiAoA34?si=sCD58yldSfaKilpa5MdURg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5GqJSchIe7iEk46xdp8hK1

-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: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week we chat with the director of Pick It Up: Ska in the 90’s, Taylor Morden. Taylor tells us how he got into ska music and how Pick It Up came to be. We learn how the film got it’s writer and narrator. We also hear many behind the scenes stories of our favorite moments from the film. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Taylor Morden: skamovie.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 Box: skaboxrox.com Ska News….. 1. Bite Me Bambi Last Tuesday Bite Me Bambi released their cover of The Offspring’s Want You Bad. Song on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/3xaAnFxHDpGAWqrztWTRIH?si=4Q5ONavmT8eb7rYfWv4G6Q Music Video https://youtu.be/a0zW-7a9gDk 2.) Young Israelites On October 21, Young Israelites released a new track on all streaming platforms called Please (Don’t Ever Let Me Go). https://open.spotify.com/track/1c6DAdrpbQ5m8eJQx057vh?si=JNj5PGxfQ_2CWIxbRunhmQ 3.) Chupaskabra Also, On Friday October 21, Virginia’s own Chupaskabra released a new song called Rude Girl Baby. https://open.spotify.com/album/1XhwTkgc6HXED3zThPePQw?si=kD_j4fPlRmWOm3D6C1NBbQ 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

This week Andi, Julia and John from The Fuss join us. They tell us how they each got into ska and how the band got it’s start. We also listen to their song Life In Person and we discuss the writing process of the band. We even learn about the ska scene in Washington DC. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Fuss http://thefussdc.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. The Busters Recently German ska band The Busters released a new song called Love Is Art. The band also announced their new album Love Bombs will be out November 25 https://open.spotify.com/track/45tDd3vzSyX9tsrLjl6EdC?si=XvhPe4XxTe6n2tII62ioEA 2. Skatune Network On Friday October 14th Skatune Network released their cover of You’re Dead Right, Mate https://open.spotify.com/album/04tvNy0VQae8qiSezNSSkq?si=AGl-MOxnTp67sx7YnNY8iw 3-Lumpy Recently Lumpy released a new song called Back To The Earth off their new album. New album is called Burn the Page and it’s out now. https://open.spotify.com/album/7b0b7oR5ZRhlDd0bX0rhX8?si=HhT2ya5gR_uly5weJ0l2EQ 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

This week Obi Fernandez from Westbound Train joins us. Obi tells us why the band decided to release their new album without an announcement. We learn about the recording, writing and cover art for this new album called Dedication. Obi also tells what’s going on with The Inevitables and he shares some thoughts on the current state of ska. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Westbound Train: https://www.westboundtrainmusic.com/ The Inevitables: https://www.wearespecimen.com/specimen-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. Gelugugu new EP "Join the Parade" play title track "Join the Parade" https://open.spotify.com/album/2SIWcOeW6VYKteqbocsCyE?si=vsUtLTYzQf2J23tqnff1MA 2. Victims of Circumstance On Friday October 7th Victims of Circumstance released their new covers EP Decades vol. 3 https://open.spotify.com/album/3ItYemTspK46Qqdkw2RogC?si=h5dQ0ecZRgGuH0bGgl8qwA 3: Wild Man Riddim new single featuring Rich Graiko "More Horns" https://wildmanriddim.bandcamp.com/track/more-horns-feat-rich-graiko 4. Matt’s November skabox order by November 5 skaboxrox.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 You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Jason, Ted and Joe from Orangetree join us. They tell us how they each got into ska music, how Orangetree got it’s start and what brought the band back together. We listen to a classic song from the band and we learn what the future holds for Orangetree. Lastly, we have ska News and our ska picks of the week. Orangetree: https://orangetreestl.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 New…… 1.) Lucias Malcolm On Friday September 30th Lucias Malcolm released his first ever solo single called Am Hell. Many of you will know Lucias as the lead singer of the UK ska punk band Call Me Malcolm. https://open.spotify.com/album/10cX0dCadZFXXqHhOFyAVU?si=T3oogABPRm692ZVrp9cELg 2.) Stop The Presses On September 29th Stop The Presses released their new album Got It. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1zDbdWtY14NrVV49pr9Woe?si=2EYXnXUFSO6PoYfGfIAkFA Physical Release: https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com/shop 3.) Wavebreaker 3 On Friday September 30 Bad Time Records announced Wavebreaker 3 featuring Folly and The Best of The Worst. You can order the alum on 12" Picture Discs and 7" Vinyl . The album features one song from each band. This is the first new music from New Jersey’s Folly in 14 years. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4tyQjo6K4NaSoXCrd49zGw?si=X8WhMdLHQ0mGaCndzF0OmQ Order from Bad Time Records https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/732516-folly-the-best-of-the-worst-wavebreaker-3-vinyl-bundles 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

This week Curtis Meacham from Monkey joins us. Curtis tells us how he got into ska music. We also learn about the early days of Monkey and what the ska scene was like at the time. We here a new song from the band and Curtis tells us about touring in the UK. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Monkey: https://monkeyskaband.tumblr.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. Hey-Smith On September 16th Hey-Smith dropped a new song called Inside of Me. https://open.spotify.com/track/20Y2bZDq6iSvWgykeyShXD?si=bF8EAkRRR9Khtru7EZfptw 2. Collywobbles Also on September 16th Collywobbles released a new song called La Risposta. https://open.spotify.com/album/1MXEdl7ZdX4Ih2065jeTo1?si=DlfHJ8CnTtmgXQcKR82L5g 3. JT and The Campers- Let me introduce you to TJ & The Campers. They are a ska punk band from Rhode Island. Their sound is inspired by Ska Punk of the 90s and early 2000s. Their first song hits streaming platforms today. It’s a song called Old Friends and Bleeding Hearts. https://open.spotify.com/album/7k9i0ApwamcoKvIBtdjwOR?si=L2oC-CAFRASgKfKqgVzihQ 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

This week Dave Kirchgessner from Mustard Plug joins us. Dave tells us about how he got into ska music and about the In Defense of Ska tour that band is currently on. We also discuss the 25th anniversary vinyl for Evildoers Beware and that albums legacy. Dave talks about life on the road and he gives some advice for up and coming bands. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Mustard Plug: http://www.mustardplug.com Evildoers Beware Vinyl: https://mustard-plug-merch.myshopify.com/products/evildoers-beware-lp-25th-anniversary-limited-edition In Defense of Ska Tickets: https://linktr.ee/indefenseofskatour 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 Apruptors On September 7th The Apruptors released a new song off their upcoming album. The song is called When I Change. https://open.spotify.com/track/0B9vmcwkjmpCpYyuq20Ytl?si=dpDlZIizSgqZgYZ9HQNrUw 2-The Fuss On September 6th The Fuss released a new album called In Person. https://open.spotify.com/album/1cnmbbPvu7psS4ug216IQH?si=4DvSC0d4RLW0uc2iC-EJPQ Bandcamp: https://thefussdc.bandcamp.com/album/in-person -Noise Complaint On September 9th, Noise Complaint released a song called Suburban Warfare. This song is now streaming but it will appear on a split with The UpFux from Bad Time Records. https://open.spotify.com/track/7bitoESxga3bvDB3lDOXhk?si=vDOtXtdrR7y_yKMZ_xE_4Q Split Vinyl with The UpFux and Noise Complaint: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/731323-upfux-noise-complaint-coastal-collapse-12-lp 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

This week Daniel and David from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. They tell us about how they got into ska music. We discuss the band's new record, Diet Violence. We listen to the new song Not Gonna Have It and we discuss playing the new songs live. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Bumsy and The Moochers Bandcamp: https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/music Diet Violence on CD: https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/bumsy-and-the-moochers-diet-violence-compact-disc Diet Violence on Cassette: https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/bumsy-and-the-moochers-diet-violence-tape Ska News….. 1.) The UpFux and Noise Complaint On September 2 bad time records announced "COASTAL COLLAPSE" a 12” vinyl split between The UpFux and Noise Complaint. This vinyl will ship asap. The first track released to streaming off this release is Drowning from TheUpFux. https://open.spotify.com/album/3E6yXLdseatmrb0LhD2mQc?si=G9mO_EwXQhegD1RcpEKh3A Order Vinyl: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/731323-upfux-noise-complaint-coastal-collapse-12-lp 2.) "Blue Beat Baby: the Story of Brigitte" short documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7RNzArsQx8&lc=UgxuGtkSkmgke1sZ-vt4AaABAg 3.) Less Than Jake On September 1 Less Than Jake announced the deluxe edition of their album Silver Linings. You can pre-order the double vinyl LP now and it officially releases October 21. The deluxe version features all the tracks from the original version plus some b-sides and acoustic versions. https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/less-than-jake/products/ltj0sldxbw-lp 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