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

This week Josh from the Backyard Superheroes joins Matt and Gary (who also plays in the band) to discuss the band’s 10th anniversary show. We talk about the highs and the lows of playing in a band for 10 years. We also learn what the future holds for the Backyard Superheroes. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Backyard Superheroes: https://linktr.ee/Backyardsuperheroes 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. Catbite On August 26 Catbite released their cover of Everybody Talks off their split with Mike Park. Let’s listen to a clip. -play Everybody Talks https://open.spotify.com/track/3CNdWKbwCy2XNyHF5PVy8M?si=53DjXmjFQnS4j-Dwh2AsJQ 2. Something to Do On August 12 Something to Do released their EP called Assemble! Let’s listen to a clip of Dilemma of Choice https://open.spotify.com/album/4fwunwyFQUm9sMLKxIO92F?si=qGCdplBvRrS-vvrbf4syBw 3. In Defense of Ska Tour. On Thursday, September 8th the In Defense of Ska tour starts its way through the west coast. This tour features Omnigone, Buck-O-Nine and Mustard Plug. Also the tour will feature Aaron Carnes reading highlights of his book In Defense of Ska. The tour starts on September 8th in San Diego California and moves up the west coast and ends on September 17th in Portland Organ. Tickets to all dates can be found at linktree.com/indefenseofskatour 4. Rudy Reboots On August 30 Rudy Reboots released A ska and ska punk tribute to the Barenaked Ladies on bandcamp. Rudy Reboots: Naked-A Ska/ Ska Punk Tribute to Barenaked Ladies | Rudy Reboots 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 Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Stop The Presses: https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses On The Upbeat: 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 Dualers On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London. https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ 2.Skatune Network On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream. https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg 3. Eichlers On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter. https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA 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 Nick from The Odd Advantage joins us. Nick tells us how he got into and started playing ska music. We learn about the early days of the band and we listen to their latest song. Nick tells us about song writing in the band and how their tour with For The Record went. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Odd Advantage: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theoddadvantage/pandas-in-pandemic On The Upbeat: 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. Tryingtogetby- On Friday August 12th Tryingtogetby dropped their first album, Curse of a Tongue. https://open.spotify.com/album/2OiMac8u92YQMQqNVBEJha?si=YOa_8YuFQ-W8vzFPhVlzxg 2. Wavebreaker 2 "WAVEBREAKER 2" by Mike Park and Catbite 12" Vinyl LP + bundles. https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/wavebreaker-2 3) Bite Me Bambi -On Tuesday August 9th Bite Me Bambi dropped a new video and song called Red Flags. https://open.spotify.com/album/1EHJhvU4HWwj4lmQ8wFL5P?si=ZQQBjZD5TxmwZu8leMaPNg 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 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:

ontheupbeatska.com

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

This week is a host only episode. So join Matt and RJ as they tell you about some of their favorite ska songs without horns. They also world premiere a new song by The Classy Wrecks, Grey Skies. They also give you ska news and their 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….. 1.) The Interrupters On Friday August 5th The Interrupters dropped their fourth studio album, In The Wild. https://open.spotify.com/album/3kY1OhkaStCboWLSBTIfvg?si=tLMb2YLcQH2dYPnakNh2rA 2.) The Magnetics On Friday August 5 The Magnetics released a new song called White Russian. https://open.spotify.com/track/4UnP31saJgmrpI0fva0ULw?si=CXhP6bLTRaiw-6trwyTQhQ 3.) The Abruptors On Sunday July 28th The Abruptors released a new song, Best Wishes, Warmest Regards. https://open.spotify.com/album/7CvoULzIikBz40UZwbb1aU?si=8gLku-QaR1SB8ZI__0htYQ 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 Brian Mashburn from Bite Me Bambi joins us. Brian talks about how he got into ska music, how he started playing music and some early bands he played in. We also discuss the early days of Bite Me Bambi and song writing. Brian also talks about his time in Save Ferris and learn many cool facts about Save Ferris’ second album, Modified. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Bite Me Bambi: https://www.bitemebambi.com Summer Sizzler 2 Tickets: https://www.bitemebambi.com/merch/p/summer-sizzler-2-revenge-of-the-sizz-tickets 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 Skluttz On Sunday July 31, The Skluttz released a new five song EP called The Good Fight. https://open.spotify.com/album/5QXFeWDpL9hviFn97cmCim?si=pA1binW2QzyS2FVwtec8ww 2.) Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra- On July 25 released a four song ep called, Free Free Free. https://open.spotify.com/album/3tTuUhsbHbu5XAwkhz82Yc?si=HmaiDeb_Tp6ENqsU4gT8Yg 3.) Bumsy and The Moochers On Tuesday July 26 Bumsy and Moochers announced an upcoming new album called Diet Violence. That album drops September 8th. Along with that announcement they dropped the first song off the album called Wont Give Up On Love. https://open.spotify.com/album/42RPj3PA56roLTD6x3zJ5T?si=qRsc500RSFiWXy60HTZOGQ 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 Tyler Miller from Tryingtogetby joins us. Tyler tells us how he got into ska music, when he started playing music and how Tryingtogetby got it’s start. Tyler also talks about being a touring musician and we listen his song Too Much. Tyler tells us about his up coming new album. We give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Tryingtogetby: https://instagram.com/tryingtogetbytheband?igshid=YzAyZWRlMzg= https://tryingtogetby.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)The Interrupters On Tuesday July 19th The Interrupters released a new song called As We Live. https://open.spotify.com/track/1lPdVGhYGvE9RiWQ5zB7lI?si=kJp6HYn7Q9i95w0WoWMjtA 2)Boss Battle On July 22 Boss Battle released a new EP called Action Items. https://open.spotify.com/album/7AZJzoJXMoRpwpKrb9wqUr?si=zpl92j4iSzajv1EIiDtiYw -3dBs Down On Friday July 22, 3dBs Down dropped a new song called Unconvinced. https://open.spotify.com/track/3Cc6ytYvAvHqpqLrmgHGrS?si=XIaG6B1JTpWP_ZbCTXZ-NQ 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 we chat with James and Anthony from The Guilty Parties. They tell us how the got into ska music and how the band got their start. We also talk about the early years of the band, playing shows with friends and what lead to them reuniting. We also we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Guilty Parties: https://hyperfollow.com/theguiltyparties 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….. Ska News….. -The Third-Rates https://open.spotify.com/album/3Y0rRhKtir96Na9oKZcLy8?si=tpvfyGWZTKelpWCCkna6UA -Pink Slip https://pinkslip666.bandcamp.com/album/pink-slip -Tunnel Vision https://open.spotify.com/album/2BCFPbXT1lZcsVYGHlpQ0s?si=jJsk1CSHSJKLgAgPIyPTGw 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 we are joined by Bill Adams, trumpet player for Codename:Rocky. Bill tells how he got into ska music, how he came to play the trumpet and how Codename:Rocky got their start. Bill talks about the bands new four song EP, Blueprint. We also learn how the band joined Wiretape Records and Bill talks the changes in the ska scene. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Codename:Rocky https://codenamerocky.com https://instagram.com/codenamerocky?igshid=YzAyZWRlMzg= Codename:Rocky Blueprint EP https://open.spotify.com/album/1dzvnNRVlPzyhlKzJtPz4T?si=wD2Bd-KnRKWc1DC9bf12tg 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 Anchorage On Friday, July 1, The Anchorage released their new album Wild Stories. https://open.spotify.com/album/0ku8SYOsdvC2kkYxGLdjuB?si=c6cBClg3S1C0BmjdakF2-A 2. The Doped Up Dollies On Monday July 4th The Doped Up Dollies released a new track called Na Na Na Na. https://open.spotify.com/album/2DppBp20oUvnWbpmH5akn0?si=1I_nISYbSQ-cwZezpenEmA 3. Common Sense Kid On Tuesday July 12 Common Sense Kid dropped an new song called Blinded by a Black Hole. https://open.spotify.com/album/5DPFrGU1gKx6iS0rkJoYVl?si=zkph2nOvRpS2WIP0JydK8Q 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 episode was originally record as a Patreon only episode back in January of 2022. We are sharing it on our main podcast feed to give you a glimpse into what content we have on our Patreon. For this episode Matt is joined by Tim and Brittany from Catbite to discuss their song, Not Ur Baby. First, they chat about being on tour. Then they take a deep dive into their song. We learn about the songs origins, how it was recorded and the meaning behind its lyrics.

Aaron from DeadBeat At Dawn joins Gary and RJ to discus his history w/ ska, the formation of the band, and maybe we talk a little about the Sex Pistols, the Ramones and UK punk vs. US punk, dadding and cat dadding. DeadBeat At Dawn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0G7nU92WYnQKTYmK8W0Rz4 DeadBeat At Danw Bandcamp: https://0605records.bandcamp.com/music DeadBeat At Dawn Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/deadbeatatdawn/ https://www.facebook.com/DeadBeatAtDawn https://twitter.com/ThirskDeadBeats 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/ 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 & More: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/audio

On this episode RJ & Gary are joined by three members of the all-woman collective ska band Rude Girl Revue! We're welcoming Jenny Whiskey, Lindsay and Tara to the show to talk about the origin of the band, the goals of the band, their first show, and their future! Rude Girl Revue Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ExiX8ybXL7aJGeOHUBYeY https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QLYsfL9MgE7Z9RLuVsMTd Bandcamp: https://rudegirlrevue.bandcamp.com/album/rude-girl-revue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudegirlrevue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RudeGirlRevue/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgygJu9DuAthVck9TBNjHGw Website: https://www.rudegirlrevue.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/ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QV W9JsTRSUdqCg 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

RJ and Gary are proud to welcome Austin, Billy and Patrick from Joker's Republic to the show! Not only do we have the full band, but WE HAVE THE DEBUT OF THEIR BRAND NEW SONG "GIN & TONIC!" Get excited, because we are! Joker's Republic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1prVOiNI5T2oJDNORytWfE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokersrepublic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokersrepublicband Twitter: https://twitter.com/jokersrepublic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jokersrepublic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2HQGajchzqUgnIhSeOVtQ 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/ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QV W9JsTRSUdqCg 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

RJ and Gary welcome Asa and David from the ska/punk band For The Record to this weeks show! We talk about how the band formed, what got them into ska, and the recording of their upcoming release! For The Record Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qUDhaWVkcZSEQMWy5q1S6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fortherecordska/ 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/ 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 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:

ontheupbeatska.com

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. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/3s5vuMMsU8zSJ5uOrqRo2P?si=8fZ7p4s-TRKF8BH3Joc-sQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0mmTSRtpv5CPif0bODZoLc

-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: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week’s episode is a host only episode. So listen as RJ and Matt talk about meeting in real life since April of 2020 and Gary tells jokes and funny stories. Also, Matt makes an announcement about the show. We spend most of the episode picking ska bands for our own ska festival and once a band is picked they can’t be picked again. We of course give you 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/ Ska News… -Millington On Friday May 27 Millington released there first original song in 2 years called Solo. https://open.spotify.com/track/22JRErI3Q5AKu5FncQtQS1?si=s6stHt_FSS2witn9PLI44A -Codename:Rocky On Friday May 27 Orange County ska punk band Codename: Rocky released a new EP called Blueprint. It’s their first new release in 6 years and the first since their original lead singer left to band. https://open.spotify.com/album/1dzvnNRVlPzyhlKzJtPz4T?si=7oHPnQeQSk-GhsPsOH6pJA The Bruce Lee Band Also, on Friday May 27 Bruce Lee band dropped their latest record called One Step Forward. Two Steps Back. https://open.spotify.com/album/19hp3PlrNjZ5T8ZvRaiaAL?si=Zm8MdsaCTbuLfpm70sxoGA JER Last but not least, JER (also known as Skatune Network) dropped their first solo record called Bothered/Unbothered. https://open.spotify.com/album/4zNkvcK0njCsx1jM4oYG7r?si=Dyh4E0k8TFuDEutMpch9yQ 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 we are joined by Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach. Karen tells us how she got into ska music and where the name Chase Long Beach came from. Karen also discusses how the band got back together for their 20th anniversary show. Karen tells us her favorite tour story and what it’s been like being a female in a male dominated scene. Lastly, we have ska News and our so 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/ Chase Long Beach Instagram: https://instagram.com/chaselongbeach?igshid=YzAyZWRlMzg= Chase Long Beach 20th Anniversary Tickets: https://concerts.livenation.com/event/09005CAA940B3918 Ska News….. -The Simulators On May 19th The Simulators drop a new song called The Terrorizor. https://open.spotify.com/track/6Z7FMQGOBoYFjGYaaVMJvP?si=BjPU_1aKSgu0yA-k1tfidg -Well Done Coyote On May 20th Well Done Coyote released a new song called Hypnagogia. https://open.spotify.com/track/20kaL8ndSjO4zdcvPgAmiC?si=vhsxdYzEQ-qaouSimX6Xng -Tunnel Vision Also, on May 20th the band Tunnel Vision released their new track Sea Dreamin’ https://open.spotify.com/track/068nQjwMzVxzrFV3yhEZHx?si=7XMRwCoATz6p7NkpW6vBbA 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 we are joined by Common Sense Kid. Craig (Common Sense Kid) tells us how he got into ska and how he started making music. We learn the story behind his name and what the UK ska scene is like. We listen to his cover of a Bloodhound Gang song and we discuss being on ska twitter. Lastly, we give you 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/ Common Sense Kid: https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com/music Ska News…. JER, On Friday May 13, JER dropped their now single Nobody Can Dull My Sparkel. It’s off their new album Bothered/Unbothered. It officially drops May 27. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7lC0XQs2qFVFOwv3K1rvst?si=D-_n7axNS9K5p_BBoN8eOA Third Pressing of Bothered/Unbothered: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/725163-jer-bothered-unbothered-vinyl-lp-3rd-pressing -Louser Also on Friday May 13 Louser, dropped their new song Me vs Me. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5U9hMgzBl4YMlzVgt6SF9w?si=NwoyGq3ZROa5zEzJJiWhsg -Chase Long Beach This week Chase Long Beach announced that their 20th anniversary show will take place on Saturday September 24th at the Parish Room inside the house of blues in Anaheim California. The show will also feature The Re-Adjusters, The Guilty Parties and Victory Kid. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale this Friday. https://www.facebook.com/ChaseLongBeachOfficial 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 we have a super sized episode with some of our ska podcast friends. On this episode we have Brian Cambra from The Rudie Librarian, Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis from In Defense of Ska and Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International. We discuss how we knew we loved music, our favorite books, how we created the tone of our individual podcasts and our thoughts on the current ska scene. Lastly, we have 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/ The Rudie Librarian: https://anchor.fm/rudie-librarian In Defense of Ska: https://www.patreon.com/indefenseofska Ska Punk International: https://www.patreon.com/skapunkinternational 23 Minutes of Ska: https://radjose.wordpress.com/ Ska News…. -Bite Me Bambi On Friday May 13 Bite Me Bambi is releasing a 7” vinyl. One side of the vinyl is a remixed version of Bite Me Bambi’s Crazy by Lee Scratch Perry. The second side is Bite Me Bambi covering Police and Thieves, originally written and produced by Lee Scratch Perry. The vinyl will be available to purchase from the bandcamp page of Stay Free recordings. Their are three variant colored vinyl. Each order also comes with a “7 slip mat as well. Vinyl goes on sale May 13, 2022 at 10:00am (PST) https://stayfreerecordings.bandcamp.com/ -Flip and The Combined Effort On May 2 Flip and The Combined Effort dropped a new EP called Hi, Is This Ska’s Mom? https://open.spotify.com/album/777H7eLo0nH59CcDYPYQmN?si=78NMV3dlS0OETISCi1CTgw 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 Kurt, Rosey and Chris from Hans Gruber and The Die Hards join us. They tell us about picking tracks for the album, how the album art work came together and we listen to a song off the album. We also discuss band drama, playing live music again and what the band would like to see change in the ska scene. Gary tells us about the band Blinking Underdogs in another episode of Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. We also have 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/ Hans Gruber and The Die Hards: Bandcamp: https://hansgruberandthediehards.bandcamp.com/music New Album: https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/hans-gruber-and-the-die-hards-with-a-vengeance Abraskadabra On Friday, April 29 2022, Abraskadabra released a new song called Closer To The Ground. https://open.spotify.com/album/0B4I66RMPXQkvBT2AVmwVw?si=M37bDRT3QHqJKGI44BkqcA -Rudy Reboots On Saturday April 30th 2022 Rudy Reboots released A Ben Folds tribute album featuring bands like The Resignators, Mister Blank, Space Monkey Mafia, Courtesy Of Tim and more. https://rudyreboots.bandcamp.com/album/rudy-reboots-folds-a-ska-tribute-to-ben-folds-2?fbclid=IwAR3xhkZFvTJEuG8fEXeXX1X7OPSdhUvWZF43zO4yCVXMdbGGYF9-Rf4Q9eA -Bite Me Bambi On Sunday May 1 2022 asked us to save the date for their 2nd annual Summer Sizzler. The event will take place on Friday August 13,2022. The only info we got beyond the date is that it’s taking place in Orange County and tickets will be $20. -Big D and The Kids Table. On Thursday May 12th 2022 Big D and The Kids Table start the East Cost leg of their Do Your Art Tour. Visit bigdandthekidstable.com for more info and tickets -Ska At The Shore Ska At The Shore Fest 2022 will be taking place on Sunday August 7 in Atlantic City New Jersey. This festival will feature… The Pietasters, The Toasters, The Pilfers Mephiskapheles, The Backyard Superheroes, Hub City Stompers, Spring Heeled Jack and Best of the Worst https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ska-at-the-shore-tickets-322765037917 Here Today, Ska Tomorrow: The Blinking Underdogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZn34L03BA4 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 we are joined by Tim and Joe from Space Monkey Mafia. The episode starts with some chitchat, Ska News and Gary give us his review of the latest Hans Gruber and The Dir Hards album, With a Vengeance. Next Joe and Tim tell us how they got into ska music and how Space Monkey Mafia started. We also learn where their band name comes from and we listen to the band’s latest song, Stand Tall. We discuss their upcoming new album, Banned From California. Tim and Joe tell us the story behind the album title. Lastly, we give you pure 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/ Space Monkey Mafia: https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.com/ Space Monkey Mafia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YDHzu1EeRjKSTjjDJxfC4?si=IJuDHwmTQPSZqao4WDFJwg Ska News- -Title Holder On Sunday April 24 Title Holder dropped an ep entitled Story of My Life. This ep features 5 previously released tracks as well as the new song Story of My Life. https://open.spotify.com/album/2VbeH2vlO4sPm0n6JrTU5r?si=884HgjKMS4KHgYEoiY2JTg -JER On Friday JER dropped a new song called Decolonize Your Mind of their upcoming album. Their new album Bothered/Unbothered drops on May 27th. https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/jer -Oklahoma Stackhouse On Friday April 22, Florida based Oklahoma Stackhouse released their last eat album entitled OK. https://open.spotify.com/album/40HtiOpwhnZ1PcS1DkLVHs?si=hqZtnLoQTiSvXu-r2qK3kA 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 we are joined by Rob Casas from The Ruffolos. First we start the show off with some chitchat and some ska news. Next Gary tells us about Tip The Van. Than Rob tells us how he got into ska music and how he learned to play guitar. Rob also tells us how The Ruffolos got their start and we hear one of the bands songs. We discuss the bands new music video and what Rob would like to see more of in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you 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/ The Ruffolos: https://instagram.com/ruffolosoldiers https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CkOtHaW0puCi8XQC7DsLT?si=csVw3XcFTtuS60KxklHaqA •Ska News…. -The Interrupters On Tuesday April 12 The Interrupters announced their new record In The Wild would drop August 5th. Which you can now preorder. On the same day they released a new song called In The Mirror. https://theinterrupters.store/ -The Slackers On Friday April 15 The Slackers released their new album, Don’t Let The Sunshine Fool Ya. https://theslackers.bandcamp.com/album/dont-let-the-sunlight-fool-ya-2 -Bruce Lee Band On April 13 Bruce Lee Band released a new song called I Hate This. They also announced you can preorder the new record One Step Forward. Two Steps Back. https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/ -Going Deep with Matt Starting Friday May 6th four of our patreon bonus episodes will be available for purchase on Bandcamp. Starting May 6 you will be able buy bonus episodes featuring Even from Hooray for Our Side, Tara from Half Past Two, Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and Cody from Millington. Each of these episodes features a deep dive into one of the artists songs. More episodes will become available in the summer. Last Week in Ska: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ska/comments/u6d2qc/last_week_in_ska_april_11th_17th/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share 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 we are joined by Richard Lamas from Rundown Kreeps. Richard tells us how he got into ska and how the band came together. We discuss their musical influences and what it’s like playing in the Los Angeles ska scene. We listen to their song Held Down and discuss what makes a good ska show. Lastly, we give you 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/ Rundown Kreeps: https://rundownkreeps.bandcamp.com/music Ska News….. •Pay Attention Records…. The second compilation album from pay attention records series showcasing the best in NEW Ska Punk is finally here - TOO HECTIC! SKA PUNK GOES INTERNATIONAL 🏁 it features 30 bands from over 16 different countries - all on a mega double vinyl album. Trust us, this is one unbelievable listen. Lots of unreleased and first time on vinyl tracks. This Thursday April 14, 2022 you will be able to order the compilation. https://payattentionrecords.com/ •Hans Gruber and the Die Hards….. Last week Hans Gruber and the Die Hards announced that their new album called “with a Vengeance” will be released on Tuesday May 3. You can order CD’s and tapes from Ska Punk International records. https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/hans-gruber-and-the-die-hards-with-a-vengeance •Sunny Coast Rude Boys On April 7 The Sunny Coast Rude Boys released their new album, Rude Style on band camp. 
https://sunnycoastrudeboys.bandcamp.com/album/rude-style Last Week in Ska: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ska/comments/u0ywg8/last_week_in_ska_april_4th_10th/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share 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/release

This week RJ and Matt start the show by discussing how they spent their weekend. Than they tell you about the latest ska news. Next they chat with Coolie Ranx. Coolie talks about how he got into ska music and how Pilfers got their start. Coolie talks about his upcoming album and we listen the first single, Incredible. Coolie also discusses life on the road and what he would like to see more of in ska music. Lastly, Coolie Ranx, Matt and RJ all give you their 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/ Coolie Ranx Bandcamp: https://coolieranx.bandcamp.com/music JER (Skatune Network) On Friday JER announced they will be releasing their very first full length album of original music on Bad Time Records. You can preorder the vinyl now. As of our recording, there are very few left. JER also drop the first video and single from the album called, Clout Chasers. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ukh01ASF7sqW5GvqcmLgm?si=-S__LUXzSK-3stJ-IaMxng Vinyl: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/jer -Bite Me Bambi…. On March 29th Bite Me Bambi released a new song called Video Games featuring Louser. They also dropped a fun video for the song. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2DkTnhP1Zhx4ktS5K8AzAj?si=VM4SdriZRuSWL_elDTNn4A -A Few Good Records… On Friday April 1, A Few Good Records dropped “Ari Hates This: A Ska Tribute To Weezer” featuring 5 ska covers of Weezer songs.All Proceeds from will be going to the Human Rights Campaign. A Few Good Records Bandcamp: https://afewgoodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ari-hates-this-a-ska-tribute-to-weezer -HP2, WATU and Eichlers…. On Friday April 1 HP2, WATU and Eichlers dropped a cover of Vengaboys’ Boom Boom Boom Boom. https://open.spotify.com/track/6hm84sqrleEt18DHrd5SQo?si=XmXK4bKESrmm3iBcgsOdMA 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/release

This week we are joined by Tara and Max from Half Past Two. They tell us about their weekend of shows with We Are The Union and Eichlers. We discuss what touring is like with Half Past Two and we discuss favorite band shirts. We also chatted about what three ska albums we would play for someone who said they weren’t into ska music. Gary tells us about the band Skabba The Hut. Lastly, we give you 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/ Half Past Two: www.halfpasttwoska.com Ska News…. -Eichlers… On March 25 Eichlers dropped their new album Checkered Future. The album mixes hyper pop with ska music. You can preorder the album on vinyl from Bad Time Records, I believe it will ship on or around April 15. On Eichlers bandcamp page you can also get the vinyl or download the digital version. The album is also available on all streaming platforms. Bad Time: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/eichlers Eichlers Bandcamp: https://eichlers.bandcamp.com/album/my-checkered-future -SGT SCAG…. Sgt. Scag is dropong their new song, “Spotless and Sponsored” this Friday, April 1. This will be the first single from their forthcoming EP “At Least Mostly Halfway Dead”. “Spotless and Sponsored” will be available this Friday on all streaming platforms. -The Inevitables…. On March 25 The Inevitables released their new EP, Florida Moon. The EP is available on all streaming platforms and on 7” Vinyl. You can order the vinyl from Law Records. https://shop.law-records.com/collections/the-inevitables?ffm=FFM_1a19212f09ff8e84987fbff778482ec9 Here Today, Ska Tomorrow…. https://open.spotify.com/track/5SJ0FAUHZDbWTZiB6mV2xl?si=mvvPJErcTyGQE-tuS2frOA 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/release

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: 

https://hyperfollow.com/theguiltyparties?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYXmMk-Ut6jGCV8cwRKgbgcB8dOdU6s-wk5EuunM-VuPxi8IK28nhanNXY_aem_RkkvIpQJ3ayzmKbRenWGPA

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News……

1. Half Past Two featuring Brittany from Catbite

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

1. The Wavebirds 

  On September 6th The Wavebirds released a new song called High Score P.L.I. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3drhdPPKPT9Nxu7oMfM8gP?si=jIJ1YdqRSfOJ8kguVfkVMA

1. Less Than Jake

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: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week we are joined by Jermey and Erin from The Step Daughters. They tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We listen to their song, Whatcha Gonna Do and we learn how their new record, The Right Sound, came together. Erin and Jermey talk about what it’s like playing in the Orange County ska scene and what they would like to see more of in the ska scene. Gary, tells us about the Distorted Penguins in a segment called Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Lastly, we give you 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/ The Step Daughters: www.Instagram.com/thestepdaughters The Step Daughter’s Vinyl: THE STEP DAUGHTERS “The Right Sound” LP / CD / Tape – OC punky 2-Tone ska for 90’s Hellcat fans! – Jump Up Records Ska News….. -The Simulators On March 18th The Simulators released a new song called Take a Chance on Me. https://open.spotify.com/track/7EhcM4gA5F2dHwEBUCNyai?si=n6aDurunSoq5Kx-neJUlIA -The Slackers Also on March 18 The Slackers released a new song of there up coming album. The new song is called Hanging On and it’s going be on their upcoming album Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya. https://open.spotify.com/track/1r2xLOMEiLENOpfEBQoK1A?si=KSY7w-uEQoaSOv10FwO2dA - Quiet Dinosaurs On March 14th Quiet Dinosaurs released a new single called Let Down Your Arms. Only on bandcamp for now. Lay Down Your Arms | Quiet Dinosaurs Here Today, Ska Tomorrow: Distorted Penguins https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sO65fKWTG81xVRZcfe3gS?si=1r2drIkoQsC7jdyUTOEXBQ https://distortedpenguins.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bhitYWxje2Eu2IQW8rC61?si=r7L0slD_ToipAi-tTvzwsQ Vinyl: https://www.say-10.com/store/the-von-tramps-go/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zN11PRzydNDfo8isfFyRr?si=r2Su2jkFQSmwzJbQLLSSbQ 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/release

This week we are joined by Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln. Drew tells us how he got into ska music. Drew also talks about coming up in the New Jersey ska scene and how we become the hypeman in Kill Lincoln. Next we discuss what three ska albums we would want with us on a deserted island. Lastly, we give you 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/ Kill Lincoln: https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/kill-lincoln-merch Kill Lincoln Show in NYC SCENIC presents: KILL LINCOLN w/ The Best of the Worst and Eichlers Fri, March 18, 2022 
7:00 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Show https://www.venuepilot.co/events/50335/orders/new Kill Lincoln Show in Baltimore, Maryland KILL LINCOLN, w/ the Best of the Worst and Eichlers March 19, 2022 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8101134/kill-lincolnwith-the-best-of-the-worst-and-eichlers-baltimore-metro-baltimore Ska News…. -Half Past Two On Thursday March 10th Half Past Two dropped a new cover of We are The Union’s Your Way, Your Time. They also released a new music video for the cover. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5szAf1X1BjdqEQA3UOMLc3?si=ekWszPNCQKG1ggPJ_MSRaQ -Chupaskabra On March 11th Chupaskabra released their new album, Trash City Rockers on Coffin Curse’s bandcamp page. You can download load the whole album for $8. https://coffincurseknox.bandcamp.com/album/trash-city-rockers?fbclid=IwAR1HVIz7K1iCGqimY7oMSKxsRY3eoQxYC4UtiQAmdKiqz4TCq2oy0SubCco -The Von Tramps On March 11th The Von Tramps released their new album, Go. It is streaming everywhere where now and you can also order it on Vinyl. I’ll leave the link the show notes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bhitYWxje2Eu2IQW8rC61?si=r7L0slD_ToipAi-tTvzwsQ Vinyl: https://www.say-10.com/store/the-von-tramps-go/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zN11PRzydNDfo8isfFyRr?si=r2Su2jkFQSmwzJbQLLSSbQ 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/release

RJ and Gary take over host duties this week. They update you on some new ska releases. They also discuss Epic Games buying Bandcamp. Next they discuss what it was like to try and find new ska bands in an era before social media. Lastly, they give you their 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/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zN11PRzydNDfo8isfFyRr?si=r2Su2jkFQSmwzJbQLLSSbQ 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/release

On this week’s episode we chat with Salvador Luna from Meskales. Salvador tells us how he went from listening to ska music to play ska music. We learn about Salvador’s first band in Mexico and how he later moved to the states and started Meskales. Next we listen to the band’s new song, Mis Amigos. Salvador also talks about being in a Latin ska band in an area where there aren’t many other Latin ska bands. Lastly, we give you 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/ Meskales: https://meskales.bandcamp.com/music Ska News….. The Step Daughters On February 24 The Step Daughters dropped a new music video for their song Violence of their new album The Right Sound. Music Video: https://youtu.be/Fb7wOyxOssw Album: https://www.jumpuprecords.com/stepdaughters/ -The Von Tramps On February 25th The Von Tramps dropped a new single called Lo Mein. This new song will be on the band’s upcoming new album called GO. New Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/4WlHw1P5EgN98seIo1ECiP?si=CXBTqhvHRlyiIIWY6afGyQ Preorder New Album, Go: https://www.say-10.com/store/the-von-tramps-go/ -Pinnacle Sound On February 25 Pinnacle Sound dropped a new album called Soul Medicine. Digital Album: https://bat-records.com/shop/pinnacle-sound-soul-medicine/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7zN11PRzydNDfo8isfFyRr?si=r2Su2jkFQSmwzJbQLLSSbQ 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/release

This week we are joined by The Rudie Librarian, Brian Cambra. Brian tells us how he got into ska music and why he started The Rudie Librarian. Brian also tells us about starting his podcast and all that he has learned. Brian tells us about some of his favorite books and ska from 2021. Next, we have a group discussion on what literary characters would be into ska. Lastly, we give you 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/ The Rudie Librarian: https://linktr.ee/rudielibrarian Ska News….. -Skatune Network On Monday February 14, Skatune Network dropped their cover of Beach Bunny’s album Honeymoon. Skatune Network called their version Honeyrude. Beach Bunny is a power pop band from Chicago. https://open.spotify.com/album/2gKiUynY3k1Gs3vkw2rwm0?si=J2sKopOrRAKjjhrEOvgoZQ -Some Ska Band On February 13, New York’s own Some Ska Band dropped their latest EP called Better Together. Bandcamp- https://someskaband.bandcamp.com/album/better-together Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/album/0f7setzQhBBLi1fASNxBPj?si=887OGP4hRcSDMFu-4UdNJw -Eichlers /Bad Time Records On Friday, February 18th Eichlers announced they would be releasing their full length album, Checkered Future on bad time records. The album will be available on March 25 and is current available for preorder on vinyl through Bad Time Records. Eichlers also dropped a new single, Things U C In Me. Let’s take a listen. -Things U C in Me https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z733sAxVD6GOOim5tcxo2?si=wE2BKyoBQWWr2QxjoBwYlA Preorder Checkered Future- https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/eichlers 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/release

This week is a host only episode. First, Gary talks about living in snow and Matt talks about his birthday weekend. Next, they give you ska news and RJ breaks downs the ska history of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Than Gary gives us his list of five NFL team names that would make good names for ska bands. Lastly, Matt and Gary give you their 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……. —SGT. Scagnetti Sgt. Scagnetti released a music video for their contribution to the tenth album in The Specialized Project’s tribute series. They are covering One More Parade by Phil Ochs. ‘VIVA! The Freedom Songs’ contains 70 songs recorded by bands across the globe spanning over 100 years of music history. Produced by saxophone player Mike D's production company. Video: https://youtu.be/SvfbvsyZbP4 Album: https://specializedproject.com -Dissidente On February 11th Pittsburgh ska-core/punk band Dissidente, released their new record, The War on Two Fronts on Bad Time Records. The album is available on streaming, but you can order it on bad time or the bands bandcamp. https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/717549-dissidente-the-war-on-two-fronts-12-vinyl-lp-bundle https://dissidente.bandcamp.com/album/the-war-on-two-fronts Tours -Monkey and Simple Minded Symphony started a west coast tour on February 24 thru March 12. They will hit cities in WA, OR, CA, NV and AZ. -We Are The Union, Half Past Two, Eichlers west coast tour - 4/1 San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill - 4/2 Anaheim at Chain Reaction - 4/3 San Diego at House of Blues San Diego Tickets on sale now https://bio.fm/halfpasttwoska?fbclid=IwAR2O-mUjpjgkbHVdQg8Fd3aRKCR6lMlL2wWbzxIAAs3k2D0Nxx55VvN2uvc 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/release

This week is our 100th episode. We celebrate this milestone with Tahlena Chikami, T-Bone Willy and Mike Berault from Bite Me Bambi. We discuss how Mike and T-Bone got into ska music. We also hear some fun stories from Bite Me Bambi’s Midwest tour. Tahlena tells us how the band finds its sound. T-Bone shares with us about the Orange County Ska scene in the 90’s and his time in Save Ferris. RJ asks Mike about playing the accordion and about being in the band My Superhero. All of this and so much more amazing Bite Me Bambi stories. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week and ska news. 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/ Bite Me Bambi: https://www.bitemebambi.com Bite Me Bambi Twitch: https://twitch.tv/bitemebambi March 12th, 2022 Panteon Rococo with Bite Me Bambi Tickets https://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim/EventDetail?tmeventid=vvG10ZpUnDedKQ&offerid=0 March 13, 2022 Panteon Rococo with Bite Me Bambi Tickets https://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim/EventDetail?tmeventid=vvG10ZpUnzsNAY&offerid=0 Ska News…. -Operation Ivy Reunion From Brooklyn Vegan last Saturday (February 5th) Jesse Michaels and Tim Armstrong surprise-reunited to perform their old band's classic "Sound System" at the Musack Rock and Roll Carnival in LA last night. Tim Armstrong and members The Interrupters were there as the backing band for 2 The Specials, and as Jesse posted in his Instagram stories, he hopped on stage to do the Op Ivy song right before The Specials went on. (He also posted video of The Specials and wrote "dream come true for me to see The Specials in any form and this squad def rocked.") Very good quality video of the mini reunion was posted by Riot Style, and as you can hear, they sounded great! https://www.brooklynvegan.com/operation-ivys-jesse-michaels-tim-armstrong-reunited-to-play-sound-system-in-la-watch/ -The Step Daughters On Friday February 4 Orange County ska punk band released their duet album called, The Right Sound. For right now you can only order the album from Jumpuprecords.com. Available on red or white vinyl, compact disc and cassette tape! Free Step Daughters stickers included in all orders! I was told by a member of the band that it will soon be on streaming platforms. https://www.jumpuprecords.com/stepdaughters/ -The Slackers On Friday February 4 The Slackers announced their first record in 6 years. It is titled “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya”. This also the first single released off the album. You can preorder the vinyl now from Pirates Press Records. Orders will begin being shipped on April 1. https://shop.piratespressrecords.com/products/the-slackers-dont-let-the-sunlight-fool-ya-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/release

This week on the podcast we are joined by Josh Douglas from Urban Crater. Josh tells us how he got on the ska and punk music. We also learn about the early days of the band and where their name came from. We also discuss paid to play shows and the Baltimore ska scene. Lastly, we give you 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/ Urban Crater: https://urbancratermd.bandcamp.com/music Ska News……. -The Mighty Mighty Bosstones On Thursday (January 27), ska punk band, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, announced they are breaking up. The announcement came via their website, which read…. After decades of brotherhood, touring the world, and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band. Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us. We could not have done any of it without you. Love Always, The Mighty Mighty Boss We will discuss the the legacy of the band at a later date. For now we will listen to a clip of their song Don’t Worry Desmond Dekker. http://www.bosstonesmusic.com https://open.spotify.com/track/2H7E74dOdpU46I6sclYLvC?si=KeY3Zt0URzixKknN7OQ_Gw -Title Holder This Wednesday, February 2, Title Holder will be dropping a new song called It Doesn’t Matter. https://open.spotify.com/track/4xVXI64S776Orzb2ElWYV6?si=0PYxnyGzQlmcMjBJvmIJ4g -The Thirdrates On January 21 The Third-rates released a cover of Blink 182’s Roller Coster. The song was originally released on a blink 182 compilation called Fate Fell Short. A compilation to help The Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Third-rates song on Spotify…. https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZLLop18rqugfqZixcNGfe?si=pOvH3Y2yS0uJQJ0HH8d9Tw Full Blink 182 Compilation https://skaxdad.bandcamp.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/release

This Week Matt and Gary are joined by King Django and Matt Wixson. They discuss how they both got into ska, how Stubborn Records got it’s start and how the Still Stubborn compilation came to be. Django and Wixson also tell us how the songs were chosen for Vol.1 of Still Stubborn and their thoughts on the current state of the ska scene. We also talk pizza, Italian Restaurants and Blues Traveler. Last, we give you 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/ King Django: https://kingdjango.com Still Stubborn Vol.1 https://stubbornrecords.bandcamp.com/album/still-stubborn-volume-1 Hornpod: A Ska Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/040tvobXGiD7vqXl62gDnO?si=X1Olgs9ZQCy0opRZ8YA6pw •Ska News….. -The Taj Motel Trio On January 22, The Taj Motel Trio released an album of some their back catalogue remastered. The album is called Fossil Record. https://open.spotify.com/album/3jBTIZ5xT4tKYEJkuQuwer?si=opxvrdWDSEesTRIiDTGQNA -Trash Rig On January 17, Trash Rig featuring the Stupid Stupid Henchmen put out a song call "White Picket Fence" https://open.spotify.com/album/7ivAT9axjq9T2BmkxuZodT?si=LUFXbScsS_SeFt47ZaejKA -King Punch On January 16 King Punch released a remastered version of their song Hip Flask. https://open.spotify.com/album/1QGBf9U6sDpblzv9EDJSz6?si=2miDhpDjSIeC4zTCGyiylA 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/release

This week Matt Sullivan of Title Holder visits the podcast. First, we chat about putting shopping carts back and we discover Matt Vest (Podcast host) is a lazy jerk. We also give you some ska news and Gary returns with another installment of Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Next, we discuss Matt’s (Title Holder) journey into ska music and what got Title Holder started. We listen to their latest song, Hanging By A Thread. Matt also tells us about the songs video and we give you 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/ Ska News….. Eichlers On January 11th hyper ska artist Eichlers drop two new songs. Anthem for a New Tone and What U Mean. Let’s take a listen to A Anthem for a New Tone. https://open.spotify.com/album/67cIc5pcmsueyrX6AwgeTf?si=LOpAzx5oQTy1ZbGcALCMUA -The Tics On December 16th UK Ska Punk band The Tics dropped an EP called Dregs. https://open.spotify.com/album/22bn9pdu6YHCirhYllboUc?si=gjbZWPABTdGjCBxzuaT_pw -The Inevitables On January 14 The Inevitables released a new single called Florida Moon. https://open.spotify.com/album/6KdRJV6iFVg0ySBon4MguJ?si=cbUmV7YkQkKMQcvvrrkOgA -The Classy Wrecks On January 14th The Class Wrecks dropped a covers album called, The Classy Wrecks Pull a Reel Big Fish. https://theclassywrecks.bandcamp.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/release

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: 

ontheupbeatska.com

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.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5PvjPHhbTPknbjPE01N7Jy?si=WO6EC6V-RrC0DATzCMlmDA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5aSabFGisfWJ1xeJ90LeoN

-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: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

We are back with our first episode of 2022. First, RJ and Matt discuss their holiday breaks. We announce that Gary from Backyard Superheroes will be joining the On The Up Beat team. Gary tells us about the Canadian ska band,The Barrymores, in a new segment called Here Today, Ska Tomorrow. Next, RJ and Matt discuss their 2021 ska favorites. Lastly, the give you ska news and their 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…. -Late For Life San Diego California ska Core band, Late for Life have a new album "Boxford" hitting streaming services on Feb 1st. You can also get the EP on their bandcamp page right now!! https://lateforlifeband.bandcamp.com/album/boxford -Stubborn Records Stubborn Records is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a compilation spanning the labels prolific discography. The compilation has songs from Joker’s Republic, The Slackers, Big D and the kids table, Dr. Ring Ding, Smoke and Mirrors and so many more. You can get the full compilation from Stubborn Records bandcamp page. I’ll put a link in the show notes. Let’s list to Big D and the Kids Table Version of Rock Steady. https://stubbornrecords.bandcamp.com/album/still-stubborn-volume-1?fbclid=IwAR1VmCQjXRGb-phOJpA_yTu1OVBKmOEdjzvH65vX7PN6c-5hkS_l-I4s7V4 -Tape Girl January 11, 2022 - Ska Punk International Records announces the release of the Tape Girl and Peach Rings collaborative single ‘My Boy (Twin Fantasy).’ The single will be released on all streaming platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify January 11, 2022. ‘My Boy (Twin Fantasy)’ is a cover of the 2018 Car Seat Headrest song ‘My Boy - Twin Fantasy.’ The cover reimagines the original song into a ska song that covers many of ska’s subgenres from rocksteady to skacore. Tape Girl and Peach Rings have previously collaborated on the Peach Rings songs ‘transgenderification beam’ and ‘deadname’ however this is their first ska collaboration. https://open.spotify.com/album/454w7PqgpLw1UAy7ZQB9Hz?si=CCvkyFVrS126KIoHN8F-Dg 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/release

This Patreon bonus episode was recorded and shared with our patreon subscribers in August of 2021. Is this the greatest episode of any podcast known to humans? Gary and RJ think it just may be! While attempting to cover the first twelve issues of Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth" they may get off on a few tangents, including but not limited to Gary's previous jobs, the band Cake, and other non-superhero comic adaptations. Ska, comics, podcasting... You know the drill! Your hosts are Gary of the band Backyard Superheroes, and RJ from the 23min of Ska and On the Upbeat podcasts as well as the Weathering WildStorm comics blog. Please consider joining our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska 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 Intro song by Dang!t Outro song by Toots & the Maytals

This Patreon bonus episode was recorded in April of 2021 and shared with our patreon subscribers in July of 2021. For this bonus episode, Matt is joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara and Matt discuss Half Past Two's song, Bitter. You will learn the story behind the song, how it was written and how it was recorded. You will also learn just how Tara and Matt became friends. Please consider joining our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska 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/ Half Past Two: www.halfpasttwoska.com