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

This week Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln joins us. Drew talks about the This Is New Tone documentary, the upcoming new Kill Lincoln record, stage diving, tour life and so much more. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Kill Lincoln: https://linktr.ee/killlincoln?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=96581866-21fe-470f-aefa-cc59e19745f2 On The Upbeat:  ontheupbeatska.com  Ska News….. -This Repeats  On August 15th This Repeats released their new self titled album. https://open.spotify.com/album/6V9WFTYa1E5GCjInJgHpUb?si=efqJ4DU3T2-8OzSdJq6A9w -Hey-Smith  On August 14th Hey-Smith released a new song called Feel My Pain.  https://open.spotify.com/track/1E7jzvwcqCgdh00z1AnuDN?si=Qzc2_MyCR_CHPB1EBYjjPA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A1Oj1HdbssQgwiuV6H1aP08 -Less Than Jake  On August 20th Less Than Jake released a new track called Not My Problem.  https://open.spotify.com/track/1G2i3IJqLZSpZdlCbLhi6D?si=5y21CPIeQFqi74ucaVH1bw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A40jJDZN04BPrRoJcMf3dCv 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 Ric and Jeremy from Courtesy of Tim join us. We discuss the writing of and meaning of the band’s latest song, Reintroduction. We also talk about tickets prices, flugelhorns , paying for reviews and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week.  Courtesy of Tim: https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/track/reintroduction On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Newport Secret Six -  On August 10th Newport Secret Six released a new album Rising Tide. The featured song will be “Two Heads and Bucket” https://open.spotify.com/album/1jPhRjdk6opCu2dNkW8elO?si=YpN4ZjrMToOBXOUnJKZZsg -Kingston Rudieska On August 6th Kingston Rudieska their self-titled new album.  Let’s listen to the song Oscar Wilde.  https://open.spotify.com/album/5jyw0stshCbWaF1AAG8hID?si=kBHjCCAnQoyUHlkRVaQq6A -Melbourne Ska Orchestra   On August 9th Melbourne Ska Orchestra released a new single called, John Wayne.  https://open.spotify.com/album/3n3dNIu2hRo4JHBV30XZer?si=wfE2u-HPRuCWnIq-MrWbtg Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Rob, Mike and Luis from The Ruffolos. The band gives us the breakdown of their new EP and their live album. They also discuss singing, dancing and playing their instruments at the same time. They also tell us what they love about the ska scene. And of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week!  The Ruffolos:  theruffolos.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. Stacked Like Pancakes On August 2 Stacked Like Pancakes released their new EP Everything Happens. This 6 song ep from Stacked Like Pancakes is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ -Dr. No On July 29th Dr.No released their new album  The Bank. https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ -Kill Lincoln  Also, on August 2 Kill Lincoln announced the release of their new album No Normal. The album drops on September 27th. You can order a copy from Bad Time Records now. Kill Lincoln also released a new single called Im Fine(I lied) . It’s streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZUXTjSuzjH6WdDmioPcEX?si=T239LjluSUO1dar5Cn1cMQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Reese and Leanor from Five Iron Frenzy join us. They talk about their upcoming California shows and playing an old school set. We also discuss classic FIF music videos, balancing a set list, selling out,  and playing ska for Jesus. And as always, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Five Iron Frenzy: fiveironstore.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Voluntary Hazing  On July 19 Voluntary Hazing released a new full length album called Addictive Little Sounds. This 11 song ska punk album from Voluntary Hazing is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/6Eq7dMMSVYhbk0GRglwUBv?si=iEDTKucgSqKWBqEuBwyJwA -Gelugugu  On July 24th Gelugugu released their cover of Hoshikage No Warutsu. It’s streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/4hhHzVE7gia5aX65rmp85V?si=jOub-spSQ-e5Gt_d_o3ljQ -Omnigone On July 26 Omnigone released their new album, Feral. This is the bands 3rd album on Bad Time Records and Feral from Omnigone is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/63fq5lOFhNb0JEeAo09htf?si=g7XBhjCJQGuvCYDXMJLe6A Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Justin and Bill from Codename:Rocky join us. First, we all discuss our own near death experiences. Next, we ask Justin about what it was like replacing the band’s original lead singer. Bill and Justin breakdown the writing and recording process of their latest EP, Foundation. We talk about releasing music in today’s music industry and making a vinyl record. All of this and of course ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Codename:Rocky Vinyl:  https://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/products/809365-codename-rocky-blueprint-foundation-12-lp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYYP9PEp09Wzgbf_BXjrTAodhBbpno-ExQN6Jub9AExvU7mG4Vj893vryQ_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw Tickets for the August 24,2024 Show with Suburban Legends: https://www.universe.com/events/suburban-legends-25th-anniversary-show-tickets-westminster-XB3V8K?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabI4HM0pY4ygWmxogv3ocX9Bev9vwbu70JfiH8AGnzZwjCC35Mic-tTIFc_aem_RMR48TjnhrheJv8XpZR7wQ&&ref=BANDS On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… Goldfinger/Less Than Jake  On July 19th Goldfinger and Less Than Jake released their cover of Post Malone’s I Had Some Help. This new ska punk cover from Goldfinger and less than Jake is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/16vZqHIxTpNbsI7pNVPtmw?si=BAdgzy9mTxmaKc_Bykbe0w -The JB Conspiracy On July 19th The JB Conspiracy released their EP, propagation house. This new 6 song ep from The JB Conspiracy is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZAZfqz13NIbP52vO0zZnf?si=_haKEsHrQFuZhpB5hCZQKA -Simple Minded Symphony.  On July 23 Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Off On Bitter Ends. It’s streaming now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/2rwNr7W63ZCKKJu5T8Y6zO?si=m1NulTUgRYiPS8XCB9IzWg College of the Third Wave For decades, metal has been the dominant musical force in tabletop RPGs. But NO LONGER! Introducing the College of the Third Wave, a Ska-inspired Bard Subclass for 5e. This zine has everything you need to PICK IT UP in your next campaign. From starting magical mosh pits to summoning horn sections to battling Really Big Fish, these new class features, spells, magic items, and monsters are better than getting extra mozzarella sticks! The College of the Third Wave is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Head on over to tinyurl.com/upbeatbard to check out the project  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skippinginfinity/college-of-the-third-wave-a-ska-bard-subclass-for-5e?ref=96ttm2 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

It’s Suburban Legends! This week Brian Robertson, Vince Walker and Brian Klemm from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate their 25th anniversary. We discuss their Darkwing Duck cover, their upcoming anniversary show and we take a look at their musical journey these last 25 years. All this and we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Suburban Legends: suburbanlegends.com  25th Anniversary Show Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/suburban-legends-25th-anniversary-show-tickets-XB3V8K?ref=SOCIAL&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJ9pMH8KHh3x8uXK6JlW5CkFzLWsmYmOeY7Xe65SG61nqbNl88mRt7TPA_aem_ExUZf3YcoMUcBW_roBgZ4Q On The Upbeat:  ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -The Goodwin Club On July 12, The Goodwin Club released a new song called See All Color. This is the first song off the band’s coming new record called Join The Club. The new album releases September 20th. See All Color from The Goodwin Club is streaming everywhere now.   https://open.spotify.com/track/4Kpa49YN1KjqJ0FWgjdolb?si=etewU0JTR3C-gDBhCiRmvA -Unfunfair On July 12 Unfunfair released a new song called Wurn. It’s streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1Zw1as42wVwU6GCKQWjRNF?si=n-ahdxwFTOilBQRG8OdYTA -Devon Kay and The Solutions  On July 16th Devon Kay and the solutions released a 2 song ep called Devon Kay and the solutions and Knuckles. This ep features two songs both from video games. t's a surprise 7 inch vinyl of two amazing covers, which Devon Kay and the Solutions made into their own blend of power pop and ska punk. This 7” can be preordered over at Ska Punk International records.  https://www.skapunkinternational.com Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

his week Saxton from Runaway Ricochet joins us. Saxton tells us about the creation of the band’s latest record, Diminishing Returns. They tell us about joining Ska Punk International Records and the importance of community. Saxton also, explains how they learn to sing and play bass. Lastly, we give you ska news and ska picks of the week.  Ska News -The Operators  On July 5th, The Operators released a new record album called, Self titled second album. This new ska record from The Operators is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/4nWzsfn6SxIXfJSLnpAqWT?si=Nn8mDOfMQJSdO5WuN0kucA -The New Limits Also on July 5th, Boston’s own The New Limits released a new song called Dead Weight. This new track from The New Limits is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/3WFqCvxBJbbULq0K1vQEV1?si=u64nF1rVS8qRkEe36LEAHA -Major League Skankers  Lastly, on July 5th, Major League Skankers released their 8 song self-titled ep. This new skacore ep from Major League Skankers is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0XeEC36snHRVUvA7haijmk?si=maMVCMlfT1Ob4qdR-gD6-Q Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Backyard Superheroes join us to discuss their new album. Tam, Shelly, Brian and Gary break down the song writing, recording and art work for their new album, Mass Hysteria. The album drops Friday, June 28th. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Backyard Superheroes:  https://backyardsuperheroes.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaapXvQRe8rTSmwMaS8X9eieNOf66Z9s4zqJ0e-34oCsAU8pYri2cC1buLg_aem_Imqv0eSOkiZGiPipbZ8YrQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com  •Ska News -Suburban Legends On June 14 Suburban Legends released their cover of Darkwing Duck. https://open.spotify.com/track/2cgWfcWY32wA05is3Mypjt?si=O1JS39dxSri38bwqSUeA-Q The simulators On June 21 The Simulators released a new self titled album.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1wyVTWhwCr44DNj0cj2Kaj?si=qsjpTvdqSaeycw8nTmm98Q -Less Than Jake On June 20th, Less Than Jake released a new track called Broken Words. This new track from Ska Punk Legends Less Than Jake is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0HPNtnw8qhK0IAQlxMPNjB?si=-Zp-V9jVSySws97IIg8iEw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

On this week’s episode, Gary and Matt discuss what ska songs they would put on a summer playlist. They also decide which ska cover is better, Take on Me by Reel Big Fish or Come On Eileen by Save Ferris. Lastly they give you some ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News- -Omnigone On May 31 Omnigone released a new song called Quicksand. It was also announced that they would release a new album called Feral on July 26th. The album will be out on Bad Time Records.  https://open.spotify.com/track/4n1vDCsNoCypYFA4MpHHP4?si=ifKvQI8mS9KQssvM2p4-aQ -This Repeats Recently This Repeats dropped a new song called Anxious Fake. This Repeats has Andrew from Five Iron Frenzy playing drums. Let’s listen to a clip of Anxious Fake by This Repeats.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0AIO6FlpwLpxCPujzhOa86?si=cbC3LzWHT1O56uc6Zog7Rg -Backyard Superheroes On June 14 Backyard Superheroes released their new song, At Least My Dog Thinks I’m Cool, exclusively on their bandcamp. If you purchase it there, 100% of the sales will go directly to the SPCA.  https://backyardsuperheroes.bandcamp.com/track/at-least-my-dog-thinks-im-cool-2 Ska Summer Playlist: Please only add two ska summer songs Do not remove/ thumbs down anyone else’s songs. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QP7FNrv9lEtWHsFLwJttx?si=9MXqITdLTk2QzfwPzQjymg&pt=c55be82bbe4cb30c6f94065940f09d9e 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 Erin MacKenzie from The Rins joins us. Erin talks about getting into music and what lead to her joining The Doped Up Dollies. Erin also details the creation of The Rins and the writing and recording of their debut album. Erin also breaks down the different musical styles on the new album. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Rins:  https://linktr.ee/therins?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaawe280xzPv7XeovHLzyq-DYm6ChpLXMzkYiq0PUBckE3TD8IywvN-4Qis_aem_ASf7tfczwUL5kLo-RFiHAD4ikwSnwTGPuUUtEKwvudRnN2pL7GeOIwzvwb4ViDtuqHaeIYaBjy6df78ljokEq0ZS On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News- Pigs Parlament  On May 27, Pigs Parlament released a new song called The Trouble Fakers. This new ska punk song is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/6nNi22slfZDA8zmG3MmudU?si=AMDWa-atSQaiBgurIEsxhQ -Mayson’s Party  On June 5th,  Mayson’s Party released a new EP Called Sun. This four song ska punk EP is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5tmp7z5T5tqp2rv5CKOEj8?si=eAj9GIaoRfmxDVpBXWL__w -Codename:Rocky  On June 7th Codename:Rocky released their new song “Killing The Chemist”. The song is off their upcoming album Foundation which will be out on July 19 via Wiretap Records. Killing The Chemist is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/5tmp7z5T5tqp2rv5CKOEj8?si=eAj9GIaoRfmxDVpBXWL__w Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week we chat with Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage. They breakdown their new EP, Songs We Wrote in High School. We hear about the writing and how challenging it was to record with so many band members. They also discuss how they book shows and we listen their song Good Day. And of course, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.  The Odd Advantage: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theoddadvantage/mystical-herb?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1hDEtN9tyNFHGDGnJCc3MPtvcsMIZq84uzZtluKicvOoJ2_7pPME-jiLM_aem_AdMjJpbd91tImPgkLySSv8c1VATV6tqnSni6tyoB2-4T7FXBcuwgWA27mSXVHuAYYYsKIXM-JoE-0G_rwfQoeSy_ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… -The Aquabats On May 31 The Aquabats released their new song No Rewind. This is their first single of the new album, Finally, out June 21.  https://open.spotify.com/album/0co4MlE0CYcVYQK9tdDrdO?si=_j3vphoVTxiJKTEu46xnqQ -News For Parrots On May 31 News For Parrots released their new EP called Breaking News.  https://open.spotify.com/album/7gp99hC9J4SnFuKVPUtysH?si=9DQafcZYReKfggBj3uX4sg -The Ska Flakes  On May 26 The Ska Flakes released their new album, I Do It Every Day. https://open.spotify.com/album/4fBhbnwhzeZHVw1xZZitPm?si=mwdJONq3SOSrg1D-ZIcCQw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Ska Punk International Fest 2 (SPI Fest) was an event that will be remembered as a catalyst for bigger things in our little Ska scene. Held in Windsor, CT on May 17th and 18th of 2024. Our very own Adam, “The Ska Mailman” went to this festival and managed to interview multiple bands and the face of Ska Punk International, Chris Reeves, about new music, the state of ska, and the electric atmosphere happening around us that entire weekend. Interviews include:Ali and Danny - Stop the PressesAmanda - Bad MaryAusten - Jokers Republic and FlipBex - Flip and PWRUPBrian - The Agonizers and Ghost TonesCool Chris - Ska Punk InternationalCraig - Common Sense KidEarl - Plastic PresidentsEevie - Eevie Echoes and the LocationsEric - Runaway RicochetEsteban - MatamoskaFlip - Flip and the Combined EffortMichi and Diglo - Mega InfinityRosey - Hans Gruber and The Die HardsBonus: Javi and Sofia - Marijuana Brass/Bad Time Records

This week Dino from Foolish Relics joins us to discuss the band’s new song, Forget About Tomorrow (Is This Hell?). Dino also tells us about his early days of playing music and how Foolish Relics got started. Next we discuss the Tampa Bay ska scene and playing music live. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Foolish Relics: foolishrelics.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Matamoska  On May 17 Matamoska released the new self titled album on Bad Time Records. This album features 9 ska punk tracks and is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/0fknmlOgZSIK2bKDX7C0aV?si=5mO-SRaZTImVmV4vTJpslg -Joe Gittleman  On May 24 Joe Gittleman released the title track of his new album “Hold Up”. The full album drops June 21 on Bad Time Records.  https://open.spotify.com/album/1lKUvdMfUX7Z2GKKr4ntkj?si=UiPmE-_9Tbeg2lAVS-OXiA -Voluntary Hazing  On May 24 Voluntary Hazing released a new song called Disappointment. It’s streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/7mOKhPOkmNVvGyCRExb0ZR?si=-_PZQ3f_RBGk7pAW6wA2ug Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

It's Chase Long Beach! This week Karen, Meagan and Joe from Chase Long Beach join us to discuss their new song, Repo Jake. We also discuss what ice cream is the most ska. Meagan tells us what lead her to playing trumpet for CLB. The band also how they write lyrics and what the band has coming up in the future.

It’s a Mutiny on this episode. Chris and Eric join us to discuss Mutiny’s history, writing and recording process. They also talk about creating the manga and what they would like to see more of in ska. We also discuss traveling far to see shows and we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Ska News… Backyard Superheroes- On Friday May 3, Backyard Superheroes released the first single and title track from our new album MASS HYSTERIA  The new record is Releasing June 28th on Jump Up Records. The song Mass Hysteria features Coolie Ranx and it is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/6OQsCFXl6OWPv1IBaHfILl?si=H9br3aPxSd-5mDvJwpS_zA 2. Danny Rebel and The KGB May 3 Danny Rebel and The KGB released their new record, We’re All Going To Hell. The record from Danny Rebel and the kgb is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/4vqMnmJEaGqwFJ5818LZ8A?si=HoQtAdB4QLiS2vOcVtQ7yg 3. Matamoska- Also on May 3, Matamoska released the third single of their upcoming self titled album. This new single is called Toothpick. The new album drops May 17 on Bad Time Records and the new song from Matamoska toothpick is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0SuKtRF7D9D5CdnnTfits6?si=VcxYbW4PQ-66sW7wkn8aZw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6WrvQ8TqjRpYof7h9wcE9S 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

It’s The What Nows?! We chat with Andrew and Austin about using phones at shows and other concert etiquette. They tell us about their musical journey, how the band got started, song writing and we listen to their song Broken Down. They also tell us about the work they do with Camp Punksylvania. We also give you ska news and our ska pick of the week.  The What Nows?! https://www.instagram.com/thewhatnows?igsh=c212MzZ1a3k4YTFo On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Joe Gittleman  On April 26, Bad Time Records announced "Hold Up", the new debut solo album from Joe Gittleman, will be out 6/21. Very limited vinyl is available for pre order now, and the album's first single "Plastered In The Rafters" featuring D-Ray of BAD OPERATION is streaming everywhere now. https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/joe-gittleman/products/joe-gittleman-hold-up-vinyl -Babylove and The Van Dangos Also on April 26, Babylove and The Van Dangos released, LEAVE ME HERE TO MY QUIXOTIC MOODS. This soulful traditional ska record 11 songs and streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/album/0TSE0U29upzJpcxrqAesZE?si=qwOLPvnyTDSvssS5_BCFpQ -Runaway Ricochet  On April 30, Runaway  Ricochet released their new album called Diminishing Returns. This progressive ska punk record features 14 tracks and is streaming everywhere now. https://open.spotify.com/album/642PUKDO7t1pg0KIJZVUGN?si=5pGkTzrNQmKjO-XPNIKhSw Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

We started a new spin-off podcast called, Every Song Sucks: A Reel Big Fish Podcast. On this podcast we breakdown every Reel Big Fish song. We discuss the music, the lyrics and the history. We are sharing it here in hopes that you will follow that podcast weekly. You can follow the show across social media @everysongsucks . On this episode we tell you what the podcast is all about and we tell you about our love and history with Reel Big Fish. Every Song Sucks will be on its own stream from this point on. It is available wherever you get podcasts. Here are a couple of links for where to find it. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-song-sucks-a-reel-big-fish-podcast/id1742357059 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4dhyYkR6nRieBtugPtUMIl?si=i4KquS5VTnKxV438cRhxLw

It’s Half Past Two! This week Max, Tara and David join us to discuss their new record, Talk Is Killing Me. We learn what lead to the creation on this album and take a deep dive into the album’s writing and recording. We also discuss which Muppets are into ska music. And lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Half Past Two:  halfpasttwoska.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com -Matamoska  On April 12th Matamoska released a new single featuring Jessica from Flying Raccoon suit called That’s What She Said. This is the second song of the band’s new self titled album. This new album is out May 17th on Bad Time Records. That’s What She Said is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/1kbu8gLL0IvJmXIMymmwEE?si=AOFGOuQjTy6tuFYgdNcygg -Runaway Ricochet On April 16th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called, Optomist. New album Dminishing Returns out 4/30.  https://open.spotify.com/track/5aM9AmNMzJymExnWJLYjMJ?si=NNfnsb3LTz-z6ltakQCcJw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A20a7osDEBa6hqgZkCUn1kN -It Gets Worse  On April 15 It Gets Worse released a new song called Big Deal. This new ska punk track from It Gets Worse is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/0e7aGX6IX1DgG7NyGhDxd5?si=qXJp2lIKQIuLN37M14-82Q Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Nick and The Adversaries features members and ex-members of Pilfers, Lost City Angels, Big D and Kid's Table and The Glow. This week Ben, Scott and Nick join us to discuss their musical journey and how the band got started. We discuss the evolution of ska and we listen to the band’s latest track, Boss Soundsystem. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week. Nick and The Adversaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickandtheadversaries?igsh=MXgxczViOHdpeGd4Yg== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Half Past Two On April 5 Half Past Two released a new single called Curse The Universe. This is the third single from the bands up coming album Talk Is Killing Me. The New Album is out on April 19th on Bad Time Records. Curse The Universe is streaming everywhere now.  https://open.spotify.com/track/02Jc4S6p06RuUC0yCuTDUk?si=aIVUfrqWRSqPPtpuZuW9Dw -Los Furious  On April 5 Los Furious release a new album called Old Ghosts. https://open.spotify.com/album/4MV955ejdMTKIwjSoqR1ad?si=QwKQvFgtQpK7LnWFaXdGMA -The Ruffolos On April 7th The Ruffolos released a live record called Live at Transplants. This new live record form The Ruffolos is streaming everywhere now.   https://open.spotify.com/album/2FV3sLAvPTfVlPcN7gxvi5?si=MqhwZ7QGSF2uidbiYDO3NQ Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠  Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠ Main Theme by Millington: ⁠ https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠