On The Upbeat

On The Upbeat
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A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

  1. Suburban Legends (EP.288)

    1 DAY AGO

    Suburban Legends (EP.288)

    Suburban Legends return! Brian and Vince join us to talk about the band’s upcoming UK tour. We also discuss life on the road, getting hit by horns, time zones, closing of legendary venues and fan interactions. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Suburban Legends: https://linktr.ee/SuburbanLegends?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAREAHRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacyYRDEEGWdUN5KQ2jIjSrRQCXVeZPFvahIOK9pLn4NrbKB0BdcUuNy1VWXOw_aem_140hSfeTxDY1_l3RqyPX_Q UK Tour Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1725?came_from=206&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARD_81leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafYyo3YszfGgePOqEAG4URVFbWh4wRQojPknVedQRW6Pc5bD9UTOfyIUmIn6w_aem_W7rTeJMyu5Mo3NsS6ff5Ag On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -The Chains On April 3 The Chains released a new album called Be Careful What You Wish For. The album is streaming but is available digitally and on vinyl from the band’s bandcamp page. Let’s listen to a clip from the title track, Be careful what you wish for. -Lightyear/ Slow Gherkin On April 2 Lightyear and Slow Gherkin released a four song split EP. -Joker’s Republic Recently Joker’s Republic released a cover of Green Day’s When I Come Around. Ska Picks….. -Robot: Code name Colin “Losing Touch” -Vince: Big D and the Kids Table, “Whiplash” -Matt: Welcome To My Life by Less Than Jake (from 2017’s Sound The Alarm ep) -Anthony: The Chinkees Human Race Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 29min
  2. Ghost Tones (EP.287)

    26 MAR

    Ghost Tones (EP.287)

    This week Brian and Jacob from Ghost Tones join us. We discuss ska music videos, how Ghost Tones got started, the bands writing process, the Connecticut ska scene and we his to a song of their new EP, Plague/Curse. All this with Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ghost Tones: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttones?igsh=MWdwdmpiaXdoOWE2Mw== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Title Holder On March 24th Title Holder released a new song called Out Of Touch. Let’s listen to a clip. -The Hempsteadys On March 13 The Hempsteadys released a new album called Dead Are Undead. We listened to their song Flea Market. -Half Gone On March 20th Half Gone released a self titled EP. This group features members of Omnigone and Half Past Two. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Same Mistakes. SkaPicks…. -Brian: same old song by The Selectmen -Jakob: the cat empire -Still Young -Matt: reciprocate some by voluntary hazing -Anthony: Too Bad by The Agonizers Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 24min
  3. Bad Time Records Tour 2026 (EP.286)

    19 MAR

    Bad Time Records Tour 2026 (EP.286)

    This week we caught up with the Bad Time Records Tour as it stops by in Orange County, California. We talk with Tara from Half Past Two, Dominic from Bad Operation and Mike and Drew from Kill Lincoln. We talk about life on the road, pre show routines, tour food, new music and tour planning. All this and Ska News! Bad Time Records: www.badtimerecords.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Runaway Ricochet On March 13 Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Autumn Leaves. -The Aggrolites On March 13, The Aggrolites released a new song called Till athe Wheels Fall Off. -Bad Operation On March 18th Bad Operation released a new song called You Don’t Answer My Calls. This is the third single of Bad Operation’s new album Everything Must Go out April 24th on Bad Time Records.. Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 4min
  4. Mega Infinity (EP.285)

    12 MAR

    Mega Infinity (EP.285)

    This week Michi and Mike from Mega Infinity join us to discuss their new album, Harmonic Convergence. We also breakdown what cartoons are the most ska. We talk about the ever changing music industry and we listen to their song The World. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!  Mega Infinity:  https://megainfinity.band/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQfIXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadu0MiS-FCt7Tcq3mrIeeBZHn7fjlckxGIhhaGTlMcDYpyq8v-pmhdbi_c82Q_aem_TZjgArOcCm3YIuU0cgpylQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Bad Operation  On March 6 Bad Operation announced a new album called Everything Must Go. They released a new song called Free Dom -Desorden publico  On March 6th Desorden Publico released an new EP called. Salsa All Ska. We listened to the song Quimbara Quimbara.  -Late For Life On March 6th Late For Life released a new song called On The Take.  Ska Picks…. -Michi: Come Dance With Me by So Many Dangers. -Mike: Trash Festers by Hans Gruber and the die hards -Matt: Bad Habit by Chase Long Beach  -Anthony : Chin Up by Catch 22 Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 23min
  5. Sorry Sweetheart (EP.284)

    5 MAR

    Sorry Sweetheart (EP.284)

    This week Zach and Nate from Sorry Sweetheart join us. We discuss the band’s beginnings and their journey to their new album. We talk about song writing, recording, horn solos and song titles. We listen to their song 20 Million in 20’s and we share our thoughts on Punk In The Park. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Sorry Sweetheart:  https://linktr.ee/sorrysweetheart?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQV5o5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacAvuwH-qZsXeXs899D4y_RTx41kRH0Ur38wqkTt0azgY6BwJp8JWFdAm60Qg_aem_ru9EkDxmsAQOayuiZy-6Sw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Horizon Point  On February 27 Horizon Point released a 5 song EP called Talk About It. Let’s listen to a clip of their song See Ya Never -Battleska Galactica On February 27 Battleska Galactica released a new album called Get Together. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Anxiety. -Mayson’s Party On February 25 Mayson’s Party released a new song called Happy Ending. Let’s listen to a clip.  Ska Picks…. -Zach Pride of lions by Tokyo ska paradise  -Nate Victory lap by space monkey mafia -Matt: Red Herrin by Flying Raccoon Suit -Anthony : Last One Standing by Goldfinger  Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com  Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 13min
  6. Pioneer Valley Ska Festival 3 (EP.283)

    26 FEB

    Pioneer Valley Ska Festival 3 (EP.283)

    This week Eric and Heather join us to discuss Pioneer Valley Ska  Festival 3. We learn the history behind the festival and what goes into making it happen. We also learn about Heather’s band , Futon Lasagna and we listen to their song How Many Times? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Pioneer Valley Ska Festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413-ska-presents-pioneer-valley-ska-fest-3-july-24-25th-2026-tickets-1979361456399?aff=ebdsshsms&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=8109851f21fa5a54c3f9036974f84b42169c40d19629dfb2e32676a8e79aed650ff0bbfd955f8eb119446ea06711d173e50e0e4a6627c79fa9f5468edeabd4f85481fb4dc11a72c9beb39f4f&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQMud1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaemH8_jv3SG46xtwrWAeHDpleKaGkZd5I9PQacENu4d30e25815elxOQdrx8A_aem_l-eE8pUFJlJGqQ-Cef4nnA Futon Lasagna:  https://futonlasagna.bandcamp.com/album/small-plates?fbclid=PAdGRleAQMuyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafqQ4s2JqupvLwmhv94ww3NycbVVjr8plxp6WpfF5KPQHCcRcPxxWSaa5ewSA_aem_etbDNtQq5WJX0brw1UuYUw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -The Holophonics  On February 20th released a new record album called Parking Garage Rally Circuit: European Tour. We listened to the clip of the song What drives you? -Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7 On February 20th Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7 released a new album called a home for dinner. We listened to a clip of Until Then.  -Courtesy Of Tim On February 20th Courtesy of Tim released a new song called Happy Friday. This song currently is only available on the band’s bandcamp page.  Ska Picks of the Week…. -Eric: Thumper -Backstabber -Heather: Sgt Scag - 401bk -Matt: Steady Riot by Big D and The Kids Table  -Anthony : Rocket Fuel By MU330 Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 21min
  7. Left Alone (EP.282)

    19 FEB

    Left Alone (EP.282)

    This week James White (Jimmy Jam) from Left Alone joins us. First, we discuss nicknames and favorite baselines in ska/ska punk. James tells us about getting in to playing bass and joining Left Alone. We talk about the band’s latest record, True To  Form and we listen to their song Some Days.  We also discuss how being from Los Angeles impacts the band’s sound and James’ work as a tattoo artist. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Left Alone: https://www.instagram.com/leftaloneofficial?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Sorry Sweetheart On February 13 dropped a new song called IK4ND. This is the third song off their upcoming album called Warm Room, Good Friends. The album is out 2/27. Let’s listen to a clip of IK4ND -Hans Gruber and the Die Hards On Tuesday February 17th Hans Gruber and the die Hards released a new album Or Hans Gruber and The Die Hards. Song clip of Pay Your Tolls -Runaway Ricochet  On Friday, February 13th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Gossip. -Ska Picks -James: the Blue Beaters - “Toxic” -Matt: The Skariginals- Up To You -Anthony: the rhythm by sort of jellybeans Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com  Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 10min
  8. Set The Tone (EP.281)

    12 FEB

    Set The Tone (EP.281)

    This week we talk to Dallas’ own Set The Tone! Nick and Dustin join Matt and Anthony to chat about our favorite closing songs on ska album, the Dallas ska scene, the push and pull of writing music with trained and untrained musicians. We also take a listen to Set The Tone’s song “Hope For Tomorrow” and discuss what the song means to the band. And of course it wouldn’t be On The Upbeat if we didn’t talk about the latest ska releases and give our ska picks for the week. Set The Tone: setthetoneska.com On The Upbeat:  ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Captain Accident On February 6th Captain Accident released a new song called slither on the dashboard.  -Buena Suerte On February 5th Buena Suerte released a new song called Automatico.  -Offbeat Offensive  On February 2 , Offbeat Offensive, released a five song EP called The Still Suck. We listened to When We Were Young.  Ska Picks of The Week… Nick:Analog Boy - RX Bandits Dustin: High anxiety -Suicide Machines Matt: Police Brutality - The Planet Smashers Anthony: Puppype - kamikaze Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1hr 11min
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A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

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  • Creator
    On The Upbeat
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    292
  • Rating
    Explicit
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