On The Upbeat On The Upbeat

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 C****e 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