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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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It's a Ska Summer (EP.209)
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:
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The Rins (EP.208)
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 -
The Odd Advantage (EP.207)
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 -
Adam Goes to SPI Fest 2 (Special Episode)
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
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Foolish Relics (EP.206)
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 -
Chase Long Beach (EP.205)
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.