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. 12h ago

    Doc Turbo (EP.311)

    This week we chat with Joshua and Mike from Doc Turbo. They tell us how they got into ska music and how a school talent show lead to the group’s formation. We the breakdown the band’s new record, What’s So Important? We discuss song writing, guest vocalist and live shows. Also, since it’s episode 311, we give you facts about the band 311. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Doc Turbo: https://www.instagram.com/docturbomusic?stkn=c2g4bWpzNDVsdG9t On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com 311: 311.com •Ska News…. -Pink Slip On September 25th Pink Slip released a new album called Bathtub Madonna. Let’s Listen to a clip of the first song off the album called Bowling Alone. -Professor Galactico On September 30th professor galactico released a new song called Amor -Josh and The Britt-Tones On October 1 Josh and The Britt-Tones released a three song EP callled Skeleton Dance. Let’s listen to a clip of the title track, Skeleton Dance. Ska Picks… Mike: Dog House by No Doubt (2:40) Joshua: (Just Won’t) Keep Me Down by The Spitfires Matt: Order Of Priorities by Skidwizard Anthony: Ska Band by Stalking Roxy Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Doc Turbo (EP.311)

  2. Oct 1

    Be Decent (EP.310)

    This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they got into music, how the band got started and where their band name came from. We breakdown their new record, Now’s The Time and we listen to their song You Better Work. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Be Decent: https://bedecent.bandcamp.com Hell of a Hat: The Rise of ’90s Ska and Swing by Kenneth Partridge https://bedecentnyc-shop.bigcartel.com/product/hell-of-a-hat?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUqssRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPe-w3JqW6XHBFzFAmRRZXNEaSCCDnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxKcph1b5kQGEQhg1ttGLC0eGFVHx04mK74tArzFKvFsbtgntKFor1-LLiy8_aem_PTwvw2s8btez6qZrC98uKg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Devon Kay and the solutions On September 25th Devon Kay and The Solutions dropped a new song called I Made a Post. This is the third single off their upcoming album called The World’s Greatest Album. That drops October 9th on Bad Time Records. -The Family Business LTD On September 25th ska super group The Family Business LTD released their self titled debut album. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Detonator. -Mutiny On September 25th Mutiny released a new ska core song called Semester Abroad Ska Picks of the Week… Ska Picks -Ken: Dave & Mary by the Hotknives -Geoff: In the Grass by The Smooths  -Matt: One Like You by Big D and the kids table Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Be Decent (EP.310)

  3. Sep 17

    The Originals (EP.309)

    This week we chat with Jeremy and Eddie The Originals. The Originals are a Reel Big Fish cover band from Arizona. We discuss the band’s origins and their history with ska. We share our thoughts on the best RBF album and we breakdown the differences between a cover band and a tribute band. Eddie and Jermey also tell us how they got the opportunity to preform with RBF. Also this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. The Originals: https://linktr.ee/TheOriginalsCoverBand On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Less Than Jake On September 15th Less Than Jake released a new song called Another Hostage Situation. -Chase Long Beach On September 11th Chase Long Beach released a new song called Aftershock. -Pink Slip Also on September 11th Pink Slip released a new song called Finger Food. Finger Food is the second single off of Pink Slip's first full length album, Bathtub Madonna, dropping everywhere on Friday September 25th! Ska Picks -Eddie: Share by Cousin Oliver -Jermey: Number One by A-100’s -Matt: Wasted Tomorrows by The Planet Smashers Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    The Originals (EP.309)

  4. Sep 10

    Calypso's Curse (EP.308)

    This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world premiere their song Back Of The Line. We discuss being in the studio, musical influences, show rituals and venue must havens. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Calypso’s Curse: https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUPB25wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOKXNBOAmGcn7hi9E6GF_yp5WsmQnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp3UOkkLq8viRMuM7G2dA0pxMeu7vqHgukdrVHiaJBXpGtblcItu7ZCsRzRdS_aem_X1T0E0R4664IRjPL1HFMIw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Be Decent On August 25th Be Decent released a new song called Come Sweetly. This is the second single of their upcoming album Now’s The Time, out September 18th. -Title Holder Also on August 25 title holder released a new song called Can’t Take Anymore -The Boy Detective On August 21 The Boy Detective released a new song called Girl All The Bad Guys Want. Ska Picks….. -Lou: I Try by The Skariginals -Shane: Wanna Be Your Lover By Mandie Bee -Matt: Irish Goodbye by The Doomstompers Ska News Theme by Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Calypso's Curse (EP.308)

  5. Sep 3

    Omnigone (EP.307)

    This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new album, Turn Up The Fear and we discuss the album’s darker tone. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Omnigone: https://linktr.ee/0mnig0ne?fbclid=PAVERFWAUF1gtwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNuImnFM64cNEK_BycV__PwHh9z4pmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpy9_NtQn5Qjxav3It2rnKcOy_Mc2MzUvXDvo5mLhIhokVj6hVI7gusBQR7ff_aem_So6vpRCDI7JqNYbJyxqHVA On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… Devon Kay and The solutions On Friday, August 28th Devon Kay and the Solutions announced a new record called The World’s Greatest Album. It will be out on October 9th on Bad Time Records. The first single is called Heart to Break. -K-Man and The 45’s On August 25th K-Man and The 45’s released a new song called We Won’t Stop -Something To Do On August 26th Something To Do released a new song called Hocus Pocus Brain. Ska Picks of the Week……. -Adam: The Kid Got That Fire by The Chains -Matt: Just What I Needed by The Insyderz Ska News Theme by Dang! https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Omnigone (EP.307)

  6. Aug 20

    On The Upbeat Live with Karen Roberts

    This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer Ska Classic. First, Karen tells us about managing the band Hooray For Our Side and we learn the details of a Chase Long Beach van crash. Karen also brought us a new song called Aftershock. There is also special guest appearances from former On The Upbeat cohosts, Anthony Rondina, RJ Phoenix and Gary Mastriano. We have a mini Every Song Sucks episode and we take questions from the audience. Chase Long Beach: https://chaselongbeach.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    On The Upbeat Live with Karen Roberts

  7. Aug 13

    The Skariginals (EP.305)

    This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break down the bands new record, Get Out Of Your Head and we listen to the song Outfit off the album. All this and of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skariginals: https://linktr.ee/Skariginals On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News -Joker’s Republic On August 7th Joker’s Republic released a cover of Grand Theft Autumn / Where is Your Boy. -Ska Freaks On August 5 Ska Freaks released a five song EP called The Ordinary Minority. Let’s listen to the lead track Amy. -Atypical Heroes On July 31 Atypical Heroes released a new song called Skanking In A Circle. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks… -Brayden: Bang the skillet by Go Jimmy Go -Ryan: Dance Wid’ Me- Hepcat -Matt: Carousel by Hooray For Our Side -Evan: So Good by Stop the Presses Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    The Skariginals (EP.305)

  8. Aug 6

    Swigfoot (EP.304)

    This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and we give you some ska news. Next Spence and Tyler tell us about life on the road and what it’s like booking shows in 2026. We listen to Swigfoot’s song Permanently Lost and we learn about fun things to do in Arizona. Lastly, Tyler and Spence tell us what they enjoy most about being in a band and we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Swigfoot: Swigfoot.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Omnigone On July 31 Omnigone released a new song called Turn Up The Fear. This is the third single off the bands up coming record also called Turn Up the Fear. That album is out on Friday, August 14th. -The Guilty Parties On August 4th The Guilty Parties released a new song called (In)Famous. -Be Decent On July 28th Be Decent released a new song called You Better Work. This is the second single of their up coming album Now’s The Time out September 18th. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks of the Week: -Tyler: Please Abduct Me by Bumsy and the Moochers -Spencer: Mini mega fun by Hooray for Dad -Matt: Hometown Pride by Late For Life -Evan: Stay Riot by Big D and the Kids Table Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Swigfoot (EP.304)
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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
    315
  • Rating
    Explicit
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