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. 1d ago

    Carter Strong Forever (EP.301)

    This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community supported them through a difficult time. It’s an inspiring story you won’t want to miss. Carter Strong Forever: https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/10172303/Tim-Ankeny Rock For Choc Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Lab Brats On July 9th Lab Brats (Adam the ska mailman) released a new Album called Triskaidekaphobia. Let’s listen to a clip of the songs Shark In The Water. -Boss Riot On July 10th Boss Riot released a new album called Here We Go Again. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Good Enough. -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 News Theme: Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Carter Strong Forever (EP.301)

  2. Jul 9

    Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)

    This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and producing of this new record. Matt (Vest) and Anthony give you their thoughts on how bands can get themselves out there and of course Ska News. Big D and The Kids Table: bigdandthekidstable.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Omnigone On July 3rd Omnigone announced a new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time Records. With this announcement they released a new single called Corpse of Corporations let’s listen to a clip. -Grey Matter On July 3 Grey Matter released a self-titled album. Available only on Bandcamp. https://greymattermi.bandcamp.com/album/grey-matter -SkidWizard On June 29th Skidwizard released a new song called Order of Priorities. Let’s listen to a clip. Rock For Choc Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg 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 News Theme: Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Big D and The Kids Table (EP. 300)

  3. Jul 2

    Host Round Table (EP.299)

    It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights we’ve had behind the scenes that keep the show going. Also bands and fans share their memories of the show. Join us for this super sized episode. On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake released a split EP called Unity -Chudson Recently Chudson released a new song called So Long Ska Picks… Anthony : Vacation by Pepper Evan: You Know You Want It by Starpool Matt Nervous in the alley by Smash Mouth RJ: The Alcoholic Freshman - Do Your Thumbs Hurt? Cause They're Killin' Me Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Host Round Table (EP.299)

  4. Jun 25

    Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)

    This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We also discuss Harry’s singing voice and the LA ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Harry Katz and The Pistachios: https://circlebackmusic.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Streetlight Manifesto On June 23, Streetlight Manifesto released a 6 song ep called Halfway Way To The Place Behind The Stars. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Everything to Everyone. This is half of an album, the rest show be out in September. -Local Legends On June 19th Local Legend released a new ep called Now with More F-Bombs. Let’s listen to the song F**k It! (Pass the trumpet ) Ska Picks… -Harry: The Toasters don’t let the bastards -Matt: Sell Out by Reel Big Fish Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Harry Katz and The Pistachios (EP.298)

  5. Jun 18

    The Doomstompers (EP.297)

    This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s name and they give one word thoughts for each track on their new album, Take a Beat. They also describe their early success and the New York ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Doomstompers: https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/album/take-a-beat?fbclid=PAdGRleASgVR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadaIov8liaaOxzoPIxX0qH_nBLkWwPyH_nhlAM7ATtSDlKgJ9os_N5R0FO6JA_aem_G5IsJUisNeTGpVJNpB1thQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -The Boy Detective On June 19 The Boy Detective will be dropping a new track called The Beach Boys Are Full Of It. Let’s listen to a clip. -Twenty Something Summer On June 8th Twenty Something Summer released a new song called Pool Hopoin’ -Rocky Leon On June 12 Rocky Leon released a new song called Stright to Hell Ska Picks…. Kayla: Room To Breathe by Westbound Train. Ilan: Stuck In My Head by Skaracha https://tipatop.bandcamp.com/track/stuck-in-my-head Matt: What’s The Point by Abraskadabra Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    The Doomstompers (EP.297)

  6. Jun 11

    Wondermelon (EP.296)

    This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, Modern Vintage. Paco also talks about picking songs to cover and we chat about the Orange County, California ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Wondermelon: https://linktr.ee/wondermelonband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ad2295b1-826b-41dc-ac9f-5ac1aa2b3cb5 On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……… •The Doomstompers On June 5 The Doomstompers dropped a new single called Participation Trophy. It’s from their upcoming album Take A Beat out June 12th. Let’s listen to Participation trophy by the doom stumpers. -The Aggrolites On June 5th The Aggrolites released their new album called Super Atomic. Let’s listen to their song ‘Till The Wheels Fall Off -The Kittyhawks On June 10th The Kittyhawks released a new song called The Devil’s Offbeat. Ska picks….. Paco: King for a day by Goldfinger Matt: Combat Chuck by Five Iron Frenzy Evan: I Got Enemies In High Places Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Wondermelon (EP.296)

  7. Jun 4

    Punkerton Records (EP.295)

    This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week. Punkerton Records: punkertonrecords.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……… -Big D and The Kids Table On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th. -The Pietasters The Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo. -Threat Level Burgundy On May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice. Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    Punkerton Records (EP.295)

  8. May 21

    The Wavebirds (EP.294)

    This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the band’s new album. They tell us about the album’s art work and the hardships of being in a band in 2026. All this with Ska News and are Ska Picks of the Week. The Wavebirds: https://thewavebirds.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -The Doomstompers On May 15th The Doomstompers released a new song called Actin’ Up. This is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, Take a Beat. The new album will be out June 12th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of the new single Actin’ UP. -Matamoska On May 15th Matamoska released a new single called Callejon De La Muerte. -Swigfoot Also on May 15 Swigfoot released a new song called Cruising Down The Psycho Path. Ska Picks….. Mike: Brasser - Casings Callyn: Arcade Allstars - Mutton Chops Matt: Carrie O from Joe Gittleman (from the Wavebreaker #4 ep split with Bad Operation Evan: "Same Way" by The Debonaires ft. Vic Ruggiero Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    The Wavebirds (EP.294)
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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
    305
  • Rating
    Explicit
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