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. Pioneer Valley Ska Festival 3 (EP.283)

    2D AGO

    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

    1h 21m
  2. Left Alone (EP.282)

    FEB 19

    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

    1h 10m
  3. Set The Tone (EP.281)

    FEB 12

    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

    1h 11m
  4. The Iron Roses (EP,280)

    FEB 5

    The Iron Roses (EP,280)

    This week Nat and Becky from The Iron Roses join us. First we discuss problem solving in the ska scene. Next Becky and Nat tell us how their two person vocals came to be. They also discuss early days of the band and the importance of writing songs that mean something. We also breakdown why it’s important to speak your mind. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week!  The Iron Roses: https://www.theironroses.info/?fbclid=PAVERFWAPxCARleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad4nP3iqQShiLQx0d53ej1y0mlgml0IS7Ya7peq7uzUz0Bgd8dPlnzQGEaLsA_aem_Nhzfhgj6iKQExGxSEeEmPg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Sorry Sweetheart  On January 30, Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called Touch Grass. This the second song off their upcoming album Warn Room, Good Friends. That album drops February 27 on Bad Time Records.  https://sorrysweetheart.bandcamp.com/album/warm-room-good-friends -Mayson’s Party On January 30 Mayson’s Paty dropped a new song called Carry On. https://maysonsparty.com/movie -More Better Band On February 3 More Better Band released a new song called Two Tone.  https://morebetterband.bandcamp.com/music Ska Picks: Nat -  Big Shot by English Beat Becky - When You Get Home by Mega Infinity Matt-Piss Off by Home Grown  Anthony- Be That Way by Freakdddy Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 22m
  5. Pink Slip (EP.279)

    JAN 29

    Pink Slip (EP.279)

    This week Heather and Tom from Pink Slip join us. First we discuss what kind of pizza is the most ska. We also learn Heather and Tom’s journey into music and how Pink Slip got started. We listen to the band’s latest single, Sick and Tired and they tell us what drives them to play music. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Pink Slip: pinkslipska.com  On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News… -Filthy Militia On January 23 Filthy Militia released their new album called High Ground. Let’s like to a clip of the title track, High Ground. -The Suicide Machines On January 23 The Suicide Machines released a new song called Thank You. -The Chains On January 23 The Chains released a new song called It Must Be Nice featuring Lady Kay. Of the Doomstompers. Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 16m
  6. The Taj Motel Trio (EP.278)

    JAN 22

    The Taj Motel Trio (EP.278)

    This week Sean and Ben from The Taj Motel Trio join us. We discuss the ska records we know all the words to and we learn the band’s history. We also discover the story behind the bands name and we listen to their new song. We talk about Christmas music and the Atlanta, Georgia ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Taj Motel Trio:  https://ttmt.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News….. Sorry Sweetheart On January 16 it was announced that Sorry Sweetheart is releasing a new record on Bad Time Records called Warm Room, Good Friends. Sorry Sweetheart released a now single of the record called Beyond Burger in Paradise. -Esteban Flores On January 16th Esteban Flores released a new track called Rosas De Roma.  —Death of Guitar Pop. On January 16th Death of Guitar Pop released a new song called Blinding.  Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 10m
  7. Los Domingueros (EP.277)

    JAN 15

    Los Domingueros (EP.277)

    This week Josue and Luis from Los Domingueros join us. First, we share what makes us happy. Josue and Luis talk about the band’s history and their musical influences. We discuss Latin Ska and the Albuquerque, New Mexico ska scene. We listen to the band’s new song and we talk writing and recording music. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.  Los Domingueros: losdominguerosband.com On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News….. -Spring Heeled Jack On Friday, January 9th Spring Heeled released a new song called Suzi Brewski.  -The Wavebirds On January 9th, The Wavebirds released a new song called The Raid Boss Killed All My Friends.  -Runaway Ricochet  On January 13th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Tele Por Dia.  Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 5m
  8. Dane Jackson (EP.276)

    JAN 8

    Dane Jackson (EP.276)

    This week music reviewer and ska fan, Dane Jackson, joins us. We learn about Dane’s history with ska  music and what lead to him to doing music reviews. Dane tells us what he liked in 2025 and we talk about what we are looking forward to in 2026.  And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Dane Jackson:  https://linktr.ee/danejackson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c80aa7e4-14b4-4e98-97eb-30444a25c1dc On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 16m
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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
    287
  • Rating
    Explicit
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