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. Bounce House Ska (EP.292)

    4H AGO

    Bounce House Ska (EP.292)

    This Week Sara Rose and John from Bounce House Ska join us. We discuss the band’s history, their song writing process, playing in California for the first time and the Arizona ska scene. We also talk about what makes for a good ska venue, Ska News and we give you our ska picks of the week. Bounce House Ska: bouncehouseska.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Skappository On May 1 Skappository released a new 4 song EP called Falling Out. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Here We Go Again featuring The Doomstompers. -Los Domingueros On May 1st Los Domingueros released a new song called Pa’Lante. -Courtesy Of Tim On May 5th Courtesy of Tim dropped a new song called Tooth and Nail. This will be on their up coming Five song EP called Perennial out on May 12th. For now it’s listen to a clip of Tooth and Nail. Ska Picks…. -Sara Rose: Swigfoot “Six foot Bigfoot” -John: "Haunted House" by The Boy Detective. -Matt: Plastic Knives by Hooray For Our Side -Anthony: Good Times Gone by Slapstick Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 8m
  2. Bad Operation (EP.291)

    APR 30

    Bad Operation (EP.291)

    This week D-Ray and Greg from Bad Operation join us. We discuss what it takes to build a ska community, life on the road, the band’s new record, Spotify and the pressure of making your sophomore record. We of course give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Bad Operation: https://bio.site/badoperation?fbclid=PAVERFWARfp6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafC56YhLLzaaUZE7IsNdkE6nbMhHhIHdxMnh4LEHum16ywSqq2uCjU1jZW1-g_aem_FLZXokR5Ehz5ZXBQm1XWlw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Jackie Mendez On April 24th Jackie Mendez released her album This Is Jackie Mendez. Let’s listen to a clip of Should I? -Mayson’s Party On April 22 Mayson’s Party released a new EP called Seven. Let’s listen to a clip of 7Seas. -South Central Skankers On April 16th the South Central Skankers released a new album called insomnia. let’s listen to a clip of the song Just You and I. Ska Picks….. -D-Ray: Progress by RX Bandits -Greg: Go by Dance Hall Crashers -Matt: Right Now by Big D and The Kids Table. -Anthony: real bands 4life by slow gherkin Ska News Theme by Dang! https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 24m
  3. Victory Kid (EP.290)

    APR 23

    Victory Kid (EP.290)

    This week Harrison Nida from Victory Kid join us. We discuss ska life highlights, the band’s new album, Fortnite, the music industry and we listen to Escape Our Fate by Victory Kid. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Victory Kid: victorykidband.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Swigfoot On Friday April 17th Swigfoot released a new song called permanently lost. -Ska Pai On Thursday April 16th Ska Pai released a new EP called Hat-Trick. Let’s listen to Greener Pastures -Runaway Ricochet On April 14th Runaway Ricochet released a new ep called Made From Recycled Materials, Vol. 2. Let’s listen to the song Presumably Dead Arm featuring Poison Ivy and The People. Ska Picks….. Harrison: Be The One by Hey-Smith Matt: Our Playlist by Half Past Two (second anniversary of Talk Is Killing Me) Anthony: Spy Market by Let’s Go Bowling Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 6m
  4. Late For Life (EP.289)

    APR 15

    Late For Life (EP.289)

    This week Neil and Drew from Late For Life join us. We talk about a band’s most popular song vs their best song. Late For Life discusses how they pick the shows they play, the San Diego music scene and we listen to the band’s song On The Take. Neil tells us how he tongues his trombone, we breakdown album art and the band talks about their stage presence. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Life For Life: https://linktr.ee/lateforlife?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARNQrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacDU2DWp9BZOly2X5ktQtLH_yaUbUngvIHBxaEhDeWK8erYvAiW_DYOx-mPgw_aem_-QLKrrMgumh9nt3W8UXKqQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News…. -Fishbone (Various artist) On April 10th Fishbone released a 40th anniversary version of their album Cover Your Face. This version features the songs done by other artists. It features Bite Me Bambi, Cat Bite , Silversun Pickups, Wheatus and many more. Let’s listen to the song A Selection by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. -lickshot On April 10th Lickshot released a new ep called Lick. Let’s check out the song Solutions. -Bad Operation On April 8th Bad Operation released a new song called Working Real Hard to Let Go. It’s from their upcoming new album Everything Must Go out April 24th on Bad Time Records. Ska Picks…. -Drew: Tap Nasty by Warsaw Poland Bros - Neils: Out all Night by The Pietasters -Matt: I Need To Know by Goldfinger -Anthony: “Federline” by the Georgetown orbits. Ska News Theme by Dangit https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 5m
  5. Suburban Legends (EP.288)

    APR 9

    Suburban Legends (EP.288)

    Suburban Legends return! Brian and Vince join us to talk about the band’s upcoming UK tour. We also discuss life on the road, getting hit by horns, time zones, closing of legendary venues and fan interactions. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Suburban Legends: https://linktr.ee/SuburbanLegends?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAREAHRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacyYRDEEGWdUN5KQ2jIjSrRQCXVeZPFvahIOK9pLn4NrbKB0BdcUuNy1VWXOw_aem_140hSfeTxDY1_l3RqyPX_Q UK Tour Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1725?came_from=206&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARD_81leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafYyo3YszfGgePOqEAG4URVFbWh4wRQojPknVedQRW6Pc5bD9UTOfyIUmIn6w_aem_W7rTeJMyu5Mo3NsS6ff5Ag On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -The Chains On April 3 The Chains released a new album called Be Careful What You Wish For. The album is streaming but is available digitally and on vinyl from the band’s bandcamp page. Let’s listen to a clip from the title track, Be careful what you wish for. -Lightyear/ Slow Gherkin On April 2 Lightyear and Slow Gherkin released a four song split EP. -Joker’s Republic Recently Joker’s Republic released a cover of Green Day’s When I Come Around. Ska Picks….. -Robot: Code name Colin “Losing Touch” -Vince: Big D and the Kids Table, “Whiplash” -Matt: Welcome To My Life by Less Than Jake (from 2017’s Sound The Alarm ep) -Anthony: The Chinkees Human Race Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 29m
  6. Ghost Tones (EP.287)

    MAR 26

    Ghost Tones (EP.287)

    This week Brian and Jacob from Ghost Tones join us. We discuss ska music videos, how Ghost Tones got started, the bands writing process, the Connecticut ska scene and we his to a song of their new EP, Plague/Curse. All this with Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ghost Tones: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttones?igsh=MWdwdmpiaXdoOWE2Mw== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Title Holder On March 24th Title Holder released a new song called Out Of Touch. Let’s listen to a clip. -The Hempsteadys On March 13 The Hempsteadys released a new album called Dead Are Undead. We listened to their song Flea Market. -Half Gone On March 20th Half Gone released a self titled EP. This group features members of Omnigone and Half Past Two. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Same Mistakes. SkaPicks…. -Brian: same old song by The Selectmen -Jakob: the cat empire -Still Young -Matt: reciprocate some by voluntary hazing -Anthony: Too Bad by The Agonizers Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 24m
  7. Bad Time Records Tour 2026 (EP.286)

    MAR 19

    Bad Time Records Tour 2026 (EP.286)

    This week we caught up with the Bad Time Records Tour as it stops by in Orange County, California. We talk with Tara from Half Past Two, Dominic from Bad Operation and Mike and Drew from Kill Lincoln. We talk about life on the road, pre show routines, tour food, new music and tour planning. All this and Ska News! Bad Time Records: www.badtimerecords.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Runaway Ricochet On March 13 Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Autumn Leaves. -The Aggrolites On March 13, The Aggrolites released a new song called Till athe Wheels Fall Off. -Bad Operation On March 18th Bad Operation released a new song called You Don’t Answer My Calls. This is the third single of Bad Operation’s new album Everything Must Go out April 24th on Bad Time Records.. Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 4m
  8. Mega Infinity (EP.285)

    MAR 12

    Mega Infinity (EP.285)

    This week Michi and Mike from Mega Infinity join us to discuss their new album, Harmonic Convergence. We also breakdown what cartoons are the most ska. We talk about the ever changing music industry and we listen to their song The World. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!  Mega Infinity:  https://megainfinity.band/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQfIXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadu0MiS-FCt7Tcq3mrIeeBZHn7fjlckxGIhhaGTlMcDYpyq8v-pmhdbi_c82Q_aem_TZjgArOcCm3YIuU0cgpylQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Bad Operation  On March 6 Bad Operation announced a new album called Everything Must Go. They released a new song called Free Dom -Desorden publico  On March 6th Desorden Publico released an new EP called. Salsa All Ska. We listened to the song Quimbara Quimbara.  -Late For Life On March 6th Late For Life released a new song called On The Take.  Ska Picks…. -Michi: Come Dance With Me by So Many Dangers. -Mike: Trash Festers by Hans Gruber and the die hards -Matt: Bad Habit by Chase Long Beach  -Anthony : Chin Up by Catch 22 Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

    1h 23m
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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
    296
  • Rating
    Explicit
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