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On The Upbeat
On The Upbeat
273 episodes
19 hours ago
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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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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On The Upbeat
Mike Berault / Bite Me Bambi (EP.270)

This Week Mike Berault from Bite Me Bambi joins us. First, we talk about the bands we wish got to see live. Mike also discusses touring with Less Than Jake and life on the road. Mike gives us his thoughts on releasing music in 2025 on streaming and vinyl. We listen to Bite Me Bambi’s song Gaslighter’s Anthem. Mike also talks about the work that goes into being a show promoter. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week.   


Bite Me Bambi:


https://bio.site/BiteMeBambi?fbclid=PAdGRleAN5FBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadysJFxOx07QmNJ8LdslcMK88IJ6ULArzAByaWA6pC5BwKfGYvxAsuxWv_LxA_aem_wqt0RkDy70UF4YGoy11q2A



On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 



Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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1 day ago
1 hour 34 minutes 54 seconds

On The Upbeat
A Skalloween Special (EP.269)

Join Matt and Anthony for A Skalloween Special. First, they discuss their favorite Halloween candy, movies and memories. They also give you some Ska News and breakdown the official On The Upbeat Skalloween playlist. Lastly, Matt and Anthony are visited by an evil spirit and they must Escape The Gatekeeper!! Join them for this very spooky adventure. 


On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 


On The Upbeat Skalloween Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57ztGmxwppoHWSZZLteTrB?si=EMpU-Y1PShG_gOrIgEyELg&pi=HoB_mlzBSoynS


RJ Phoenix Halloween Mega MIx:

23ska.com


Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com/album/lab-brats


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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1 week ago
51 minutes 8 seconds

On The Upbeat
Joker’s Republic (EP.268)

This week Austen, Billy and Pat from Joker’s Republic join us. We first discuss how our music listening habits have changed and we talk ska news. Next the band breaks down their new album, The Hand You’ve Been Dealt. We learn about their song writing process, how singles were picked and what impact working with Roger from Less Than Jake had on the record. All this and our ska picks of the week. 


Joker’s Republic:

jokersrepublic.com



On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 


Rude Girl Riot Tickets:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079


Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com 


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 52 minutes 3 seconds

On The Upbeat
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra (EP.267)

This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. First, we discuss what advice we would give to bands just starting and we give you ska news. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record and we talk about AI in music. All this and we give our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra:

wstska.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 


Rude Girl Riot Tickets:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079


Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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4 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes 23 seconds

On The Upbeat
Space Monkey Mafia (EP.266)

This week Joe and Dante from Space Monkey Mafia join us. First, we discuss adding a horn section to a non-ska band. Next, Joe and Dante breakout the band’s new record, Death of the Party. They talk about song writing and working in the studio. We also listen to their song Cult of Idiocracy and they tell us what the love about playing ska in 2025. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 


Space Monkey Mafia: 

https://spacemonkeymafia.band/?fbclid=PAdGRleANK3EFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8GtMAB_J1WgsSh-gkr2MwrLhThWqcXiUl0uN89rGJBTJQBGcsQt-0eel_ug_aem_C-bVW3VBryIgnXRrg8yFgg


On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 


Rude Girl Riot Tickets:


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079


Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes 20 seconds

On The Upbeat
Rude Girl Riot (EP.265)

Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club  and Erin of The Step Daughters. This episode is in connection with Rude Girl Riot Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Tickets available now through Eventbrite. 


Rude Girl Riot Tickets: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=ebdssbdestsearch


Chase Long Beach: 

https://www.instagram.com/chaselongbeach?igsh=eDE5ZmV4aG5uOTFs


The Goodwin Club:


https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MTEwOXZjNzl3MmFr


The Step Daughters:

https://www.instagram.com/thestepdaughters?igsh=dXZmZXQ0MHZrOTM0


On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com


Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG



Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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1 month ago
54 minutes 20 seconds

On The Upbeat
The New Limits (EP.264)

This week Jake and Julia from The New Limits join us. First, we discuss strange things we’ve seen at shows and we give you Ska News. Next, Jake and Julia tell us their ska origin stories, how The New Limits started and what it was like for Julia to replace an original singer. We hear about the band’s new record and we listen to their song Tell The Truth( Do It Again). They also breakdown signing with Jump Up Records and the Boston ska scene. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. 


The New Limits: 

https://thenewlimits.bandcamp.com



Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats 

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com



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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes 4 seconds

On The Upbeat
The Boy Detective (EP.263)

It's the On The Upbeat podcast you love, with that The Boy Detective flavor we know you'll enjoy! There's a lot coming up for the band, and we get into it. All of it. It's the Matt and Anthony guarantee!

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG⁠


Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

⁠https://www.dangitband.com⁠


Main Theme by Millington 

⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com⁠


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1 month ago
1 hour 47 minutes 33 seconds

On The Upbeat
P-Funk North (EP.262)

This week Kevin and Dave from P-Funk North join us. First, we discuss what ska songs would be our intro songs would be to the wrestling ring. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early days in music and how P-Funk North for its start. We listen to their new track Something In The Water. They also talk about how their Reggae Rock band has been received within the ska community. We also discuss the New Jersey music scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 


P-Funk North: 

pfunknorth.com


On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com


Rude Girl Riot Fest: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAdGRleAMcsW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9zM-kDYCv026FxNNg47cYo14jfGnMqMVtfStuBXNZSD8slaTiX7iV11sT_d_aem_11yojPrSXY1xQ1Z9A65WHQ


Ska News….


-Party Like It’s…


On August 19th Party Like It’s… released and album of Covers.


-Matamoska/ Hellas


On August 22, Matamoska and The Hellas release a new song called Revolucion Moderna



-Best of the Worst


On August 22, Best of the Worst announced a new album New Dead Ends that will drop September 19th. They released three songs off the album. 





Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 35 seconds

On The Upbeat
JER (EP. 261)

This week JER ( Skatune Network) joins us. We start our time by discussing what we do first when we return home from tour (traveling). Next, JER tells us their history with ska music and how Skatune Network got started. JER breaks down their new album, Death of the Heart. Other topics discussed are, how to engage in a political conversation, how to grew a social media presence organically and JER gives us their ska hot take. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


JER / Skatune Network:


https://linktr.ee/skatunenetwork?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMTZMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1y5KId7xY09HRyUNQ42SqzoRVmtmuOyz9aCjHUrKlJMpKiCTxquEG6p6iGy_aem_RZD35n4IVk2fKNXDxq0vAQ


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com



Ska News…..


-Space Monkey Mafia 


On August 14th Space Monkey Mafia released a new album called Death of the Party. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/2yujsTEZGRVROl7NzwEbIc?si=l4aOl8jtQ2uVQRbaF7m-Ww


-The New Limits 


On August 14th, The New Limits released a new song called These Are The Nights.


https://open.spotify.com/track/5QnEWJmGk9NEjah1eZs40N?si=FfUYXNb0R5W70MQijm00Kw


-P-Funk North


On August 15th P-Funk North released a new song called Something in The Water. 


https://open.spotify.com/track/7ESpdxnQkYt7pPY44MXCs1?si=13694BleSmuSAUKxBlARDA



Ska News 2025


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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2 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes 14 seconds

On The Upbeat
Title Holder (EP.260)

This week Matt Sullivan from Title Holder joins us. First we discuss if it’s helpful to have a worst of list in the ska community? Matt (Title Holder) talks about what he has learned from releasing music the last few years. Matt also talks about the band opening for an Emo night event. We listen to Title Holder’s now song, Out Tonight. Matt also breaks down the role of time (song length) in song writing and we learn about some of Matt’s favorite Title Holder shows. Also this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 


Title Holder:

titleholderband.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com


Ska News…..


-Joker’s Republic


On August 8th Joker’s Republic released a new single called Break The Cycle.


https://open.spotify.com/track/6oJ6BO6ioMr2TkZjhGrzGc?si=1W3sFU5eSfurhbJuBgIQUA


-The Planet Smashers


Also on August 8th The Planet Smashers released a new single called Things You Do.


https://open.spotify.com/album/4WPllEY64TO1dJ9ApWAqqU?si=M5MKy9XzSMuuXUHM3UloCg


-Left Along


On August 8th Left Alone released a new album called True To Form. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/16tluv2Gqq9IFa3k9kECio?si=Cbq7ODL_SmeTOIm3yrHc_g



Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 30 seconds

On The Upbeat
Stretsch Armstronng (EP.259)

This week Scott and Dave from Stretsch Armstronng join us. We discuss rules for the pit, Stretsch Armstronng’s history, name changes and we listen to their new song, American’t Berzerker. Scott and Dave also talk about song writing, playing live shows and what the future holds. Also, this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Stretsch Armstronng:

stretscharmstronng.com


On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com



Ska News…


-Sitting On Saturn 


On July 25th Sitting On Saturn released a new song called Someone Like You. 


https://open.spotify.com/track/22S7iltTG25GO7RizydwvV?si=iJ3Kf_uRSLCV1cMPeUuwQw



-Flying Raccoon Suit


On August 5th, Flying Raccoon Suit released a new song called Mothership.


https://open.spotify.com/track/1jEvlbowhd9aQ5tr3mhIXl?si=eZg-nk2aTsuBUyxl_ewWzw


-Bounce House Ska


On August 1, Bounce House Ska released their new EP called Play Better. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/3sC6fJqHAO0Q0QiWM9fKyp?si=RjmeZNujSP6M9Bkfy2IUqg




Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 12 seconds

On The Upbeat
The Planet Smashers (EP.258)

Matt Vest <mattvest21@gmail.com>8:42 PM (0 minutes ago)to me

This week we spoke with Matt Collyer

from The Planet Smashers. First, we discussed some favorite ska album covers and talked about some Ska News. Matt talks about the early days of The Planet Smashers and he breaks down the new record, On The Dancefloor. We also talk about Matt’s involvement in Stomp Records. All this and our ska picks of the week. 


The Planet Smashers: 

planetsmashers.ca


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 


Ska News…..


-JER


On July 11th JER released a new track called Capitalism Breeds Devastation. This is the second single of their upcoming album, Death of the Heart, out August 15th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of Capitalism breeds Devastation. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/4ackBzA3WnQAze5EK5puTo?si=NhkxMMJgRICjDMEXEFd2vw


-Tokyo Paradise Ska Orchestra


On July 23, Tokyo Paradise Ska Orchestra, released a new song called The Liar.


https://open.spotify.com/album/31q4rrYIResXCwBOyDYc7r?si=6sDFpwl0Qv6J8D4_kbR9wA


-Chudson


On July 25 Chudson released their new album called  The Future of Unemployment. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/7yksFraVbIHufs68HexePv?si=-zGODt2BQ4yUE7iHV43xWw


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 54 seconds

On The Upbeat
Nick and The Adversaries (EP.257)

This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don’t Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Nick and The Adversaries: 


https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com


•Ska News…..


-Left Alone


On Friday July 18th Left Alone released a new song called Some Days. This song will be on their upcoming album entitled True To Form. That drops August 8th. You can preorder the album now. let’s listen to Some Days.


https://open.spotify.com/track/242iuHnU1ZyCGhLwmRcgfw?si=hA_JNS6FSbCU8b34OeBb2w



- The Iron Roses 

On July 17th The Iron Roses released a new song called Class War Cheers Squad.


https://open.spotify.com/track/4VP91AQO9Ay9UYE6L3gC4M?si=F8V7eC4cQ5S4EVQcfT6LbQ


-Millington


On July 18th Millington released a new ep called Better Safe and Sorry. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/7cNWyF0b1SRzXbXfLYwg6F?si=ohMiwp0XSa-tjNHu0ysFyA


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats



Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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3 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 44 seconds

On The Upbeat
The Odd Advantage (EP.256)

This week Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage join us. We discuss if the stigma of "ska is dead" is finally dead. Nick and Austin talk about playing in different cities in Southern California. They also discuss their new kickstarter and all the work going into the new record. We listen to a demo version of a new song called We live in a society. We talk about memorizing lyrics and the writing process. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


The Odd Advantage:

https://theoddadvantage.bandcamp.com


The Odd Advantage Kickstarter: 


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/509729755/the-odd-advantage-


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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3 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 33 seconds

On The Upbeat
Something To Do (EP.255)

This week Nate Tredinnick from Something To Do. We discuss underrated ska albums, Nate’s ska and musical history and how Something To Do’s origin story.  Nate tell’s us about the band’s latest music video, the Milwaukee ska scene and something he would like to see more of in ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Something To Do: 

https://somethingtodo.bandcamp.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com



Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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4 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 1 second

On The Upbeat
Millington (254)

This week Cody Okonski from Millington joins us. Matt and Cody discuss a concert that reminds them of why they love ska. Cody talks about picking songs for last year’s Brass Emo Vol. 2 and he tells us all about the band’s upcoming new EP, Better Safe and Sorry, out July 18th. We listen to Millington’s song Summer Disease. Cody also talks about keeping music fresh but still hold onto that Millington sound. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music


On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com


Ska News……

-Spring Heeled Jack

On June 17th Spring Heeled Jack released a new track called Jenni. 


-Chudson

On June 19th Chudson released a new song called Headphone Splitter.


-Swigfoot

On June 20th Swigfoot released a new song called Moments 


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com


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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 58 seconds

On The Upbeat
SPI Fest Round Table (EP 253)

his week Michi from Mega Infinity, Ric from Courtesy of Tim and Saxton from Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet all join us. We breakdown all the details of SPI Fest 2025. We talk about what goes into booking, producing and playing a ska festival. And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 


SPI Fest:

spifest.org


Mega Infinity:

https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com


Courtesy of Tim:

https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/music


Space Monkey Mafia: 

https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.com


Runaway Ricochet:

https://runawayricochet.bandcamp.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 


Ska News…

-Joker’s Republic 


On June 11th Joker’s Republic released their cover of We Will Fall Together by Streetlight Manifesto. 


-Anthony Pick 


On June 13th JER released their new single called The Way You Tune It Out


-The Suicide Machines 


On June 13th The Suicide Machines released a new song called Never Go Quietly. 


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 22 seconds

On The Upbeat
Buck-O-Nine (EP.252)

This week Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine joins us. We discuss the band’s early years and what it was like in the 90’s skating scene. Craig gives us the  breakdown of the new record and we listen to their song I’m Alive. We also discuss life on the road, playing the new songs live and where to get the best burritos in San Diego. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 


Buck-O-Nine:

buckonine.com


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com


Ska News…..


Save Ferris 


On  June 10th, Save Ferris released a new song called Ooh Ooh Rudi.


https://open.spotify.com/album/5VE6lJlOkro12H57DssmXm?si=a9VdpEluSvmgbULTX6JZ-g


-The liquidators


On June 6th The liquidators, released a new album called Intensified. 


https://open.spotify.com/album/4L79NBn8XpRm5Swl7ySQZQ?si=G4a7_VOcTu6LL_maiCeuXw



-TJ and The Campers


On June 10th TJ and The Campers released a 3 song ep called Froot Loops. We’re going to listen to a clip of their song the other side.


https://open.spotify.com/album/6dtol3ljTItF7jvguTrRcQ?si=Kh0KjcrQR9aGn8lmMy3VPA




Ska News 2025 Playlist: 


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025:


https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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4 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 49 seconds

On The Upbeat
Fishbone (EP.251)

This week Angelo Moore and Hassan Hurd from Fishbone join us. We discuss the lasting influence of ska music, Fishbone’s legacy and we listen to a song of  the band’s new album, Stockholm Syndrome. Angelo and Hassan discuss their favorite songs on the record, the album’s title and what goes into a live Fishbone show. All this and a new theme song, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 


Fishbone:

fishbone.net


On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com


•Ska News…..


-The Maka Sticks

On May 26th The Maka Sticks released a new song called Sleeping On The Beach. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/6BxscdemoqSA0l1PHS18dL?si=vd_KGnTtTiutLHFtd3dwCA

-Left Alone

On May 22 Left Alone released a new song called Here Comes The Weekend.


https://open.spotify.com/album/72TpBaTQ6UwMHQIDtvehpQ?si=nVg5neHGQsGT-1IvHN4VlQ


-Millington 

On May 30th Millington released a new single called Fade Out. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/246aiCAYETMSFcm9oxUVt1?si=ZFMH_sy7TaS4D-tuRQAANw


Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea


Ska Picks of The Week 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG


Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com


Main Theme by Common Sense Kid:

https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com

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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 18 seconds

On The Upbeat
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!