This week RJ and Matt start the show by discussing how they spent their weekend. Than they tell you about the latest ska news. Next they chat with Coolie Ranx. Coolie talks about how he got into ska music and how Pilfers got their start. Coolie talks about his upcoming album and we listen the first single, Incredible. Coolie also discusses life on the road and what he would like to see more of in ska music. Lastly, Coolie Ranx, Matt and RJ all give you their ska picks of the week.

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On The Upbeat Merch:

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Coolie Ranx Bandcamp:

https://coolieranx.bandcamp.com/music

JER (Skatune Network)

On Friday JER announced they will be releasing their very first full length album of original music on Bad Time Records. You can preorder the vinyl now. As of our recording, there are very few left. JER also drop the first video and single from the album called, Clout Chasers.

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3ukh01ASF7sqW5GvqcmLgm?si=-S__LUXzSK-3stJ-IaMxng

Vinyl:

https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/jer

-Bite Me Bambi….

On March 29th Bite Me Bambi released a new song called Video Games featuring Louser. They also dropped a fun video for the song.

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/2DkTnhP1Zhx4ktS5K8AzAj?si=VM4SdriZRuSWL_elDTNn4A

-A Few Good Records…

On Friday April 1, A Few Good Records dropped “Ari Hates This: A Ska Tribute To Weezer” featuring 5 ska covers of Weezer songs.All Proceeds from will be going to the Human Rights Campaign.

A Few Good Records Bandcamp:

https://afewgoodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ari-hates-this-a-ska-tribute-to-weezer

-HP2, WATU and Eichlers….

On Friday April 1 HP2, WATU and Eichlers dropped a cover of Vengaboys’ Boom Boom Boom Boom.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6hm84sqrleEt18DHrd5SQo?si=XmXK4bKESrmm3iBcgsOdMA

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release