This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex tells us how The Pomps got their start and how he would describe their sound. We also discuss the writing and recording of the new record. Alex tell us how the band ended up on Bad Time Records and what he would like to see change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.

The Pomps:

https://thepomps.bandcamp.com

Bottom of The Pomps Vinyl:

https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/the-pomps?fbclid=PAAaaexeo-V7db74gIoaB1dx2-wXK_ILWbGMR18ZqGYncoHB9eJqMapw-c3tQ

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Ska News……

1.) Sorry Sweetheart

On February 17 Denver Colorado hardcore ska punk Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called You Never Liked My Band

https://open.spotify.com/track/5yggCLIVGUY7V7Ig5RBUve?si=rjeS-wtqRaySN9pcJHSsGg

2.) Los Guanábana

On February 17 Los Guanábana released their new record.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2AFoHr70ZtF0GZFIwgBe3H?si=pJcTVCOWRHGyGC8lcDyLbg

3.) Wisecräker

On February 17 Wisecräker release a new song called No Wall Too High.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4JSXRPjGDPWbtmeQdBboqa?si=Zar5F8gwROie-I-CQOXyJA

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/track/on-the-upbeat