This week Chris Malone from The Pandemics joins us. Chris tells us how he got into ska music and about the early days of The Pandemics. We hear a new song from the band and we discuss song writing. Chris also tells us about all the bands he has shared the stage with and the places he has been able to tour. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

The Pandemics: 

https://thepandemics.bandcamp.com/music

https://thepandemics.bigcartel.com/?mibextid=uc01c0

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Ska News……

1.Respite

On March 17, ska punk band Respite released a new song called Beliefs. The new track is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1NwgtIu1tBl2msAm2AcOZX?si=Wag1ZMuIS9m2UA-I89Saxw

2.) Mustard Plug

On March 20th Mustard Plug release their cover of Springtime by Imagination Movers. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2SFLrAqov9eX2Uk6d80drE?si=MJqcmIhqS-OlLLh_pc8-mA

3.) Sick Leave 

Germany’s own Sick Leave released a new song called Optimize Your Life. The new song is streaming everywhere now. Sick Leave also announced that their self titled album will be out on Friday, April 7th. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2U17MCz6revw2x5UhCfcFO?si=QS6ba8hfSvaI_dCpNQHNkA

Show Opening: 

Audio is from TikTok user @adamflawless

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