This week Bex from Joystick joins us. Bex talks about how she came to be in Joystick and working in retail during the holidays. We learn  about the band’s new EP, Dwell and we discuss recording horns. Bex describes traveling to be in Joystick and her favorite show moments so far. Lastly, we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Joystick:

https://joysticknola.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News:

-The Inevitables

On November 24th The Inevitables announced a new single called Chemist. Along with this, they also announced they would have a new album out on Bad Time Records in the summer of 2024. The new single Chemist is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5bSXWSpPfF5M49mq2hwU9q?si=w0PPLKZ0RCaVSiKffdwYEQ

-Arose Such A Clatter

Lastly, we at On The Upbeat will be releasing a new ska holiday compilation called Arose Such A Clatter: Ska In Your Stocking on Friday, December 1. All proceeds from this album will go to Toys for Tots. This compilation will feature songs from Millington, The Taj Motel Trio, The Guilty Parties, Andy B and The World, The Ruffolos, The Classy Wreckers, Coolidge and many more. 

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