This week we are joined by Mr. Kingpin, A.K.A Jon E Bravo. Jon tells us how he first got into ska music and the first bands he played in. We also premiere a new song off Mr. Kingpin’s new album. Jon also tells us about the creation of Mr. Kingpin and what he loves about playing ska right now. In Ska News, we play exclusive clips from up coming releases from Millington and The Inevitables. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.
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Ska News……
-Millington
Friday, June 25, Millington will release a cover of Fun, Fun, Fun by The Beach Boys.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/674oSgXMvyLNHMGQKHcUpp?si=1u-8x4UPRtC8Ff_VJKIT3Q&dl_branch=1
-The Inevitables
Also, on June 25 The Inevitables will release a new song called Heavy Heads.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qr4DCKr3oAxSslg7e3tdK?si=HVxxyF4eQuKsQT1HIQJGYA&dl_branch=1
-Ska Punk International
Ska Punk International is a ska music podcast hosted by Chris Reeves. On June 19th he released a compilation called Songs For Moms, to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
https://skapunkinternational.bandcamp.com/
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