On The Upbeat

This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. We discuss the role of the audience in creating art and we breakdown the band’s new record, World’s Greatest Album. We listen to their song Wannabe and we talk about keeping the dream alive. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.

Devon Kay and The Solutions:

https://linktr.ee/DevonKayandtheSolutions

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

-Dance Hall Crashers

On October Dance Hall Crashers announced they are releasing a deluxe version of their album Purr. This version will be available November 6th. It will feature previously unreleased tracks. Let’s listen to a clip of one of those songs called Ambush.

-Something To Do

On October 9th Something To Do released their new album called A Little Misdirection. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Less Than Meets The Eye.

-Bumsy and The Moochers.

On October 9th Bumsy and the Moochers announced their new album, which is self titled, drops November 6th. Let’s listen to the first single called Let The Ska Flow Through.

Ska picks…

Devon: I Only Notice the beat by Something to Do

Matt: Sonic Intervention by Joker’s Republic

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://www.dangitband.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we chat with Joshua and Mike from Doc Turbo. They tell us how they got into ska music and how a school talent show lead to the group’s formation. We the breakdown the band’s new record, What’s So Important? We discuss song writing, guest vocalist and live shows. Also, since it’s episode 311, we give you facts about the band 311. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.

Doc Turbo:

https://www.instagram.com/docturbomusic?stkn=c2g4bWpzNDVsdG9t

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

311:

311.com

•Ska News….

-Pink Slip

On September 25th Pink Slip released a new album called Bathtub Madonna. Let’s Listen to a clip of the first song off the album called Bowling Alone.

-Professor Galactico

On September 30th professor galactico released a new song called Amor

-Josh and The Britt-Tones

On October 1 Josh and The Britt-Tones released a three song EP callled Skeleton Dance. Let’s listen to a clip of the title track, Skeleton Dance.

Ska Picks…

Mike: Dog House by No Doubt (2:40)

Joshua: (Just Won’t) Keep Me Down by The Spitfires

Matt: Order Of Priorities by Skidwizard

Anthony: Ska Band by Stalking Roxy

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they got into music, how the band got started and where their band name came from. We breakdown their new record, Now’s The Time and we listen to their song You Better Work. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Be Decent:

https://bedecent.bandcamp.com

Hell of a Hat: The Rise of ’90s Ska and Swing by Kenneth Partridge

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On The Upbeat:

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Ska News….

-Devon Kay and the solutions

On September 25th Devon Kay and The Solutions dropped a new song called I Made a Post. This is the third single off their upcoming album called The World’s Greatest Album. That drops October 9th on Bad Time Records.

-The Family Business LTD

On September 25th ska super group The Family Business LTD released their self titled debut album. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Detonator.

-Mutiny

On September 25th Mutiny released a new ska core song called Semester Abroad

Ska Picks of the Week…

Ska Picks

-Ken: Dave & Mary by the Hotknives

-Geoff: In the Grass by The Smooths 

-Matt: One Like You by Big D and the kids table

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we chat with Jeremy and Eddie The Originals. The Originals are a Reel Big Fish cover band from Arizona. We discuss the band’s origins and their history with ska. We share our thoughts on the best RBF album and we breakdown the differences between a cover band and a tribute band. Eddie and Jermey also tell us how they got the opportunity to preform with RBF. Also this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week.

The Originals:

https://linktr.ee/TheOriginalsCoverBand

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News

-Less Than Jake

On September 15th Less Than Jake released a new song called Another Hostage Situation.

-Chase Long Beach

On September 11th Chase Long Beach released a new song called Aftershock.

-Pink Slip

Also on September 11th Pink Slip released a new song called Finger Food.

Finger Food is the second single off of Pink Slip's first full length album, Bathtub Madonna, dropping everywhere on Friday September 25th!

Ska Picks

-Eddie: Share by Cousin Oliver

-Jermey: Number One by A-100’s

-Matt: Wasted Tomorrows by The Planet Smashers

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world premiere their song Back Of The Line. We discuss being in the studio, musical influences, show rituals and venue must havens. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.

Calypso’s Curse:

https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUPB25wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOKXNBOAmGcn7hi9E6GF_yp5WsmQnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp3UOkkLq8viRMuM7G2dA0pxMeu7vqHgukdrVHiaJBXpGtblcItu7ZCsRzRdS_aem_X1T0E0R4664IRjPL1HFMIw

On The Upbeat:

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Ska News…

-Be Decent

On August 25th Be Decent released a new song called Come Sweetly. This is the second single of their upcoming album Now’s The Time, out September 18th.

-Title Holder

Also on August 25 title holder released a new song called Can’t Take Anymore

-The Boy Detective

On August 21 The Boy Detective released a new song called Girl All The Bad Guys Want.

Ska Picks…..

-Lou: I Try by The Skariginals

-Shane: Wanna Be Your Lover By Mandie Bee

-Matt: Irish Goodbye by The Doomstompers

Ska News Theme by

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new album, Turn Up The Fear and we discuss the album’s darker tone. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Omnigone:

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On The Upbeat:

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Ska News……

Devon Kay and The solutions

On Friday, August 28th Devon Kay and the Solutions announced a new record called The World’s Greatest Album. It will be out on October 9th on Bad Time Records. The first single is called Heart to Break.

-K-Man and The 45’s

On August 25th K-Man and The 45’s released a new song called We Won’t Stop

-Something To Do

On August 26th Something To Do released a new song called Hocus Pocus Brain.

Ska Picks of the Week…….

-Adam: The Kid Got That Fire by The Chains

-Matt: Just What I Needed by The Insyderz

Ska News Theme by Dang!

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer Ska Classic. First, Karen tells us about managing the band Hooray For Our Side and we learn the details of a Chase Long Beach van crash. Karen also brought us a new song called Aftershock. There is also special guest appearances from former On The Upbeat cohosts, Anthony Rondina, RJ Phoenix and Gary Mastriano. We have a mini Every Song Sucks episode and we take questions from the audience.

Chase Long Beach:

https://chaselongbeach.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break down the bands new record, Get Out Of Your Head and we listen to the song Outfit off the album. All this and of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

The Skariginals:

https://linktr.ee/Skariginals

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News

-Joker’s Republic

On August 7th Joker’s Republic released a cover of Grand Theft Autumn / Where is Your Boy.

-Ska Freaks

On August 5 Ska Freaks released a five song EP called The Ordinary Minority. Let’s listen to the lead track Amy.

-Atypical Heroes

On July 31 Atypical Heroes released a new song called Skanking In A Circle.

-Ska Summer Classic:

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Ska Picks…

-Brayden: Bang the skillet by Go Jimmy Go

-Ryan: Dance Wid’ Me- Hepcat

-Matt: Carousel by Hooray For Our Side

-Evan: So Good by Stop the Presses

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and we give you some ska news. Next Spence and Tyler tell us about life on the road and what it’s like booking shows in 2026. We listen to Swigfoot’s song Permanently Lost and we learn about fun things to do in Arizona. Lastly, Tyler and Spence tell us what they enjoy most about being in a band and we give you our Ska Picks of the Week.

Swigfoot:

Swigfoot.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

-Omnigone

On July 31 Omnigone released a new song called Turn Up The Fear. This is the third single off the bands up coming record also called Turn Up the Fear. That album is out on Friday, August 14th.

-The Guilty Parties

On August 4th The Guilty Parties released a new song called (In)Famous.

-Be Decent

On July 28th Be Decent released a new song called You Better Work. This is the second single of their up coming album Now’s The Time out September 18th.

-Ska Summer Classic:

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Ska Picks of the Week:

-Tyler: Please Abduct Me by Bumsy and the Moochers

-Spencer: Mini mega fun by Hooray for Dad

-Matt: Hometown Pride by Late For Life

-Evan: Stay Riot by Big D and the Kids Table

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam "The Ska Mailman” Wallace joins to talk about Lab Brats. First, we discuss the return of Reel Big Fish and we give you some ska news. Adam talks about opening for The Aquabats, write the new Lab Brats album, the albums title, the albums themes and we listen to a song of the album. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week.

Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…

-All Things Considered

On July 17th All Things Considered released their new song 2nd Best.

-Beat The Smart Kids

On July 24th Beat The Smart Kids released a new album called 30 Minutes or Less.

-Unfunfair

On July 24th Unfunfair released a new single called Green and Mean. Let’s listen to a clip.

-Ska Summer Classic:

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Ska Picks of the Week…

Adam: Spy Market by Let’s Go Bowling

Matt: Do It For The Love by The Odd Advantage

Evan: Gates of Steel by Skankin’ Pickle

Ska News Theme:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com