This week Nat and Becky from The Iron Roses join us. First we discuss problem solving in the ska scene. Next Becky and Nat tell us how their two person vocals came to be. They also discuss early days of the band and the importance of writing songs that mean something. We also breakdown why it’s important to speak your mind. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week! 

The Iron Roses:

https://www.theironroses.info/?fbclid=PAVERFWAPxCARleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad4nP3iqQShiLQx0d53ej1y0mlgml0IS7Ya7peq7uzUz0Bgd8dPlnzQGEaLsA_aem_Nhzfhgj6iKQExGxSEeEmPg

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…. 

-Sorry Sweetheart 

On January 30, Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called Touch Grass. This the second song off their upcoming album Warn Room, Good Friends. That album drops February 27 on Bad Time Records. 

https://sorrysweetheart.bandcamp.com/album/warm-room-good-friends

-Mayson’s Party

On January 30 Mayson’s Paty dropped a new song called Carry On.

https://maysonsparty.com/movie

-More Better Band

On February 3 More Better Band released a new song called Two Tone. 

https://morebetterband.bandcamp.com/music

Ska Picks:

Nat -  Big Shot by English Beat

Becky - When You Get Home by Mega Infinity

Matt-Piss Off by Home Grown 

Anthony- Be That Way by Freakdddy

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Heather and Tom from Pink Slip join us. First we discuss what kind of pizza is the most ska. We also learn Heather and Tom’s journey into music and how Pink Slip got started. We listen to the band’s latest single, Sick and Tired and they tell us what drives them to play music. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Pink Slip:

pinkslipska.com 

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Matt’s GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA

Ska News…

-Filthy Militia

On January 23 Filthy Militia released their new album called High Ground. Let’s like to a clip of the title track, High Ground.

-The Suicide Machines

On January 23 The Suicide Machines released a new song called Thank You.

-The Chains

On January 23 The Chains released a new song called It Must Be Nice featuring Lady Kay. Of the Doomstompers.

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Sean and Ben from The Taj Motel Trio join us. We discuss the ska records we know all the words to and we learn the band’s history. We also discover the story behind the bands name and we listen to their new song. We talk about Christmas music and the Atlanta, Georgia ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

The Taj Motel Trio: 

https://ttmt.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Matt’s GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA

Ska News…..

• Sorry Sweetheart 

On January 16 it was announced that Sorry Sweetheart is releasing a new record on Bad Time Records called Warm Room, Good Friends. Sorry Sweetheart released a now single of the record called Beyond Burger in Paradise.

-Esteban Flores

On January 16th Esteban Flores released a new track called Rosas De Roma. 

—Death of Guitar Pop.

On January 16th Death of Guitar Pop released a new song called Blinding. 

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Josue and Luis from Los Domingueros join us. First, we share what makes us happy. Josue and Luis talk about the band’s history and their musical influences. We discuss Latin Ska and the Albuquerque, New Mexico ska scene. We listen to the band’s new song and we talk writing and recording music. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 

Los Domingueros:

losdominguerosband.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Matt’s GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA

Ska News…..

-Spring Heeled Jack

On Friday, January 9th Spring Heeled released a new song called Suzi Brewski. 

-The Wavebirds

On January 9th, The Wavebirds released a new song called The Raid Boss Killed All My Friends. 

-Runaway Ricochet 

On January 13th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Tele Por Dia. 

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week music reviewer and ska fan, Dane Jackson, joins us. We learn about Dane’s history with ska  music and what lead to him to doing music reviews. Dane tells us what he liked in 2025 and we talk about what we are looking forward to in 2026.  And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Dane Jackson: 

https://linktr.ee/danejackson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c80aa7e4-14b4-4e98-97eb-30444a25c1dc

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This Week Michi DiGiulio from Mega Infinity and Tara Hahn from Half Past Two join us. We are breaking down this year’s ska highlights. We discuss Spotify and streaming music. We tell you our favorite ska moments of the year. We also discuss the possibility of a legacy band reuniting. We also talk about what ska music we have loved this year! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Mega Infinity:

https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com/music

Half Past Two: 

halfpasttwoska.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Jamie and Dex from Lone Raspberry join us. We discuss favorite 90’s ska records and the history of Lone Raspberry. Jamie and Dex breakdown the start and end of the band. We also learn what lead to their album, Children of the Horn finally getting released. Also this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Lone Raspberry: 

https://loneraspberry.bandcamp.com/album/children-of-the-horn

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dan!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Seb and  Kyria from So Many Dangers join us. First we discuss what Thanksgiving food is the most ska. Seb and Kyria give us their ska origin stories and the history of the band. We also talk about their three song EP, Break The System. We listen to their song, Come Dance With Me and learn about their musical influences. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the week. 

So Many Dangers:

https://somanydangers.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This is a special crossover episode between The Ska Mailman Podcast, On The Upbeat, Offbeat Attitude, Every Song Sucks : A Reel Big Fish Podcast and 23 Minutes of Ska. Adam, Matt, Anthony and RJ Phoenix hang out and play some ska games.

This Week Obi Fernandez from Westbound Train joins us. We discuss what ska album we would recommend to non ska fan. Obi gives a breakdown of the writing, recording and themes of Sing The Ghost Away. We also talk about the East and West Coast ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 

Westbound Train:

www.westboundtrainmusic.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheubeatska.com 

Ska News 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://www.dangitband.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com