On The Upbeat

This Week Adam Davis of Omnigone joins us. Adam tells us about releasing two albums in a year and half. He also breakdown the origins of “Ska Now More Than Ever” . We also listen to Omnigone’s Bad Raido, talk about video games and escape rooms. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Omnigone: 

https://www.instagram.com/0mnig0ne?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Rude Girl Revue 

On September 15 Rude Girl Revue released the Supernova EP. This ep is a mix of originals and covers. This release is currently available on the bands  band camp page.

https://rudegirlrevue.bandcamp.com/album/the-supernova-ep

-Mutiny 

On September 14th Mutiny released a new song called O Salutaris.

https://open.spotify.com/album/1JYrMo0OJBU3PbVFjGHUWJ?si=FMojtuzwSCWjqfvmMtaBGw

The Calamatix

On September 20th The Calamatix released their self-titled duet album. This 12 song ska recorded from The Calamatix is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2MXh1vEZhxp0VHED2m6mZQ?si=1Y-XaaTBSdykdfWbrwv86A

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

This week Tami and Rich from The Goodwin Club join us. We discuss the early days of the band and the early / mid 90’s Orange County ska scene. Tami and Rich also tell us about the band’s newest album and about the making of their newest music video, Join The Club. All this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. 

The Goodwin Club: 

https://www.instagram.com/thegoodwinclub?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

The Maka Sticks 

Recently, The Maka Sticks, from Washington DC released their debut EP called The Nation’s Skapital.  

https://open.spotify.com/album/0tyLXZ4L5w7cto4WV2V0n2?si=8w_iTSQjT7ieNHPgeokHBw

-The Kilograms 

On September 13 The kilograms released a new song called Every Street. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/3s5vuMMsU8zSJ5uOrqRo2P?si=8fZ7p4s-TRKF8BH3Joc-sQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0mmTSRtpv5CPif0bODZoLc

-Kill Lincoln 

On September 13 Kill Lincoln released a new song called Little Ghosts. This is the third song off Kill Lincoln’s upcoming new album called No Notmal. No Normal drops September 27th. Little Ghosts from Kill Lincoln is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/18DenmqKAeHS1MNFyrjoJF?si=t3cB-s3YQV-5hNYrLOpPJw

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

This week James, John and Nick from The Guilty Parties join us. First we discuss a show the band has coming up and what goes into a good ska show. We also breakdown the band’s new song, The Last Stand. They tell us about the song’s evolution and the art work for the song. And lastly we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

The Guilty Parties: 

https://hyperfollow.com/theguiltyparties?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYXmMk-Ut6jGCV8cwRKgbgcB8dOdU6s-wk5EuunM-VuPxi8IK28nhanNXY_aem_RkkvIpQJ3ayzmKbRenWGPA

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News……

on September 6th Half Past Two and new song with Brittany from Catbite called Wrong For You. This new ska song is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/65KA22w3k8EiT0D0GP3iYV?si=WN5BAtrVSUWwAdyjPn_Wyg

  On September 6th The Wavebirds released a new song called High Score P.L.I. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3drhdPPKPT9Nxu7oMfM8gP?si=jIJ1YdqRSfOJ8kguVfkVMA

On September 10th Less Than Jake dropped a new track called Brand New Day. This is the final song to be released as part of a four song EP. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5C6mPpGNlw6ovkuO0WMADa?si=ZsLZVfKPQS2kZp8PJ8IOJA

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

This week we chat with Thomas, Ryan and Kayla from Voluntary Hazing. We discuss what Mountain Dew flavor is the most ska, the band’s history and how they each got into ska. We also breakdown their song Professionally Offended and talk about a promise Thomas made about the song. And as always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

(Episode Note: during the recording of the episode we had a small audio issue. We did our best to fix it or edit around it but it is still noticeable. We are sorry for this inconvenience. )

Voluntary Hazing:

https://voluntaryhazing.wixsite.com/official

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Chase Long Beach

On August 30, Chase Long Beach released a new song called Secrets of Summer. This new ska punk song from Chase Long Beach is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5PvjPHhbTPknbjPE01N7Jy?si=WO6EC6V-RrC0DATzCMlmDA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5aSabFGisfWJ1xeJ90LeoN

-Bad Operation 

On August 30th Bad Operation released their new song I Don’t Wanna Know. This New Tone ska song is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6erqiMK3nECWjFtlHX96i8?si=dtjJhR97Qm6oXlgpUnh6Yw

-The Goodwin Club

Also, August 30th The Goodwin Club dropped their new single Join The Club. This is the title track off their upcoming new album that you can preorder now at wiretaprecords.com  . The new song Join The Club from The Goodwin Club is streaming everywhere now

https://open.spotify.com/album/6erqiMK3nECWjFtlHX96i8?si=dtjJhR97Qm6oXlgpUnh6Yw

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

This week Drew Shriver from Kill Lincoln joins us. Drew talks about the This Is New Tone documentary, the upcoming new Kill Lincoln record, stage diving, tour life and so much more. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Kill Lincoln:

https://linktr.ee/killlincoln?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=96581866-21fe-470f-aefa-cc59e19745f2

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News…..

-This Repeats 

On August 15th This Repeats released their new self titled album.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6V9WFTYa1E5GCjInJgHpUb?si=efqJ4DU3T2-8OzSdJq6A9w

-Hey-Smith

 On August 14th Hey-Smith released a new song called Feel My Pain. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1E7jzvwcqCgdh00z1AnuDN?si=Qzc2_MyCR_CHPB1EBYjjPA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A1Oj1HdbssQgwiuV6H1aP08

-Less Than Jake 

On August 20th Less Than Jake released a new track called Not My Problem. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1G2i3IJqLZSpZdlCbLhi6D?si=5y21CPIeQFqi74ucaVH1bw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A40jJDZN04BPrRoJcMf3dCv

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

This week Ric and Jeremy from Courtesy of Tim join us. We discuss the writing of and meaning of the band’s latest song, Reintroduction. We also talk about tickets prices, flugelhorns , paying for reviews and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 

Courtesy of Tim:

https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/track/reintroduction

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Newport Secret Six - 

On August 10th Newport Secret Six released a new album Rising Tide.

The featured song will be “Two Heads and Bucket”

https://open.spotify.com/album/1jPhRjdk6opCu2dNkW8elO?si=YpN4ZjrMToOBXOUnJKZZsg

-Kingston Rudieska

On August 6th Kingston Rudieska their self-titled new album.  Let’s listen to the song Oscar Wilde. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5jyw0stshCbWaF1AAG8hID?si=kBHjCCAnQoyUHlkRVaQq6A

-Melbourne Ska Orchestra  

On August 9th Melbourne Ska Orchestra released a new single called, John Wayne. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3n3dNIu2hRo4JHBV30XZer?si=wfE2u-HPRuCWnIq-MrWbtg

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

This week Rob, Mike and Luis from The Ruffolos. The band gives us the breakdown of their new EP and their live album. They also discuss singing, dancing and playing their instruments at the same time. They also tell us what they love about the ska scene. And of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week! 

The Ruffolos: 

theruffolos.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

Stacked Like Pancakes

On August 2 Stacked Like Pancakes released their new EP Everything Happens. This 6 song ep from Stacked Like Pancakes is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ

-Dr. No

On July 29th Dr.No released their new album  The Bank.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Em1YttXZmkYZHYasnbIT3?si=-_xXfL92QZ--MTyIjEvAcQ

-Kill Lincoln 

Also, on August 2 Kill Lincoln announced the release of their new album No Normal. The album drops on September 27th. You can order a copy from Bad Time Records now. Kill Lincoln also released a new single called Im Fine(I lied) . It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZUXTjSuzjH6WdDmioPcEX?si=T239LjluSUO1dar5Cn1cMQ

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 

This week Reese and Leanor from Five Iron Frenzy join us. They talk about their upcoming California shows and playing an old school set. We also discuss classic FIF music videos, balancing a set list, selling out,  and playing ska for Jesus. And as always, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Five Iron Frenzy:

fiveironstore.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Voluntary Hazing 

On July 19 Voluntary Hazing released a new full length album called Addictive Little Sounds. This 11 song ska punk album from Voluntary Hazing is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Eq7dMMSVYhbk0GRglwUBv?si=iEDTKucgSqKWBqEuBwyJwA

-Gelugugu 

On July 24th Gelugugu released their cover of Hoshikage No Warutsu. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4hhHzVE7gia5aX65rmp85V?si=jOub-spSQ-e5Gt_d_o3ljQ

-Omnigone

On July 26 Omnigone released their new album, Feral. This is the bands 3rd album on Bad Time Records and Feral from Omnigone is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/63fq5lOFhNb0JEeAo09htf?si=g7XBhjCJQGuvCYDXMJLe6A

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

This week Justin and Bill from Codename:Rocky join us. First, we all discuss our own near death experiences. Next, we ask Justin about what it was like replacing the band’s original lead singer. Bill and Justin breakdown the writing and recording process of their latest EP, Foundation. We talk about releasing music in today’s music industry and making a vinyl record. All of this and of course ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Codename:Rocky

Vinyl: 

https://wiretaprecords.limitedrun.com/products/809365-codename-rocky-blueprint-foundation-12-lp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYYP9PEp09Wzgbf_BXjrTAodhBbpno-ExQN6Jub9AExvU7mG4Vj893vryQ_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Tickets for the August 24,2024 Show with Suburban Legends:

https://www.universe.com/events/suburban-legends-25th-anniversary-show-tickets-westminster-XB3V8K?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabI4HM0pY4ygWmxogv3ocX9Bev9vwbu70JfiH8AGnzZwjCC35Mic-tTIFc_aem_RMR48TjnhrheJv8XpZR7wQ&&ref=BANDS

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

Goldfinger/Less Than Jake 

On July 19th Goldfinger and Less Than Jake released their cover of Post Malone’s I Had Some Help. This new ska punk cover from Goldfinger and less than Jake is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/16vZqHIxTpNbsI7pNVPtmw?si=BAdgzy9mTxmaKc_Bykbe0w

-The JB Conspiracy

On July 19th The JB Conspiracy released their EP, propagation house. This new 6 song ep from The JB Conspiracy is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZAZfqz13NIbP52vO0zZnf?si=_haKEsHrQFuZhpB5hCZQKA

-Simple Minded Symphony. 

On July 23 Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Off On Bitter Ends. It’s streaming now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2rwNr7W63ZCKKJu5T8Y6zO?si=m1NulTUgRYiPS8XCB9IzWg

College of the Third Wave

For decades, metal has been the dominant musical force in tabletop RPGs. But NO LONGER! Introducing the College of the Third Wave, a Ska-inspired Bard Subclass for 5e. This zine has everything you need to PICK IT UP in your next campaign. From starting magical mosh pits to summoning horn sections to battling Really Big Fish, these new class features, spells, magic items, and monsters are better than getting extra mozzarella sticks! The College of the Third Wave is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Head on over to tinyurl.com/upbeatbard to check out the project 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skippinginfinity/college-of-the-third-wave-a-ska-bard-subclass-for-5e?ref=96ttm2

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 

It’s Suburban Legends! This week Brian Robertson, Vince Walker and Brian Klemm from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate their 25th anniversary. We discuss their Darkwing Duck cover, their upcoming anniversary show and we take a look at their musical journey these last 25 years. All this and we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Suburban Legends:

suburbanlegends.com 

25th Anniversary Show Tickets:

https://www.universe.com/events/suburban-legends-25th-anniversary-show-tickets-XB3V8K?ref=SOCIAL&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJ9pMH8KHh3x8uXK6JlW5CkFzLWsmYmOeY7Xe65SG61nqbNl88mRt7TPA_aem_ExUZf3YcoMUcBW_roBgZ4Q

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…

-The Goodwin Club

On July 12, The Goodwin Club released a new song called See All Color. This is the first song off the band’s coming new record called Join The Club. The new album releases September 20th. See All Color from The Goodwin Club is streaming everywhere now.  

https://open.spotify.com/track/4Kpa49YN1KjqJ0FWgjdolb?si=etewU0JTR3C-gDBhCiRmvA

-Unfunfair

On July 12 Unfunfair released a new song called Wurn. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Zw1as42wVwU6GCKQWjRNF?si=n-ahdxwFTOilBQRG8OdYTA

-Devon Kay and The Solutions 

On July 16th Devon Kay and the solutions released a 2 song ep called Devon Kay and the solutions and Knuckles. This ep features two songs both from video games. t's a surprise 7 inch vinyl of two amazing covers, which Devon Kay and the Solutions made into their own blend of power pop and ska punk. This 7” can be preordered over at Ska Punk International records. 

https://www.skapunkinternational.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