This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don’t Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Nick and The Adversaries: 

https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News…..

-Left Alone

On Friday July 18th Left Alone released a new song called Some Days. This song will be on their upcoming album entitled True To Form. That drops August 8th. You can preorder the album now. let’s listen to Some Days.

https://open.spotify.com/track/242iuHnU1ZyCGhLwmRcgfw?si=hA_JNS6FSbCU8b34OeBb2w

- The Iron Roses 

On July 17th The Iron Roses released a new song called Class War Cheers Squad.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4VP91AQO9Ay9UYE6L3gC4M?si=F8V7eC4cQ5S4EVQcfT6LbQ

-Millington

On July 18th Millington released a new ep called Better Safe and Sorry. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7cNWyF0b1SRzXbXfLYwg6F?si=ohMiwp0XSa-tjNHu0ysFyA

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage join us. We discuss if the stigma of "ska is dead" is finally dead. Nick and Austin talk about playing in different cities in Southern California. They also discuss their new kickstarter and all the work going into the new record. We listen to a demo version of a new song called We live in a society. We talk about memorizing lyrics and the writing process. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

The Odd Advantage:

https://theoddadvantage.bandcamp.com

The Odd Advantage Kickstarter: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/509729755/the-odd-advantage-

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nate Tredinnick from Something To Do. We discuss underrated ska albums, Nate’s ska and musical history and how Something To Do’s origin story.  Nate tell’s us about the band’s latest music video, the Milwaukee ska scene and something he would like to see more of in ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Something To Do: 

https://somethingtodo.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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 Cody Okonski from Millington joins us. Matt and Cody discuss a concert that reminds them of why they love ska. Cody talks about picking songs for last year’s Brass Emo Vol. 2 and he tells us all about the band’s upcoming new EP, Better Safe and Sorry, out July 18th. We listen to Millington’s song Summer Disease. Cody also talks about keeping music fresh but still hold onto that Millington sound. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Spring Heeled Jack

On June 17th Spring Heeled Jack released a new track called Jenni. 

-Chudson

On June 19th Chudson released a new song called Headphone Splitter.

-Swigfoot

On June 20th Swigfoot released a new song called Moments 

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

his week Michi from Mega Infinity, Ric from Courtesy of Tim and Saxton from Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet all join us. We breakdown all the details of SPI Fest 2025. We talk about what goes into booking, producing and playing a ska festival. And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. 

SPI Fest:

spifest.org

Mega Infinity:

https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com

Courtesy of Tim:

https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/music

Space Monkey Mafia: 

https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.com

Runaway Ricochet:

https://runawayricochet.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News…

-Joker’s Republic 

On June 11th Joker’s Republic released their cover of We Will Fall Together by Streetlight Manifesto. 

-Anthony Pick 

On June 13th JER released their new single called The Way You Tune It Out

-The Suicide Machines 

On June 13th The Suicide Machines released a new song called Never Go Quietly. 

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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

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This week Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine joins us. We discuss the band’s early years and what it was like in the 90’s skating scene. Craig gives us the  breakdown of the new record and we listen to their song I’m Alive. We also discuss life on the road, playing the new songs live and where to get the best burritos in San Diego. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 

Buck-O-Nine:

buckonine.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

Save Ferris 

On  June 10th, Save Ferris released a new song called Ooh Ooh Rudi.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VE6lJlOkro12H57DssmXm?si=a9VdpEluSvmgbULTX6JZ-g

-The liquidators

On June 6th The liquidators, released a new album called Intensified. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4L79NBn8XpRm5Swl7ySQZQ?si=G4a7_VOcTu6LL_maiCeuXw

-TJ and The Campers

On June 10th TJ and The Campers released a 3 song ep called Froot Loops. We’re going to listen to a clip of their song the other side.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6dtol3ljTItF7jvguTrRcQ?si=Kh0KjcrQR9aGn8lmMy3VPA

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington 

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Angelo Moore and Hassan Hurd from Fishbone join us. We discuss the lasting influence of ska music, Fishbone’s legacy and we listen to a song of  the band’s new album, Stockholm Syndrome. Angelo and Hassan discuss their favorite songs on the record, the album’s title and what goes into a live Fishbone show. All this and a new theme song, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Fishbone:

fishbone.net

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News…..

-The Maka Sticks

On May 26th The Maka Sticks released a new song called Sleeping On The Beach. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/6BxscdemoqSA0l1PHS18dL?si=vd_KGnTtTiutLHFtd3dwCA

-Left Alone

On May 22 Left Alone released a new song called Here Comes The Weekend.

https://open.spotify.com/album/72TpBaTQ6UwMHQIDtvehpQ?si=nVg5neHGQsGT-1IvHN4VlQ

-Millington 

On May 30th Millington released a new single called Fade Out. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/246aiCAYETMSFcm9oxUVt1?si=ZFMH_sy7TaS4D-tuRQAANw

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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 Common Sense Kid:

https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com

This week Ben Basile joins Anthony for a one-on-one interview. They discuss the importance of affordable bass gear,  the musicians featured on “Benergy,” hot drops in Fortnite, and what Ben’s jazz friends think of him playing in Big D and the Kids Table. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. 

Ben Basile: 

https://www.benbasile.com 

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News…..

-Brad pittance and the pirates

On May 10th Brad pittance and the pirates released them new song Nuclear lady. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5bTfIl0IGisGoB1wf0zpKD?si=9SnOQ0IaRZC2UKr4c6Actg

-Chilled Monkey Brains

On May 16th Chilled Monkey Brains released their cover of Lagwagon’s May 16th.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6eKXNU981vMduk0M3mqZs4?si=4t3ZFdK4RI-rQbZbaZ59Qg

-Buck-O-Nine

On May 16th Buck-O-Nine released their new album, Cut Out The Noise. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0OO6aQfyUxEoAgOyMAAr07?si=4I3uKcTVSsGm6RbL78aprg

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

This week Brittany and Tim from Catbite join us. They breakdown the band’s new EP, Doom Garden. We discuss making music videos, song writing, recording and we listen to their song Eyes Wide. We also talk about life on the road, where to get good a cheesesteak in Philly and much more food talk. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Ska News…..

-The End Times

On May 13th The End Times released a three songs EP called Cannibals.

https://open.spotify.com/album/01yeVEJoSr6ycKqwU9zG8w?si=nmkDIq7qRIC2gZrZTvYvvA

-Ben Basile

On May 2 Ben Basile released his new album called Benergy. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7mkfyUUPqnf5UKYYDuR1ub?si=MF57EOAFSRmhE380vV5Hcw

-Run and Punch 

On May 5th Run and Punch released a new song called We’ve Never Met.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6tpKRyzd6R44w2mrqLlNrW?si=V0jO4EfYRJurGdCYutxHVQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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/music 

This week Tony and Christian from Skappository join us. We discuss the good and band of concert venues, Skappository’s new EP, how the band got their name, the Long Island ska scene and we listen to their song Sometimes Antisocial (Always Antifascist)” . All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week. 

Skappository: 

https://skappository.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News….

-Half Past Two 

ON Friday May 2 Half Past Two released a cover of Am I Dead Yet? Originally by Tiny Stills. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1dlba1YZ55JOBTOsQpnpaT?si=TT-7zWkgSxKfOJw29Y5kRg

-The Doomstompers

On May 2 The Doomstompers released a new song called Next Week. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7oYKu5IuA008FiMvz2oBRT?si=7fkI3uIdSR6D-WgQbF8ZRg

-The Skavelinas

On May 2 The Skavelinas released a new four song EP called Till We Die. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6lXeIYCUsMzVjEYLaYmf9I?si=HkNbqdcqT2iciF8x9_X9lQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

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://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music