This week Tara Hahn from Half Past Two joins us to breakdown all the ska of 2024. Also, be sure to listen for the surprise mystery guest. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Half Past Two:
halfpasttwoska.com
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.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

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the first EP, playing Warped Tour and we listen to their new song. And lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. 

The Skariginals: 

https://www.skariginals.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

On December 6th Hub City Stompers released a new album called Drinking Rage. This 14 song album from Hub City Stompers is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1tuNPuJxqiKZ0xOuEtnK0O?si=2VExUlZESh-rUn2VYzqboA 

-Swigfoot

On December 6 Swigfoot released a new song called Fight Party. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5sNxZqwWMJJYgXvCVeYhr0?si=XwR6lTswQCawZWWe-KkGnQ

-On The Upbeat 

On Friday, December 13th we are releasing our holiday themed charity album called Arose Such a Clatter: An Effortless Holiday. This album will be available exclusively on our bandcamp page. All the proceeds will go to Toys for TOTs. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0geCVkG3ZZgCLFZPJ6891c?si=QNyI5-6ESqiciF-xWityYA

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 author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat about what holiday films are the most ska, we give you ska news and of course we tell you are ska picks of the week. 

Becca Spence Dobias 

https://linktr.ee/BeccaSpenceDobias?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-The Abruptors

On November 22 The Abruptors released a new track called St. Louis. This new ska song from The Abruptors is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0KQwn4S0XHSwEIlqSOv0hM?si=yBkiamxmSWuh1cAE35y2UA

-Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge 

On November 23, Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge released there new EP called Q: Are We Not Ska? A: We are AADD

https://open.spotify.com/album/4Eg5IPM2vjvF09vlyNPIA6?si=H41OUEdYRq6S0DdLWIldKQ

-Mega Infinity and Bad Mary

On December 3rd Mega Infinity and Bad Mary released a split ep called Mega Bad Disaster Party. Each band has two songs.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2JqfwS7iA0ltZb6dpIfe56?si=vc7ZuminQ0yulKyEEPCE_Q 

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 Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next,  Tahlena and TJ discuss their tour across the states and what they enjoy about tour life.  TJ  talks about the early days of The Barstool Preachers and Tahlena talk about Bite Me Bambi’s new album.  We also the good and bad of 90’s ska. All this and our ska picks of the week. 

Bite Me Bambi: 

https://bitemebambi.com

The Barstool Preachers

https://thebarstoolpreachers.com

Ska News….

-Sad Snack 

On November 15, Sad Snack released their new single Dang It Bobby!. This new ska track from Sad Snack is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1k42nZLNraFKZ4pZvsK5Ns?si=_gSqVs7xR3a_P0y6OvH02w

-Smash Mouth….

on November 14, Smash Mouth released a ska punk cover of Love Me Do originally by The Beatles. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2kHaBoDc3ICsgFKUsS7rmM?si=duDXwj8AQnmkMtLdkqR-Gw

-Mutiny 

On November 14th, Mutiny released a four song EP called Avant Guardian, Vol.1. This new ep from Mutiny is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZAM628d8taew5TV3w8C88?si=NVKGI6GuRRatCuJhn3uGrg

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 Caitlin , Dan and Gabriel from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. First, we discuss how far we would travel for a show and we give you some ska news. Next, Caitlin, Dan and Gabriel break down the new EP. The band also discusses their time at Fest. They also tell us what it’s like to be a Midwest ska punk band. We end with our ska picks of the week. 

Bumsy and The Moochers: 

https://linktr.ee/Bumsyandthemoochers?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

The Skavelinas

On November 1, Arizona’s own The Skavinas released a three song ep called Barbershop sessions. Streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0BceX1RXPLV0tEGOh8K9iB?si=I8FqbnMuRYKipAqHushhBw

- Skaskaskaclub

On November 5th Skaskaskaclub released their first EP called,  Ska! Ska! Ska!? This 4 song EP is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1SXRbcrIquZ3UNLsHP7rWA?si=21tFgAfHR-C2RN8HPieIQw

-Jackie Mendez

On October 24th Jackie Mendez released a new single called Danger. This new track is streaming everywhere. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5OLMWILzBUHbUkrQkMHhfj?si=GBFqHp9oQbOAbQAfw_Bkvw

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 Benny from The Boy Detective joins us. We start off by discussing strange public encounters and we give you some Ska News.  Next, Benny tells us how he got into music and how The Boy Detective got their start. Benny breaks down the band’s new album, Exhibition. We listen to a song off the new record and Benny talks about his podcast, Let’s Talk About Death. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week. 

The Boy Detective:

https://linktr.ee/theboydetective?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News….

-The Makeways 

On October 26th The Makeways released their EP called We Are All We Need. This six song EP from The Makeways is Streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Hjv5yh66hUtRA3rAA1BKk?si=fHDlzVf9TPKyjBFVqfvqag

-Fishbone

 On November 1 Fishbone released a new song called Racist Piece of Shit. This political anthem from Fishbone is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0sOTpXAQD3vjHePD24sYUq?si=1PvkxJ24SUqD-AsxwwlcIw

-Millington 

On November 1, Millington released a new song called Radio. This new Brass Emo track from Millington is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4pLp9oue2DPbkhU6zhOF5s?si=cStujcSdQUKx0Pxkw4pb1g

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 Joe Cooper and Karen Roberts from Chase Long Beach join us. First we discuss Halloween and Trick or Treating. Next, Joe and Karen breakdown the band’s new EP, Rico’s Cocktail Club. We also discuss the band’s new single, Blue Lucinda. Joe and Karen talk about the differences in picking and playing shows in 2024 vs 15 years ago. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Chase Long Beach: 

https://linktr.ee/chaselongbeach?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaFiFadVTBDrcR6r8D2rM_eFN2sBhN34xYn5-1bQ98Tm5wFW47bmUHx0YU_aem_DwtFqXI7m4x1nKAtS1m2AQ

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News……..

-Half Past Two

on October 18th Half Past Two released a deluxe edition of their latest album, Talk Is Killing Me. This deluxe version features 5 live tracks and 3 new songs. This deluxe version is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7jbZl9etaC547S9M3tPAZB?si=HyvPlybPQTSIo3yKhcidIQ

-Lab Brats

On October 18th Lab Brats released their debut self titled album. It features 8 fun ska punk tracks. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7LCTORgNNwkeBw3FsOCr2N?si=LsR7j9YzTRq8NyGiokLTKA

-Louser

On October 22, Louser (AKA Chris Graue) released a new song called Overtime. A music video was also released for the song. You can find that on Chris Graue’s YouTube channel. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/00L3c3ZeijdvcCnGhLhzf6?si=QSNJMAw9S9OcIa0pfPUcvQ

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

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63977926/chase-long-beach-skalloween-ep-relreasewith-

This week Greg Rodrigue, bassist for  Bad Operation joins us. Greg talks about his early days playing music and how Bad Operation got its start. We learn the origins of the term New Tone and how being from New Orleans informs on the band’s sound. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Bad Operation:

https://badoperationneworleans.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

News…..

-Bite Me Bambi 

Last week Bite Me Bambi released their new single Do The Damned. You can find the music video on the band’s YouTube channel and Do The Damned from Bite Me Bambi is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4t39ylWzjCCKcmgpKG2GTl?si=nG0VEAIeR_e07OP6ZAKTKg

-Left Alone

Lastly, on October 11th Left Alone released a new song called Pawn Shop Guitar. This new track from Left Alone is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4VXwinj0tJojMKJ1RHqJk3?si=H0ofMEoRTD26_m93DPmbRg

-Chase Long Beach

On October 11th Chase Long Beach released their new song Blue Lucinda. This is the third song from Chase Long Beach’s upcoming EP Rico’s Cocktail Club. Blue Lucinda is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/68Ufa3aT3PtNn01XYRdamP?si=j4g5nKtaRJiO1MNwmWTqxA

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 Phil from Ska Punk Daily joins us. Phil tells us all about the new ska compilation that Ska Punk Daily is releasing called Ska Is For Nerds. We learn about the song selection process, the art work and what lead Phil to wanting to put out  a compilation on CD. We also talk about the influence Ska Punk Daily has had on the current ska scene. And Lastly, we give Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Ska Punk Daily:

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

Order Ska is For Nerds:

https://www.roaddogmerch.com/collections/ska-items/products/ska-is-for-nerd-compilation-cd?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaarzy2r7gRJGAUOwbDEuy-Je1zSDKTHtidFN5h1M-15Rx9l_qoDN13UGOE_aem_INpoiuaAwkYtBRywh6MTyg

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

Bumsy and The Moochers

On October 4th  Bumsy and the Moochers announced a new ep called Anywhere But Here, will be dropping November 1. With this announcement the band also released a new song. Please Abduct Me from Bumsy. 

https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/album/anywhere-but-here

-Rat Boy

On October 4th Rat Boy released a new album called Suburbia Calling. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3iAQitcuplHDsqFkxmU7XF?si=vYweQGv-TM-XUCm8DJtifw

-Less Than Jake

On October 8th announced a new  EP called 'Uncharted' will drop November 15th. Along with this announcement they also released a new song called Sunny Side.

lessthanjake.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

This week, author of In Defense of Ska, Aaron Carnes joins us. Aaron tells us all about the second edition of his book. We discuss the added chapter, added stories and more ska insights. Aaron tells us his guest wish list for the podcast and where he would like to see the “In Defense of Ska” brand go. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Kill Lincoln 

On September 27th Kill Lincoln released their new album No Normal. You can order a vinyl copy from Bad Time Records and it’s streaming No Normal from Kill Lincoln everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/26smvKKPp6hV9wI9sJLkp2?si=mSoBe5-_TgqZe5MSuPSRQA

- Bedouin Soundclash

On September 24, Bedouin Soundclash released a new song called, when the night feels my song (reimagined) featuring The interrupters. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4TfoVS6xS51LoQZiiAoA34?si=sCD58yldSfaKilpa5MdURg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A5GqJSchIe7iEk46xdp8hK1

-The Boy Detective 

On September 29, The Boy Detective released their new song She Only Dates Astronauts (so what on earth is she doing with me) . This new ska track from the boy detective is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6xNjgMWkdHbtM3EdtmRBE7?si=w37OiscKRviKpc4YHx1dRA

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