This week Tahlena Chikami from Bite Me Bambi joins us. Tahlena tells us about the band’s upcoming tour, their Prince cover and taking a fake bath in front of your friends. We also discuss Summer Sizzler 3, playing different instruments live and being in a band with your partner. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

-Bite Me Bambi:

https://www.bitemebambi.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News 

-Fishbone 

On May 10th Fishbone released a new song called Estranged Fruit. The song features NOFX and is from Fishbone’s upcoming new EP.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5rrfqGMrmebvdA4YdYAn2N?si=fSCA50DoRVehAeTvjSzTCw

Preorder Vinyl 

https://fatwreck.com/products/fishbone

-Feine Sahne Fischfilet  

On May 12  Feine Sahne Fischfilet released their new album, Alles glänzt.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4cza578bKGMMNKX8tTYv0l?si=VmTgf1aXSPKf-6kr4XjcNA

-Dope Times

Lastly, on May 12 Dope Times released a new song called Get Outta Here. The song is the second single off their upcoming album, Where Ghosts Remain Outside.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1qj1I3yL9gRi4IpLmvPvnr?si=1i2zF9JXTZuqiGMWPi5ygg

https://shopee.com.br/rjales13

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Karen and Joe from Chase Long Beach join us. First, Joe tells his ska origin story and how he came to be in Chase Long Beach. Next, we discuss how it’s been for the band to be back together after 10 years. We also premiere their new song, Mammoth. Karen and Joe tell us how this song came together and we discuss the Orange County ska scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Chase Long Beach:

https://linktr.ee/chaselongbeach?fbclid=PAAaa1LAWih0GrY_MDx5AVRqGkDKEJCSLEZIIzwCzNwMY4E14QXh0GoUrB2P

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News 

-The Big News…

On May 5th The Big News released their new album called Phoebe. The album features 11 fun ska punk tracks. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7krsNDl4OwvHQ32qUvt2Be?si=tiW3sYk1R4iq9NmF6DzjBQ

-Bim Bam Boom Volume 1

Stubborn Records released Bim Bam Boom Volume 1. It’s a compilation of Bim Skala Bim covers. 

https://stubbornrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bim-bam-boom-volume-1

-Spring Heeled Jack

On May 5th Spring Heeled Jack released a new song called Diggin’ a Hole. It’s a cover of a Bim Skala Bim song. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/32uM2BvUIiUoRpqcRQFLJy?si=FrdfEeziQ_GGDuYU9JcB0Q

-Skappleton 23

Skappleton is being revived after a lengthy hiatus. The long running festival was a yearly event at Lawerence University in Appleton, WI from the mid/late 90s until 2006ish. It is back, featuring local Wisconsin bands, national acts like Flying Raccoon Suit, Joystick!, and Mesphiskapheles. Friday night is a free show at Dr. Jekyll's and Saturday is an all day affair at The Appleton Beer Factory. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of for Saturday.

https://facebook.com/events/s/skappleton-23/569792865031915/

Ticket url: https://foxvalleymusicfestivals.ticketleap.com/skappleton23/

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Kyle Jewitt from The Filthy Radicals visits the podcast. Kyle talks about how he got into ska music and how he starting playing music. We learn about the early days of The Filthy Radicals and how the band became who they are today. Kyle also talks about the ska punk scene in Toronto, Canada and making pizza for his friends during the covid lockdown.  Lastly, we give you some ska news and are ska picks of the week. 

The Filthy Radicals:

https://www.flowcode.com/page/thefilthyradicals?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News……

Half Past Two

On April 25 Orange County’s own Half Past Two released their cover of Things U C In Me by Eichlers. The song is stream everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5sRk4po2Pcwb2CY6W2GC6V?si=7UY7nkeLRkG9SmEoWSKA8w

-J. Navarro and The Traitors

On April 28 J. Navarro and the Traitors released a new song called For The Broken. The song is the second single off their upcoming album entitled All Of Us or None. The album is out on May 19. The song For The Broken is streaming everywhere now.

For The Broken:

https://open.spotify.com/track/2bnsaYvGK91xfx01NELxbv?si=6tVAvgeCSJ2MQxHEXnCbHg

All of Us or None Vinyl:

https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/j-navarro-the-traitors/products/j-navarro-the-traitors-all-of-us-or-none-vinyl

-Plastic Presidents

Lastly, On April 25th Plastic Presidents released their new album called Good Times Can’t Last on Ska Punk International records. The album is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2da2j4ibChHL1b2TaRHcFC?si=CYdLmXNcTq-O9MjmTu8bJA

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week we chat with Josh, Matt and Miguel from Secret Cajun Band. We learn how the band got their start and what early shows  were like. We discuss their 1994 album  Big House coming out on vinyl and their reunion show. We also discuss what’s different about the scene from we they started. Lastly, we give you you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Secret Cajun Band-

Instagram:

https://instagram.com/secretcajunband?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Big House on Vinyl:

https://ninguidrecords.limitedrun.com/products/739484-secret-cajun-band-big-house-12?fbclid=IwAR15tkPmnXgJwn-HxgIX3La244Ed_9lyPoFHius5uKqMVGViiil0NHATRDk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

June 24, 2023 Reunion Show Tickets:

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005E85B11E5FEB?fbclid=PAAaZ55lxD1HrN7ZQGgMGOjJLfXfaoZ8rBBSqrIaCtmLcGm1s1iCJnnreJPkk

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

Bet On Red

On April 21 Bet on Red released a new EP entitled Invictus. The four song ep is available on all streaming platforms now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2c0TKobjWd5UPQrGHcuJ2G?si=iYuKSRFARHuU8tnEuMnx0Q&dd=1

-Cartoon Violence 

On April 21, Cartoon Violence released a new song called Ken. Streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDIl684usqX1M3lXtwgvi?si=o70Wd7vDRXmfX7UN2SYmrg&dd=1

-Bite Me Bambi 

On April 21 Bite Me Bambi released their version of Prince’s When You Were Mine. The video is on the band’s YouTube page and the song is streaming digitally everywhere now. 

Video-

https://youtu.be/n7o65OR4aZc

Song-

https://open.spotify.com/album/2TIcLig9f6pmG6Y56Rmfmj?si=LNhM1ZfzS-uEStFt5YVqeg&dd=1

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week we are joined by author Heather Augustyn. Heather has written seven books on ska music and she joins us to discuss her eighth, Rude Girls: Women in 2Tone and One Step Beyond. Heather tells us how she got into ska music and why she started writing about ska. We also learn about the women of the 2Tone movement and the challenges they faced. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks on the week. 

Heather Augustyn

skabook.com

On The Upbeat 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

Ska News……

-J. Navarro and The Traitors. 

On April14th Bad Time Records announced they would be releasing the new album from J. Navarro and the Traitors called All of Us or None. The band released a new song called One Hand off the record. It’s streaming everywhere now. You can preorder the vinyl now from Bad Time Records. The album officially drops May 19. 

One Hand

https://open.spotify.com/track/5w0EeyT64o40CJCgE57d6F?si=1Zohx04HRhS9z_mqdnrryA&dd=1

Preorder All of Us or None:

https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/j-navarro-the-traitors/products/j-navarro-the-traitors-all-of-us-or-none-vinyl

-Eastern Standard Time

On April 14, Eastern Standard Time released a new song called Do Like You Do.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4F2hlGqBuvBbrVpSsfbhRi?si=MdMkVYAyQOeC5ev3jhAgRw&dd=1

-The Prizefighters 

On April 21, The Prizefighters are releasing a new song called Kick The Can. The song is a call to arms about climate change. It is the lead single from the bands upcoming album "Punch Up" on Jump Up Records due out this Summer.

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Middagh Good from This is Ska Radio. Middagh tells us about how he got in ska music and about his first few ska shows. We also discuss the upcoming Maximum Ska n’ P festival and we announce new bands. Also, Middagh gives us some inside info into what it’s like to be a concert promoter. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Middagh Goodwin:

https://www.facebook.com/maximumskanp?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.facebook.com/thisisskaradio?mibextid=LQQJ4d

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-The Ruffolos 

On April 8th The Ruffolos released a new song called Sisters of Fate. The songs is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/76AQlksqKlnCrWaeCkuEIq?si=B5PZ5yWqTBepfUaZoTIvNg&dd=1

-‘til I’m Bones

On April 7, ‘til I’m Bones released a new song called I Don’t Wanna Party with You. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2XchLAYJiJSnzO6HqtOFed?si=7FWF3NMCQpiSPu65qchD9A&dd=1

-Mooorree Than Just Another Comp. 

Lavasocks Records and Sell The Heart Records are co-releasing a 33-track, Double LP Operation Ivy tribute album titled: Mooorree Than Just Another Comp. Spanning virtually the band’s entire recorded catalog, the album offers plenty of fresh takes on the originals from some of the most exciting punk and ska artists out today.

Vinyl 

https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/mooorree-than-just-another-comp-12-compilation

Digital 

https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mooorree-than-just-another-comp

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. Devon tells how he got into ska music and how the band got its start. We also learn about the band’s musical progression and why they are finally making a ska record. We also discuss song writing and how they came to work with Bad Time Records. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Devon Kay and The Solutions:

https://linktr.ee/DevonKayandtheSolutions?fbclid=PAAaYOf68EJHyy-WHLD5g4PqFOVVawHDYyONwvAvC6uS8aOGxge9yHqXZzQa8

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

On April 1, A Few Good Records released a charity compilation of Taylor Swift ska covers. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go to Trans Lifeline. The album features bands like The Classy Wrecks, Holy Schnikes, Dived by Zero, Long Distance Friends and many more. Visit afewgoodrecords.bandcamp.com to get your copy 

2) Faintest Idea 

On Friday March 31 UK’s Faintest Idea released their latest album, The Road to Sedition. The album is streaming everywhere now and you can order the record in the UK from TNS Records and in the US from Jump Start Records. 

https://linktr.ee/faintestidea?fbclid=PAAab10gQIIoU8ihjJtR7jkiPhEf-ZyeqVZk5Y3JSSp0EI98I-Prqk4SWz9Q4

3.) P.O. Box 

On Friday March 31, France ska punk band, PO Box released a new song called Dancing in Your Shoes. The song features Stacey Dee from Bad Cop Bad Cop. 

https://linktr.ee/pobox_band?fbclid=PAAabwwbCyoVM05TbURjV2VnyzTgBbjF8JZpl6Nz8tOe4t_kLEPp1-v_OT5Bo

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week is a host only episode. RJ and Matt spend much of the episode discussing a video of teens reacting to ska music. In Ska Around the World RJ tells us about a ska band from Indian. Lastly, we give some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

On The Upbeat Social Media: 

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska 

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska 

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon: 

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com

Teens Reacting to Ska:

https://youtu.be/AXd1u3bdITg

Ska News……

1. Devon Kay and The Solutions 

On March 21, Devon Kay and The solutions announced they would be releasing Fine: A Ska EP with Bad Time Records. The bad will will release one song a month off the ep for the next five months. The first song Pump Fake, is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/0TrInw474tgKLhfDljXxQG?si=n5T9dPM7RniUpSk0WDxXxA 

On March 24, Beer Beer Orchestra released their new album, Checkpoint. It’s streaming now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/32BpnwCw2gGssShBwDQ8C6?si=maW1RocWRNeH-eMsHyn6MQ

3. Common Sense Kid

On March 28, UK’s own Common Sense Kid is releasing there sophomore album A for Effort, E For Attainment. The album mixes ska punk, two tone and techno music to creat a very unique album. The album is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/28fsUT0FwvuLCZzFgxqXGl?si=i2aTKqS2RwOCbmoisWc4gw

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

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This week Chris Malone from The Pandemics joins us. Chris tells us how he got into ska music and about the early days of The Pandemics. We hear a new song from the band and we discuss song writing. Chris also tells us about all the bands he has shared the stage with and the places he has been able to tour. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

The Pandemics: 

https://thepandemics.bandcamp.com/music

https://thepandemics.bigcartel.com/?mibextid=uc01c0

On The Upbeat Social Media: 

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon: 

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com

Ska News……

1.Respite

On March 17, ska punk band Respite released a new song called Beliefs. The new track is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1NwgtIu1tBl2msAm2AcOZX?si=Wag1ZMuIS9m2UA-I89Saxw

2.) Mustard Plug

On March 20th Mustard Plug release their cover of Springtime by Imagination Movers. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2SFLrAqov9eX2Uk6d80drE?si=MJqcmIhqS-OlLLh_pc8-mA

3.) Sick Leave 

Germany’s own Sick Leave released a new song called Optimize Your Life. The new song is streaming everywhere now. Sick Leave also announced that their self titled album will be out on Friday, April 7th. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2U17MCz6revw2x5UhCfcFO?si=QS6ba8hfSvaI_dCpNQHNkA

Show Opening: 

Audio is from TikTok user @adamflawless

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

You can buy the main Theme Song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat