On The Upbeat

By On The Upbeat

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!... more

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March 15, 2023 EP.150-The Return of Amy Gabba
This week we are joined by Amy Gabba. Amy tells us about her recent trip to Dubai and we learn all about the Kickstarter for her new album. We learn what all went into writing and recording the new record. Amy discusses what drives her to write and preform music and we hear two songs off the new record. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Amy Gabba Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grason/amy-gabba-and-the-almost-famous-new-record-and-tour?ref=project_email
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)Holy Schnikes
On March 6th ska punk band Holy Schnikes released a new track called Basically In Love. The new song is available on all streaming platforms now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ypyTz7tvqh08xU74pji9Y?si=iBTaw2YlSUG2UDGkiVR96w
2.) Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
On March 6th Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra released a new song called Etube of Adolescence.
https://open.spotify.com/album/3a5OH0xdi3iWVV7a7rXgpR?si=Mtr1WnFbS-On2HPx2IV0cg
3.) Sad Snack
Lastly, on March 11th San Francisco’s own Sad Snack released a new song called Rvivl. The new track is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3dsc23QXfmKChxKooxQNGi?si=JjF-jhN6TTey8t7csnB2qw
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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1h 2min
March 08, 2023 EP.149-Do It With Malice
This week we are joined by Tommy, Dominic and Chris from Do It With Malice. We learn how they each got into ska, how the band got started and the history behind the band name. We also discuss their song writing process and what it was like making a record with RJ. Lastly, we share some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Do It With Malice
https://doitwithmalice.bandcamp.com/
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)We Are The Union
On March 3 Bad Time Records announced that for the fifth anniversary of We Are The Union’s Self Care album they would be releasing three different color versions on vinyl. One of the three versions is exclusive to Bandcamp. These will sell out fast so pick them up ASAP!
Bad Time Record Versions
https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/we-are-the-union/products/we-are-the-union-self-care-vinyl
Bandcamp Version
https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com/album/self-care
2.) Simple Minded Symphony
On February 28 Simple Minded Symphony released a new song called Over It
https://open.spotify.com/album/000T8zD7PFNRzEhBPXpMW0?si=qh5HzGtrQU-VCUUnesOD3Q
3.) Last Reel Hero
On March 3, Last Reel Hero released a new song called I Ain’t Living Long Like This
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Vcypi92zyvSI4eD0kZfd4?si=WaA3fbRLRkiX3sBtXj-phA
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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1h 4min
March 01, 2023 Bonus Episode: Dave McWane (Big D and The Kids Table)
This week's episode is a Patreon bonus episode. This was recorded in January of 2022. Matt sat down with Dave McWane from Big D and The Kids Table to discuss their song Shining On. Dave gives us all the info about the writing, recording and meaning of the song. This kind of bonus episode is called Going Deep with Matt. It's a series of episodes where Matt takes a deep dive into one song from a band/artist. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and will join our Patreon

Big D and The Kids Tables:
bigdandthekidstable.com

On The Upbeat:
patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
instagram.com/ontheupbeatska
twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

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1h 12min
February 22, 2023 EP.148-Alex Stern(The Pomps)
This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex tells us how The Pomps got their start and how he would describe their sound. We also discuss the writing and recording of the new record. Alex tell us how the band ended up on Bad Time Records and what he would like to see change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
The Pomps:
https://thepomps.bandcamp.com
Bottom of The Pomps Vinyl:
https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/the-pomps?fbclid=PAAaaexeo-V7db74gIoaB1dx2-wXK_ILWbGMR18ZqGYncoHB9eJqMapw-c3tQ
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.) Sorry Sweetheart
On February 17 Denver Colorado hardcore ska punk Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called You Never Liked My Band
https://open.spotify.com/track/5yggCLIVGUY7V7Ig5RBUve?si=rjeS-wtqRaySN9pcJHSsGg
2.) Los Guanábana
On February 17 Los Guanábana released their new record.
https://open.spotify.com/album/2AFoHr70ZtF0GZFIwgBe3H?si=pJcTVCOWRHGyGC8lcDyLbg
3.) Wisecräker
On February 17 Wisecräker release a new song called No Wall Too High.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4JSXRPjGDPWbtmeQdBboqa?si=Zar5F8gwROie-I-CQOXyJA
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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1h 6min
February 15, 2023 EP.147-Noise Complaint
This week Nick and Jordan from Noise Complaint join us. We discuss video games, how they got into ska and how the band got it's start. We listen to a song from their latest release and we discuss their writing process. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Noise Complaint Bandcamp:
https://noise-complaint.bandcamp.com/music
Noise Complaint Merch:
http://noisecomplaint.limitedrun.com/store
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. Bite Me Bambi
On February 7, Orange County’s own Bite Me Bambi released a new video for their song Let Me Love you. You can find the new video on their YouTube page and the song is on all streaming platforms now.
Video:
https://youtu.be/pg9iwMsVz0E
Song:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6zD03Q7DPSaNhnImW5DmEz?si=4iBYTmhjSCaO6qWx-ZRlxQ
2. Andy B and The World
On February 13th Andy B and The World released a new song called Apathetic. It features Roshambo and Common Sense Kid. The song is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7mhbSzDyY2LsvFAJHr33Q6?si=ycgdONf2QeaC4X1vnrgu0Q
3 The Big Browns
On February 6 The Big Browns released a cover of Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis. The song features Montreal Ska Jazz Ensemble. Song is now streaming.
https://open.spotify.com/album/0gW7m6KxQWAiBXtwat9cEV?si=v1OVCQtFTuuVw_MjxAYykw
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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59min
February 08, 2023 EP.146-Does Ska's Humor Undercut It's Message?
This week Matt, RJ and Gary answer the question, Do you think the wacky reputation ska music has with non ska fans has hurts ska? They cover all things ska jokes and it’s effects on the ska scene. They also give you ska news and the 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
Ska News….
On Tuesday February 7 The Abruptors released a new song called Waiting Forever. The track is off their up coming new album called Noticeably Cheerless, which is out on February 24th. You can preorder now on Asainman records.
Spotify Waiting Forever
https://open.spotify.com/track/2KFp978vPC4lemKwYt6pvf?si=xq8dJ-qSQDmdKl46DNTLiw
Preorder The Abruptors
https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/738214-the-abruptors-noticably-cheerless-lp
-Title Holder
On February 2 Title Holder released a new song called Going Insane. You can find the music video on the band’s YouTube page and the song is streaming everywhere now.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0FqGbZnIIV289mPuRr7WFW?si=OCAbUYcXSgiYKj7P5xgdAQ
-THE SPECIALIZED PROJECT
The Specialized Project is a non profit music community project. Funded and staffed by volunteers. Producing musical products and events in support of charitable organisation
Our Way: The Rat Pack Collection
https://thespecializedproject.bandcamp.com/album/our-way-the-rat-pack-collection?fbclid=IwAR3Vp9eyUe7ZSLiPMIGFKdq-JYsVk-l_LUz8TwmqRW709EtPh8SKidPY9kI&mibextid=uc01c0
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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57min
February 01, 2023 EP.145-Not From Concentrate
This week Jamie and Alan of Not From Concentrate join us. They each tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We also learn the origin of the band’s name and we listen to their song Clark Kent. And as always, we have ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Not From Concentrate:
https://nfcskrunge.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
-Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous announced their new Kickstarter campaign to finish their new record and tour. For backing this campaign you can receive exclusive rewards like signed merch, exclusive vinyl colors, T-shirts and more. Campaign ends March 25th.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grason/amy-gabba-and-the-almost-famous-new-record-and-tour?ref=project_email&fbclid=PAAaaeflyXxoNJlVCEm2EGNdRPV5l1sKjOoFeYQPI6YpxwCKeyo9SkO1AeD5g
-The SKAMOTTS'
Their new LP "ねこだまし", was released on January 25,2023.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5RbUqevl4kquTpbXthnhzL?si=70susj_5Tw-ekqdrqZhQRA
-Bad Time Records
On Monday January 30 Bad Time Records announced a Kickstarter for a new documentary/concert film. 'THIS IS NEW TONE' will be a concert film and documentary centered around the 2023 Bad Time Records Tour, featuring We Are The Union, Catbite, Kill Lincoln, BAD OPERATION, Omnigone, J. Navarro & The Traitors, and more. Much in the spirit of the film "Dance Craze", the film will primarily center on multi-camera live performances from throughout the tour, but will also document the the bands and crew as they embark on this full-US venture.”
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thisisnewtone/this-is-new-tone
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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1h 3min
January 25, 2023 EP.144-Ska Punk International (Chris Reeves)
This week Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International joins. We discuss how he got into ska music, his time as a DJ and how he started Ska Punk International. We also learn about the upcoming SPI Fest and one of the newest artists on SPI Records. Lastly, we also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Ska Punk International:
SPIfest.org
https://skapunkinternational.bandcamp.com/
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:
Louser
On January 17 Louser ( AKA ) Chris Graue, released a new song called Sound The Alarm featuring The Ruffolos. The video is available on YouTube and the song is on all streaming platforms now.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6dsYfocPw3ggUutplIWR6X?si=DoupOuE8Q7G19KDN_QQhiw
Video:
https://youtu.be/SfleAz2yJ74
-Ska City
On January 22 Ska City released their debut album, Ska City.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Tut4JltINLBdOMMJt5maE?si=du7cXyRUSui7J1Q0wGi0HQ
-JER+Bad Operation with Joystick
Recently it was announced that JER and Bad Operation would doing a short tour of Louisiana and Texas in late March/early April. Visit badoperationneworleans.com to see all the dates and get tickets.
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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1h 2min
January 18, 2023 EP.143-Eric Daino (the Holophonics) Returns!
On this episode we are pleased to talk w/ Eric Daino of The Holophonics again! We discus about what went into writing and recording the latest Holophonics record "LAVOS" as well as what the title is referencing. We also get insight into Eric's album creation process, and some hints of projects to come! All that, plus Ska News and our weekly Ska Picks!
Get yr tix to SPI Fest:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spi-fest-2023-tickets-512563259507
On The Upbeat Social Media:
www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska
www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska
www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
www.ontheupbeatska.com

On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

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

On The Upbeat Bandcamp:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/audio
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1h 7min
January 11, 2023 EP.142-The Ska Show(s) That Changed My Life
Have you ever been to a ska show that changed you life? That's what Gary & RJ are here to talk about on this week's On The Upbeat! Plus new "Here Today Ska Tomorrow", "Ska Picks of the Week" and "Ska News" segments to keep you informed and inspired in the world of ska. We absolutely DON'T talk about the X-Men forming a ska band... Matt told us not to.

On The Upbeat Social Media:
www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska
www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska
www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
www.ontheupbeatska.com

On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

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

On The Upbeat Bandcamp:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/audio
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59min

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