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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September 27, 2022 EP.131-Monkey
This week Curtis Meacham from Monkey joins us. Curtis tells us how he got into ska music. We also learn about the early days of Monkey and what the ska scene was like at the time. We here a new song from the band and Curtis tells us about touring in the UK. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Monkey:
https://monkeyskaband.tumblr.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. Hey-Smith
On September 16th Hey-Smith dropped a new song called Inside of Me.
https://open.spotify.com/track/20Y2bZDq6iSvWgykeyShXD?si=bF8EAkRRR9Khtru7EZfptw
2. Collywobbles
Also on September 16th Collywobbles released a new song called La Risposta.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1MXEdl7ZdX4Ih2065jeTo1?si=DlfHJ8CnTtmgXQcKR82L5g
3. JT and The Campers-
Let me introduce you to TJ & The Campers. They are a ska punk band from Rhode Island. Their sound is inspired by Ska Punk of the 90s and early 2000s. Their first song hits streaming platforms today. It’s a song called Old Friends and Bleeding Hearts.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7k9i0ApwamcoKvIBtdjwOR?si=L2oC-CAFRASgKfKqgVzihQ
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
...more
1h 1min
September 13, 2022 EP.130-Mustard Plug (David Kirchgessner)
This week Dave Kirchgessner from Mustard Plug joins us. Dave tells us about how he got into ska music and about the In Defense of Ska tour that band is currently on. We also discuss the 25th anniversary vinyl for Evildoers Beware and that albums legacy. Dave talks about life on the road and he gives some advice for up and coming bands. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Mustard Plug:
http://www.mustardplug.com
Evildoers Beware Vinyl:
https://mustard-plug-merch.myshopify.com/products/evildoers-beware-lp-25th-anniversary-limited-edition
In Defense of Ska Tickets:
https://linktr.ee/indefenseofskatour
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-The Apruptors
On September 7th The Apruptors released a new song off their upcoming album. The song is called When I Change.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0B9vmcwkjmpCpYyuq20Ytl?si=dpDlZIizSgqZgYZ9HQNrUw
2-The Fuss
On September 6th The Fuss released a new album called In Person.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1cnmbbPvu7psS4ug216IQH?si=4DvSC0d4RLW0uc2iC-EJPQ
Bandcamp:
https://thefussdc.bandcamp.com/album/in-person
-Noise Complaint
On September 9th, Noise Complaint released a song called Suburban Warfare. This song is now streaming but it will appear on a split with The UpFux from Bad Time Records.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7bitoESxga3bvDB3lDOXhk?si=vDOtXtdrR7y_yKMZ_xE_4Q
Split Vinyl with The UpFux and Noise Complaint:
https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/731323-upfux-noise-complaint-coastal-collapse-12-lp
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
...more
1h 6min
September 06, 2022 EP.129-The Return of Bumsy and The Moochers
This week Daniel and David from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. They tell us about how they got into ska music. We discuss the band's new record, Diet Violence. We listen to the new song Not Gonna Have It and we discuss playing the new songs live. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Bumsy and The Moochers Bandcamp:
https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/music
Diet Violence on CD:
https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/bumsy-and-the-moochers-diet-violence-compact-disc
Diet Violence on Cassette:
https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/bumsy-and-the-moochers-diet-violence-tape
Ska News…..
1.) The UpFux and Noise Complaint
On September 2 bad time records announced "COASTAL COLLAPSE" a 12” vinyl split between The UpFux and Noise Complaint. This vinyl will ship asap. The first track released to streaming off this release is Drowning from TheUpFux.
https://open.spotify.com/album/3E6yXLdseatmrb0LhD2mQc?si=G9mO_EwXQhegD1RcpEKh3A
Order Vinyl:
https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/731323-upfux-noise-complaint-coastal-collapse-12-lp
2.) "Blue Beat Baby: the Story of Brigitte" short documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7RNzArsQx8&lc=UgxuGtkSkmgke1sZ-vt4AaABAg
3.) Less Than Jake
On September 1 Less Than Jake announced the deluxe edition of their album Silver Linings. You can pre-order the double vinyl LP now and it officially releases October 21. The deluxe version features all the tracks from the original version plus some b-sides and acoustic versions.
https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/less-than-jake/products/ltj0sldxbw-lp
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
...more
58min
August 30, 2022 EP.128-10 Years of Backyard Superheroes
This week Josh from the Backyard Superheroes joins Matt and Gary (who also plays in the band) to discuss the band’s 10th anniversary show. We talk about the highs and the lows of playing in a band for 10 years. We also learn what the future holds for the Backyard Superheroes. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Backyard Superheroes:
https://linktr.ee/Backyardsuperheroes
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. Catbite
On August 26 Catbite released their cover of Everybody Talks off their split with Mike Park. Let’s listen to a clip.
-play Everybody Talks
https://open.spotify.com/track/3CNdWKbwCy2XNyHF5PVy8M?si=53DjXmjFQnS4j-Dwh2AsJQ
2. Something to Do
On August 12 Something to Do released their EP called Assemble! Let’s listen to a clip of Dilemma of Choice
https://open.spotify.com/album/4fwunwyFQUm9sMLKxIO92F?si=qGCdplBvRrS-vvrbf4syBw
3. In Defense of Ska Tour.
On Thursday, September 8th the In Defense of Ska tour starts its way through the west coast. This tour features Omnigone, Buck-O-Nine and Mustard Plug. Also the tour will feature Aaron Carnes reading highlights of his book In Defense of Ska. The tour starts on September 8th in San Diego California and moves up the west coast and ends on September 17th in Portland Organ. Tickets to all dates can be found at linktree.com/indefenseofskatour
4. Rudy Reboots
On August 30 Rudy Reboots released A ska and ska punk tribute to the Barenaked Ladies on bandcamp.
Rudy Reboots: Naked-A Ska/ Ska Punk Tribute to Barenaked Ladies | Rudy Reboots
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
...more
1h 5min
August 25, 2022 EP.127-Stop The Presses Returns
This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Stop The Presses:
https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com
https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses
On The Upbeat:
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.The Dualers
On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ
2.Skatune Network
On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg
3. Eichlers
On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA
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
...more
1h 34min
August 25, 2022 EP.127-Stop The Presses Returns
This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Stop The Presses:
https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com
https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses
On The Upbeat:
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.The Dualers
On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ
2.Skatune Network
On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg
3. Eichlers
On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA
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
...more
1h 34min
August 25, 2022 EP.127-Stop The Presses Return
This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Stop The Presses:
https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com
https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses
On The Upbeat:
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.The Dualers
On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ
2.Skatune Network
On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg
3. Eichlers
On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA
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
...more
1h 34min
August 25, 2022 EP.127-Stop The Presses Return
This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Stop The Presses:
https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com
https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses
On The Upbeat:
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.The Dualers
On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ
2.Skatune Network
On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg
3. Eichlers
On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA
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
...more
1h 34min
August 25, 2022 EP.127-Stop The Presses Return
This week Tara from Half Past Two joins Matt as cohost. Also, Ali and Danny from Stop The Presses join us. Ali and Danny tell us about losing their van, sleeping on the side of the road and feeling the ska communities love. They also tell us about their upcoming new record. We also listen to a new song called Ride or Die. Danny and Ali also tell us about their sci-fi movie podcast. As always we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
Stop The Presses:
https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com
https://koji.to/Stop_the_Presses
On The Upbeat:
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.The Dualers
On August 12 The Dualers released theirs album Voices From The Sun. The Dualers are a ska reggae band from south east London.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4b41De3sXTz83gp78nYlpz?si=ME5wpZQrQja-PAZSaSrFCQ
2.Skatune Network
On August 15 Skatune Network released their cover of Tom Petty’s Runnin’ Down a Dream.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LQZqi5PnYFFIctlbLZIsH?si=Av-G6ihcQa-YdjI-KGPcRg
3. Eichlers
On August 16th Eichlers released a new song called OK Commuter.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0nwOmeV714a0nrMM6EafT5?si=3RKfbimzQOyIvxpX1Xh5DA
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
...more
1h 34min
August 16, 2022 EP.126-The Odd Advantage
This week Nick from The Odd Advantage joins us. Nick tells us how he got into and started playing ska music. We learn about the early days of the band and we listen to their latest song. Nick tells us about song writing in the band and how their tour with For The Record went. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
The Odd Advantage:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/theoddadvantage/pandas-in-pandemic
On The Upbeat:
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. Tryingtogetby-

On Friday August 12th Tryingtogetby dropped their first album, Curse of a Tongue.
https://open.spotify.com/album/2OiMac8u92YQMQqNVBEJha?si=YOa_8YuFQ-W8vzFPhVlzxg
2. Wavebreaker 2
"WAVEBREAKER 2" by Mike Park and Catbite 12" Vinyl LP + bundles.
https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/wavebreaker-2
3) Bite Me Bambi
-On Tuesday August 9th Bite Me Bambi dropped a new video and song called Red Flags.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1EHJhvU4HWwj4lmQ8wFL5P?si=ZQQBjZD5TxmwZu8leMaPNg
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
...more
1h 8min

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