This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi returns to our podcast. Tahlena tells us about the bands growing Twitch channel and the bands new cover of Our Lips Are Seal. She also tells us what to expect for the band’s upcoming Summer Sizzle show. Tahlena tells us about her skating skills in the band’s latest video and how she handles stage fright. As always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

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www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

Bite Me Bambi:

https://www.bitemebambi.com

•ska news….

-Rude Ways

On July 30th Rude Ways dropped a new single called Fireproof City.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5m14ZMjVNvsxbGoV8ddPL1?si=1pX3eUYKSbqrwOozLABLPQ&dl_branch=1

-The inevitables

On July 30th The Inevitables released a new song called Living In Hell featuring Howi Spangler from Ballyhoo.

https://open.spotify.com/track/26f0zUtn0QXsLkqDP1wA7f?si=K_LJ4Q0_QpK6g05YT2Ktqw&dl_branch=1

-Catbite

On July 28th Catbite put out a new track called Excise Me Miss. the song is from their new album called Nice One. That album drops this Friday, August 6th.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4jFSZg9nvJHzw42y4gyTAz?si=iDHiZ-OLRMG2XffWirH4RQ&dl_branch=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/release

This week we are joined by Eric Daino from The Holophonics. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and how they started The Holophonics. Eric shares with us a new song off his upcoming solo EP. We also discuss why ska bands need to tour more. Lastly, we also give you 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

Eric Daino:

https://ericdaino.bandcamp.com/music

Eric Daino Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ericdaino

Ska News!!!

-Brew Ska Ska

Tickets are on sale now for the 11th Orange County Brew Ska Ska, featuring an afternoon of craft beer tasting along with music from an all-star lineup of ska and ska punk on Saturday, September 11th at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, CA. Brew Ska Ska attendees will enjoy performances from Less Than Jake, Hepcat, The Aggrolites, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Bite Me Bambi and Half Past Two.

https://www.ocbrewhaha.com/event-info

-The Bakesys

The Bakesys’ new “Get Your Moon Boots On” single is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube!

Have a listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fLWIhv3M7Zarnp3XYV8N5

-We Are The Union

COME RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH US!!!

We’re teaming up with Brooklyn Vegan and Bad Time Records to throw our first EVER New Year’s Eve party at The Sanctuary in Detroit.

We can’t wait to celebrate the new year in a ska fashion with YOU at our ONLY headlining show of 2021! We’re even bringing our friends Catbite, Grey Matter, and Dissidente to join the fun!! We’ll have all sorts of fun surprises and activities, plus Pocket Sound System spinning ska punk & reggae, to keep the party going alllll night.

Tix available

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/we-are-the-union-tries-the-sanctuary-detroit-tickets/11173635

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/release

This week we are joined by John Roy from Smoke and Mirrors Sound System. John also plays in Unsteady. John tells us about learning to play the sax and how he first got into ska music. John also talks about who his bands got their start and what it’s like being a working musician. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.

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www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

Smoke and Mirrors Sound System:

https://smokeandmirrorssoundsystem.com/

Unsteady:

https://unsteady.bandcamp.com

Ska News:

Safe Sax

Safe Sax dropped a new 3 song ep called With Consent. Safe Sax is a ska punk band from Edmonton.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5maLrXlGwjtF7qW5sScxeb?si=Jom8Tjt9SHG11r2SPbIRrA&dl_branch=1

-Big D and The Kids

On July 16th Bid D and The Kids Table Officially released the first single entitled Too Much from their new album called Do Your Art. The new album drops October 22. You can preorder the album now through side one dummy records.

https://sideonedummy.com/collections/big-d-and-the-kids-table

-Hey-Smith

Ska punk band from Tokyo Japan Hey-Smith released a new song called Be The One.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5242skyRrpMPFR9dYgFZpq?si=pvdfp3jZSheJGLyfZITQow&dl_branch=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/release

This week RJ and Matt discuss how they spent their week off. They also talk about some of their favorite music, besides ska. Matt tells you about the history of the rude boy. Lastly, Matt and RJ give ska news and their ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

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On The Upbeat Patreon:

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•Ska News…..

-Reckless Breakfast

Dropped a new album called Better Never Than Late on July 5th. They are a ska punk band from Wales.

https://open.spotify.com/album/55Y7Ka7XgD7HSg5uGPBsmr?si=FfNEWF7jQFqbUF1TegV2Fg&dl_branch=1

-Lollypop Lorry

Dropped a two song ep called Little Lie on July 9th. From Russia Jamaica ska, Reggae and

Dub.

https://open.spotify.com/album/51YS8lKygNOxKlD1ofrHuR?si=6yc_1punRJ2zeNQYT3EpQQ&dl_branch=1

-The Re-Adjusters

Dropped their full length album called Capital Vices on July 7th. Ska punk from OC California.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7rHCQHBW0H9uWLNJW5Ev7L?si=kzSpmnR4RdidvhqyKmt03A&dl_branch=1

Ska History Articles….

https://underground-england.com/the-story-of-subculture-the-rude-boy-rude-girl/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rude_boy

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/may/24/rude-boys-jamaican-subculture-photography-exhibition

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/release

This week we are joined by Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra. Eitan tells us how he got into ska music and started playing the trumpet. We also learn how WSTSO got their start and how their latest EP came to be. We discuss the Los Angeles ska scene and ska in the mainstream music scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.

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www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra:

http://www.wstska.com/

Ska News……

Well Done Coyote dropped a new song called Rudenoise on June 25.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7tFHo0UVa3PVH2505bOc2B?si=ew4V4bi4QRO4Yv1CRf9nlQ&dl_branch=1

-Mayson’s Party

From Ska Punk International Records

“I’m so excited to announce the first mini album from Mayson’s Party will be released on July 28th! The self-titled mini album will be released simultaneously in Japan on SouthBell and the United States right here on Ska Punk International Records.”

https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/maysons-party-mini-album-us-release

-The JB Conspiracy

From Ska Punk International

“This is a pre-order. Will ship on or around September 30, 2021*

Thanks to our friends Everything Sucks Music, SPI is so proud to be able to add the third album from The JB Conspiracy to the distro.

JB Conspiracy have been one of the most exciting bands in the UK since 2007. The first single from 'Beginnings' whips ass so you know the whole album is going to shred.

Fans of Capdown, Stand Out Riot, RX Bandits and Streetlight Manifesto will love JB Conspiracy.

Limited to 15 blue/white splatter on clear 12” Vinyl - 9 left!

Limited to 15 blue puddle on clear 12” vinyl - 12 left!”

https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/the-jb-conspiracy-beginnings

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/release

This week we are joined by Mr. Kingpin, A.K.A Jon E Bravo. Jon tells us how he first got into ska music and the first bands he played in. We also premiere a new song off Mr. Kingpin’s new album. Jon also tells us about the creation of Mr. Kingpin and what he loves about playing ska right now. In Ska News, we play exclusive clips from up coming releases from Millington and The Inevitables. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

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www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

Mr.Kingpin

https://mrkingpin.bandcamp.com

Ska News……

-Millington

Friday, June 25, Millington will release a cover of Fun, Fun, Fun by The Beach Boys.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/674oSgXMvyLNHMGQKHcUpp?si=1u-8x4UPRtC8Ff_VJKIT3Q&dl_branch=1

-The Inevitables

Also, on June 25 The Inevitables will release a new song called Heavy Heads.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qr4DCKr3oAxSslg7e3tdK?si=HVxxyF4eQuKsQT1HIQJGYA&dl_branch=1

-Ska Punk International

Ska Punk International is a ska music podcast hosted by Chris Reeves. On June 19th he released a compilation called Songs For Moms, to raise money for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

https://skapunkinternational.bandcamp.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

You can buy the main theme song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

This Week we are joined by Cory and Dillan from The Third-Rates. Cory and Dillan tell us how they got into ska music and how the band it’s start. We also learn where the band got their name and the about the recording of their new album. Cory and Dillan also tell us what they would change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

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www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

The Third-Rates:

https://thethirdrates.bandcamp.com/music

Ska News:

-Deadbeat at Dawn

DeadBeat At Dawn is a ska/punk/rap band from Yorkshire, UK who are releasing their new EP ‘Dyscopia’ on June 28.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0G7nU92WYnQKTYmK8W0Rz4?si=YEJQ9fXCQgW07GkNXq4caw&dl_branch=1

-The Collywobbles

the Collywobbles are ska ensamble from Northern Italy and they did their take on The Bloodhound Gang's "THE BAD TOUCH".

They usually direct their efforts in writing original music, but the limitations and lockdown let nostalgia grow and the decided to rework a classic hit of their youth!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lasUiHHJAnevYUJ0TJIxj?si=naahm0vGQBWyQg-9v0Mwmg&dl_branch=1

-Less Than Jake/Kill Lincoln 7”

Bad Time records announced a split “7 vinyl between Kill Lincoln and Less Than Jake called Wavebreaker #1. Now the tracks of this vinyl will be out digitally on this Friday June 18th. But if you preorder the vinyl you get the songs now digital.

http://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/categories/wavebreaker-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/release

This week we are joined by Agent Jay from The Slackers. Jay tells us how he got into playing ska music and his other projects like Crazy Baldhead. Jay also talks about joining The Slackers and their latest album, Dub Classics. We also give you 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

The Slackers

https://theslackers.bandcamp.com/album/dub-classics

Crazy Baldhead

https://crazybaldhead.bandcamp.com/music

Ska News….

•Stop The Presses

ORL, Vol. 2 NOW STREAMING!

The final Volume from our rarities collection, 4 very raw unreleased tracks that showcase our bands many influences in ska, punk and surf-rock. The EP streaming on SPOTIFY & available for free download at stopthepressesmusic.bandcamp.com

•The Re-Adjusters

On Monday June 7, The Re-Adjusters dropped a new song on Spotify called Race Against Time.

https://open.spotify.com/track/77OacCevguz1da9SNJChKL?si=KYMKVJDxSduuIF9OTH5M2Q&dl_branch=1

•Malambo Ska Band

Malambo Ska Band dropped their new EP early on bandcamp. It officially releases this Saturday June 12.

https://malamboskaband.bandcamp.com/album/listen-up

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/release

This week Kevin Silveira from Simple Minded Symphony joins us. Kevin tells us about the band’s new song, Mixed Up. We discuss the story behind it and the making of the music video. We also chat about what non-ska band we would love to make a ska album. We also give you 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

Simple Minded Symphony:

https://simplemindedsymphony.bandcamp.com

Ska News:

Bite me Bambi

IT'S HAPPENING! The first annual Summer Sizzler at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove! Not only we will be celebrating seeing live music again, but also our Vinyl Record Release! OH BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! We will also be celebrating the triumphant return of THE SCHOLARS! To add to the awesomeness, we will be joined by our amazing friends @scottklopfenstein , @ruffolosoldiers , @citysoulclub and more (TBA!)

https://fb.me/e/y6oL1SnE

-Bim Skala Bim

Bim Skala Bim released their new album "Sonic Tonic" last Saturday on Specialized Records. You can get the album of the labels bandcamp page.

https://thespecializedproject.bandcamp.com/album/bim-skala-bim-sonic-tonic

-We Are The Union

WANNA BE THE FIRST TO HEAR ORDINARY LIFE?

We are gonna be live on the Skatune Network YouTube page Thursday, June 3rd (at 9pm eastern), along with Mike from Bad Time Records, premiering Ordinary Life!

We’re gonna do a Q&A, there’s gonna be call-in prizes, lots of hangs, lots of fun. So I hope you’ll join us for what’s going to be a really fun time celebrating the release of Ordinary Life.

Can't wait for all of you to hear it, and can’t wait to see you all there!

https://fb.me/e/3XhjvtLuy

Spotify Playlist:

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/release

This week we are joined by Joe Yerke and Reese Roper from the Pickle and Boot Shoppe podcast. You might know Joe from his time as the lead singer as The Insyderz and Reese as the lead singer of Five Iron Frenzy. First, Joe and Reese tell us how they got into ska music, why they started a podcast and their favorite tour stories. We spend much of discussing their time in the Christian music scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our Ska Picks of The Week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

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www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

Pickle and Boot Shoppe

https://open.spotify.com/show/1S0ekOxpp2Qy5WeA4qmXtJ?si=p3-wsEDUSvW2fNhOLmDOjw

Pickle and Boot Shoppe Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/pickleandbootshop

Ska News-

-Out Come The Lawsuits.

To honor Rancid’s .....and Out Come The Wolves’ impact on the music ska/punk bands make today, nineteen bands have come together to reimagine the album, connected through the DIY ethos they learned from this record. ...And Out Come The Lawsuits! is a 25th anniversary album running on punk time, releasing June 4th, 2021* on Lavasocks and Sell The Heart Records.

*Digitally released - Vinyl will be shipping out at a yet to be determined date sometime in Summer 2021

https://selltheheartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/and-out-come-the-lawsuits

-We Are The Union

Last week We Are The Union dropped a third video and song off their upcoming album. The new track is called Make It Easy.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2vWg4iTz4mTqbnguyQTgHQ?si=Z_aZ0drhSd2XZ_VGy2Ffdw

-Danny Rebel and The KGB

This Friday 5/28 we have the new album from Danny Rebel & KGB titled "Toss It Up" (Album track Whispering Eye is on Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/track/2AalyJ2l6aWJXUbxkYWoAm?si=Z_0NlMaAQDWtvHQ2CuL16Q

Spotify Playlist:

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/release