This week we are joined by both Jack and Tara from Half Past Two. We learn how Jack got started in the band. Tara talks about making music videos during COVID. We also discuss their latest single All About You and how writing is going on the new album. We discuss ska collaborations, ska news and we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeYQbN3J/

Half Past Two:

www.halfpasttwoska.com

www.Instagram.com/halfpasttwoska

The Re-Adjusters:

https://m.facebook.com/the.readjusters/

https://re-adjusters.bandcamp.com/

Ska News.....

-Stop The Presses

Announced this week

‘Money in the Bank’ LP Gold Vinyl

Available at pressesmusic.com/shop

-Rundown Kreeps

New Single called Held Down OUT MARCH 9TH! PRE-SAVE HERE

http://smarturl.it/HeldDownRDK?IQid=instagram

-The Megnetics

Announced the release of the first single "LOVE OF MY LIFE”

Pre-save it now and find it on March 19th

https://sym.ffm.to/qkqdd7j

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=5sqCpYLNSPGNe5Uz6OBXwQ

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song here:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This Week we are joined by Jeremy from Courtesy of Tim and Shoe from Meskales. They tell us how they each got into ska and how their bands got started. They also talk about how their split EP came together. We discuss the question, how long can a ska band go, not releasing ska songs, before we stop calling them a ska band? And of course, we give you ska news and our ska picks.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Donate to support On The Upbeat:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Courtesy of Tim:

https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com

Meskales:

https://meskales.bandcamp.com/releases

Ska News:

-SUPERNOVA

https://www.supernovaska.com/

--Los Nauticals

New EP Abundance of Caution droped on February 14. Get it wherever you stream music.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RydVyIVxwPGzu9kvV2Mqq?si=svNz1PBGQ9e1jdH4DEfKTA

-The Skapones announced single "The Eyes of a Child" on a new 7" split with The Detroit Riddim Crew.

https://www.theskapones.co.uk

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=5sqCpYLNSPGNe5Uz6OBXwQ

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song here:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This week we are joined by Chris and Josh from Coolidge. First, Matt breaks down some ska news. Next, Chris and Josh tell us how they each got into ska music and how Coolidge got it’s start. Next, we learn about the writing and producing of Coolidge’s latest record, Condition Transmission. Chris and Josh also talk about balancing music and adult responsibilities. We ask the question, How many members change in a band before it’s just a new band? Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Donate to support On The Upbeat:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Coolidge:

https://coolidgetheband.com/home

https://coolidgetheband.bandcamp.com/music

Ska News....

-Half Past Two

HP2 will be dropping a new track on February 17th, 2021.

www.halfpasttwoska.com

-The Slackers

Coming up Friday, February 12, The Slackers Bring You Love!

with

@chrismurraymusic

@theesinseers

@stopthepressesmusic

chuck wren of @jumpuprecords

7.45 pm showtime est

VOD rebroadcasts all weekend

get your tickets at

www.livefrom.events/slackers

#slackers2021

#valentines

Livestream $12 plus tax

Livestream + poster $30 plus tax

-The Re-Adjusters

The Readjusters dropped a new song this past Sunday February 7th called Contempt.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6hrPmZVqYRCyeGEbKUs7jQ?si=1IeX-VWwQcWcq1TH2AbP1g

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=5sqCpYLNSPGNe5Uz6OBXwQ

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song here:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

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Join Matt and RJ as they explore some ska news and tell you about some of their favorite album openers. RJ tells us about The Valkyrians from Finland and Matt gives a ska history lesson about Prince Buster. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their Ska Picks of the Week.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Donate to support On The Upbeat:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Ska News....

-Catbite’s second pressing of their first album

http://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/638515-catbite-12-vinyl-lp-second-pressing

-Skatune Network

This week Skatune Network announced they are doing Ska Goes Emo vol. 2

https://open.spotify.com/album/5a6ELdDKGMsthNn5r9tLAD?si=KFyA0UiHQoy_u0_S15UDsw

-3dBs Down

Ska punk band from Kent in the UK

Dropped a new album on January 25th on all streaming platform forms. It’s called Get Your Retaliation in First.

https://3dbsdown.bandcamp.com/

Ska Around The World.....

The Valkyrians

https://www.thevalkyrians.com/

Ska History.....

Here are the links to the articles I read for the life history of artist Prince Buster

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/arts/music/prince-buster-trailblazer-of-ska-dies-at-78.amp.html

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/prince-buster-mn0000359494/biography

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=5sqCpYLNSPGNe5Uz6OBXwQ

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song here:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This week we are joined by Andrew and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit. We start off with a chat about bowling and ska music. We then get some ska news. Andrew and Kerley tell us how they each got into ska and we hear about the early days of Flying Raccoon Suit. We discuss the band’s Kickstarter for their new album, Afterglow. We also world premiere their new song, Driftwood. Andrew and Kerley tell us about writing the new record and working many musical styles into a unique ska sound. Lastly, we have a discussion about what makes for a good live show and we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Donate to support On The Upbeat:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Flying Raccoon Suit:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flyingraccoonsuit/flying-raccoon-suit-afterglow

https://flyingraccoonsuit.bandcamp.com/music

Ska News:

-What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Vol. 5

It is officially releasing digitally on January 31st and will be releasing the CD's in the following month.

https://whatdoyouknowaboutskapunk.bandcamp.com

-The Holophonics

Pre-order of MaSKArades Vol. 16: Banjo-Skazooie. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released on February 5, 2021

https://theholophonics.bandcamp.com/

-Madaline / New Heroes Split

Digital Album Streaming + Download 

Pre-order of Madaline / New Heroes Split. The moment the album is released you’ll get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. 
releases February 19, 2021
Pre-order Digital Album $5 USD or more

* 10” Lathe Cut Record Record/Vinyl 
Madaline & New Heroes Split EP, comes with digital download. $21
Album releases February 19th, Records to ship by March 1 2021

https://madalineska.bandcamp.com/album/madaline-new-heroes-split

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=5sqCpYLNSPGNe5Uz6OBXwQ

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main theme song here:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This week we are joined by Mike Sosinski from Bad Time Records and Kill Lincoln. First, Matt gives you some ska news. Next we chat with Mike about how he got into ska music, the formation of Kill Lincoln, the bands early days and song writing. We also talk about why Mike started Bad Time Records, what he hopes to accomplish with the label, what he looks for in bands and what he wishes would change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Support On The Upbeat:

www.ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Bad Time Records https://www.badtimerecords.com

Kill Lincoln

https://killlincolndc.bandcamp.com/album/cant-complain

Ska New:

Rude Ways

https://rudeways.bandcamp.com/

The Inevitables

https://www.theinevitables.world/

The Georgetown Orbits

https://thegeorgetownorbits.bandcamp.com/album/stay-strong-hang-on-sloopy

Spotify Playlist (this podcast features all the songs heard on the show)

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=-xPqa-RCRNu1iY7ijzuNSw

Ska News Theme Song by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/

On The Upbeat Theme song by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Buy Our Theme Song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This week Matt and RJ start off by telling you about their holiday break. They also update you on some of ska music’s latest releases, in this week’s Ska News. Next Matt and JR discuss just what it means to be a gatekeeper. RJ tells you about a ska band from Thailand in this week’s Ska Around the World. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their Ska Picks of the Week.

On The Upbeat Social Media:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

Support On The Upbeat Financially:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Ska New:

The Tellways

https://thetellways.bandcamp.com

The Best of The Worst

https://thebestoftheworst.bandcamp.com/album/better-medicine

The Far East

https://nyctrust.bandcamp.com/album/new-york-is-for-lovers

Andy B and The World ( out January 17th )

https://andybandtheworld.bandcamp.com/

Ska Around The World:

The Superglasses Ska Ensemble

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uIhhwLjaZolzuLhmCtSum?si=Yub01IRZT0a62OBTCcpdCQ

Ska Picks of the week:

The Skatalites

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4og9jrin5xH5JiFPbeGUPb?si=m7ZDHYC3T322DbWkbYeIaw

Suburban Legends

https://www.suburbanlegends.com

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=g7GMrQJ-Sgeoc1EhW3L1aA

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/

On The Upbeat Theme Song by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we are joined by Gary and Josh from the Backyard Superheroes. This episode is filled with a lot off the topic conversations about Batman, RJ’s old band and movies. However, we do learn the history of the Backyard Superheroes, their early days, the New Jersey ska scene and how the band writes songs. Gary and Josh also tell us about the charity ska compilation they help put together. We also chat about our favorite ska holiday songs. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Support On The Upbeat:

https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Backyard Superheroes:

https://backyardsuperheroes.square.site/

Charity Ska Compilation “Arose Such A Clatter”

https://thenpcs.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-2020?fbclid=IwAR1Rg_WAaHhLoJXNXdsPccchERCeneYnX0Hq3IiRFYlYLPWQyBGFZxgsJ8M

Merry Skalidays Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eMTmOg1ML5Bu8aKrdnqhn?si=4UolXbzZT4-aR_V_14C3RQ

Ska Favorites Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=jcBZaZEcQfGBqOvtbP_6PQ

Theme Song By Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Buy Our Theme Song:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/releases

This week we are joined by Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake. Chris tells us how he got into ska music and how he learned to play the guitar. We also chat about the early days of Less Than Jake and their new record, Silver Linings. Chris tells us about his new book, Blast From The Past. We also talk about wrestling and fun stories from the road. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

Chris DeMakes:

https://www.lessthanjake.com

Blast From The Past

https://smartpunkshop.com/collections/chris-demakes-a-book

Chris DeMakes a Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/34AUlv2aNj8zyCoAHl6mIq?si=SbS1wBepRTSjqR-ZWohLJw

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

RJ Phoenix Loves Smash Mouth:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/track/rj-phoenix-loves-smash-mouth

Ska Picks of the Week:

https://www.bosstonesmusic.com

https://nightgaunts.bandcamp.com

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko

Theme Music by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we are joined by Chris Graue. Chris has directed music videos for ska bands and has started his own ska band, Lo(u)ser. Chris tells us how he came to love ska music, the creative process of making music videos and how he came to make his own ska band. Matt gives you some ska news and RJ tells you about a ska band from Luxembourg. We also have a discussion on our favorite ska music videos and we tell you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat

Chris Graue:

https://chrisgraue.com

Ska Around The World:

https://www.thedisliked.com

Ska Picks of the Week:

https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/dividebyzero_official/?hl=en

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mmU5GuOoyxoBAgOZkSVj7

Ska Favorites Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko

Theme Song by Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com