This Week we are joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara tells us about the bands latest song and being asked to be a part of the Ska Against Racism compilation. Tara also tells us about an up coming holiday cover the band is doing and the progress they have made on a new full length album. RJ tells us about a ska band from Peru. We then have a group discussion on the first five bands we would put in the ska hall of fame. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

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Half Past Two:

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Ska Around The World:

https://viejaskina.bandcamp.com

Ska Picks of the Week:

Chris Graue (Louser):

https://louser.bandcamp.com

Housebound Ska Collective:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/16JEv1X3RKgg27N7cXU4Is

Big D and The Kids Table:

https://www.bigdandthekidstable.com

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=bFUodMflSNCnU5X_jYNDcw

On The Upbeat Theme Music by Millington

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This week we are joined by The Rough Customers. Andrea, Mike, Brad and Tim tell us about the band's history and how the developed their sound over time. They also talk about tweeting back and fourth with Full House star Dave Coulier. The band also despised how they decided release a more political song. We have a group discussion on "what makes for a good ska compilation?" Last, we tell you our ska picks of the week.

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The Rough Customers:

https://www.theroughcustomers.com

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=V9AjiuX1T1WGFd9oHDHB5Q

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This week we are joined by Obi Fernandez. Obi tells us about discovering ska music for the first time and how he became the lead singer of Westbound Train. Obi also tells us about his new project, The Inevitables. We learn about the creation of this music and art project. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

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Obi Fernandez:

www.instagram.com/obi_meenmachine

https://www.theinevitables.world

Ska Picks of the Week:

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/frankie-paul-mn0000169526

https://www.suburbanlegends.com

https://www.instagram.com/thesteady45s/?hl=en

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This week's episode is jammed pack with fun. We are joined by Danny and Ali from Stop The Presses. We are also joined by Sammy Kay from Revolution Vintage. Stop The Presses tells us about how the band formed, how they got their

name, writing songs and playing in the New York ska scene. Sammy talks about his record label and vintage clothing store. Sammy also talks about how his music has changed over the years. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

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Stop The Presses:

www.instagram.com/stopthepressesmusic

https://www.stopthepressesmusic.com

Sammy Kay:

www.instagram.com/revolutionvtg

https://www.revolutionvtg.com

https://sammykaynj.bandcamp.com

Ska Picks of the Week:

Mungo's Hi Fi-

https://www.mungoshifi.net

The Specials-

https://www.thespecials.com

Rocker-T

https://rocker-t.bandcamp.com

Call Me Malcolm

https://callmemalcolmband.com

The Indecision

https://theindecisionband.bandcamp.com

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=Ne0BeV2MTkak7AgLhyoSzg

On The Upbeat Theme Music by Millington

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This week we are joined by Harrison Nida from Victory Kid. Harrison tells us about his love for ska punk music, the history of the band, their growing line up and how the pandemic has affected the band. We also discuss the influence of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack on the ska scene. Lastly, we tell you our ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

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Victory Kid:

https://victorykid.bandcamp.com

Ska Picks of the Week:

Goldfinger-

https://www.goldfingermusic.com

The Inevitables-

https://www.theinevitables.world

The Steady 45's-

https://www.instagram.com/thesteady45s

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=bFUodMflSNCnU5X_jYNDcw

On The Upbeat Theme Music by Millington

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This week we are joined by members of Simple Minded Symphony. Kevin, Jason and Kaine tell us about the early days of the band, the bands writing process, their latest single and the Seattle ska scene. We also have a group discussion about the crossover between nerd culture and ska fans. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

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Ska Picks of the Week:

http://www.nofxofficialwebsite.com

https://asianmanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/everything-will-be-alright-my-friend

https://www.facebook.com/Dirty.Revolution/

https://www.nodoubt.com

https://www.facebook.com/ghosttones/

Spotify Play List:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=tUaZuzcOSuynxSaeajAvCw&fbclid=IwAR2dLW4LjR50gmUH8H6lp53HhmcMYK_3IcuWpcOtoNeTvbsCJsjePZS29TU

On The Upbeat Theme Music by Millington:

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This week we are joined by Tahlena Chikami, lead singer of Bite Me Bambi. Tahlena tells us about learning to love ska music from her parents, how Bite Me Bambi started, their new single, song writing, playing ska in Orange County and unity in the ska scene. We also discuss what our perfect ska festival would be like and we give you our ska picks of the week.

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Bite Me Bambi:

https://www.bitemebambi.com

Ska Picks of the Week:

http://www.tootsandthemaytals.org

http://www.reel-big-fish.com

https://greenroomrockers.bandcamp.com/music

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=bFUodMflSNCnU5X_jYNDcw

On The Upbeat Theme song by Millington

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This week Matt and RJ are joined Leanor Ortega Till, saxophone player for Five Iron Frenzy. Leanor talks about how playing in a ska band got her into ska music. She also tells us about the new Kickstarter the band is doing for their new album. Leanor also discuss ska against racism, faith and working on Pick It Up: Ska in the 90's. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

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Five Iron Frenzy:

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Ska Picks of the Week-

We Are The Union:

https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com

Behind Deadlines:

https://behinddeadlines.bandcamp.com/album/status-quo

The Kingpins:

https://stomprecords.com/bands/the-kingpins/

Podcast Theme Music by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Matt and RJ talk about some ska songs done by bands/artists that don't normally play ska music. RJ tells you about a ska band from Poland named Koniec Swiata. Matt and RJ also discuss some of their favorite tracks off the new Ska Against Racism compilation. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

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Ska Around The World:

http://www.koniecswiata.art.pl

Ska Against Racism:

https://www.skaagainstracism.com

Ska Picks of The Week:

Bumsy and The Moochers-

https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-livewire-lounge-2018

Razika-

http://www.razika.no

Spotify Playlist: Ska Favorites-

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=FzPKqzpYSfiE-D9CupIoAA

On The Upbeat Theme Song By Millington-

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This Matt and RJ are joined by original On The Upbeat cohost, Aaron Bertram. On this episode we celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast. Aaron tells us what he has been up to since stepping away 5 months ago. We also make Aaron answer, as fast as he can, all the group discussions he has missed. RJ gives us his thoughts on clothes in the ska scene and Aaron tells us his favorite ska punk album of the 90's. Then we learn about a ska band from Australia called, Melbourne Ska Orchestra. We also discuss why older ska fans might have a harder time getting into newer ska bands. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.

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Kids Imagine Nation:

www.kinmusic.net

Suburban Legends:

www.suburbanlegends.com

Ska Around The World:

http://www.melbourneskaorchestra.com

Ska Picks of The Week:

Oreskaband

http://www.oreskaband.com

Backyard Superheroes

https://backyardsuperheroes.bandcamp.com

Johnny Socko

https://www.facebook.com/JohnnySockoMusic/

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=PiBkx7cfTsSNlm8epV9Zmw

On The Upbeat Theme Song By Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com