This week Matt and RJ are joined by Nick from The Dendrites. We play a song from their new EP, Lunch With The Dendrites. Nick talks about what it's like being in a primarily instrumental ska band, how he joined the band and he talks about the Denver ska scene. We discuss the results from last week's listener poll and the many dress styles of the ska scene. Matt tells us about a ska band from Sweden, The Statement. Lastly, Matt, RJ, and Nick tell you about their ska picks of the week.

The Dendrites:

https://thedendritesmassive.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Ska Around The World:

The Statement

http://www.thestatement.se

Ska Picks:

Victor Rice

http://easystar.com/artists/victor-rice/

Malambo Ska Band

https://malamboskaband.bandcamp.com

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones:

https://www.bosstonesmusic.com

On The Upbeat theme music is by Millington.

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Matt and RJ go head to head in a battle to pick the best ska punk album of the 90's. You, the listening audience, will decide who did a better job of defending their album. Also, RJ tells us about a ska artist from Netherlands. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week.

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

The theme music is by Millington. You can find them at https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Other music heard on this episode:

Goldfinger:

https://www.goldfingermusic.com

Reel Big Fish:

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

Tommy Tornado:

https://www.tommytornado.com

This week Matt and RJ are joined by Evan Wohrman, lead singer of Hooray For Our Side. Evan talks about writing song lyrics, how he got into ska, the current Orange County ska scene and his most memorable shows.The group discusses whether not it's important for new ska fans to know older bands. Matt tells us about a ska band from Spain. Lastly, they give their ska picks of the week.

Hooray For Our Side:

https://hoorayforourside.bandcamp.com

www.instagram.com/hoorayforourside

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=ZryWr-qbTTu0VJ4wOHOJsg

On this week's episode, Matt has a conversation with Lucias (guitar/vocals) from Call Me Malcolm. We learn about the bands history, the importance of mental health and the writing process on the new record. Also, RJ tells us about the band Cartoon Violence, from Wales. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week.

Call Me Malcolm:

https://callmemalcolmband.com

www.instagram.com/cmmalcolmband

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=00hQmRWwSEmV9pt3D-NEzg

This week Matt and RJ give you a few songs to listen to while in quarantine. RJ tells us about a ska band from Indonesia. Matt and RJ discuss their issues with talking about a 4th wave and the usage of other ska terms. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=Z58S6FjRRTqUkQQZwU-RYg

This week we are joined by Daniel from The Classy Wrecks. Daniel plays us a brand new song and tells us about The Socially Acceptable Distancing Sessions his band is doing. We debut our new theme song by the band Millington. Matt tells us about a ska band from Germany. We also discuss bands who disappeared too soon and we tell you our ska picks of the week.

The Classy Wrecks:

www.instagram.com/theclassywrecks

www.theclassywrecks.com

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=R_Ow6gAzTSaH-0sqIRUuMQ

This week on the podcast Matt and R.J. are joined by Amy Gabba from Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous. Listen as they read some fan mail and learn about a ska band from Scotland. Amy tells Matt and R.J. about singing at a young age and about how her bands latest EP, The Heart is Stupid came together. They also discuss bands that took them a bit to get into. Lastly, they tell you about their ska picks of the week.

Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous:

www.amygabba.com

www.instagram.com/amygabba_af

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=zPvTccqAQRSwvM8NokFB-g

This week we meet our new cohost, R.J. Phoenix. R.J. tells us about his ska firsts, his other ska podcast and his ska record label. Matt tells us about a ska band from Croatia. Matt and R.J. discuss if Smash Mouth's first album should be considered as a ska record. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

This week Matt and Aaron breakdown the first three No Doubt albums. It has been said by many that No Doubt's first two albums were very ska heavy and that the band sold out by making Tragic Kingdom less ska. Matt and Aaron are going to challenge that narrative. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

Spotify Profile:

https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=jlCFAN6CSqKo6qXGiRJRNw

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron chat with Cody Okonski from the band Millington. They discuss how Cody started working with John Feldmann of Goldfinger and how that lead to the start of Millington. Cody lets us hear a clip of a new song. Cody also talks about writing, producing and recording music. Lastly, Matt and Aaron give you their ska picks of the week.

Millington:

www.instagram.com/millingtontheband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/674oSgXMvyLNHMGQKHcUpp?si=Ub02vpr3S8y4zzDTHBLrLw

On The Upbeat:

www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=YKrMF32NQg-SfhfSvcy8YA