This week Anthony and RJ chat with Josh and Illan from Sad Snack. They talk about  their personal history, Cheers, rock operas, east coast ska vs west coast ska, and more. They also discuss their newest single “Brain Fog” and discuss plans for releasing their first full-length album! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. 

Sad Snack: 

https://flow.page/sadsnack?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYNQYvKTPe8LUghpLP97z4hNgs1pFahttFwUYYNdRbixdxkJBgAR0P9-5c_aem_9Z6Pxy6ndseZGqcFlpbR5w

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Stranger Cole

On February 7th Stranger Cole released a cover of Low Rider. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1ER4lvY0ZxN2HbNbRVLJ3P?si=U0hrI7tbSyuQiPD-8BYKPA

-Huge Puppies

On January 31, Huge Puppies released a new EP called Out.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5gFVc3dLRnZFY2pvOH26sm?si=W3DKoe2NSgSvyQuqrrnOHA

-Panteon Rococo

On February 7th, Panteon Rococo released a new single called Cha-Cha Love. 

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Anthony sits down for a one-on-one interview with Chris Murray. We talk about King Apparatus and Chris’ history with 3rd Wave Ska, The Bluebeat Lounge in Hollywood, and Chris’ solo albums on Asian Man Records. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! 

Chris Murray:

www.chrismurraymusic.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Mayson’s Party

On January 29th Mayson’s Party released a new album titled GO. This new ska punk album from Mayson’s Party is streaming everywhere now! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/621OhR4REvE9hp9e4LXAmw?si=qt4DhxFBR5CLJmMR9gwpNg

-Tom Nevers Field

On January 31, Tom Nevers Feild released a new song called, Heaven Held Hostage. This new ska punk track is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/31KHE0yQaCdDe0SVtnzTdK?si=irhRqYAVTw-cOO0CCwsITw

-The Pomps 

On January 31, The Pomps released a new song called World Full of Traps. This is the second single of their upcoming album titled Partial Eclipse of The Pomps. The album drops February 21 and the new song is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1fPdsJsT6Zseu8iyJfaacl?si=z3UeMwSySkyhOPTZ-FExiw

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This Week Mike and Callyn of The Wavebirds join us. First we discuss what bands we would like to see reunited. Mike and Callyn tell us how they got into ska and how The Wavebirds started. We also discuss song writing, video games, horns, voice acting and Canadian ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! 

The Wavebirds: 

https://linktr.ee/thewavebirds?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2cfa5d89-70b8-4955-aaf0-78974be97b29

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Combustible Nuts

On January 24 Combustible Nuts released a new song called Commercial Break (Log!) 

https://open.spotify.com/album/17cT0BI90owB4OIjIyacum?si=WG-5u8pTT3iTrqjhhzVOCQ

-The Kilograms

On January 21 The Kilograms released a new song called Beliefs and Thieves.  

https://open.spotify.com/track/0oIRQyj9VWPSaGiiem9Y1o?si=4xAIa7ErTr-BOfNBG-hw5g

-Sad Snack 

On January 21 Sad Snack released a new song called Brain Fog. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0euk5bvRuclLsZ7aJ6bqJO?si=yev5DZo5SqimPxMEnz__BQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Andrew and Barrie from The Maka Sticks join us. The tell us their musical history and how The Maka Sticks got started. We discuss what a maka stick is, what went into the band’s sound. We also listen to their song Friday Night and we discuss the DC ska scene. And of course, ska news and ska picks of the week. 

The Maka Sticks:

https://linktr.ee/themakasticks?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYVjmcIo03ly2FcnWNmCEohigHDKlxrR2et2Rge5CCqc6yq9rHKZROBlOQ_aem_a4mpFXwx7o8zoIt6dFX9kA

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News…..

-The Pomps 

On January 17th,  The Pomps announced their new record "Partial Eclipse of the Pomps" out 02/21/2025 and available for preorder at Bad Time Records NOW! Lead single "That's Not A House" is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4wK0r0Z3RjvwatQlSBbl8j?si=Ew_vaGxkQj2cnulU_mLLKg

-Abraskadabra 

On January 17, Abraskadabra released a new song called Swings and Roundabouts. Streaming everywhere. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4yWCppWwgdnLZtSfJqiLqk?si=0hKnN6k6R0Kt2gyV_X4rMA

-Legal Disaster 

On January 17, Legal Disaster released a new song called Crystal Rock Steady. It’s streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/48phlh1alg6UPigorpywRZ?si=yqzTv1MgSLykFSKI1RJ1uQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Nick and Kellen from Stacked Like Pancakes join us. First we discuss breakfast for dinner. Nick and Kellen tell us their history with music and how Stacked Like Pancakes got started. They give a bunch of fun info on their latest EP, Everything Happens.  We talk about Taylor Swift, song writing and your mom. All this and of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Stacked Like Pancakes

https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Combustible Nuts

On January 10th Combustible Nuts released a new song called Drink Until I Can’t Feel Feeling. This new song from Combustible Nuts is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5hl84cVKOIf4mU0iSnRL0D?si=2L4imn32RL-NjlCG3azbsg

-The Gamblers

on January 10th the gamblers released an new song called Boom! Boom!

https://open.spotify.com/track/37uZCkzhwtS7Cr2H3ywRkU?si=npnccPdCSoueFex-v1higw

-Mr. scientist

On January 10th Mr. Scientist released a self titled full length album. This new album from Mr. scientist is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3akHIwb0X3wOQKdn4DYzr9?si=02yNyAL3RvKcZiorvWsIcQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

Opening Audio Clip from:

Nobody’s Listening, Right? Podcast 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Fx6te7/

This week Brian from This Repeats joins us. Brian breaks down his ska and musical journey. He also tells us the history of This Repeats and we listen to their song, Tear Gas. We also discuss creating a band name and their albums production. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

This Repeats:

https://linktr.ee/thisrepeats?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Chudson

On December 30th Orange County based Chudson released a new song called Noise Pollution. This new song from Chudson is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0hqrJ1V039wRhkN1kj5uB7?si=JcanEZEGRV6kce3ERR4Wmg

- The Phensic

 On January 1, The Phensic dropped a new song called, Do It Scared. This new song from The Phensic is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/3OsPbMrbXgq7RUVbfz5yny?si=nyJzhrgyTva7O5o-znpOCg

-The Boy Detective 

On January 3rd The Boy Detective released a new song called Unrealized Gains. This new ska punk ska is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3FVEtusI7SzTPy89qcJCRs?si=0fd9aYwpSdGri_GXuIaupQ

Ska News 2025 Playlist: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

This week Tara Hahn from Half Past Two joins us to breakdown all the ska of 2024. Also, be sure to listen for the surprise mystery guest. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Half Past Two:
halfpasttwoska.com
On The Upbeat:
ontheupbeatska.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

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the first EP, playing Warped Tour and we listen to their new song. And lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. 

The Skariginals: 

https://www.skariginals.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

On December 6th Hub City Stompers released a new album called Drinking Rage. This 14 song album from Hub City Stompers is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1tuNPuJxqiKZ0xOuEtnK0O?si=2VExUlZESh-rUn2VYzqboA 

-Swigfoot

On December 6 Swigfoot released a new song called Fight Party. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5sNxZqwWMJJYgXvCVeYhr0?si=XwR6lTswQCawZWWe-KkGnQ

-On The Upbeat 

On Friday, December 13th we are releasing our holiday themed charity album called Arose Such a Clatter: An Effortless Holiday. This album will be available exclusively on our bandcamp page. All the proceeds will go to Toys for TOTs. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0geCVkG3ZZgCLFZPJ6891c?si=QNyI5-6ESqiciF-xWityYA

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

This week author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat about what holiday films are the most ska, we give you ska news and of course we tell you are ska picks of the week. 

Becca Spence Dobias 

https://linktr.ee/BeccaSpenceDobias?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On The Upbeat: 

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-The Abruptors

On November 22 The Abruptors released a new track called St. Louis. This new ska song from The Abruptors is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0KQwn4S0XHSwEIlqSOv0hM?si=yBkiamxmSWuh1cAE35y2UA

-Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge 

On November 23, Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge released there new EP called Q: Are We Not Ska? A: We are AADD

https://open.spotify.com/album/4Eg5IPM2vjvF09vlyNPIA6?si=H41OUEdYRq6S0DdLWIldKQ

-Mega Infinity and Bad Mary

On December 3rd Mega Infinity and Bad Mary released a split ep called Mega Bad Disaster Party. Each band has two songs.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2JqfwS7iA0ltZb6dpIfe56?si=vc7ZuminQ0yulKyEEPCE_Q 

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

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next,  Tahlena and TJ discuss their tour across the states and what they enjoy about tour life.  TJ  talks about the early days of The Barstool Preachers and Tahlena talk about Bite Me Bambi’s new album.  We also the good and bad of 90’s ska. All this and our ska picks of the week. 

Bite Me Bambi: 

https://bitemebambi.com

The Barstool Preachers

https://thebarstoolpreachers.com

Ska News….

-Sad Snack 

On November 15, Sad Snack released their new single Dang It Bobby!. This new ska track from Sad Snack is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1k42nZLNraFKZ4pZvsK5Ns?si=_gSqVs7xR3a_P0y6OvH02w

-Smash Mouth….

on November 14, Smash Mouth released a ska punk cover of Love Me Do originally by The Beatles. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2kHaBoDc3ICsgFKUsS7rmM?si=duDXwj8AQnmkMtLdkqR-Gw

-Mutiny 

On November 14th, Mutiny released a four song EP called Avant Guardian, Vol.1. This new ep from Mutiny is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZAM628d8taew5TV3w8C88?si=NVKGI6GuRRatCuJhn3uGrg

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