It’s Scott Klopfenstein on our reel big 200th episode. We chat with Scott about getting into playing music, getting into ska, joining Reel Big Fish, touring, the 90’s ska explosion and starting The Little Man Band. We also hear one of Scott’s songs, The Hilarious. Scott also talks about meeting “Weird Al”, being in the movie BASEketball and so much more. We also give you our ska picks of the week. And as an added bonus, Matt chats with original On The Upbeat cohost, Aaron Bertram. 

Scott Klopfenstein: 

scottklopfenstein.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: ⁠

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠ 

Main Theme by Millington: ⁠

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

his week Tim Snow from Ninguid Records stops by the show. Tim tells us about Ninguid Record Music Festival happening this July in Missouri. Tim also gives us an update on new music coming to Ninguid Records. Tim tells us how he finds and keeps that work/life balance. We also discuss what cereal is the most ska and we of course give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Ninguid Records 

ninguidrecords.com

On The Upbeat

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News.......

-Matamoska 

On Friday March 22 Matamoska released a new song called Ska Show. Along with the new song it was announced that Matamoska will have a new self titled album out on May 17 from Bad Time Records. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/636jqW11VoEJHge687WGPw?si=Y09TOlSGT_KIgBRluvzRrQ

-The What Nows?!

On March 24th The What Nows released their new album entitled Neglected Objective. This Ska Punk album is currently available on The What Nows’ bandcamp page and all streaming platforms. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2TxsITdAekO2pDQTW1hUmn?si=dL5GOUl2QHiGD1ZNBWbiww

-Sorry Sweetheart 

On March 22, Sorry Sweetheart released a new single called Sweatpants (Are All That Fit Me Right). This skacore song from Sorry Sweetheart is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/1uAYmtKnSGPLiWhbqC3QEv?si=uf6kMuRBRReZ-6wCrh45Nw

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 Andrew and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit join us. First, Andrew and Kerley go head to head in ska music quiz. Then we give you some ska news. Next, Andrew and Kerley tell us about their upcoming west coast tour and we discuss the good and bad of life on the road. They also tell us about recording unique instruments for their most recent album, Moonflower. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. 

Flying Raccoon Suit:

https://linktr.ee/flyingraccoonsuit?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6e2705d2-dedc-493f-9d29-98b3b807b942

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

Half Past Two

On Friday March 15 Half Past Two released a new song called Talk Is Killing Me. This is the title track off the band’s new album that drops April 19th. The single Talk is Killing Me is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/32LLFjhuQd4Q1shxoCNmZg?si=AszVGfW_S62v_-jmNz42yg

-Mister Blank 

On March 15, Mister Blank released their cover of My Own Worst Enemy, originally by Lit. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2yPfAhuE7vDYYBhQdnBg6C?si=kYoLRylhRKe95e4qHKWt-A

-Late For Life

Lastly, also on March 15 San Diego’s Late For Life released a new track called M357. This new ska punk ska is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/6vv5n8lsTgYlasYnKGQL60?si=_P-RRG7sRqWYtelXsH1ZYw

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

RJ Phoenix Loves Smash Mouth by Dang!t

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

A cappella Version of All Star:

https://youtu.be/iWaq1ZvhH0M?si=D3DhzQdaR1O5rETk

It’s the Arcade Allstars! This week Sam and Cody give us the full breakdown of the band's history. We discuss song writing, recording, Vans vs Converse, video games, ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Arcade Allstars:

https://arcadeallstars.bandcamp.com/album/insert-coin-2

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-Codename:Rocky

Last week Codename: Rocky released their new song Little Devil featuring Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi . The track will appear on the band’s upcoming EP “Foundation” out later this year on wWiretap Records. The new Codename: Rocky track is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4OmOHVJy6173eHRuI8arll?si=CRS9lq6fSYSvmbWj-R290A

-Do It With Malice

On March 8th Do It With Malice release a new song called Gravity. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/053JBhaePOB1lajojl8O07?si=hOmqJPQaR_y4hWy0G5imfw

-Millington 

On Friday, March 8 Millington released their cover of Thanks for the Memories originally by Fall Out Boy. This is the first single of their new covers ep, Brass Emo Vol. 2 out March 15. Thanks for the memories is steaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5YobK4cZ7e2HO9qVmVFPju?si=9GxnfAa_RYGIemhbYdAFjA

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 we chat with Girth Control! Mark, Jay and Bob join us to discuss how they got together, the origin of the band’s name and their upcoming new album, Life’s Too Short for Girth Control. We also discuss the ska scene of upstate New York , ska band mascots, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!

Girth Control:

https://linktr.ee/girthcontrol?fbclid=PAAaYZV8rwA2NdNCgLsyhkntK6fCwCf_lQW3-V-Z1dwZjzIS6lgtfLOzuDu28_aem_AXgDzyeLyfkdET2HUVyusicWWnIfrq4A0OjqXmXri5NrzlL5-XTglCyusU37WWd0VB0

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

The Ska Mailman: 

https://linktr.ee/LabBrats?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2b676c76-d622-4fde-9ca4-ed4b3bc1ad52

Ska News……

-Call Me Malcolm 

https://open.spotify.com/track/7kuC9PiggGLpVPJNznCoWg?si=CldVc8yrTpC73kb2sAMdVg&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZEVXbwsPmaw4hat0

-Cartoon Violence 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0r980Nb4Dzw55fIzIIAg55?si=IaMBKkFOQNic-NHpZC8QRg

-Mutiny

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wqxGs9QQoN2MXANfzit1d?si=MTYwogjHTH-s4XA-kskT_g

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

Sammy Kay is here representing The Kilograms! Who are the Kilograms? Well they're a brand new group consisting of Sammy Kay, Joe Gittleman, J Duckworth, and Michael McDermott! Sammy let's us know how the group got started, what is in their future, and what events inspired the writing and recording of the song "Can't Be Beat!"

Check out the new EP from the Kilograms!

https://thekilograms.bandcamp.com/album/ep

https://open.spotify.com/album/2UN3bLLtNxeCoUfQPhfR5n

Ska News:

Smoke and Mirrors Sound System - Beyond the Pale (Single)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3kUzptGkgYP85UYRco4fLH

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - The Last Ninja (Single)

https://tokyoskaparadiseorchestra.bandcamp.com/track/the-last-ninja

https://open.spotify.com/album/2o4kWMnrJxC9lksNceAnfg

https://open.spotify.com/album/1OGgUMetZHo0FfQ3YK8EUD

On The Upbeat Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

https://www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

https://www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

https://www.ontheupbeatska.com

On The Upbeat Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska

On The Upbeat on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dsa1Gmt1Pivxo5sFGaxob?si=FeoGvciiQy2IxtHBY4GeVw&nd=1

On The Upbeat Merch:

https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/

On The Upbeat Bandcamp:

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Sponsorship Music by Eric Daino:

ericdaino.bandcamp.com/music

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Main Theme by Millington:

millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Special delivery from The Ska Mailman! This week we chat with Adam Wallace, AKA The Ska Mailman. We announce that Adam is joining the On The Upbeat team, we give you ska news, Adam plays Reel Ska Band/ Fake Ska Band and we spend most of the episode discussing A.I. art in ska. And of course, we give our ska picks of the week. 

Follow The Ska Mailman:

TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@adamflawless?_t=8jfXqZ394wA&_r=1

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theskamailman?igsh=bWF6bnZjMmUweWJw

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

ska news 

-Annalies Tang 

https://open.spotify.com/album/712dYT0ss5fBX2spOrdVte?si=9cIMcbCHSTKS9OqKPibW1A

-The Kittyhawks

https://open.spotify.com/track/10rZPk25qkgzRRqfNIPq8p?si=TxUVbAkkR-mbXTYe6LfK7Q

-Call Me Malcolm 

https://open.spotify.com/album/74IomuTj7ANLL9c599btuo?si=6Tw4JWFFTzm9m7PIIbPNoA

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

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Main Theme by Millington:

millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠⁠

We got Mike Park on the episode, y'all! You may know him from Asian Man Records, Skankin' Pickle, the Bruce Lee Band, or about a half dozen other fantastic acts. We talk with Mike about his storied history, which version of the Bruce Lee Band is his favorite, '90s ska music videos, and more! RJ does a fanboy freakout, plus Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!

Mike Park:

asianmanrecords.com

SKA NEWS:

- The Resignators - From Above

https://open.spotify.com/album/5N7FOwjjzme2qtY2c2vcvIhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5N7FOwjjzme2qtY2c2vcvI

- The Classy Wrecks - Keep Your Head Up Girl

https://open.spotify.com/album/28TBeJ7lhWX3Xau00Mx6EO

- Bet On Red - Rudie Can't Fail

https://open.spotify.com/album/5VeXeK6if8SvWyUF0ATzUg

Find On the Upbeat Online:

ontheupbeatska.com

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠⁠ 

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

dangitband.bandcamp.com/music⁠

Sponsorship Music by Eric Daino:

ericdaino.bandcamp.com/music

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Main Theme by Millington:

millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music⁠⁠

Kill Lincoln, Bad Time Records, This Is New Tone, Mike Sosinski does it all, so we talk about it all! We also discuss ska hats, ska news and our ska picks of the week.

Bad Time Records:

badtimerecords.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Mad Caddies

On January 17th the Mad Caddies released a new song called Baby. Baby by Mad Caddies is streaming everywhere now.  

https://open.spotify.com/track/2I28vXWi5vdx0OsPKbE0G5?si=G37QH8EVQKCzJQG8zUNz6Q

-Eric Din

On January 13 Eric Din release a ska dub track called  Rabbitus Maximus. You can find the song on Eric Din’s bandcamp page. 

https://ericdin.bandcamp.com/track/rabbitus-maximus

-Rude Machine 

On January 18th Rude Machine dropped a new track called Walk The Path. Walk the Path from Rude Machine is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/08lPIVEX1Zh4Jxe7SV0VbY?si=AQw2D222QIyvdII0P9q5Qw

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