Are you ready for the audio ride of a life time? Well strap in to hear Michi and Mike of Mega Infinity tell RJ all about their new EP "Chaos Magick" on Ska Punk International Records, what it is like to be a married couple in a band, their legendary Twitch streams, and even how great Hans Gruber & the Die Hards are! All that, plus Ska News and we even managed to fit in our Ska Picks of the Week, imagine that!

Ska News:

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This week Dave Kirchgessner from Mustard Plug joins us. Dave tells us about the themes and making of the new Mustard Plug album. We also get  inside info on the music video for their song Vampires. Dave also talks about working with record labels and about the modern ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska News and our ska picks of the week.

Mustard Plug:

mustardplug.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News….

Eric Daino 

Also, on September 29 Eric Daino announced their new solo album called Book of Spells will be out October 10th. you can preorder the album on cd, vinyl and digitally on Eric’s bandcamp page. The first single, Protection Spell is streaming everywhere now.

Spotify:

https://spotify.link/PZpVRGzRBDb

Bandcamp:

Book Of Spells | Eric Daino

-Madness 

Madness have announced their 13th studio album ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie’ . The new album drops November 17th.

https://spotify.link/ZlmdBLLRBDb

-Death Of Guitar Pop

And Lastly Death of Guitar Pop released their third single of their upcoming album. The new song The British Bull Dog is streaming everywhere now. Their latest album Be Lucky drops October 13. 

https://spotify.link/hoQtpkORBDb

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

Woo ha do we have a hootnanny of an episode for you! Matt and RJ are breakin' down that recent article by The Hard Times about the best ska bands in each state. Do they agree with the picks, do they think they can do better? Listen up to find out! Also, if you're not from the US, and you're thinking this is a little too "America-centric" well... we sure hope you can find some smidgin of joy in it. Additionally this episode is blessed to have the return of Gary Mastriano, telling us about Tri-State Conspiracy in his "Here Today, Ska Tomorrow" segment. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week, so pay attention, they're rad choices!

On The Upbeat:⁠ontheupbeatska.com⁠

Ska News…

-Suburban Legends - On Friday September 22, Suburban Legends released a new Disney cover. This time they cover I2I from 1995’s A Goofy Movie. This ska punk cover is streaming everywhere now. 

⁠https://spotify.link/FAcOcuY8pDb⁠

-The Phensic - On September 19th, The Phensic released a new album called "Don't Test Me". 

⁠https://spotify.link/zXvyNkX8pDb⁠

-Abraskadabra - Also on September 22, Brazil’s own Abraskadabra dropped their new single, Why So Serious? The new song from Abraskadabra is streaming everywhere now. 

⁠https://spotify.link/Ws9Evz08pDb⁠

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 Steve Lonergan from Sgt. Scagnetti joins to talk about the band’s latest album, At Least More Than Halfway Dead. Steve tells us about playing at Supernova international Ska Festival and what it’s been like to release a new album in over 20 years. We break down the write, record and the art from the new record. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Sgt. Scagnetti: 

https://linktr.ee/sgtscag

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

The Write-Ups:

On September 8th Michigan’s own The Write-Ups released a new song called Going Back Home. This danceable ska tack is streaming everywhere now. 

https://spotify.link/U3cyIjNEeDb

-Chilled Monkeys Brains

On September 15th Chilled Monkeys Brains released their new song called Suburban Home. This ska punk track is streaming everywhere now. 

https://spotify.link/CD3dFhLEeDb

-Show-Ska

On September 13th Show-Ska released their new album, Everything Go.

https://spotify.link/JjeWygJEeDb

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 chatted with Tim Snow from Ninquid Records. Tim tells us how he got connected to ska music and what lead him to stating a record label. Tim also discusses how he chooses the albums he releases and the bands he signs. Tim tells what he loves about the current ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Tim Snow:

ninguidrecords.com

On The Upbeat 

ontheupbeatska.com

Matthew Stewart GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/matthews-final-journey?member=29363719&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Ska News:

-Mustard Plug 

On September 8th Mustard Plug officially released their new album, Where Did All My Friends Go?  on Bad Time Records. 

https://lnk.to/mustardplug

-Mr. Incommunicado 

On September 8th Mr. Incommunicado released a new song called In The Rain. 

https://spotify.link/U5mkOBx52Cb

-SGT Scagnetti 

On September 12 Sgt Scagnetti is releasing the new album AT LEAST MORE THAN HALF-WAY DEAD. It’s from Ska Punk International records. 

https://spotify.link/8iEC28A52Cb 

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 

You can buy the main Theme Song:  https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week we talk with Nate, Nick and Kiera from Poindexter. We discuss how they each got into playing music and the band got its start. We listen to their song 11 to 8 and we take a deep dive into the recording of their album Treats. Last, we give you song ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Poindexter: 

https://fanlink.to/poindexter-treats?fbclid=PAAaZ2llwjABnLwN_XPnukEmLBwaUsEaosL246UR_mPvGFjpNUOglvYmgouO8_aem_AaVTZ8_yZE46zztacj7fRu-1Gd1reamWuNvDqFTdIwCZbj1Dis8x2tfKPr3skIbK4h4

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…

-The Classy Wrecks

On August 31 The Classy Wrecks dropped a new track called Figure It Out.

https://open.spotify.com/album/1YNc1m5ROzBcBso97KeYOL?si=PvPpTbpCT42fzbUtisc2iA

-Counting Coins

On September 1, Counting Coins released a new song called, Turn The Tape down. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/6TY8bjxhz433RIE7bFBTch?si=ygSN608wR8aLHmCn2mIm7A

-Be Decent 

On September 1 New York based Be Decent released their first EP, Having A Laugh. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/54r10lPSgxIOgd0zTaTXQ9?si=zMw2RddCR0SuqObOZyJ2tw

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 

You can buy the main Theme Song:  https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Saxton from Runaway Ricochet joins us. We learn how Saxton started playing music and what lead them to playing bass. Saxton tells us about the early days of Runaway Ricochet and we world premiere their song Optimist. We discuss song writing and working that ska beat into music. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Runaway Ricochet:

runawayricochet.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News….

Half Past Two

On August 23 Half Past Two released a new single called You in a Suit. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2hN8tzGgCvoZHnteNimic3?si=efwfXdV_TAGJcRkSZuEt0A

-Ghost Tones

On August 25 Ghost Tones released a new song called No Time To Explain. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4HfPUILMlIrxhc8I4Os4gi?si=VkcjIc4BQqqwGrKqKHgQcQ

-Mustatrd Plug

On August 25th Mustard Plug released a third single called Doin’ What We Do of the bands up coming album Where Did All My Friends Go? The new album is available on September 8th and the new single is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4HfPUILMlIrxhc8I4Os4gi?si=VkcjIc4BQqqwGrKqKHgQcQ

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 

You can buy the main Theme Song:  https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Jason and Kevin from Simple Minded Symphony join us. We discuss the writing and recording of their new record. We listen their song Deceivers and Nonbelievers and we discuss their new music videos. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Simple Minded Symphony:

simplemindedsymphony.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News:

-Random Hand

On August 15 Random Hand released a new song The Cycle. This ska punk song is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6zEdWZyTeRQmzXA2ziMDTc?si=l64_76nqR7a2gFNk4DiyUw

-K-Man and the 45’s

On August 18th K-Man and the 45’s released their new album Primed to Go. The album features 14 ska punk tracks. You can order digital and vinyl copies of the album from the band’s bandcamp page. The new album from K-Man and the 45’s is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ttmJLmCQ9o1Fk5xCHh9TL?si=W0WxWOF8Srmlma8lxaXosg

-Skatune Network 

On Friday August 18th Skatune Network released a new song called The World Ends on a Friday Night. The song is the first in a series  Skatune Network is calling “Rewriting Ska Songs I Wrote in High School”.  The World Ends on a Friday Night is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1JdXoFcc3pmmZbCmmU13jm?si=nI1rfTpGSEKajNfOLUI6rA

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 

You can buy the main Theme Song:  https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This Week John Roy from Smoke and Mirrors Sound System joins us. First, John tells us about starting Escape Hatch Records with Michael Buchmiller. We discuss the in’s and out’s of running a record labels and we hear the latest Smoke and Mirrors Sound System song. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week.