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This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they got into music, how the band got started and where their band name came from. We breakdown their new record, Now’s The Time and we listen to their song You Better Work. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Be Decent: https://bedecent.bandcamp.com Hell of a Hat: The Rise of ’90s Ska and Swing by Kenneth Partridge https://bedecentnyc-shop.bigcartel.com/product/hell-of-a-hat?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUqssRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPe-w3JqW6XHBFzFAmRRZXNEaSCCDnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxKcph1b5kQGEQhg1ttGLC0eGFVHx04mK74tArzFKvFsbtgntKFor1-LLiy8_aem_PTwvw2s8btez6qZrC98uKg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Devon Kay and the solutions On September 25th Devon Kay and The Solutions dropped a new song called I Made a Post. This is the third single off their upcoming album called The World’s Greatest Album. That drops October 9th on Bad Time Records. -The Family Business LTD On September 25th ska super group The Family Business LTD released their self titled debut album. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Detonator. -Mutiny On September 25th Mutiny released a new ska core song called Semester Abroad Ska Picks of the Week… Ska Picks -Ken: Dave & Mary by the Hotknives -Geoff: In the Grass by The Smooths  -Matt: One Like You by Big D and the kids table Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we chat with Jeremy and Eddie The Originals. The Originals are a Reel Big Fish cover band from Arizona. We discuss the band’s origins and their history with ska. We share our thoughts on the best RBF album and we breakdown the differences between a cover band and a tribute band. Eddie and Jermey also tell us how they got the opportunity to preform with RBF. Also this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. The Originals: https://linktr.ee/TheOriginalsCoverBand On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Less Than Jake On September 15th Less Than Jake released a new song called Another Hostage Situation. -Chase Long Beach On September 11th Chase Long Beach released a new song called Aftershock. -Pink Slip Also on September 11th Pink Slip released a new song called Finger Food. Finger Food is the second single off of Pink Slip's first full length album, Bathtub Madonna, dropping everywhere on Friday September 25th! Ska Picks -Eddie: Share by Cousin Oliver -Jermey: Number One by A-100’s -Matt: Wasted Tomorrows by The Planet Smashers Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world premiere their song Back Of The Line. We discuss being in the studio, musical influences, show rituals and venue must havens. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Calypso’s Curse: https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUPB25wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOKXNBOAmGcn7hi9E6GF_yp5WsmQnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp3UOkkLq8viRMuM7G2dA0pxMeu7vqHgukdrVHiaJBXpGtblcItu7ZCsRzRdS_aem_X1T0E0R4664IRjPL1HFMIw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Be Decent On August 25th Be Decent released a new song called Come Sweetly. This is the second single of their upcoming album Now’s The Time, out September 18th. -Title Holder Also on August 25 title holder released a new song called Can’t Take Anymore -The Boy Detective On August 21 The Boy Detective released a new song called Girl All The Bad Guys Want. Ska Picks….. -Lou: I Try by The Skariginals -Shane: Wanna Be Your Lover By Mandie Bee -Matt: Irish Goodbye by The Doomstompers Ska News Theme by Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new album, Turn Up The Fear and we discuss the album’s darker tone. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Omnigone: https://linktr.ee/0mnig0ne?fbclid=PAVERFWAUF1gtwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNuImnFM64cNEK_BycV__PwHh9z4pmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpy9_NtQn5Qjxav3It2rnKcOy_Mc2MzUvXDvo5mLhIhokVj6hVI7gusBQR7ff_aem_So6vpRCDI7JqNYbJyxqHVA On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… Devon Kay and The solutions On Friday, August 28th Devon Kay and the Solutions announced a new record called The World’s Greatest Album. It will be out on October 9th on Bad Time Records. The first single is called Heart to Break. -K-Man and The 45’s On August 25th K-Man and The 45’s released a new song called We Won’t Stop -Something To Do On August 26th Something To Do released a new song called Hocus Pocus Brain. Ska Picks of the Week……. -Adam: The Kid Got That Fire by The Chains -Matt: Just What I Needed by The Insyderz Ska News Theme by Dang! https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer Ska Classic. First, Karen tells us about managing the band Hooray For Our Side and we learn the details of a Chase Long Beach van crash. Karen also brought us a new song called Aftershock. There is also special guest appearances from former On The Upbeat cohosts, Anthony Rondina, RJ Phoenix and Gary Mastriano. We have a mini Every Song Sucks episode and we take questions from the audience. Chase Long Beach: https://chaselongbeach.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break down the bands new record, Get Out Of Your Head and we listen to the song Outfit off the album. All this and of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skariginals: https://linktr.ee/Skariginals On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News -Joker’s Republic On August 7th Joker’s Republic released a cover of Grand Theft Autumn / Where is Your Boy. -Ska Freaks On August 5 Ska Freaks released a five song EP called The Ordinary Minority. Let’s listen to the lead track Amy. -Atypical Heroes On July 31 Atypical Heroes released a new song called Skanking In A Circle. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks… -Brayden: Bang the skillet by Go Jimmy Go -Ryan: Dance Wid’ Me- Hepcat -Matt: Carousel by Hooray For Our Side -Evan: So Good by Stop the Presses Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and we give you some ska news. Next Spence and Tyler tell us about life on the road and what it’s like booking shows in 2026. We listen to Swigfoot’s song Permanently Lost and we learn about fun things to do in Arizona. Lastly, Tyler and Spence tell us what they enjoy most about being in a band and we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Swigfoot: Swigfoot.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Omnigone On July 31 Omnigone released a new song called Turn Up The Fear. This is the third single off the bands up coming record also called Turn Up the Fear. That album is out on Friday, August 14th. -The Guilty Parties On August 4th The Guilty Parties released a new song called (In)Famous. -Be Decent On July 28th Be Decent released a new song called You Better Work. This is the second single of their up coming album Now’s The Time out September 18th. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks of the Week: -Tyler: Please Abduct Me by Bumsy and the Moochers -Spencer: Mini mega fun by Hooray for Dad -Matt: Hometown Pride by Late For Life -Evan: Stay Riot by Big D and the Kids Table Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam "The Ska Mailman” Wallace joins to talk about Lab Brats. First, we discuss the return of Reel Big Fish and we give you some ska news. Adam talks about opening for The Aquabats, write the new Lab Brats album, the albums title, the albums themes and we listen to a song of the album. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week. Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -All Things Considered On July 17th All Things Considered released their new song 2nd Best. -Beat The Smart Kids On July 24th Beat The Smart Kids released a new album called 30 Minutes or Less. -Unfunfair On July 24th Unfunfair released a new single called Green and Mean. Let’s listen to a clip. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks of the Week… Adam: Spy Market by Let’s Go Bowling Matt: Do It For The Love by The Odd Advantage Evan: Gates of Steel by Skankin’ Pickle Ska News Theme: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Brandon and Heath from The Operators join us. First we discuss how to handle conflict and then we give you some ska news. Heath and Brandon talk about what the band has been doing the last five years. They also talk about the new album they are working on and we listen to a brand new track. We also discuss writing songs and how to book shows in 2026. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. The Operators: https://theoperatorsska.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… -Millington On July 17th Millington Released a new track called I Wont Surrender. Let’s listen to a clip. -The Hellas On July 17th The Hellas released a new track called Imposter. -Omnigone Also on July 17th Omnigone released a new song called Empathy. Let’s listen to a clip. This is the second song from Omnigone’s new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time R -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks of a the week Brandon: The Slackers cooking for Tommy Heath: The Circle City Deacons song problems still remain Matt: Therapy by Matamoska Evan: Bleed Me Dry by Flying Raccoon Suit Ska News Theme: Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community supported them through a difficult time. It’s an inspiring story you won’t want to miss. Carter Strong Forever: https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/10172303/Tim-Ankeny Rock For Choc Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Lab Brats On July 9th Lab Brats (Adam the ska mailman) released a new Album called Triskaidekaphobia. Let’s listen to a clip of the songs Shark In The Water. -Boss Riot On July 10th Boss Riot released a new album called Here We Go Again. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Good Enough. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska News Theme: Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and producing of this new record. Matt (Vest) and Anthony give you their thoughts on how bands can get themselves out there and of course Ska News. Big D and The Kids Table: bigdandthekidstable.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News -Omnigone On July 3rd Omnigone announced a new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time Records. With this announcement they released a new single called Corpse of Corporations let’s listen to a clip. -Grey Matter On July 3 Grey Matter released a self-titled album. Available only on Bandcamp. https://greymattermi.bandcamp.com/album/grey-matter -SkidWizard On June 29th Skidwizard released a new song called Order of Priorities. Let’s listen to a clip. Rock For Choc Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOg Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska News Theme: Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights we’ve had behind the scenes that keep the show going. Also bands and fans share their memories of the show. Join us for this super sized episode. On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake released a split EP called Unity -Chudson Recently Chudson released a new song called So Long Ska Picks… Anthony : Vacation by Pepper Evan: You Know You Want It by Starpool Matt Nervous in the alley by Smash Mouth RJ: The Alcoholic Freshman - Do Your Thumbs Hurt? Cause They're Killin' Me Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We also discuss Harry’s singing voice and the LA ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Harry Katz and The Pistachios: https://circlebackmusic.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Streetlight Manifesto On June 23, Streetlight Manifesto released a 6 song ep called Halfway Way To The Place Behind The Stars. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Everything to Everyone. This is half of an album, the rest show be out in September. -Local Legends On June 19th Local Legend released a new ep called Now with More F-Bombs. Let’s listen to the song F**k It! (Pass the trumpet ) Ska Picks… -Harry: The Toasters don’t let the bastards -Matt: Sell Out by Reel Big Fish Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s name and they give one word thoughts for each track on their new album, Take a Beat. They also describe their early success and the New York ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Doomstompers: https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/album/take-a-beat?fbclid=PAdGRleASgVR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadaIov8liaaOxzoPIxX0qH_nBLkWwPyH_nhlAM7ATtSDlKgJ9os_N5R0FO6JA_aem_G5IsJUisNeTGpVJNpB1thQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -The Boy Detective On June 19 The Boy Detective will be dropping a new track called The Beach Boys Are Full Of It. Let’s listen to a clip. -Twenty Something Summer On June 8th Twenty Something Summer released a new song called Pool Hopoin’ -Rocky Leon On June 12 Rocky Leon released a new song called Stright to Hell Ska Picks…. Kayla: Room To Breathe by Westbound Train. Ilan: Stuck In My Head by Skaracha https://tipatop.bandcamp.com/track/stuck-in-my-head Matt: What’s The Point by Abraskadabra Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, Modern Vintage. Paco also talks about picking songs to cover and we chat about the Orange County, California ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Wondermelon: https://linktr.ee/wondermelonband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ad2295b1-826b-41dc-ac9f-5ac1aa2b3cb5 On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……… •The Doomstompers On June 5 The Doomstompers dropped a new single called Participation Trophy. It’s from their upcoming album Take A Beat out June 12th. Let’s listen to Participation trophy by the doom stumpers. -The Aggrolites On June 5th The Aggrolites released their new album called Super Atomic. Let’s listen to their song ‘Till The Wheels Fall Off -The Kittyhawks On June 10th The Kittyhawks released a new song called The Devil’s Offbeat. Ska picks….. Paco: King for a day by Goldfinger Matt: Combat Chuck by Five Iron Frenzy Evan: I Got Enemies In High Places Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com