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This week Harrison Nida from Victory Kid join us. We discuss ska life highlights, the band’s new album, Fortnite, the music industry and we listen to Escape Our Fate by Victory Kid. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Victory Kid: victorykidband.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….. -Swigfoot On Friday April 17th Swigfoot released a new song called permanently lost. -Ska Pai On Thursday April 16th Ska Pai released a new EP called Hat-Trick. Let’s listen to Greener Pastures -Runaway Ricochet On April 14th Runaway Ricochet released a new ep called Made From Recycled Materials, Vol. 2. Let’s listen to the song Presumably Dead Arm featuring Poison Ivy and The People. Ska Picks….. Harrison: Be The One by Hey-Smith Matt: Our Playlist by Half Past Two (second anniversary of Talk Is Killing Me) Anthony: Spy Market by Let’s Go Bowling Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Neil and Drew from Late For Life join us. We talk about a band’s most popular song vs their best song. Late For Life discusses how they pick the shows they play, the San Diego music scene and we listen to the band’s song On The Take. Neil tells us how he tongues his trombone, we breakdown album art and the band talks about their stage presence. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Life For Life: https://linktr.ee/lateforlife?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARNQrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacDU2DWp9BZOly2X5ktQtLH_yaUbUngvIHBxaEhDeWK8erYvAiW_DYOx-mPgw_aem_-QLKrrMgumh9nt3W8UXKqQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News…. -Fishbone (Various artist) On April 10th Fishbone released a 40th anniversary version of their album Cover Your Face. This version features the songs done by other artists. It features Bite Me Bambi, Cat Bite , Silversun Pickups, Wheatus and many more. Let’s listen to the song A Selection by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. -lickshot On April 10th Lickshot released a new ep called Lick. Let’s check out the song Solutions. -Bad Operation On April 8th Bad Operation released a new song called Working Real Hard to Let Go. It’s from their upcoming new album Everything Must Go out April 24th on Bad Time Records. Ska Picks…. -Drew: Tap Nasty by Warsaw Poland Bros - Neils: Out all Night by The Pietasters -Matt: I Need To Know by Goldfinger -Anthony: “Federline” by the Georgetown orbits. Ska News Theme by Dangit https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Suburban Legends return! Brian and Vince join us to talk about the band’s upcoming UK tour. We also discuss life on the road, getting hit by horns, time zones, closing of legendary venues and fan interactions. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Suburban Legends: https://linktr.ee/SuburbanLegends?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAREAHRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacyYRDEEGWdUN5KQ2jIjSrRQCXVeZPFvahIOK9pLn4NrbKB0BdcUuNy1VWXOw_aem_140hSfeTxDY1_l3RqyPX_Q UK Tour Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1725?came_from=206&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARD_81leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafYyo3YszfGgePOqEAG4URVFbWh4wRQojPknVedQRW6Pc5bD9UTOfyIUmIn6w_aem_W7rTeJMyu5Mo3NsS6ff5Ag On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -The Chains On April 3 The Chains released a new album called Be Careful What You Wish For. The album is streaming but is available digitally and on vinyl from the band’s bandcamp page. Let’s listen to a clip from the title track, Be careful what you wish for. -Lightyear/ Slow Gherkin On April 2 Lightyear and Slow Gherkin released a four song split EP. -Joker’s Republic Recently Joker’s Republic released a cover of Green Day’s When I Come Around. Ska Picks….. -Robot: Code name Colin “Losing Touch” -Vince: Big D and the Kids Table, “Whiplash” -Matt: Welcome To My Life by Less Than Jake (from 2017’s Sound The Alarm ep) -Anthony: The Chinkees Human Race Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Brian and Jacob from Ghost Tones join us. We discuss ska music videos, how Ghost Tones got started, the bands writing process, the Connecticut ska scene and we his to a song of their new EP, Plague/Curse. All this with Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ghost Tones: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttones?igsh=MWdwdmpiaXdoOWE2Mw== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Title Holder On March 24th Title Holder released a new song called Out Of Touch. Let’s listen to a clip. -The Hempsteadys On March 13 The Hempsteadys released a new album called Dead Are Undead. We listened to their song Flea Market. -Half Gone On March 20th Half Gone released a self titled EP. This group features members of Omnigone and Half Past Two. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Same Mistakes. SkaPicks…. -Brian: same old song by The Selectmen -Jakob: the cat empire -Still Young -Matt: reciprocate some by voluntary hazing -Anthony: Too Bad by The Agonizers Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we caught up with the Bad Time Records Tour as it stops by in Orange County, California. We talk with Tara from Half Past Two, Dominic from Bad Operation and Mike and Drew from Kill Lincoln. We talk about life on the road, pre show routines, tour food, new music and tour planning. All this and Ska News! Bad Time Records: www.badtimerecords.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News……. -Runaway Ricochet On March 13 Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Autumn Leaves. -The Aggrolites On March 13, The Aggrolites released a new song called Till athe Wheels Fall Off. -Bad Operation On March 18th Bad Operation released a new song called You Don’t Answer My Calls. This is the third single of Bad Operation’s new album Everything Must Go out April 24th on Bad Time Records.. Ska News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Michi and Mike from Mega Infinity join us to discuss their new album, Harmonic Convergence. We also breakdown what cartoons are the most ska. We talk about the ever changing music industry and we listen to their song The World. We also give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!  Mega Infinity:  https://megainfinity.band/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQfIXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadu0MiS-FCt7Tcq3mrIeeBZHn7fjlckxGIhhaGTlMcDYpyq8v-pmhdbi_c82Q_aem_TZjgArOcCm3YIuU0cgpylQ On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Bad Operation  On March 6 Bad Operation announced a new album called Everything Must Go. They released a new song called Free Dom -Desorden publico  On March 6th Desorden Publico released an new EP called. Salsa All Ska. We listened to the song Quimbara Quimbara.  -Late For Life On March 6th Late For Life released a new song called On The Take.  Ska Picks…. -Michi: Come Dance With Me by So Many Dangers. -Mike: Trash Festers by Hans Gruber and the die hards -Matt: Bad Habit by Chase Long Beach  -Anthony : Chin Up by Catch 22 Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Zach and Nate from Sorry Sweetheart join us. We discuss the band’s beginnings and their journey to their new album. We talk about song writing, recording, horn solos and song titles. We listen to their song 20 Million in 20’s and we share our thoughts on Punk In The Park. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Sorry Sweetheart:  https://linktr.ee/sorrysweetheart?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQV5o5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacAvuwH-qZsXeXs899D4y_RTx41kRH0Ur38wqkTt0azgY6BwJp8JWFdAm60Qg_aem_ru9EkDxmsAQOayuiZy-6Sw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Horizon Point  On February 27 Horizon Point released a 5 song EP called Talk About It. Let’s listen to a clip of their song See Ya Never -Battleska Galactica On February 27 Battleska Galactica released a new album called Get Together. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Anxiety. -Mayson’s Party On February 25 Mayson’s Party released a new song called Happy Ending. Let’s listen to a clip.  Ska Picks…. -Zach Pride of lions by Tokyo ska paradise  -Nate Victory lap by space monkey mafia -Matt: Red Herrin by Flying Raccoon Suit -Anthony : Last One Standing by Goldfinger  Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com  Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Eric and Heather join us to discuss Pioneer Valley Ska  Festival 3. We learn the history behind the festival and what goes into making it happen. We also learn about Heather’s band , Futon Lasagna and we listen to their song How Many Times? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Pioneer Valley Ska Festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413-ska-presents-pioneer-valley-ska-fest-3-july-24-25th-2026-tickets-1979361456399?aff=ebdsshsms&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=8109851f21fa5a54c3f9036974f84b42169c40d19629dfb2e32676a8e79aed650ff0bbfd955f8eb119446ea06711d173e50e0e4a6627c79fa9f5468edeabd4f85481fb4dc11a72c9beb39f4f&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQMud1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaemH8_jv3SG46xtwrWAeHDpleKaGkZd5I9PQacENu4d30e25815elxOQdrx8A_aem_l-eE8pUFJlJGqQ-Cef4nnA Futon Lasagna:  https://futonlasagna.bandcamp.com/album/small-plates?fbclid=PAdGRleAQMuyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafqQ4s2JqupvLwmhv94ww3NycbVVjr8plxp6WpfF5KPQHCcRcPxxWSaa5ewSA_aem_etbDNtQq5WJX0brw1UuYUw On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -The Holophonics  On February 20th released a new record album called Parking Garage Rally Circuit: European Tour. We listened to the clip of the song What drives you? -Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7 On February 20th Dave Hilliard and the rocksteady 7 released a new album called a home for dinner. We listened to a clip of Until Then.  -Courtesy Of Tim On February 20th Courtesy of Tim released a new song called Happy Friday. This song currently is only available on the band’s bandcamp page.  Ska Picks of the Week…. -Eric: Thumper -Backstabber -Heather: Sgt Scag - 401bk -Matt: Steady Riot by Big D and The Kids Table  -Anthony : Rocket Fuel By MU330 Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week James White (Jimmy Jam) from Left Alone joins us. First, we discuss nicknames and favorite baselines in ska/ska punk. James tells us about getting in to playing bass and joining Left Alone. We talk about the band’s latest record, True To  Form and we listen to their song Some Days.  We also discuss how being from Los Angeles impacts the band’s sound and James’ work as a tattoo artist. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Left Alone: https://www.instagram.com/leftaloneofficial?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Sorry Sweetheart On February 13 dropped a new song called IK4ND. This is the third song off their upcoming album called Warm Room, Good Friends. The album is out 2/27. Let’s listen to a clip of IK4ND -Hans Gruber and the Die Hards On Tuesday February 17th Hans Gruber and the die Hards released a new album Or Hans Gruber and The Die Hards. Song clip of Pay Your Tolls -Runaway Ricochet  On Friday, February 13th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Gossip. -Ska Picks -James: the Blue Beaters - “Toxic” -Matt: The Skariginals- Up To You -Anthony: the rhythm by sort of jellybeans Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com  Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we talk to Dallas’ own Set The Tone! Nick and Dustin join Matt and Anthony to chat about our favorite closing songs on ska album, the Dallas ska scene, the push and pull of writing music with trained and untrained musicians. We also take a listen to Set The Tone’s song “Hope For Tomorrow” and discuss what the song means to the band. And of course it wouldn’t be On The Upbeat if we didn’t talk about the latest ska releases and give our ska picks for the week. Set The Tone: setthetoneska.com On The Upbeat:  ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Captain Accident On February 6th Captain Accident released a new song called slither on the dashboard.  -Buena Suerte On February 5th Buena Suerte released a new song called Automatico.  -Offbeat Offensive  On February 2 , Offbeat Offensive, released a five song EP called The Still Suck. We listened to When We Were Young.  Ska Picks of The Week… Nick:Analog Boy - RX Bandits Dustin: High anxiety -Suicide Machines Matt: Police Brutality - The Planet Smashers Anthony: Puppype - kamikaze Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nat and Becky from The Iron Roses join us. First we discuss problem solving in the ska scene. Next Becky and Nat tell us how their two person vocals came to be. They also discuss early days of the band and the importance of writing songs that mean something. We also breakdown why it’s important to speak your mind. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week!  The Iron Roses: https://www.theironroses.info/?fbclid=PAVERFWAPxCARleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad4nP3iqQShiLQx0d53ej1y0mlgml0IS7Ya7peq7uzUz0Bgd8dPlnzQGEaLsA_aem_Nhzfhgj6iKQExGxSEeEmPg On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….  -Sorry Sweetheart  On January 30, Sorry Sweetheart released a new song called Touch Grass. This the second song off their upcoming album Warn Room, Good Friends. That album drops February 27 on Bad Time Records.  https://sorrysweetheart.bandcamp.com/album/warm-room-good-friends -Mayson’s Party On January 30 Mayson’s Paty dropped a new song called Carry On. https://maysonsparty.com/movie -More Better Band On February 3 More Better Band released a new song called Two Tone.  https://morebetterband.bandcamp.com/music Ska Picks: Nat -  Big Shot by English Beat Becky - When You Get Home by Mega Infinity Matt-Piss Off by Home Grown  Anthony- Be That Way by Freakdddy Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://www.dangitband.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Heather and Tom from Pink Slip join us. First we discuss what kind of pizza is the most ska. We also learn Heather and Tom’s journey into music and how Pink Slip got started. We listen to the band’s latest single, Sick and Tired and they tell us what drives them to play music. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Pink Slip: pinkslipska.com  On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News… -Filthy Militia On January 23 Filthy Militia released their new album called High Ground. Let’s like to a clip of the title track, High Ground. -The Suicide Machines On January 23 The Suicide Machines released a new song called Thank You. -The Chains On January 23 The Chains released a new song called It Must Be Nice featuring Lady Kay. Of the Doomstompers. Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Sean and Ben from The Taj Motel Trio join us. We discuss the ska records we know all the words to and we learn the band’s history. We also discover the story behind the bands name and we listen to their new song. We talk about Christmas music and the Atlanta, Georgia ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Taj Motel Trio:  https://ttmt.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News….. Sorry Sweetheart On January 16 it was announced that Sorry Sweetheart is releasing a new record on Bad Time Records called Warm Room, Good Friends. Sorry Sweetheart released a now single of the record called Beyond Burger in Paradise. -Esteban Flores On January 16th Esteban Flores released a new track called Rosas De Roma.  —Death of Guitar Pop. On January 16th Death of Guitar Pop released a new song called Blinding.  Ska News Theme by Dang!t https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Josue and Luis from Los Domingueros join us. First, we share what makes us happy. Josue and Luis talk about the band’s history and their musical influences. We discuss Latin Ska and the Albuquerque, New Mexico ska scene. We listen to the band’s new song and we talk writing and recording music. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.  Los Domingueros: losdominguerosband.com On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Matt’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-matt-get-reliable-transportation?attribution_id=sl:f7832635-c4f2-412f-901b-ed8cdc90e0f9&ts=1767961996&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPVU9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeb-WBzsg7jdZBYRnFb-XYXYYcjPUM3yLwz99aOkr9p97Q75WwQgJ-zqBcg5Q_aem_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuA Ska News….. -Spring Heeled Jack On Friday, January 9th Spring Heeled released a new song called Suzi Brewski.  -The Wavebirds On January 9th, The Wavebirds released a new song called The Raid Boss Killed All My Friends.  -Runaway Ricochet  On January 13th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Tele Por Dia.  Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week music reviewer and ska fan, Dane Jackson, joins us. We learn about Dane’s history with ska  music and what lead to him to doing music reviews. Dane tells us what he liked in 2025 and we talk about what we are looking forward to in 2026.  And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Dane Jackson:  https://linktr.ee/danejackson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c80aa7e4-14b4-4e98-97eb-30444a25c1dc On The Upbeat: ontheubeatska.com  Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fi https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQ Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington  https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com