On The Upbeat

This week Callyn and Mike from The Wavebirds join us. First, we discuss what video games are the most ska. Callyn and Mike talk about the writing and recording of the band’s new album. They tell us about the album’s art work and the hardships of being in a band in 2026. All this with Ska News and are Ska Picks of the Week. The Wavebirds: https://thewavebirds.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-The DoomstompersOn May 15th The Doomstompers released a new song called Actin’ Up. This is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, Take a Beat. The new album will be out June 12th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of the new single Actin’ UP. -Matamoska On May 15th Matamoska released a new single called Callejon De La Muerte. -Swigfoot Also on May 15 Swigfoot released a new song called Cruising Down The Psycho Path. Ska Picks…..Mike: Brasser - CasingsCallyn: Arcade Allstars - Mutton ChopsMatt: Carrie O from Joe Gittleman (from the Wavebreaker #4 ep split with Bad Operation Evan: "Same Way" by The Debonaires ft. Vic RuggieroSka News Theme by Lab Brats https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Evan Worhman from Hooray For Our Side joins us. We discuss side projects of ska bands. Evan talks about getting into music and we listen to the band’s latest song, Better Off Gone. Evan and Anthony go head to head in a ska lyric guessing game. And of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Hooray For Our Side: hoorayforourside.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Less Than JakeIt was announced recently that Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake would release a split EP called Unity out June 24th. On May 12 Less Than Jake dropped the first single Scatter The Ashes. -Death in the ArenaOn May 8th, Death in the Arena released their new album The Champion Sound. We listen to the track -Death of Guitar Pop On May 8th Death of Guitar Pop released a new single called Who Put 50 P In You? Ska Picks of the Week. -Evan: Tranquilo y Rimbombante by Skatax-Matt: Raw Revolution by Big D and The Kids Table -Anthony: Shed Some Skin by Slow Gherkin Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This Week Sara Rose and John from Bounce House Ska join us. We discuss the band’s history, their song writing process, playing in California for the first time and the Arizona ska scene. We also talk about what makes for a good ska venue, Ska News and we give you our ska picks of the week.Bounce House Ska: bouncehouseska.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Skappository On May 1 Skappository released a new 4 song EP called Falling Out. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Here We Go Again featuring The Doomstompers. -Los DominguerosOn May 1st Los Domingueros released a new song called Pa’Lante.-Courtesy Of TimOn May 5th Courtesy of Tim dropped a new song called Tooth and Nail. This will be on their up coming Five song EP called Perennial out on May 12th. For now it’s listen to a clip of Tooth and Nail. Ska Picks….-Sara Rose: Swigfoot “Six foot Bigfoot”-John: "Haunted House" by The Boy Detective.-Matt: Plastic Knives by Hooray For Our Side -Anthony: Good Times Gone by SlapstickSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week D-Ray and Greg from Bad Operation join us. We discuss what it takes to build a ska community, life on the road, the band’s new record, Spotify and the pressure of making your sophomore record. We of course give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Bad Operation: https://bio.site/badoperation?fbclid=PAVERFWARfp6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafC56YhLLzaaUZE7IsNdkE6nbMhHhIHdxMnh4LEHum16ywSqq2uCjU1jZW1-g_aem_FLZXokR5Ehz5ZXBQm1XWlwOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Jackie MendezOn April 24th Jackie Mendez released her album This Is Jackie Mendez. Let’s listen to a clip of Should I? -Mayson’s PartyOn April 22 Mayson’s Party released a new EP called Seven. Let’s listen to a clip of 7Seas.-South Central Skankers On April 16th the South Central Skankers released a new album called insomnia. let’s listen to a clip of the song Just You and I.Ska Picks…..-D-Ray: Progress by RX Bandits -Greg: Go by Dance Hall Crashers -Matt: Right Now by Big D and The Kids Table. -Anthony: real bands 4life by slow gherkin Ska News Theme by Dang!https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-SwigfootOn Friday April 17th Swigfoot released a new song called permanently lost. -Ska PaiOn 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-SmithMatt: Our Playlist by Half Past Two (second anniversary of Talk Is Killing Me) Anthony: Spy Market by Let’s Go BowlingSka News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain 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_-QLKrrMgumh9nt3W8UXKqQOn 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. -lickshotOn 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 Dangithttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain 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_QUK 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_W7rTeJMyu5Mo3NsS6ff5AgOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain 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 HolderOn March 24th Title Holder released a new song called Out Of Touch. Let’s listen to a clip. -The HempsteadysOn March 13 The Hempsteadys released a new album called Dead Are Undead. We listened to their song Flea Market.-Half GoneOn 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 AgonizersSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://www.dangitband.comMain 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.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 OperationOn 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 Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain 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_TZjgArOcCm3YIuU0cgpylQOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 LifeOn 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 22Ska News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain 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-6SwOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 GalacticaOn February 27 Battleska Galactica released a new album called Get Together. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Anxiety.-Mayson’s PartyOn 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-Cef4nnAFuton Lasagna: https://futonlasagna.bandcamp.com/album/small-plates?fbclid=PAdGRleAQMuyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafqQ4s2JqupvLwmhv94ww3NycbVVjr8plxp6WpfF5KPQHCcRcPxxWSaa5ewSA_aem_etbDNtQq5WJX0brw1UuYUwOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 7On 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 TimOn 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 MU330Ska News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain 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.comSka News…. -Sorry SweetheartOn 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 HardsOn 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 jellybeansSka 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.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…. -Captain AccidentOn February 6th Captain Accident released a new song called slither on the dashboard. -Buena SuerteOn 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 BanditsDustin: High anxiety -Suicide MachinesMatt: Police Brutality - The Planet SmashersAnthony: Puppype - kamikazeSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://www.dangitband.comMain 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_Nhzfhgj6iKQExGxSEeEmPgOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka 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 PartyOn January 30 Mayson’s Paty dropped a new song called Carry On.https://maysonsparty.com/movie-More Better BandOn February 3 More Better Band released a new song called Two Tone. https://morebetterband.bandcamp.com/musicSka Picks:Nat -  Big Shot by English BeatBecky - When You Get Home by Mega InfinityMatt-Piss Off by Home Grown Anthony- Be That Way by FreakdddySka News Theme by Dang!t:https://www.dangitband.comMain 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_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuASka News…-Filthy MilitiaOn 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 MachinesOn January 23 The Suicide Machines released a new song called Thank You.-The ChainsOn 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.comMain 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.comOn 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_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuASka 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 FloresOn 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!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain 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.comOn 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_FwUyT684bKD9t211Pg7IuASka News…..-Spring Heeled JackOn Friday, January 9th Spring Heeled released a new song called Suzi Brewski. -The WavebirdsOn 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.comMain 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-30444a25c1dcOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fihttps://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQSka News Theme by Dang!t:https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This Week Michi DiGiulio from Mega Infinity and Tara Hahn from Half Past Two join us. We are breaking down this year’s ska highlights. We discuss Spotify and streaming music. We tell you our favorite ska moments of the year. We also discuss the possibility of a legacy band reuniting. We also talk about what ska music we have loved this year! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Mega Infinity:https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com/musicHalf Past Two: halfpasttwoska.comOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Arose Such A Clatter: Holiday On Your Hi-Fihttps://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=IwdGRleAOd_4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80Mzc2MjYzMTY5NzM3ODgAAR6dS1EN6hSV1qK4fDepfczG9UTvzSKLuqVWHzxWJbGPNvTkj1i4T4kBSw8A1w_aem_8vGgEryI8ZmkCcTQFy4QNQSka News 2025https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWeaSka Picks of The Week 2025:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaGSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com