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On The Upbeat

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

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01:03:33

EP.149-Do It With Malice

On The Upbeat ·

2023/03/08

This week we are joined by Tommy, Dominic and Chris from Do It With Malice. We learn how they each got into ska, how the band got started and the history behind the band name. We also discuss their song writing process and what it was like making a record with RJ. Lastly, we share some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Do It With Malice https://doitwithmalice.bandcamp.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

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01:11:12

Bonus Episode: Dave McWane (Big D and The Kids Table)

On The Upbeat ·

2023/03/01

This week's episode is a Patreon bonus episode. This was recorded in January of 2022. Matt sat down with Dave McWane from Big D and The Kids Table to discuss their song Shining On. Dave gives us all the info about the writing, recording and meaning of the song. This kind of bonus episode is called Going Deep with Matt. It's a series of episodes where Matt takes a deep dive into one song from a band/artist. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and will join our Patreon Big D and The Kids

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01:05:20

EP.148-Alex Stern(The Pomps)

On The Upbeat ·

2023/02/22

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex tells us how The Pomps got their start and how he would describe their sound. We also discuss the writing and recording of the new record. Alex tell us how the band ended up on Bad Time Records and what he would like to see change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Pomps: https://thepomps.bandcamp.com Bottom of The Pomps

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00:58:07

EP.147-Noise Complaint

On The Upbeat ·

2023/02/15

This week Nick and Jordan from Noise Complaint join us. We discuss video games, how they got into ska and how the band got it's start. We listen to a song from their latest release and we discuss their writing process. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Noise Complaint Bandcamp: https://noise-complaint.bandcamp.com/music Noise Complaint Merch: http://noisecomplaint.limitedrun.com/store On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

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00:56:20

EP.146-Does Ska's Humor Undercut It's Message?

On The Upbeat ·

2023/02/08

This week Matt, RJ and Gary answer the question, Do you think the wacky reputation ska music has with non ska fans has hurts ska? They cover all things ska jokes and it’s effects on the ska scene. They also give you ska news and the ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch:

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01:02:58

EP.145-Not From Concentrate

On The Upbeat ·

2023/02/01

This week Jamie and Alan of Not From Concentrate join us. They each tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got it’s start. We also learn the origin of the band’s name and we listen to their song Clark Kent. And as always, we have ska news and our ska picks of the week. Not From Concentrate: https://nfcskrunge.com/?mibextid=uc01c0 On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon:

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01:01:31

EP.144-Ska Punk International (Chris Reeves)

On The Upbeat ·

2023/01/25

This week Chris Reeves from Ska Punk International joins. We discuss how he got into ska music, his time as a DJ and how he started Ska Punk International. We also learn about the upcoming SPI Fest and one of the newest artists on SPI Records. Lastly, we also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Ska Punk International: SPIfest.org https://skapunkinternational.bandcamp.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska

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01:06:55

EP.143-Eric Daino (the Holophonics) Returns!

On The Upbeat ·

2023/01/18

On this episode we are pleased to talk w/ Eric Daino of The Holophonics again! We discus about what went into writing and recording the latest Holophonics record "LAVOS" as well as what the title is referencing. We also get insight into Eric's album creation process, and some hints of projects to come! All that, plus Ska News and our weekly Ska Picks! Get yr tix to SPI Fest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spi-fest-2023-tickets-512563259507 On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

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00:58:48

EP.142-The Ska Show(s) That Changed My Life

On The Upbeat ·

2023/01/11

Have you ever been to a ska show that changed you life? That's what Gary & RJ are here to talk about on this week's On The Upbeat! Plus new "Here Today Ska Tomorrow", "Ska Picks of the Week" and "Ska News" segments to keep you informed and inspired in the world of ska. We absolutely DON'T talk about the X-Men forming a ska band... Matt told us not to. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska

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01:30:46

EP.141-This Year in Ska: 2022 (w/ Tara Hahn)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/12/21

This week we are joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara gives us an update what’s happening with the band. We spend most of the episode discussing ska highlights of 2022. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Half Past Two: halfpasttwoska.com On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch:

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01:02:29

EP.140-Control This! (Jeff Richey)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/12/14

This week we chat with Jeff Richey from Control This. Jeff tells us how he got into ska and about his time in The Toasters. We also learn how Control This got their start and we listen to a song from the band. Jeff talks about how he got his start in being a promoter and he shares his tips over other promoters. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Control This: https://www.facebook.com/ControlThis?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://controlthis.bandcamp.com/music

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01:01:16

EP.139-Must Build Jacuzzi

On The Upbeat ·

2022/12/07

This week we talk with Caleb and Bill from Must Build Jacuzzi. Bill and Caleb tell us how they got into ska, how the band got it’s start and where their name came from. We listen to their new song and they tell us how they describe their sound. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Must Build Jacuzzi https://mustbuildjacuzzi.bandcamp.com/music On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The

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01:01:50

EP.138-A Backyard Superheroes Christmas

On The Upbeat ·

2022/11/29

This week Gary, Shelly and Tam from Backyard Superheroes join us. Shelly and Tam tell us how they got into ska and we learn about their former high school band. We discuss Backyard Superheroes new holiday song and we discuss this years Arose Such a Clatter. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. Backyard Superheroes https://backyardsuperheroes.square.site/?fbclid=PAAaYKC7xA6HhuRO3lc87k236Q254RDeHmYy8FCGQ5wpnDH6Nbndxq8h0qjoM On The Upbeat Social

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01:08:24

EP.137- Bite Me Bambi Presents Beef Pizza and Cat...

On The Upbeat ·

2022/11/15

This week Tahlena Chikami from Bite Me Bambi joins us. We discuss the band’s upcoming tour, their latest music video and celebrating two years on Twitch. We also discuss Bite Me Bambi’s upcoming holiday song and what the future holds. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Bite Me Bambi: https://www.bitemebambi.com On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat

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00:58:10

EP.136-The End Times

On The Upbeat ·

2022/11/08

This week Bret and Casey join us from The End Times. They tell us how into ska music and how the band got their start. We learn how covid affected the band and we discuss the band’s upcoming new EP. We also listen to a new song and we learn about the bands writing process. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The End Times: https://linktr.ee/theendtimes On The Upbeat Social

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01:02:35

EP.135-Taylor Morden (Pick It Up)

On The Upbeat ·

2022/10/25

This week we chat with the director of Pick It Up: Ska in the 90’s, Taylor Morden. Taylor tells us how he got into ska music and how Pick It Up came to be. We learn how the film got it’s writer and narrator. We also hear many behind the scenes stories of our favorite moments from the film. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Taylor Morden: skamovie.com On The Upbeat Social

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01:04:37

EP.134-The Fuss

On The Upbeat ·

2022/10/18

This week Andi, Julia and John from The Fuss join us. They tell us how they each got into ska and how the band got it’s start. We also listen to their song Life In Person and we discuss the writing process of the band. We even learn about the ska scene in Washington DC. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. The Fuss http://thefussdc.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On

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01:03:03

EP.133-Westbound Train

On The Upbeat ·

2022/10/11

This week Obi Fernandez from Westbound Train joins us. Obi tells us why the band decided to release their new album without an announcement. We learn about the recording, writing and cover art for this new album called Dedication. Obi also tells what’s going on with The Inevitables and he shares some thoughts on the current state of ska. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Westbound Train: https://www.westboundtrainmusic.com/ The

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01:01:15

EP.132-Orangetree

On The Upbeat ·

2022/10/04

This week Jason, Ted and Joe from Orangetree join us. They tell us how they each got into ska music, how Orangetree got it’s start and what brought the band back together. We listen to a classic song from the band and we learn what the future holds for Orangetree. Lastly, we have ska News and our ska picks of the week. Orangetree: https://orangetreestl.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On

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01:00:46

EP.131-Monkey

On The Upbeat ·

2022/09/27

This week Curtis Meacham from Monkey joins us. Curtis tells us how he got into ska music. We also learn about the early days of Monkey and what the ska scene was like at the time. We here a new song from the band and Curtis tells us about touring in the UK. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. Monkey: https://monkeyskaband.tumblr.com/ On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On

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