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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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01:12:44

Nick and The Adversaries (EP.257)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/07/24

This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don’t Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Nick and The Adversaries: https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.comOn The

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01:14:33

The Odd Advantage (EP.256)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/07/17

This week Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage join us. We discuss if the stigma of "ska is dead" is finally dead. Nick and Austin talk about playing in different cities in Southern California. They also discuss their new kickstarter and all the work going into the new record. We listen to a demo version of a new song called We live in a society. We talk about memorizing lyrics and the writing process. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Odd

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01:05:01

Something To Do (EP.255)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/07/10

This week Nate Tredinnick from Something To Do. We discuss underrated ska albums, Nate’s ska and musical history and how Something To Do’s origin story. Nate tell’s us about the band’s latest music video, the Milwaukee ska scene and something he would like to see more of in ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Something To Do: https://somethingtodo.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News 2025

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01:09:58

Millington (254)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/06/26

This week Cody Okonski from Millington joins us. Matt and Cody discuss a concert that reminds them of why they love ska. Cody talks about picking songs for last year’s Brass Emo Vol. 2 and he tells us all about the band’s upcoming new EP, Better Safe and Sorry, out July 18th. We listen to Millington’s song Summer Disease. Cody also talks about keeping music fresh but still hold onto that Millington sound. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the

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01:10:22

SPI Fest Round Table (EP 253)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/06/19

his week Michi from Mega Infinity, Ric from Courtesy of Tim and Saxton from Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet all join us. We breakdown all the details of SPI Fest 2025. We talk about what goes into booking, producing and playing a ska festival. And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. SPI Fest:spifest.orgMega Infinity:https://megainfinity.bandcamp.comCourtesy of Tim:https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/musicSpace Monkey Mafia: https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.comRunaway

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01:12:49

Buck-O-Nine (EP.252)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/06/12

This week Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine joins us. We discuss the band’s early years and what it was like in the 90’s skating scene. Craig gives us the breakdown of the new record and we listen to their song I’m Alive. We also discuss life on the road, playing the new songs live and where to get the best burritos in San Diego. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Buck-O-Nine:buckonine.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..Save Ferris On June 10th, Save Ferris released a new

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01:06:18

Fishbone (EP.251)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/06/05

This week Angelo Moore and Hassan Hurd from Fishbone join us. We discuss the lasting influence of ska music, Fishbone’s legacy and we listen to a song of the band’s new album, Stockholm Syndrome. Angelo and Hassan discuss their favorite songs on the record, the album’s title and what goes into a live Fishbone show. All this and a new theme song, Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Fishbone:fishbone.netOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News…..-The Maka SticksOn May 26th The Maka Sticks

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01:07:16

Ben Basile (EP.250)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/05/22

This week Ben Basile joins Anthony for a one-on-one interview. They discuss the importance of affordable bass gear, the musicians featured on “Benergy,” hot drops in Fortnite, and what Ben’s jazz friends think of him playing in Big D and the Kids Table. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Ben Basile: https://www.benbasile.com On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Brad pittance and the piratesOn May 10th Brad pittance and the pirates released them new song Nuclear

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01:34:11

Catbite (EP.249)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/05/15

This week Brittany and Tim from Catbite join us. They breakdown the band’s new EP, Doom Garden. We discuss making music videos, song writing, recording and we listen to their song Eyes Wide. We also talk about life on the road, where to get good a cheesesteak in Philly and much more food talk. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Ska News…..-The End TimesOn May 13th The End Times released a three songs EP called

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01:06:06

Skappository (EP.248)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/05/08

This week Tony and Christian from Skappository join us. We discuss the good and band of concert venues, Skappository’s new EP, how the band got their name, the Long Island ska scene and we listen to their song Sometimes Antisocial (Always Antifascist)” . All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week. Skappository: https://skappository.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com•Ska News….-Half Past Two ON Friday May 2 Half Past Two released a cover of Am I Dead Yet? Originally by

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01:11:55

Chris Lucca (EP.247)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/05/01

This week we are joined by Chris Lucca from Suburban Legends and The Littlest Man Band. Chris tells us about learning to play the trumpet and his early ska years in Philadelphia, PA. We learn how he started playing with Suburban Legends and moving west. Chris talks about making music for video games and playing in The Littlest Man Band. We discuss some of our favorite ska covers, Ska News and of course, our Ska Picks of the Week. Chris Lucca:chrislucca.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka

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01:21:44

Some Ska Band (EP.246)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/24

This week Charles and Tricia Some Ska Band join us. First, we discuss how we listen to music. Do we listen to playlists, albums, digital or physical media? Tricia and Charles tells how they got into ska music. They also breakdown the bands new album, Lost In A Moment. We talk about writing lyrics and overcoming writers block. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Some Ska Band: someskaband.com On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…….-Hans Gruber and the Die Hards vs SGT

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01:04:16

Swigfoot (EP.245)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/17

This week Tyler and Spencer from Swigfoot join us. First, we discuss what we think is best ska album opener. We also learn about the early days of Swigfoot , putting together their new self titled album, the Arizona ska scene, playing shows and much more. All this along with ska news and our ska picks of the week. Swigfoot:swigfoot.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…-Buck-O-Nine On April 9th Buck-O-Nine released a new song called Razorface. This is the first single of their new album Cut

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01:09:59

The Kilograms (EP.244)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/04/10

This week Sammy Kay from The Kilograms joins us. Sammy breaks down the band’s new record, Beliefs and Thieves. We discuss the album’s title, song writing, the art of fading a song out and Sammy and Anthony geek out about gear. We also wonder if fans of a band can turn you off to a band? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week! The Kilograms: https://thekilograms.bandzoogle.com/homeOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Abbraskadabra On April 4th, Abraskadabra dropped their

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01:32:29

The Hippos (EP.243)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/27

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Rich Zahniser;https://www.primeroyalstudios.comThe Hippos: Heads Are Gonna Roll

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01:12:38

The Skatastrophics (EP.242)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/20

This week Billy and Mauricio of The Skatastrophics join us. We discuss their history as a band and with ska music. We learn how being from Huston, Texas influences their sound and what their local scene is like. We also listen to a new song called TV Glows. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skatastrophics:https://www.instagram.com/the_skatastrophics?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-SkappositoryOn March 14th Skappository released a new

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01:08:42

The Pomps (EP.241)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/13

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex breaks down The Pomps new record. We discuss the album’s production, lyrics, music and title. We also talk about Alex’s other music ventures and A.I. ska bands. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Pomps:https://thepomps.bandcamp.com/musicOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….-Half Past TwoOn March 7 Half Past Two released their cover of Shot Down by

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01:06:33

The Players Band (EP.240)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/03/06

This Week Andy and David from The Players Band visit the show. They tell us about their Kickstarter campaign for the band’s latest album, Skazilla. We learn how they came to work with Vic Ruggiero and Victor Rice and we listen to the song, What I See. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Players Band: theplayersband.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-The KilogramsOn February 27th The Kilograms released a new song called Faith and Love. This is the second

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01:09:04

Chudson (EP.239)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/27

This week Anthony, Collin and Kai from Chudson join us. They each tells us how they got into ska music and how their band got started. We learn how they got Jimmy Fallon to film a video for them and we listen to their song Noise Pollution. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week! On The Upbeat is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Chudson:https://www.instagram.com/chudson.band?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…..-Catbite On February 24 Catbite released a

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01:23:40

Calypso's Curse (EP.238)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/02/20

This week Shane and Kevin from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss how to order songs on an album. Shane and Kevin tell us about getting into music and how Calypso’s Curse got it’s start. They also breakdown recording their new EP and we listen to their song Death. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Calypso’s Cursr:https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZEq2zIEbnFSo_r6sRk1GQxToPWZjc_-9BljE81YOrRRio-o6Fp0xmrLio_aem_qf_-OjVXG4bcthOzOw-beQOn

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