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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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01:23:57

EP.33- Omnigone: Ska Stories w/ Adam Davis.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/07/15

This week we are joined by Adam Davis, lead singer of Omnigone. Adam talks about his time in Link 80, the new Omnigone record, his writing process and we discuss what has change in the ska scene in 20 years. Adam also tells us some stories from being in a touring ska punk band. RJ tells us about a ska band from Switzerland. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Omnigone: https://omnigone.bandcamp.com Ska

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00:57:32

EP.32-The Players Band.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/07/08

This week we are joined by Andy and Joe from The Players Band. First we chat about our experiences with fireworks gone wrong. Next we hear a song from The Players Band latest album, Skamorgasbord. Andy and Joe tells us how the band got their start and how it has changed other the years. We also discuss why ska bands love going covers. We learn about a ska band from Australia, The Resignators. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. On The

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01:16:42

EP.31-Return of Half Past Two.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/06/30

This week we are joined by Tara Hahn, lead singer of Half Past Two. Tara talks about how the bands 2020 plans changed with Covid-19. Tara talks about recording Half Past Two's new EP, Something Blue. We listen to their cover of I Will by The Beatles off the new EP. Tara also gives some tips to other band on how to make the most of their social media. We discuss possible reasons for the gender gap in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week. Half Past

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01:08:58

EP.30-Ska in Strange Places.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/06/24

This week we learn some ska history via the life of Pauline Black, lead singer of The Specter. Matt and RJ discuss some strange places they have found ska. RJ tells us about a ska band from Argentina. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week. Ska History: Pauline Black (The Selecter) https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/30/pauline-black-the-selecter-adoption-memoir https://theselecter.net On The

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01:05:25

EP.29-Catbite.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/06/17

This week Matt and RJ are joined by Brittany and Tim from Catbite. They are a ska powerpop band from Philadelphia. They tell us about how the band got started, how their ska powerpop sound came to be and what went in to the creation of their new EP. We also have a discussion about politics in ska music, protests, using your platform for what you believe in and defunding the police. Lastly, the group shares their ska picks of the week. Catbite: https://catbite.bandcamp.com On The

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01:03:08

Ep.28-The Dendrites

On The Upbeat ·

2020/06/03

This week Matt and RJ are joined by Nick from The Dendrites. We play a song from their new EP, Lunch With The Dendrites. Nick talks about what it's like being in a primarily instrumental ska band, how he joined the band and he talks about the Denver ska scene. We discuss the results from last week's listener poll and the many dress styles of the ska scene. Matt tells us about a ska band from Sweden, The Statement. Lastly, Matt, RJ, and Nick tell you about their ska picks of the week. The

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00:57:58

EP.27-Matt vs RJ: The Best 90's Ska Punk Album.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/05/27

This week Matt and RJ go head to head in a battle to pick the best ska punk album of the 90's. You, the listening audience, will decide who did a better job of defending their album. Also, RJ tells us about a ska artist from Netherlands. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska The theme music is by Millington. You can find them at https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com Other music heard on this

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01:04:47

EP.26-Hooray For Our Side.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/05/20

This week Matt and RJ are joined by Evan Wohrman, lead singer of Hooray For Our Side. Evan talks about writing song lyrics, how he got into ska, the current Orange County ska scene and his most memorable shows.The group discusses whether not it's important for new ska fans to know older bands. Matt tells us about a ska band from Spain. Lastly, they give their ska picks of the week. Hooray For Our Side: https://hoorayforourside.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/hoorayforourside On The

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01:13:11

EP.25-Call Me Malcolm.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/05/13

On this week's episode, Matt has a conversation with Lucias (guitar/vocals) from Call Me Malcolm. We learn about the bands history, the importance of mental health and the writing process on the new record. Also, RJ tells us about the band Cartoon Violence, from Wales. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week. Call Me Malcolm: https://callmemalcolmband.com www.instagram.com/cmmalcolmband On The

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01:04:37

Ep.24-Quarantine From The 4th Wave.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/05/06

This week Matt and RJ give you a few songs to listen to while in quarantine. RJ tells us about a ska band from Indonesia. Matt and RJ discuss their issues with talking about a 4th wave and the usage of other ska terms. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week. www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=Z58S6FjRRTqUkQQZwU-RYg

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00:55:51

Ep.23-The Classy Wrecks.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/04/29

This week we are joined by Daniel from The Classy Wrecks. Daniel plays us a brand new song and tells us about The Socially Acceptable Distancing Sessions his band is doing. We debut our new theme song by the band Millington. Matt tells us about a ska band from Germany. We also discuss bands who disappeared too soon and we tell you our ska picks of the week. The Classy Wrecks: www.instagram.com/theclassywrecks www.theclassywrecks.com On The

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00:54:38

Ep.22-Amy Gabba

On The Upbeat ·

2020/04/22

This week on the podcast Matt and R.J. are joined by Amy Gabba from Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous. Listen as they read some fan mail and learn about a ska band from Scotland. Amy tells Matt and R.J. about singing at a young age and about how her bands latest EP, The Heart is Stupid came together. They also discuss bands that took them a bit to get into. Lastly, they tell you about their ska picks of the week. Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous: www.amygabba.com www.instagram.com/amygabba_af On The

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01:06:33

Ep.21-New Host,who Dis?

On The Upbeat ·

2020/04/14

This week we meet our new cohost, R.J. Phoenix. R.J. tells us about his ska firsts, his other ska podcast and his ska record label. Matt tells us about a ska band from Croatia. Matt and R.J. discuss if Smash Mouth's first album should be considered as a ska record. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week.

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00:53:07

Ep.20-No Doubt Breakdown.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/02/26

This week Matt and Aaron breakdown the first three No Doubt albums. It has been said by many that No Doubt's first two albums were very ska heavy and that the band sold out by making Tragic Kingdom less ska. Matt and Aaron are going to challenge that narrative. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week. www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=jlCFAN6CSqKo6qXGiRJRNw

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01:03:46

EP.19-Millington. ( w/ Cody Okonski )

On The Upbeat ·

2020/02/12

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron chat with Cody Okonski from the band Millington. They discuss how Cody started working with John Feldmann of Goldfinger and how that lead to the start of Millington. Cody lets us hear a clip of a new song. Cody also talks about writing, producing and recording music. Lastly, Matt and Aaron give you their ska picks of the week. Millington: www.instagram.com/millingtontheband Spotify:

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00:50:13

Ep.18-Is This Ska?

On The Upbeat ·

2020/02/05

This week, Matt and Aaron wonder if a Green Day song is a ska song and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Ireland. Also, Matt and Aaron discuss The Skacademy Awards and who they think should be in the ska hall of fame. Lastly, they tell you their ska picks of the week. www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=rhVnNvIXRVeETZEekjb4Cg

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00:54:07

Ep.17-Ska Box and Horn Parts.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/01/29

This week on the podcast, Matt talks about a recent show he was at. Matt also interviews Becky and Cassie from Ska Box. Aaron explains what it's like writing the horn parts in songs. Matt teaches us about a ska band from Hungary and Aaron and Matt tell you about their ska picks on the week. Skabox:https://skaboxrox.com On The Upbeat: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Our Spotify

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00:39:24

Ep.16-How To Skank.

On The Upbeat ·

2020/01/22

This week Matt and Aaron discuss a video that teaches you how to skank and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Australia. They also talk about their favorite lines in ska songs and they tell you their ska picks of the week. How To Skank Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4260OyOjd4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/onthebeatska Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=DzIr3rR5TqerWJ5iGe1ByQ

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01:32:30

Ep.15-Chase Long Beach and Ska Waves. (w/Tara Hahn)

On The Upbeat ·

2020/01/15

This week Matt is joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara is filling in for Aaron as guest host. Tara tells us some of what Half Past Two has planned for 2020. Tara and Matt discuss the question, are we in the fourth wave of ska or just an extension of the third wave? Matt talks with Karen Roberts, lead singer of Chase Long Beach, about their reunion show on January 30. Matt tells us about a ska band from Canada. Lastly, Tara and Matt give you their ska picks of the week. Chase Long

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01:06:40

Ep.14-Final of 2019

On The Upbeat ·

2019/12/17

This week Matt and Aaron start off by discussing Christmas in California and how Aaron showed up an hour early to work. They spend most of the time talking about a list of 10 essential ska tracks they found online. Aaron tells us about a ska band from Columbia. Matt and Aaron share their favorite ska moments of 2019 and they give you their ska picks of the week. 10 Essential Ska Tracks... https://www.treblezine.com/10-essential-ska-tracks/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska Facebook:

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