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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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Ep.13-World Premiere.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/12/11

This week Matt and Aaron start off by discussing Matt's Back to the Future shirt and Star Wars. Next, they world premiere a new song from Courtesy of Tim. Matt also tell you about a ska band from France. Then Matt and Aaron share their thoughts on their favorite ska albums. Lastly, they give you their ska picks of the week. Courtesy of Tim: https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com On The

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00:27:19

Ep.12-Merry Skalidays

On The Upbeat ·

2019/12/03

This week Matt and Aaron discuss their love for the holidays and they tell you about what would be the their perfect ska band. Aaron tells about us about a ska band from Russia. Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you their ska picks of the week. This week’s picks are holiday themed. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Music Profile: https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=H4YM65e9SZ-O9ZYzy-w_cQ

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00:46:57

Ep.11-We Got Fan Mail.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/11/20

On this week's episode Matt and Aaron discuss the fan mail they received and Matt tells you about a ska band he found from Egypt. Aaron and Matt discuss what it's like playing at the House of Blues and they tell you their picks for ska song of the week. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw?si=eQEqoSUEQvOEVkXRnLjPmw

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00:49:09

Ep.10-Taboo Talk

On The Upbeat ·

2019/11/13

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron discuss bringing cameras to concerts and Aaron tells us about a ska band from Japan. Next, Matt and Aaron answer the question, can we talk about Save Ferris? Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you about some upcoming shows and give you their picks for ska song of the week.

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00:59:02

Ep.9-Half Past Two. (w/ Tara Hahn)

On The Upbeat ·

2019/11/06

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron are joined by Tara Hahn, vocalist for Half Past Two. Tara shares her story of joining Half Past Two, the early years of the band and why Tara left but eventually returned. Tara also tells us about writing a new song about her daughter and why she is nervous about sharing it with the world. Lastly, we share with you our song picks on the week. Be sure to visit Half Past Two's website (https://www.halfpasttwoska.com/music) to buy the new song, all proceeds go to

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00:32:22

Ep.8-Skalloween

On The Upbeat ·

2019/10/30

On this episode Matt and Aaron tell you about some of their Halloween ( Skalloween ) traditions and they play a few songs from their Skalloween playlist. Matt tells you about a ska from South Korea. Lastly, they play the full version of Suburban Legends' cover of Rose Tint My World, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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00:47:12

Ep.7-The Sound Of Ska On A Record.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/10/23

This week Matt and Aaron chat about their week's and what defines the ska sound. Aaron tells you about a ska band from Denmark. They also answer the question, should bands put out albums or just release songs as they finish them? Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you about their song picks of the week.

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00:58:18

Ep.6-Five Iron Frenzy. (w/ Andrew Verdecchio)

On The Upbeat ·

2019/10/15

On this week's episode, Matt and Aaron chat with Andrew Verdecchio from Five Iron Frenzy. They talk about how Andrew joined the band, life on the road and Five Iron Frenzy's time in the Christian music scene. Andrew also discusses the possibility of new music and he gives some advice for up and coming bands. Matt and Aaron also talk about a city that doesn't allow dancing and they tell you about some ska songs you might enjoy. Get all up to date Five Iron Frenzy info on their website.

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01:27:13

Ep.5-Codename: Rocky, Popularity and Jukebox Musical.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/10/08

This episode is overloaded with ska goodness. First, Matts talk about the band he use to be in. Next, Matt and Aaron answer the question, why does ska never seem to stay in the mainstream? Then Matt talks about a ska band from Italy. Matt talks to the guys from Codename: Rocky about the 20th anniversary of their album, No Time To Waste. Aaron and Matt then answer the question, if they made your life into a jukebox musical, what three ska songs would you want in it? Lastly, Matt and Aaron share with

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01:08:25

Ep.4-Selling Out Is Cool.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/10/02

This episode is packed with goodness. First, Matt tells a story about driving up to Aaron's tiny house. Next, Aaron chats with Vince Walker, lead singer of Suburban Legends, about Vince going from trumpet play to lead singer. Aaron tells us about Locomondo, a ska band from Greece. Matt and Aaron answer the question, what does it mean to sell out? Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you about some ska songs you might like. Spotify

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00:45:08

Ep.3-Going To The Ska Show In Style.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/09/17

This week Matt and Aaron talk about what makes for a good ska show and about how important style of dress is in the ska community. Matt tells you about a ska band from Brazil, Abraskadabra. They also talk about a Buzzfeed article on how you know if you're a ska kid. They also tell you about a couple of ska songs you might like. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska/ Spotify

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00:35:18

Ep.2-The Influence of Ska on Us.

On The Upbeat ·

2019/09/10

This week Matt and Aaron talk about what they find so appealing about ska music and the positive influence it has had on their lives. Aaron tells you about a ska band from South Africa. Matt tells you about a couple of ska shows coming up. Lastly, Matt and Aaron tell you about a couple of ska songs you might like.

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00:42:11

Ep.1-Ska Firsts

On The Upbeat ·

2019/08/23

On this episode, Matt and Aaron tell you about the first ska albums they bought and the first ska concerts they attended. They also tell about a two-tone ska band from Essex, England. Lastly, they share with you some ska songs you might like. Spotify Playlist: spotify:user:1df7h1zdml10rexobhg1og4nw:playlist:2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontheupbeatska

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