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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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01:10:23

Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra (EP.267)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/10/09

This week Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra joins us. First, we discuss what advice we would give to bands just starting and we give you ska news. Eitan then breaks down the new WSTSO album, Fire and Water. We hear a track off the record and we talk about AI in music. All this and we give our Ska Picks of the Week. Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra:wstska.comOn The Upbeat:ontheubeatska.com Rude Girl Riot

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01:04:20

Space Monkey Mafia (EP.266)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/10/02

This week Joe and Dante from Space Monkey Mafia join us. First, we discuss adding a horn section to a non-ska band. Next, Joe and Dante breakout the band’s new record, Death of the Party. They talk about song writing and working in the studio. We also listen to their song Cult of Idiocracy and they tell us what the love about playing ska in 2025. All this and of course Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week. Space Monkey

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00:54:20

Rude Girl Riot (EP.265)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/09/25

Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach hosts a round table discussion of women in ska with Tami of The Goodwin Club and Erin of The Step Daughters. This episode is in connection with Rude Girl Riot Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Tickets available now through Eventbrite. Rude Girl Riot Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rude-girl-riot-ska-festival-tickets-1553056928079?aff=ebdssbdestsearchChase Long Beach: https://www.instagram.com/chaselongbeach?igsh=eDE5ZmV4aG5uOTFsThe Goodwin

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01:12:04

The New Limits (EP.264)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/09/18

This week Jake and Julia from The New Limits join us. First, we discuss strange things we’ve seen at shows and we give you Ska News. Next, Jake and Julia tell us their ska origin stories, how The New Limits started and what it was like for Julia to replace an original singer. We hear about the band’s new record and we listen to their song Tell The Truth( Do It Again). They also breakdown signing with Jump Up Records and the Boston ska scene. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. The New

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01:47:33

The Boy Detective (EP.263)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/09/11

It's the On The Upbeat podcast you love, with that The Boy Detective flavor we know you'll enjoy! There's a lot coming up for the band, and we get into it. All of it. It's the Matt and Anthony guarantee! Ska Picks of The Week 2025:⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG⁠Ska News Theme by Dang!t:⁠https://www.dangitband.com⁠Main Theme by Millington ⁠https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com⁠

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01:07:35

P-Funk North (EP.262)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/08/28

This week Kevin and Dave from P-Funk North join us. First, we discuss what ska songs would be our intro songs would be to the wrestling ring. Kevin and Dave tell us about their early days in music and how P-Funk North for its start. We listen to their new track Something In The Water. They also talk about how their Reggae Rock band has been received within the ska community. We also discuss the New Jersey music scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. P-Funk

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01:19:14

JER (EP. 261)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/08/21

This week JER ( Skatune Network) joins us. We start our time by discussing what we do first when we return home from tour (traveling). Next, JER tells us their history with ska music and how Skatune Network got started. JER breaks down their new album, Death of the Heart. Other topics discussed are, how to engage in a political conversation, how to grew a social media presence organically and JER gives us their ska hot take. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. JER /

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01:02:30

Title Holder (EP.260)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/08/14

This week Matt Sullivan from Title Holder joins us. First we discuss if it’s helpful to have a worst of list in the ska community? Matt (Title Holder) talks about what he has learned from releasing music the last few years. Matt also talks about the band opening for an Emo night event. We listen to Title Holder’s now song, Out Tonight. Matt also breaks down the role of time (song length) in song writing and we learn about some of Matt’s favorite Title Holder shows. Also this and of course Ska News

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01:17:12

Stretsch Armstronng (EP.259)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/08/07

This week Scott and Dave from Stretsch Armstronng join us. We discuss rules for the pit, Stretsch Armstronng’s history, name changes and we listen to their new song, American’t Berzerker. Scott and Dave also talk about song writing, playing live shows and what the future holds. Also, this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Stretsch Armstronng:stretscharmstronng.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Sitting On Saturn On July 25th Sitting On Saturn released a new song called Someone

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01:07:54

The Planet Smashers (EP.258)

On The Upbeat ·

2025/07/31

Matt Vest <mattvest21@gmail.com>8:42 PM (0 minutes ago)to meThis week we spoke with Matt Collyerfrom The Planet Smashers. First, we discussed some favorite ska album covers and talked about some Ska News. Matt talks about the early days of The Planet Smashers and he breaks down the new record, On The Dancefloor. We also talk about Matt’s involvement in Stomp Records. All this and our ska picks of the week. The Planet Smashers: planetsmashers.caOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-JEROn

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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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