On The Upbeat

Mar 06 2025 246 ep. 69 mins 96

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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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The Players Band (EP.240)

Mar 06 2025 66 mins

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.co

Chudson (EP.239)

Feb 27 2025 69 mins

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/c

Calypso's Curse (EP.238)

Feb 20 2025 83 mins

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/calyps

Sad Snack (EP.237)

Feb 13 2025 80 mins

This week Anthony and RJ chat with Josh and Illan from Sad Snack. They talk about their personal history, Cheers, rock operas, east coast ska vs west coast ska, and more. They also discuss their newest single “Brain Fog” and discuss plans for releasing their first full-length album! All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Sad Snack: https://flow.page/sads

Chris Murray (EP.236)

Feb 06 2025 113 mins

This week Anthony sits down for a one-on-one interview with Chris Murray. We talk about King Apparatus and Chris’ history with 3rd Wave Ska, The Bluebeat Lounge in Hollywood, and Chris’ solo albums on Asian Man Records. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! Chris Murray:www.chrismurraymusic.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News……-Mayson’s Pa

The Wavebirds (EP.235)

Jan 30 2025 71 mins

This Week Mike and Callyn of The Wavebirds join us. First we discuss what bands we would like to see reunited. Mike and Callyn tell us how they got into ska and how The Wavebirds started. We also discuss song writing, video games, horns, voice acting and Canadian ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week! The Wavebirds: https://linktr.ee/thewavebirds?utm

The Maka Sticks (EP.234)

Jan 22 2025 72 mins

This week Andrew and Barrie from The Maka Sticks join us. The tell us their musical history and how The Maka Sticks got started. We discuss what a maka stick is, what went into the band’s sound. We also listen to their song Friday Night and we discuss the DC ska scene. And of course, ska news and ska picks of the week. The Maka Sticks: https://linktr.ee/themakasticks?fbclid=PA

Stacked Like Pancakes (EP.233)

Jan 15 2025 83 mins

This week Nick and Kellen from Stacked Like Pancakes join us. First we discuss breakfast for dinner. Nick and Kellen tell us their history with music and how Stacked Like Pancakes got started. They give a bunch of fun info on their latest EP, Everything Happens. We talk about Taylor Swift, song writing and your mom. All this and of course, ska news and our ska picks of the week.

This Repeats (EP.232)

Jan 09 2025 66 mins

This week Brian from This Repeats joins us. Brian breaks down his ska and musical journey. He also tells us the history of This Repeats and we listen to their song, Tear Gas. We also discuss creating a band name and their albums production. And of course we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. This Repeats: https://linktr.ee/thisrepeats?utm_source=linktree_profile_sh

This Year In Ska: 2024 with Tara Hahn (EP.231)

Dec 18 2024 101 mins

This week Tara Hahn from Half Past Two joins us to breakdown all the ska of 2024. Also, be sure to listen for the surprise mystery guest. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.Half Past Two:halfpasttwoska.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSpotify playlist Ska Favorites:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg⁠Ska News Theme by Dang