On The Upbeat

This week Jessica and Kerley from Flying Raccoon Suit join us. Jesssica tells us how she got into ska music and how she joined the band. They also tell us how they came to be on two awesome ska compilations. We have a short discussion about whether or not time is real. Jessica and Kerley also give us hints as to what 2022 hold for the band. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the wee...

This week we are joined by Bex and Gary from the Backyard Superheroes. They join us to discuss this year's Arose Such a Clatter holiday compilation. Bex tells us how she got into ska music and the Backyard Superheroes. Gary tells us about the bands on this year’s compilation. We also have a discussion about things you should not do at shows. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the we...

This week Matt and RJ chitchat about what they’ve been doing for the last week. Matt also gives you ska news and RJ breaks down the feud between Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan. Matt and RJ also tell you what they are thankful for and the give you their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeats...

This week Trosso from Abraskadabra joins us. Trosso tells how he got into ska music and how Abraskadabra got their start. We also learn about some cool music venues in Brazil. Trosso talks about how the band ended up on Bad Time Records. We also discuss the role media plays in promoting ska. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/...

This week we are joined by Tara, Max and David from Half Past Two. They give us all the inside info on their new self-titled record, Half Past Two. They tell us about their latest video and how they have grown over the past twelve years since their last full length record. They also give us a breakdown on what to expect at their record release show. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of t...

This week Aaron Porter from The Prizefighters joins us. Aaron tells us how he discovered ska music and how The Prizefighters got their start. We also learn how Aaron helped grow his local ska scene. Aaron also discusses the pros and cons of of working with a label. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook...

This week we are joined by Austen Gray from Joker’s Republic. Austen tells us how he got into ska music and how Joker’s Republic got their start. Austen also tells us the hardships of keeping a band together and he tells us some cool info about the bands next album. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.fa...

On this week’s episode Matt and RJ give you some ska news and they discuss some rare ska items they own. Next, RJ tells us about a ska band from Bulgaria named Wickeda. Matt tells us about legendary ska artist Derrick Morgan. Lastly, Matt and RJ give you their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheu...

This week Caitlin and Chris from Bumsy and The Moochers join us on the podcast. Caitlin and Chris tell us how they got into ska music and how the band got their start. We also learn how the name Bumsy and The Moochers came to be. Caitlin and Chris tell us about the bands early days and about the Chicago ska music scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat...

This week we are joined by Andy Baker from Andy B and the World. Andy tells us how he got into ska music. We learn about one of his early bands, Upbeat Allstars. We discover how they came to be and how their 2012album, Wake Up got a re-release through Ska Punk International. We also lean how Andy B and the World came together and what the future holds for that project. Lastly, we give you ska news...

This week on the podcast Matt and RJ discuss what they did with their two week break. Matt gives us a breakdown of the Brew Ska Ska music festival he went to on September 11, 2021. Matt and RJ discuss ska music’s association with beer and drinking. RJ tells us about a ska band from Costa Rica in Ska Around The World. Lastly, they also give you ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbea...

This week we are joined by Phil from Ska Punk Daily. Phil tells us how he got into ska music. He also describes the creation of Ska Punk Daily and it’s growing influence in the ska scene. We also talk about the Ska Against Racism record and the creation of Pay Attention Records. Phil also tells about the one thing he would like to see change in the ska community. Lastly, we give you ska news and o...

This week we speak with Dave McWane from Big D and the Kids Table. Dave tells us how he got into ska and how Big D got their start. We also learn what Dave has been in between Big D records. We also discuss the new record that officially drops on October 22, 2021. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks on the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook....

This week we are joined by Joey Weisenritter, AKA Dang!t. Joey tells us how he got into ska and how he came up with Dang!t. Joey discusses all the Instruments he plays and we hear his new song, Repeat as Necessary. Joey talks about booking a tour and about creating his song, Is This Ska? We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheup...

This week Tim and Brittany from Catbite make their second visit to the podcast. They tell us about their weekend of shows and the release of their second album. They tell us about the writing and recording of their new album, Nice One. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twit...

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi returns to our podcast. Tahlena tells us about the bands growing Twitch channel and the bands new cover of Our Lips Are Seal. She also tells us what to expect for the band’s upcoming Summer Sizzle show. Tahlena tells us about her skating skills in the band’s latest video and how she handles stage fright. As always, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of...

This week we are joined by Eric Daino from The Holophonics. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and how they started The Holophonics. Eric shares with us a new song off his upcoming solo EP. We also discuss why ska bands need to tour more. Lastly, we also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeats...

This week we are joined by John Roy from Smoke and Mirrors Sound System. John also plays in Unsteady. John tells us about learning to play the sax and how he first got into ska music. John also talks about who his bands got their start and what it’s like being a working musician. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeats...

This week RJ and Matt discuss how they spent their week off. They also talk about some of their favorite music, besides ska. Matt tells you about the history of the rude boy. Lastly, Matt and RJ give ska news and their ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://ww...

This week we are joined by Eitan Avineri from Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra. Eitan tells us how he got into ska music and started playing the trumpet. We also learn how WSTSO got their start and how their latest EP came to be. We discuss the Los Angeles ska scene and ska in the mainstream music scene. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www...

This week we are joined by Mr. Kingpin, A.K.A Jon E Bravo. Jon tells us how he first got into ska music and the first bands he played in. We also premiere a new song off Mr. Kingpin’s new album. Jon also tells us about the creation of Mr. Kingpin and what he loves about playing ska right now. In Ska News, we play exclusive clips from up coming releases from Millington and The Inevitables. Lastly,...

This Week we are joined by Cory and Dillan from The Third-Rates. Cory and Dillan tell us how they got into ska music and how the band it’s start. We also learn where the band got their name and the about the recording of their new album. Cory and Dillan also tell us what they would change in the ska scene. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media:...

This week we are joined by Agent Jay from The Slackers. Jay tells us how he got into playing ska music and his other projects like Crazy Baldhead. Jay also talks about joining The Slackers and their latest album, Dub Classics. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/o...

This week Kevin Silveira from Simple Minded Symphony joins us. Kevin tells us about the band’s new song, Mixed Up. We discuss the story behind it and the making of the music video. We also chat about what non-ska band we would love to make a ska album. We also give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www. Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeat...

This week we are joined by Joe Yerke and Reese Roper from the Pickle and Boot Shoppe podcast. You might know Joe from his time as the lead singer as The Insyderz and Reese as the lead singer of Five Iron Frenzy. First, Joe and Reese tell us how they got into ska music, why they started a podcast and their favorite tour stories. We spend much of discussing their time in the Christian music scene. L...