100% Ska Podcast

This week we open with the only Blue Beat single released by Brigitte Bond, a transwoman singer, performer, and activist in the 1960s and 70s, who would go on to inspire the classic Beat Girl logo. A new documentary about her life, Blue Beat Baby , is now available for streaming on YouTube. We also hit you with two brand new releases from Stop the Presses and The Fuss, both available on Jump Up Re...

We’re halfway to Halloween, so let’s break out some spooky ska (and a little dub) to start really getting you in the mood, because why wait for the 31st, right? Let this be your soundtrack to costume making, pumpkin carving, house decorating, or maybe some inspiration for your playlist come trick ‘r treat time. We’ve got selections from across the spectrum of ska all lined...

As we settle into autumn, its time to also settle in with some good rum and excellent tunes to keep the heart beating and feet tapping! Tonight we take a listen to the brand new 12″ release from The Slackers, New York Berlin ( available now direct from Pirates Press Records! ), a toe-tapping tunes that looks somewhat fondly back on danger days of NYC. We also listen to the debut track from M...

Your DJ Ryan Midnight is about to bounce for vacation, but here’s one more episode before heading off for a week. Plus an important message about this podcast being irrefutably pro-choice! On this week’s episode, we take a listen to recent reissues from Maroon Town and The Burial, spend some time with bands from across Europe, Japan, and Ecuador, and spend some time in the land of 3rd...

The summer isn’t quite over yet! Tonight’s new release focus includes the newest output from Old Neighborhood Music with Victor Rice, the newest release from AloeVera Records with Le Birrette, and the EP release by Late for Life from earlier this year. We also take a look at some of the previous releases on AloeVera Records, keep the international ska coming from Japan, and wish The Mi...

This week we expand the look at some great international ska from Japan, England, Northern Ireland, Sweden, and another look at more fun tunes from France. We also get into some new releases including Smoke and Mirror Sound System’s new LP, Undercover ( available on Escape Hatch Records ), Buster Shuffle’s latest effort, Gogol Bordello’s new ska-punk influenced track, and a sneak...

Tonight we’re taking a trip across the Atlantic to the fertile ska grounds of France and Spain to spotlight some of the great bands and songs that have been coming from the region as far back as the 2-Tone craze! From Spain, we highlight some of the melodic ska and roots reggae tunes with The Offbeaters and Crepitans, and the big brass sounds of Don Cosmic From France, we hear the legendary...

Tonight we’re getting this podcast back on the tracks and going full steam ahead! Its a been a bit since the last episode, and we’ve got a bunch of brand new tunes, some new reissues on wax, and a few other goodies that have found their way into the collection. Of note on the new releases include Smoke and Mirrors Sound System’s new 10″ release on Jump Up Records , Skankin&...

On tonight’s episode, we take a listen to a new track from Joker’s Republic (off their upcoming album Necessary Evil ) and The Untouchables from their new 7″ picture disc release. We also dive into some recently acquired rarities via Toxic Toast Records, some catalog tracks from Angel City Records and Original Gravity, and generally just try to find a good mix of tunes some self...

Tonight we listen to some of the newer releases that are out there, including some of the digital-only singles and albums released in the past month or so. Additionally we listen to a track off The Frightnrs’ new album Always ( available via Plaid Room Records ) and get hyped for some of the bands touring and playing this summer! And we’ll get into a genre-spanning assortment of tracks...

Its been a few moments, but we’re back with a new episode, and trying to get back on schedule! Tonight hear a track from the new David Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7 album “Plague Doctor”, a new track from The Gravelites (out of Indonesia!), and a track from the new-ish Left Alone album “Checkers & Plaid”. You’ll also get an assortment of blistering instrum...

Tonight we take a listen to a track from The Bruce Lee Band of their brand new album One Step Forward, Two Steps Back available now via Asian Man Records ! We also hit you a classic buffet of ska styles and from around the globe and across time, as you’ve come to expect from the show! Dig in, and find a new-to-you band you like! Full Playlist: The Bruce Lee Band – Putting Up With All M...

Well, this is it, the final Bandcamp Friday currently on the calendar, and we’re making this one helluva Ska Spectacular preview of what you can currently get on Bandcamp. Most of the music you’ll hear on the episode has been released in the past month or so, but we do look back on some of the great releases still available on Bandcamp for your listening pleasure (and on vinyl, to boot...

Tonight we take another trip on S-K-Airlines for trip around the world (and even back in time) to highlight some of great international ska acts from today and yesteryear! We start off with tracks from two brand new releases – the Too Hectic! Ska Punk Goes International compilation and the Best of Out of Control Army – which are both available via Jump Up Records . From Mexico, we&#821...

Tonight we interview the one and only Coolie Ranx on the eve of the release of his debut solo album, Days Gone By. We talk about the genesis of the album, the 2021 Supernova International Ska Festival, his collaboration on “Mad Dog” with Eastern Standard Time, and so much more! We also highlight some of Coolie’s favorite recent ska tracks, take a listen to tracks from The Toaster...

Tonight we celebrate the bands currently, or are about to go on tour across the United States, as we continue heralding the return of live music and venues. If you are comfortable being out, please support your scene! We also start off with a track from The Slackers’ brand new album, Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya , officially released today on Pirates Press Records! For your (mostly)...

Cranking out this week’s episode on a Sunday to help finish out the weekend, or perhaps start the week, just right! We’ve got brand new music from NYC’s Not From Concentrate , released to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2022, a selection from Flying Vipers’ new LP collecting their first two cassettes, and finally get to around to playing a track from the Suicide Mac...

Its Bandcamp Friday again, April 1st, but this ain’t no joke! We’re bringing you another ska preview spectacular showcasing some great recently released singles and album tracks to give you some inspiration for your shopping cart. Support your scene! This episode has some amazing international representation of the current ska scene (and ska styles!), from Checkered Past (Cambodia!) to...

After a slight, unintended hiatus, we’re back and bringing you an episode filled with an eclectic selection of ska styles you can find on each show. We are always here to fill that void of your favorite old ska college radio show! No brand new releases this week – though we’ll be publishing another episode later this week in support of Bandcamp Friday – so this week I&#8217...

Tonight we’re showcasing the various sounds you’re likely to hear on 100% Ska, from rare 80s tracks, to ska-punk, to boss reggae and jazz influenced tracks, and more, you’ll find it all here on every week. If one set doesn’t strike your fancy, the next one very well might! Of note on this week’s show, a rarity from Little Tigers (from Athens, GA), The Void Union (as t...

March 4th is Bandcamp Friday once again, and we are hitting you up with a ton of great brand new and new-ish ska releases to celebrate the day! All these releases will be available from the bands for instant digital download, and some are available on vinyl as well! Of particular note are some of the brand new tracks you’ll hear on the episode from Some Ska Band , Detroit Riddim Crew , The B...

We haven’t done an all-60s ska show in quite a while, so tonight we’ll be doing just that! Nothing but pure Jamaica ska and rocksteady for your listening pleasure. No breaks, no interruptions just pure dancing and grooving mood. Some songs you know, some you may not, but I think you’ll find a few new songs to you’ll be humming in no time! Next episode the pendulum swings th...

This week we’re taking a look at some of the new and recent releases coming out of early 2022 and late 2021, plus we get into celebrating the quickly returning concept of live shows and full tours! Be on the look out for massive tours this spring from Mephiskapheles , Stop the Presses , Big D and the Kids Table , plus plenty of shows in your neighborhood (we highlight few upcoming shows here...

Well, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so how about an episode full of love, romance, desire, and affection? Its our non-ska-pun-titled Valentine’s Day episode! We’re getting this out a little early, so hopefully you are sick of love songs. Enjoy! For those of you in the NYC area, we just announced our next show – King Django, Sonic Libido, and Barbicide at Otto’...

Welcome to our first episode of February! Looks like we’re getting six more weeks of winter, so grab a good stout, or a lovely aged rum, and let’s get our dance on inside while we wait to thaw out. On tonight’s episode we listen to a track from the brand new compilation from Stubborn Records, Still Stubborn: Volume 1 ( available now on Bandcamp ) which kicks off the label’s...