On The Upbeat

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:...

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 p...

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 Times On May 13th Th...

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.com On The Upbeat:  ontheupbeatska.c...

This week we are joined by Chris Lucca from Suburban Legends and The Littlest Man Band. Chris tells us about learning to play the trumpet and his early ska years in Philadelphia, PA. We learn how he started playing with Suburban Legends and moving west. Chris talks about making music for video games and playing in The Littlest Man Band. We discuss some of our favorite ska covers, Ska News and of c...

This week Charles and Tricia Some Ska Band join us. First, we discuss how we listen to music. Do we listen to playlists, albums, digital or physical media? Tricia and Charles tells how they got into ska music. They also breakdown the bands new album, Lost In A Moment. We talk about writing lyrics and overcoming writers block. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week!  Some Ska...

This week Tyler and Spencer from Swigfoot join us. First, we discuss what we think is best ska album opener.  We also learn about the early days of Swigfoot , putting together their new self titled album, the Arizona ska scene, playing shows and much more. All this along with ska news and our ska picks of the week.  Swigfoot: swigfoot.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com   Ska News… -Buck-O-Nine ...

This week Sammy Kay from The Kilograms joins us. Sammy breaks down the band’s new record, Beliefs and Thieves. We discuss the album’s title, song writing, the art of fading a song out and Sammy and Anthony geek out about gear. We also wonder if fans of a band can turn you off to a band? All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of The Week!  The Kilograms:  https://thekilograms.bandzoogle....

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  Rich Zahniser; h...

This week Billy and Mauricio of The Skatastrophics join us. We discuss their history as a band and with ska music. We learn how being from Huston, Texas influences their sound and what their local scene is like. We also listen to a new song called TV Glows. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  The Skatastrophics: https://www.instagram.com/the_skatastrophics?igsh=NTc4MTIw...

This week Alex Stern from The Pomps joins us. Alex breaks down The Pomps new record. We discuss the album’s production, lyrics,  music and title. We also talk about Alex’s other music ventures and A.I. ska bands. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.  The Pomps: https://thepomps.bandcamp.com/music On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com   Ska News…. -Half Past Two On March 7 Hal...

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.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News….....

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/chudson.band?i...

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/calypsoscursemusic?fbclid=PA...

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/sadsnack?fbclid=PAZXh...

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.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…… -Mayson’s Party On January 29th...

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_source=linktree_...

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=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYV...

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.  Stacked Like Pan...

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_share<sid=e08a608...

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.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg ⁠ Ska News Theme by Dang!t: ⁠ https:...

This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First, we discuss Disneyland rides. We also give you ska news. Ryan and Brayden tell us the history of The Skariginals, how they recorded the first EP, playing Warped Tour and we listen to their new song. And lastly, we give you our ska picks of the week.  The Skariginals:  https://www.skariginals.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska Ne...

This week author Becca Spence Dobias joins us. Becca tells us about her ska history, her love for writing and what inspired the writing of her ska themed romantic comedy, Pick It Up. We also chat about what holiday films are the most ska, we give you ska news and of course we tell you are ska picks of the week.  Becca Spence Dobias  https://linktr.ee/BeccaSpenceDobias?utm_source=linktree_profile_s...

This week Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi and TJ from The Barstool Preachers join us. First we discuss how much we would spend on concert tickets and we give you ska news. Next,  Tahlena and TJ discuss their tour across the states and what they enjoy about tour life.  TJ  talks about the early days of The Barstool Preachers and Tahlena talk about Bite Me Bambi’s new album.  We also the good and bad of...

This week Caitlin , Dan and Gabriel from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. First, we discuss how far we would travel for a show and we give you some ska news. Next, Caitlin, Dan and Gabriel break down the new EP. The band also discusses their time at Fest. They also tell us what it’s like to be a Midwest ska punk band. We end with our ska picks of the week.  Bumsy and The Moochers:  https://linktr.e...