First, Last and Best

This week marks a new chapter for the show, and a new concept. The Road to Supernova makes a pit stop in Ohio, where Brandon Lewis the owner and founder of Punkerton Records jumps on the podcast. We discussed a lot of what has happened in the last years for him personally and with the label, as well as bands he has worked with, a few exclusives and he finally lets us know who his favorite ska band...

Bit of a long one, but absolutely worth it! Such a great week for music! New singles from Goalkeeper, The Boy Detective, Tsunami Bomb, Yellowcard and we also discuss Weezer new album! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #NewMusicSaturday #MusicReview #NewSingles #NewAlbum

Lets get ready to Do It Together! We've got new music from Goalkeeper and The Boy Detective, shows coming up for Complacent, Cheer Up Dusty and Overtime Winner and Turn Two has entered the Do It Together chat! #FirstLastandBest #DoItTogether #DIYBands #SupportYourScene #SupportLocalArtists

Here we go! Time for the Local Music Spot! This week we're talking about Audiostrobelight birthday show coming up at the Annex, new music from @lavenderfiremusic and a lot of big things happening for Red Weather including their show coming up at @elevation27vb with Anberlin! If you're planning on going to that show, buy your tickets using the link below and help the guys out! https://www.t...

This week the Road to Supernova takes us down south to talk with one of Rob's favorite ska bands! Andy and Jess from Flying Raccoon Suit join the podcast to discuss why people keep telling them their band name is wrong, the origins of the band and Rob gets thrown a muppetized movie he didn't see coming! Check it out! #FirstLatsandBest #NewEpisode #Podcast #Vodcast #TheRoadtoSupernova #Supe...

Better late than never! Welcome to a delayed New Music Saturday! This week we're tackling music from Moonraker, BALLYHOO!, Movements and Audiostrobelight! Check out all of these bands, their music and give them a follow across all of their social media platforms! #FirstLastandBest #NewMusicSaturday #NewMusic #MusicReview #SinglesWeek

This week we're talking about English Beat! One of the pioneers of the two tone movement and headliner of this years Supernova International Ska Festival! Also, big announcement, the show officially has MERCH! Watch the video for full details! #FirstLastandBest #SupernovaStudyGuide #RoadtoSupernova #TheEnglishBeat #PodcastMerch

Here we go! Time to Do It Together! This week we've got new music from The Boy Detective and Moonraker, and some shows coming up for Soul Meets Body, Cheer Up Dusty, Half Dizzy and Title Holder! An absolutely stacked week for DIY bands! #FirstLastandBest #DoItTogether #SupportLocalMusic #SupportLocalArtists #DIYBands

This sure will hit the spot! Today we're talking about Divided hitting the studio, Lavender Fire has a new EP coming out, Audiostrobelight is still being a tease and Red Weather has some big news! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #LocalMusicSpot #SupportLocalArtists #SupportLocalMusic #SupportYourScene

Our road to Supernova International Ska Festival, makes a pit stop up in Michigan as we talk with first time Supernova performers The Boy Detective! Benny and Geridan talk about the origins of the band, working with Punkerton Records, their passion for ska music and, of course, what movie they would muppetize! Stream or listen wherever you watch/listen to your favorite podcasts! #FirstLastandBest...

Little bit of a delay in posting this, but here it is! NEW MUSIC SATURDAY! Today we are talking about new music from Joker's Republic, Weezer, Rufio, Geranium Red and Always Grounded! Check out all of these bands on their social media and their streaming platforms! #FirstLastandBest #MuiscReview #NewMusic #NewMusicSaturday

Here we go! It's time to start studying for the Supernova International Ska Festival Today we're talking about The Planet Smashers! Get stoked for their set this coming September and if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, go visit Supernova's social media pages for more information! #FirstLastandBest #SupernovaStudyGuide #SupernovaInternationalSkaFestival #SummerofSka #TheRoadtoSu...

Alright guys, it's that time again! Let's Do It Together!!! This week we're talking Always Grounded and their new record coming out, Half Dizzy is playing Fest at the Farm, Goalkeeper has a new song coming out, Career Day is on tour and Joker's Republic is pumping out another single for their upcoming release. Check out the video or these bands social media pages for more informati...

Here we go, time for the Local Music Spot! We got shows for Red Weather, Uncledad, undercutters, Dead Billionaires opening for Rodeo Boys, and our friends from Audiostrobelight teasing us with criptic images. Check it out and go follow all of these bands on Social Media! #FirstLastandBest #LocalMusicSpot #SupportLocalMusic #SupportLocalArt

This week goes a little bit off the rails. Rob is joined by Gary from Backyard Superheroes. They talk about the ska scene, Star Wars, they review Grogu and the Mandalorian and his time in Backyard Superheroes. Check out the randomness as this duo go a little all over the place. #FirstLastandBest #TheRoadtoSupernova #BackyardSuperheroes #SkaStarWarsandSuperheroes

This week on New Music Saturday, we're talking new singles from Atypical Heroes, BALLYHOO! and Set Your Goals! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #NewMusicSaturday #MusicReview #SetYourGoals #Ballyhoo

Here we go, it's time for DO IT TOGETHER! This week we're shouting out Bad Time Records, Rodeo Boys, talking new music about Atypical Heroes and talking about Career Day new song! Support your local artists! #FirstLastandBest #DoItTogether #SupportLocalArtists #SupportYourScene #DIY

The Local Music Spot is back! We have shows coming up for Divided, Red Weather, undercutters, Uncledad and The Song Bird Sessions! Also making an announcement as an idea has struck and I'm starting to put it together. Watch till the very end to find out what! #FirstLastandBest #LocalMusicSpot #UpcomingShows #SupportYourScene #SupportLocalMusic

The Road to Supernova continues onward! This week we talk to Danny and Alli from the band Stop the Presses. We discuss the bands origin story, their musical direction, the move from Miami to New York City and what movie that they would muppetize! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #Podcast #NewEpisode #TheRoadtoSupernova #BandsYouShouldKnow #StopthePresses #SummerofSka

New Music Saturday is LIVE! This week we have new singles from Sam's the Hero, Half Dizzy, Curse Words and Always Grounded. Along with new albums from Mayday Parade and MADBALL! This week is ABSOLUTELY STACKED with new music! #FirstLastandBest #NewMusicSaturday #MusicReview #NewSingles #NewAlbums

We're back with another episode of the Supernova Study Guide, where we talk about a band that will be playing at this years Supernova International Ska Festival! This week we're discussing Detroit Riddim Crew, their music, a little of their history and what they have in store for us coming up in September. Stick around for the end of the study session as we have a pop quiz about last weeks...

This week we're celebrating The Boy Detective, Flying Raccoon Suit and Joker's Republic playing The Fest, The Doomstompers catching their first home town headliner, Half Dizzy releasing a new track this week and Cheer Up Dusty has a show on Friday in Philly! #FirstLastandBest #DoItTogether #TheFest24 #Philly #NYC

The Local Music Spot is live! Shows coming up this weekend for Sam's the Hero and Madd Francis, some news about @lavenderfiremusic, and of course some more information from our friends at Audiostrobelight about their birthday celebration in September! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #SupportLocalMusic #SupportLocalMusic #NewMusic #TheLocalMusicSpot

The run up to Supernova continues with another fantastic interview! This week Rob welcomes author, professor and ska historian Heather Augustyn to the podcast! She shares what movie she would muppetize, her personal history with ska and some of the amazing women who made ska what it is today! Check it out! #FirstLastandBest #NewEpisode #Podcast #HonoringTheQueens #HeatherAugustyn #SkaHistory #TheR...

It's New Music Saturday! This week we're covering Moonraker, Millington-Band, A-100s , The Menzingers and Sam's the Hero! We're stacked so lets get into it! #MusicReview #NewMusicSaturday #NewAlbums #NewSingles