This Patreon bonus episode was recorded in April of 2021 and shared with our patreon subscribers in July of 2021. For this bonus episode, Matt is joined by Tara Hahn from Half Past Two. Tara and Matt discuss Half Past Two's song, Bitter. You will learn the story behind the song, how it was written and how it was recorded. You will also learn just how Tara and Matt became friends. Please consider joining our patreon. https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ Half Past Two: www.halfpasttwoska.com

On The Upbeat

Bonus Episode: Going Deep w/ Matt (Featuring Tara Hahn)

This week Tara from Half Past Two and Gary from Backyard Superheroes join us. This is our last episode of the year. We spend most of the episode discussing the ska highlights of 2021. And of course, we 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/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ Half Past Two: www.halfpasttwoska.com Backyard Superheroes: https://backyardsuperheroes.bandcamp.com/ Ska News….. Half Past Two On Friday December 10 Half Past Two released a holiday EP. But it’s not Christmas songs. It’s all songs called Holiday. From vampire weekend, Green Day, Weezer and Madonna. https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZzbcUmpkjA8DNC7pXjtVS?si=6eyhsnBzTLGbs21MmG93cQ -Skatune Network On December 13 Skatune Network released a ska jazz cover of The Christmas Song. The track also features members from the Boston based band Really From. https://open.spotify.com/track/45yZsP49Q76gv1afaxJ2Xg?si=GyoblbaGSq2YYJUq0fffrw -Omnigone On December 11th Omnigone released a new song called Land of opportunity. https://open.spotify.com/album/3SGnCaoFDXL2K1NBpikhZL?si=BlP73rkCSou32x40RlgR0w Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.95-This Year in Ska. (w/ Tara Hahn and Gary Mastriano)

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 week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ Flying Raccoon Suit: https://flyingraccoonsuit.bandcamp.com/music •ska News -Bad Time Records Recently Bad Time Records released THE SHAPE OF SKA PUNK TO COME: VOLUME II; a collection of new tracks from 20 bands on a double LP. 100% of profits are donated to the ACLU and Oakland Punks with Lunch. Featuring Tape Girl, Jeff Rosenstock, Abraskadabra, We are The Union, Omnigone, Jer, Kill Lincoln, Millington, Mike Park, Dangit, Louser, and our guest this week Flying Raccoon Suit. https://badtimerecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-shape-of-ska-punk-to-come-volume-ii -Arose Such a Clatter On Friday December 3 On The Upbeat in connection with The Backyard Superheroes dropped Arose Such a Clatter 2021: a Holiday Compilation. You can find this compilation on the bandcamp page of On The Upbeat. All the proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. It features songs from Backyard Superheroes, Suburban Legends, Amy Gabba and the Almost Famous, Half Past Two, Millington, Jokers Republic, Andy B and The World and more. https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-upbeat-presents-arose-such-a-clatter-2021 -The Georgetown Orbits On December 4 The Georgetown Orbits released a 4 song EP called Better off Dead. You can find the ep on bandcamp and music streaming sites. https://thegeorgetownorbits.bandcamp.com/album/better-off-dead-ep Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.94-Flying Raccoon Suit Returns

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 week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ Backyard Superheroes: https://backyardsuperheroes.bandcamp.com/ Ska News…. -The Toasters On November 26 The Toasters started an American tour to celebrate their 4 decades in ska. They have shows from November 26 until December 19. visit https://thetoasters.band/ for more info and all the tour dates. -The Filthy Radicals The Flithy Radicals out of Ontario, Canada put out a new EP last Friday, November 26, on Stomp Records entitled "the Fine Line Between Real & Insane". https://open.spotify.com/album/09GJfe228o9H0NSTsODB4j?si=ZxjXadwcSaK_VLUDy98Y2w -Night Gaunts Also, last Friday New Zealand ska/punk act Night Gaunts put out a new single, "Sombre" a preview to their forthcoming new EP. https://open.spotify.com/track/5oaEi1VHxhQOD8JZtyqccB?si=TlBFkx43Q76mZuevFXLUuA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.93-Backyard Superheroes, Again?

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/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Merch: https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/ •Ska News… -Arose Such a Clatter 2021 We are working with Backyard Superheroes on this years Arose Such a Clatter Holiday competition. All the proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. The album will be available for digital download on Bandcamp Friday, December 3. Here is a list of some of the bands that will be on the compilation…. Backyard Superheroes Jokers republic Suburban legends Skapository Something to do Threat level Burgandy Chupaskabra The third rates The guilty parties The resignators Nate funk Chris and the Kringles And more!!!!!!! -The Step Daughters The Step Daughters are a ska punk from Orange County California. On November 21 they released their song We Are One. From what I hear understand they will have a record out on Pay attention records in early 2022. https://open.spotify.com/album/2EHvWkV2KGkyKkqrb4ZjDV?si=-YEnFimJS1SjC79BxMoueA -The Aquabats On November 19, the Aquabats released a holiday ep called, I want to hippopotamus for Christmas too. It’s a five song ep. https://open.spotify.com/album/18uE3xdU88flH9kxPOhuda?si=NovwRYJ2QkWfkg4RyngDWA -The Inevitables On November 19, The Inevitables released a new song called Over and Out. https://open.spotify.com/album/3mh86v5fuX6rabZBPeLZtW?si=8dNHkvCSQniuvkzNlS_qiA -Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra On November Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra released their full length album Tombstone. https://open.spotify.com/album/5gVWMN3B2H18uaHsnVIge3?si=JlJkrTpcRUGTXZfnbd-s1A Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.92-Happy Skanksgiving

This week Matt “Pegleg” Roberts from Peg and The Rejected joins us. Many of our listeners might know Peg from his first band, The Dingess. Peg tells us how he got into ska music and how The Dingess got their start. Peg also tells us what it was like to be part of the alternative Christian music scene in the late 90’s. Next we learn all that Peg is doing now with his new band Peg and The Rejected and his record label, International City Recordings. And of course, we give you 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/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Peg and The Rejected: https://pegandtherejected.bandcamp.com/music International City Recordings The 4th Wave Ska Compilation: https://4thwaveska.bandcamp.com/releases Ska News….. -The Operators On November 12, The Operators released their first full length album Leave The Light On, on bandcamp. You can get the digital album for $8 and the CD for $10 visit https://theoperatorsska.bandcamp.com to order your copy today -The Third-Rates The Third-Rates drop a three song EP called See What’s Left. These songs are extra songs from their debut album Let’s See What Sticks. The ep is on all streaming platforms. You can also get the digital version from their bandcamp. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/17zZyq1HUyvTwW9BqJehuk?si=2kS2lNlgRsSfz3d5VwRkFQ Bandcamp: https://thethirdrates.bandcamp.com/album/see-whats-left -Skatune Network On November 11th Skatune Network announced they would release Pick It The F…Up vol. 2 on November 30th. With this announcement they also released a new cover of Macseal’s Next To You https://open.spotify.com/album/4CimQ2jeopvxzZkEWmuVzd?si=DTeb4QbuTySAUQM4gVa3fA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.91-Peg and The Rejected

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/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Abraskadabra: https://abraskadabracwb.bandcamp.com Ska News……. Louser On October 29th Louser dropped their new ep called Super Gwario Kart. The ep features the new track No Hope. This song features Scott Klopinstien and Aaron Berret from RBF. https://chrisgraue.com/music/ -Matamoska On Monday November 8th Matamoska released a punk version of their song east La on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/track/2gPnVTpCPmAi8YuH00lSmE?si=tCLR-BvgQmmYCd5_uSAdZA -O Leopardo This is a pre-order that will ship around December 1** Ska Punk International is extremely stoked to bring you the US re-release of O Leopardo's Mundo Selvagem EP that was released earlier in 2021. Savage World is available on all digital platforms as well as CD. Each CD comes in a jacket sleeve printed on recycled card stock. Only 50 CDs are available. https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/o-leopardo-mundo-salvagem Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.90-Abraskadabra

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 the week. On The Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Half Past Two: www.halfpasttwoska.com Ska News….. -Bumsy and the Moochers This Past Friday, October 22, Bumsy and The Moochers dropped a new song called Cathy Ann. https://open.spotify.com/album/4WUQGIoxPfEempoIVamQda?si=bNfxOdROTPiEzAYtwVIf2w -Kill Lincoln Also, on October 22 Kill Lincoln dropped their version of Bouncing Souls That Song. https://open.spotify.com/album/0oFdNEp0S4t6niTYIPzu3P?si=tvHVJdPuTOaPY-T8X5PlYQ - Big D and The Kids Table Big D and the Kids Table dropped their long awaited new album Do Your Art. Let’s listen to one of my favorite songs off this album, Forever a Freak. It features The Doped Up Dollies. https://open.spotify.com/album/3b9EOX9eeflMHwJfGIQkGH?si=JdS0tO8hRja5HXR4ybFyZA Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.89-The Return of Half Past Two

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.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska The Prizefighters: https://theprizefighters.bandcamp.com https://theprizefighters.net Ska News…… Skatune Network On October 13 Skatune Network released a Halloween themed covers album. The album features a ska version of Monsters Mash with Catbite. https://open.spotify.com/album/1IMte7gsVXx4y3LqmSoN7v?si=aBAfn4YCSXGbijvwCV5Mvw -Los Fastidios On October 11th Los Fastidios released their new album, XXX THE NUMBER OF THE BEAT. This ska punk band from Verona has been putting out albums since 1998. https://open.spotify.com/album/5tg7F4i3NPX0WN4YJIqPZ6?si=Yc-aeUlJSxeh7EIKFblYGg -Scott Klopenstin and Tahlena from Bite Me Bambi . Scott and Tahlena released their cover of Islands in the Stream. This cover came about from a joke Tahlena made on Bite Me Bambi’s twitch stream. https://open.spotify.com/album/5155QYyPx4i2kYMd9J8ypN?si=V8sP3KZlRU-KzSAtnV58kg https://scottklopfenstein.bandcamp.com Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.88-The Prizefighters

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.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Joker’s Republic: http://www.jokersrepublic.com/ •Ska News… -We Are The Union Last week, We Are The Union dropped a cover of Operation Ivy’s Sound System featuring Eve6 and the ska community lost its shit, in a good way. https://open.spotify.com/album/0kwLEzhwCY4yN7OjfeDUOT?si=ey__aiVzQK6bn9d7lLrNQA&dl_branch=1 -Big D and the Kids Table Big D announced their record release show with Kill Lincoln and Catbite. The is happening on Saturday October 23 at Brighton Music Hall located in Boston, MA. Big D’s new album drops October 22. Tickets: https://concerts.livenation.com/big-d-and-the-kids-table-boston-massachusetts-10-23-2021/event/01005B1FB58869B8 -Common Sense Kid On October 1 Common Sense Kid dropped their first album called Maybe This is a Midlife Crisis? https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bGiNXyqNCpuFz1gaijrv8?si=x1fimmo8RvG13_HHLgcIjg&dl_branch=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.87-Joker's Republic

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/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Ska News -Louser On October 1 Louser (Chris Graue) dropped a new song featuring Suburban Legends called Things Are Getting Worse. https://open.spotify.com/track/69J9kLZ9wP9DX7n5YWTMCp?si=amKpzIiRSum5AAfB50mLxA&dl_branch=1 -Title Holder On September 30 Title Holder dropped their new track called Empty Apartment. https://open.spotify.com/track/4T6q09r90yefp7gwivmKnU?si=0JrnLO-0SMeT0VeYb8iLAA&dl_branch=1 -Joker’s Republic Recently Joker’s Republic released their cover of Bacon by Anti-Flag. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0vVkZIes11Sh64B9aPjLH2?si=ivtfeXKWRiysMnTDWyDOtQ&dl_branch=1 Band Camp Compilation: A collection of great bands coming together for charity! Please donate for Afghan Refugee Relief https://throathoneyrecords.bandcamp.com/releases Ska Around the World: BAND: Wickeda COUNTRY: Bulgaria SONG 1: A Nie S Bobby Dvanata Piem Kafe (from the album "Revolyutsia" SONG 2: Mi da! (from the album "1618" https://open.spotify.com/artist/4RpYwBUnErslWb8QTO0YX5?si=OrqUAsLQRu6o5qJE5pQhJA&dl_branch=1 Ska History: Derrick Morgan https://www.allmusic.com/artist/derrick-morgan-mn0000246768/biography https://www.reggae-vibes.com/news/2021/04/derrick-morgan-enters-a-new-realm/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RM3xqQNdhZknQBsyQl3ZM?si=3FjGD3S3RTmcwPLVu5p3NQ&dl_branch=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.86-Party Hard with Enya

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 Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat Bumsy and The Moochers: https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/music •Ska News……. -Half Past Two/The Von Tramps ⠀ Half Past Two Record Release Show Friday, November 5th, 2021 House of Blues, Anaheim - Half Past Two - The Goodwin Club - Hooray for Our Side - Trash Monsters -The Von Tramps ALL AGES. $12. Doors 6:00pm Proof of vaccination or negative test required. Ska Punk band The Von Tramps from Minneapolis, Minnesota where just added to this show and I want us to take a listen to one of their songs. Let’s listen to Shark Bait from their 2019 ep, Sun’s Out: Strung Out. https://open.spotify.com/artist/29dTAuPoKti4HkhlFJVtVI?si=VOnsR6yRTzSBhd5dziG-Jw&dl_branch=1 -Kyle Smith On September 24, Kyle Smith released his full length album, Lost Cause. Kyle is fromVentura, CA and he mixes Reggae influenced by Ska, Hip-Hop, and Punk Rock. https://open.spotify.com/album/3eweLzP0sgsVALZ3forDGL?si=oK8y7XiNQZmaD8szQUkwoA&dl_branch=1 -The Resignators The Resignators from Melbourne Australia, will be dropping a new single, Talisman on October 25. It’s the first single of their upcoming new album. https://theresignators.wixsite.com/theresignators Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.85- Bumsy and the Moochers

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 and our 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://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat Order Upbeat Allstars Album: https://www.skapunkinternational.com/product/upbeat-allstars-wake-up Andy B and the World Album: https://www.pookoutrecords.co.uk/product-page/andy-b-and-the-world-the-first-one-12-digital-download Andy B and the World: https://www.andybandtheworld.online Ska News….. Bumsy and The Moochers On Friday September 17 Bumsy and the Moochers released their new song The Rat across all digital platforms. https://open.spotify.com/track/0k6P1RhGEqUISBA9B1kKhA?si=Ncc8AjruSveAwunkTwyk0Q&dl_branch=1 -Well Done Coyote Well Done Coyote recently dropped a new song called Ska for Moltke across all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/track/38lLmtt7v6b6p7nlL3NUZN?si=Srt-vJqCQ8OyszCV0dJyrg&dl_branch=1 -Abraskadabra On Friday, September 17th, Abraskadabra dropped a new track called Set Us Free. This song will be on their upcoming album called Make Yourself at Home. The album is out this coming Friday, September 24. https://open.spotify.com/track/2uvObmui2W7MxJeVLfs6ob?si=l1ircqtNTT25_i5S-Rwy4g&dl_branch=1 Order Abraskadabra Vinyl: http://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/708607-abraskadabra-make-yourself-at-home-12 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.84-Andy B and the World

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 Upbeat Social Media: www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska On The Upbeat Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/ontheupbeat Ska News….. -2021 Supernova Ska Festival - Livestream Festival Pass The Supernova International Ska Festival is the largest festival dedicated to ska music in the United States. The 2021 festival will be its biggest festival yet with nearly 40 bands and 30 hours of ska including Hepcat, The Skatalites, The Slackers, The Pietasters, Buck-O-Nine, Mustard Plug, The Toasters, Bim Skala Bim, The Skunks, Chris Murray, Mephiskapheles, Half Past Two, Catbite, Stop the presses and many more. The festival will take place on September 17-19 and will be held at the Oozlefinch Brewery at historic Fort Monroe, Virginia on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. All three days $34 One day is $15 https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/products/2021-supernova-ska-festival-livestream-festival-pass?utm_source=halfpasttwo&utm_medium=artistsocials&utm_campaign=supernova-ska-festival -Half Past Two This Wednesday, September 15, half past two is dropping a new video and song called Scratched CD. Death Of Guitar Pop On September 10th Death Of Guitar Pop dropped a new album called Pukka Sounds. https://open.spotify.com/album/3SqelYQs93aWVkVthtibYp?si=5ono1S1fS2aGHY2I7Lv5cA&dl_branch=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

EP.83-Ska v Beer: Dawn of Being Iced

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 our 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://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska Ska Punk Daily: www.Instagram.com/skapunkdaily Pay Attention Records: https://payattentionrecords.com/ Ska News…. -The Rough Customers The Rough Customers dropped their full length album, It seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on August 22. https://open.spotify.com/album/4xnbVL8NkRwQHMWcPCeJrC?si=3VPFlFkxQnC5V0QzW8Xn7g&dl_branch=1 -Huge Puppies Huge Puppies is a ska punk from Switzerland. They just dropped their last album called, Honey Badger, on August 26th. https://open.spotify.com/album/1A86w50g7Rrit416VoBQzw?si=mRE90ztgQo61rvi7VEw5lw&dl_branch=1 -The Inevitables The Inevitables dropped a new song on August 27th called When The Fever Breaks. https://open.spotify.com/track/558yU4QWF04yLMNBGm8ESk?si=mEc6fejpQ6OHG1cL3FzHOQ&dl_branch=1 Spotify playlist Ska Favorites: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg Ska News Theme by Dang!t: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music You can buy the main theme song: https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/release

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