This week Tyler and Spence from Swigfoot join us. First, Matt talks about going to see Spider-Man for far too long. Next we tell you some of our favorite ska lyrics and we give you some ska news. Next Spence and Tyler tell us about life on the road and what it’s like booking shows in 2026. We listen to Swigfoot’s song Permanently Lost and we learn about fun things to do in Arizona. Lastly, Tyler and Spence tell us what they enjoy most about being in a band and we give you our Ska Picks of the Week. Swigfoot:Swigfoot.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-OmnigoneOn July 31 Omnigone released a new song called Turn Up The Fear. This is the third single off the bands up coming record also called Turn Up the Fear. That album is out on Friday, August 14th. -The Guilty Parties On August 4th The Guilty Parties released a new song called (In)Famous. -Be Decent On July 28th Be Decent released a new song called You Better Work. This is the second single of their up coming album Now’s The Time out September 18th. -Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UASka Picks of the Week:-Tyler: Please Abduct Me by Bumsy and the Moochers -Spencer: Mini mega fun by Hooray for Dad-Matt: Hometown Pride by Late For Life-Evan: Stay Riot by Big D and the Kids TableSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam "The Ska Mailman” Wallace joins to talk about Lab Brats. First, we discuss the return of Reel Big Fish and we give you some ska news. Adam talks about opening for The Aquabats, write the new Lab Brats album, the albums title, the albums themes and we listen to a song of the album. All this and of course our Ska Picks of the Week. Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-All Things Considered On July 17th All Things Considered released their new song 2nd Best. -Beat The Smart KidsOn July 24th Beat The Smart Kids released a new album called 30 Minutes or Less. -Unfunfair On July 24th Unfunfair released a new single called Green and Mean. Let’s listen to a clip.-Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UASka Picks of the Week…Adam: Spy Market by Let’s Go BowlingMatt: Do It For The Love by The Odd Advantage Evan: Gates of Steel by Skankin’ Pickle Ska News Theme: https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Brandon and Heath from The Operators join us. First we discuss how to handle conflict and then we give you some ska news. Heath and Brandon talk about what the band has been doing the last five years. They also talk about the new album they are working on and we listen to a brand new track. We also discuss writing songs and how to book shows in 2026. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the week. The Operators:https://theoperatorsska.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News……-Millington On July 17th Millington Released a new track called I Wont Surrender. Let’s listen to a clip. -The HellasOn July 17th The Hellas released a new track called Imposter. -OmnigoneAlso on July 17th Omnigone released a new song called Empathy. Let’s listen to a clip. This is the second song from Omnigone’s new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time R-Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UASka Picks of a the weekBrandon: The Slackers cooking for Tommy Heath: The Circle City Deacons song problems still remain Matt: Therapy by Matamoska Evan: Bleed Me Dry by Flying Raccoon SuitSka News Theme: Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Tim and Jamie Ankeny join us to discuss their fundraiser, Rock For Choc. Listen as Tim and Jamie tell us why they started raising money for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Hear how a ska community supported them through a difficult time. It’s an inspiring story you won’t want to miss. Carter Strong Forever:https://www.chocwalk.org/Member/MyPage/10172303/Tim-AnkenyRock For Choc Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOgOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-Lab Brats On July 9th Lab Brats (Adam the ska mailman) released a new Album called Triskaidekaphobia. Let’s listen to a clip of the songs Shark In The Water.-Boss Riot On July 10th Boss Riot released a new album called Here We Go Again. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Good Enough.-Ska Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UASka News Theme: Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Dave McWane, Matt Appleton and Joe Gittleman join us to breakdown the new album from Big D and The Kids Table, The Good Ole American Saturday Night. Listen as they discuss the song writing, recording and producing of this new record. Matt (Vest) and Anthony give you their thoughts on how bands can get themselves out there and of course Ska News. Big D and The Kids Table: bigdandthekidstable.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News-Omnigone On July 3rd Omnigone announced a new album called Turn Up The Fear that will be out on August 14th on Bad Time Records. With this announcement they released a new single called Corpse of Corporations let’s listen to a clip. -Grey MatterOn July 3 Grey Matter released a self-titled album. Available only on Bandcamp. https://greymattermi.bandcamp.com/album/grey-matter-SkidWizard On June 29th Skidwizard released a new song called Order of Priorities. Let’s listen to a clip. Rock For Choc Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-for-choc-tickets-1990730371129?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CfpwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxph8gseWs3qE9EDwd5NSVhzrJB7qdpInQ7r6yA6qcKAxebnC8WssCofho2W_aem_8wBpe1kynHzwo_xt7rEzOgSka Summer Classic: https://gardenamp.com/feature/14855433/skariginals-matamoska/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS8CztwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp9dNv4RrLOHE4oDb4PVnQdiiK70LcQXwftxoZBulIBylnY8xBOHxod4w2Cor_aem__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UASka News Theme: Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

It’s a host only episode!!! Matt, Evan, RJ and Anthony tell you what ska hill they are ready to die on and they reflect on the history of the podcast. Join us as we tell you how the show started, favorite memories, favorite interviews and the fights we’ve had behind the scenes that keep the show going. Also bands and fans share their memories of the show. Join us for this super sized episode. On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake Hey-Smith and Less Than Jake released a split EP called Unity-Chudson Recently Chudson released a new song called So LongSka Picks…Anthony : Vacation by PepperEvan: You Know You Want It by StarpoolMatt Nervous in the alley by Smash Mouth RJ: The Alcoholic Freshman - Do Your Thumbs Hurt? Cause They're Killin' MeMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Harry Katz from Harry Katz and The Pistachios joins us. We first tell you some interesting music facts and Harry tells you how he got into music. Harry tells us about the early days of the band and we listen to their song, Similarities. We also discuss Harry’s singing voice and the LA ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Harry Katz and The Pistachios: https://circlebackmusic.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-Streetlight Manifesto On June 23, Streetlight Manifesto released a 6 song ep called Halfway Way To The Place Behind The Stars. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Everything to Everyone. This is half of an album, the rest show be out in September. -Local LegendsOn June 19th Local Legend released a new ep called Now with More F-Bombs. Let’s listen to the song Fuck It! (Pass the trumpet )Ska Picks…-Harry: The Toasters don’t let the bastards -Matt: Sell Out by Reel Big Fish Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Kay and Ilan from The Doomstompers join us. First we discuss what donut is the most ska. Kay and Ilan tell us how the band got started, the origin of the band’s name and they give one word thoughts for each track on their new album, Take a Beat. They also describe their early success and the New York ska scene. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.The Doomstompers:https://thedoomstompers.bandcamp.com/album/take-a-beat?fbclid=PAdGRleASgVR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadaIov8liaaOxzoPIxX0qH_nBLkWwPyH_nhlAM7ATtSDlKgJ9os_N5R0FO6JA_aem_G5IsJUisNeTGpVJNpB1thQOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-The Boy Detective On June 19 The Boy Detective will be dropping a new track called The Beach Boys Are Full Of It. Let’s listen to a clip.-Twenty Something Summer On June 8th Twenty Something Summer released a new song called Pool Hopoin’ -Rocky LeonOn June 12 Rocky Leon released a new song called Stright to HellSka Picks….Kayla: Room To Breathe by Westbound Train.Ilan: Stuck In My Head by Skarachahttps://tipatop.bandcamp.com/track/stuck-in-my-headMatt: What’s The Point by Abraskadabra Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Paco from Wondermelon joins us. We discuss the banana man situation. Paco tells us how he discovered ska, how Wondermelon started and we discuss their new EP, Modern Vintage. Paco also talks about picking songs to cover and we chat about the Orange County, California ska scene. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Wondermelon: https://linktr.ee/wondermelonband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ad2295b1-826b-41dc-ac9f-5ac1aa2b3cb5On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News………•The DoomstompersOn June 5 The Doomstompers dropped a new single called Participation Trophy. It’s from their upcoming album Take A Beat out June 12th. Let’s listen to Participation trophy by the doom stumpers.-The Aggrolites On June 5th The Aggrolites released their new album called Super Atomic. Let’s listen to their song ‘Till The Wheels Fall Off-The KittyhawksOn June 10th The Kittyhawks released a new song called The Devil’s Offbeat. Ska picks…..Paco: King for a day by Goldfinger Matt: Combat Chuck by Five Iron FrenzyEvan: I Got Enemies In High PlacesSka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we are joined by Brandon Lewis, owner of Punkerton Records. We discuss the labels beginnings, what it means to be a DIY record company, how Brandon finds bands, the importance of standing up for what you believe and we world premier a new cover from Joker’s Republic. It’s their version of Tellin’ Lies originally from The Menzingers. All this and of course Ska New and our Ska Picks of the Week. Punkerton Records: punkertonrecords.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News………-Big D and The Kids Table On May 27 Big D and The Kids Table dropped a new song called scatterbrain off the up coming new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night out June 12th. -The PietastersThe Pietasters just announced recently a vinyl repress of their 2002 album Turbo.-Threat Level BurgundyOn May 29th Threat Level Burgundy released their album Oh, Nice.Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com