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.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Millington

On July 17th Millington Released a new track called I Wont Surrender. Let’s listen to a clip.

-The Hellas

On July 17th The Hellas released a new track called Imposter.

-Omnigone

Also 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__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA

Ska Picks of a the week

Brandon: 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 Suit

Ska News Theme: Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com