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This week we spoke with Matt Collyer

from The Planet Smashers. First, we discussed some favorite ska album covers and talked about some Ska News. Matt talks about the early days of The Planet Smashers and he breaks down the new record, On The Dancefloor. We also talk about Matt’s involvement in Stomp Records. All this and our ska picks of the week.

The Planet Smashers:

planetsmashers.ca

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…..

-JER

On July 11th JER released a new track called Capitalism Breeds Devastation. This is the second single of their upcoming album, Death of the Heart, out August 15th on Bad Time Records. Let’s listen to a clip of Capitalism breeds Devastation.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ackBzA3WnQAze5EK5puTo?si=NhkxMMJgRICjDMEXEFd2vw

-Tokyo Paradise Ska Orchestra

On July 23, Tokyo Paradise Ska Orchestra, released a new song called The Liar.

https://open.spotify.com/album/31q4rrYIResXCwBOyDYc7r?si=6sDFpwl0Qv6J8D4_kbR9wA

-Chudson

On July 25 Chudson released their new album called The Future of Unemployment.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7yksFraVbIHufs68HexePv?si=-zGODt2BQ4yUE7iHV43xWw

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nick and Scott from Nick and The Adversaries join us. First, we have a fun chat about what should be the official soda of ska and we give you ska news. Next the band tells us some of their 2025 highlights. Next we listen to their cover of Don’t Change by INXS. We talk about what makes for a good cover and we discuss life and snacks on the road. Lastly, we give you our Ska Picks of the Week.

Nick and The Adversaries:

https://nickandtheadversaries1.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News…..

-Left Alone

On Friday July 18th Left Alone released a new song called Some Days. This song will be on their upcoming album entitled True To Form. That drops August 8th. You can preorder the album now. let’s listen to Some Days.

https://open.spotify.com/track/242iuHnU1ZyCGhLwmRcgfw?si=hA_JNS6FSbCU8b34OeBb2w

- The Iron Roses

On July 17th The Iron Roses released a new song called Class War Cheers Squad.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4VP91AQO9Ay9UYE6L3gC4M?si=F8V7eC4cQ5S4EVQcfT6LbQ

-Millington

On July 18th Millington released a new ep called Better Safe and Sorry.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7cNWyF0b1SRzXbXfLYwg6F?si=ohMiwp0XSa-tjNHu0ysFyA

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nick and Austin from The Odd Advantage join us. We discuss if the stigma of "ska is dead" is finally dead. Nick and Austin talk about playing in different cities in Southern California. They also discuss their new kickstarter and all the work going into the new record. We listen to a demo version of a new song called We live in a society. We talk about memorizing lyrics and the writing process. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

The Odd Advantage:

https://theoddadvantage.bandcamp.com

The Odd Advantage Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/509729755/the-odd-advantage-

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nate Tredinnick from Something To Do. We discuss underrated ska albums, Nate’s ska and musical history and how Something To Do’s origin story. Nate tell’s us about the band’s latest music video, the Milwaukee ska scene and something he would like to see more of in ska. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

This week Cody Okonski from Millington joins us. Matt and Cody discuss a concert that reminds them of why they love ska. Cody talks about picking songs for last year’s Brass Emo Vol. 2 and he tells us all about the band’s upcoming new EP, Better Safe and Sorry, out July 18th. We listen to Millington’s song Summer Disease. Cody also talks about keeping music fresh but still hold onto that Millington sound. And of course we have Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Millington:

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Spring Heeled Jack

On June 17th Spring Heeled Jack released a new track called Jenni.

-Chudson

On June 19th Chudson released a new song called Headphone Splitter.

-Swigfoot

On June 20th Swigfoot released a new song called Moments

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Dang!t

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

his week Michi from Mega Infinity, Ric from Courtesy of Tim and Saxton from Space Monkey Mafia and Runaway Ricochet all join us. We breakdown all the details of SPI Fest 2025. We talk about what goes into booking, producing and playing a ska festival. And of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week.

SPI Fest:

spifest.org

Mega Infinity:

https://megainfinity.bandcamp.com

Courtesy of Tim:

https://courtesyoftim.bandcamp.com/music

Space Monkey Mafia:

https://spacemonkeymafia.bandcamp.com

Runaway Ricochet:

https://runawayricochet.bandcamp.com

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…

-Joker’s Republic

On June 11th Joker’s Republic released their cover of We Will Fall Together by Streetlight Manifesto.

-Anthony Pick

On June 13th JER released their new single called The Way You Tune It Out

-The Suicide Machines

On June 13th The Suicide Machines released a new song called Never Go Quietly.

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats:

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Millington

https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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This week Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine joins us. We discuss the band’s early years and what it was like in the 90’s skating scene. Craig gives us the breakdown of the new record and we listen to their song I’m Alive. We also discuss life on the road, playing the new songs live and where to get the best burritos in San Diego. All this and Ska News and Ska Picks of the Week.

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:

fishbone.net

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

•Ska News…..

-The Maka Sticks

On May 26th The Maka Sticks released a new song called Sleeping On The Beach.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6BxscdemoqSA0l1PHS18dL?si=vd_KGnTtTiutLHFtd3dwCA

-Left Alone

On May 22 Left Alone released a new song called Here Comes The Weekend.

https://open.spotify.com/album/72TpBaTQ6UwMHQIDtvehpQ?si=nVg5neHGQsGT-1IvHN4VlQ

-Millington

On May 30th Millington released a new single called Fade Out.

https://open.spotify.com/album/246aiCAYETMSFcm9oxUVt1?si=ZFMH_sy7TaS4D-tuRQAANw

Ska News 2025 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CLg5HvXyFxP6hQxQi9Qfs?si=fmVCy1bORNGmlle3FA4-uw&pi=u-gkNw56cQRWea

Ska Picks of The Week 2025

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4bzFTOq9JPpWk1KSEg2nqE?si=Dh0zXfgHSeqfVKsYs0HRJw&pi=u-bIgOFTm_QpaG

Ska News Theme by Lab Brats

https://labbrats.bandcamp.com

Main Theme by Common Sense Kid:

https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com