On The Upbeat

A podcast all about ska music, talking about ska, interviewing bands, and keeping you up to date on new music & events in the ska community!

On The Upbeat is a music podcast hosted by On The Upbeat, with 310 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  On The Upbeat Live with Karen Roberts

  Aug 20, 202641 min

  This week we recorded a live episode with Karen Roberts of Chase Long Beach. This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15 in Garden Grove, California from the Summer Ska Classic. First, Karen tells us about managing the band Hooray For Our Side and we learn the details of a Chase Long Beach van crash. Karen also brought us a new song called Aftershock. There is also special guest appearances from former On The Upbeat cohosts, Anthony Rondina, RJ Phoenix and Gary Mastriano. We have a mini Every Song Sucks episode and we take questions from the audience. Chase Long Beach: https://chaselongbeach.bandcamp.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.co m

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  The Skariginals (EP.305)

  Aug 13, 20261h 26m

  This week Brayden and Ryan from The Skariginals join us. First we discuss how phones work and we discuss what Disneyland rides are the most ska. Ryan and Brayden break down the bands new record, Get Out Of Your Head and we listen to the song Outfit off the album. All this and of course we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. The Skariginals: https://linktr.ee/Skariginals On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com •Ska News -Joker’s Republic On August 7th Joker’s Republic released a cover of Grand Theft Autumn / Where is Your Boy. -Ska Freaks On August 5 Ska Freaks released a five song EP called The Ordinary Minority. Let’s listen to the lead track Amy. -Atypical Heroes On July 31 Atypical Heroes released a new song called Skanking In A Circle. -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… -Brayden: Bang the skillet by Go Jimmy Go -Ryan: Dance Wid’ Me- Hepcat -Matt: Carousel by Hooray For Our Side -Evan: So Good by Stop the Presses Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.co m

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  Swigfoot (EP.304)

  Aug 6, 20261h 5m

  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.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…. -Omnigone On 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__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska 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 Table Ska News Theme by Lab Brats: https://labbrats.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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  Lab Brats (EP.303)

  Jul 30, 20261h 24m

  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.com On The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News… -All Things Considered On July 17th All Things Considered released their new song 2nd Best. -Beat The Smart Kids On 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__twUbhtGjtLvyrEn3AG0UA Ska Picks of the Week… Adam: Spy Market by Let’s Go Bowling Matt: Do It For The Love by The Odd Advantage Evan: Gates of Steel by Skankin’ Pickle Ska News Theme: https://dangitband.bandcamp.com Main Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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  The Operators (EP.302)

  Jul 23, 20261h 16m

  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

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