Calypso's Curse (EP.308)

This week Caitlin, Gabe and Dan from Bumsy and The Moochers join us. We discuss ska band names and we breakdown the band’s new self-titled record. We learn the inspiration for the album’s cover. We also talk about what makes for the best ska horn. All of this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Bumsy and The Moochers: bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News:-Dance Hall Crashers:On November 6th Dance Hall Chrashers released a deluxe version of their album Purr. Let’s listen to the new track Don’t Call. -The Holophonics Recently The Holophonics announced the presale for MaSKArades Vol. 18: Chrono Trigger. https://theholophonics.bandcamp.com/album/maskarades-vol-18-chrono-trigger-The InterruptersOn November 5th The Interrupters released the second song off their upcoming album Called Battle Scares. The new track is called Back From The Dead. -Arose Such a Clatter: Holiday On Your HiFihttps://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/album/arose-such-a-clatter-holiday-on-your-hi-fi?fbclid=PAdGRleAViIPNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUSHY-UsTGq2p423sb-_XEiImWtPUEXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp816XwadgZgcWWS-WXrqFCAt44ps7qCRX9CWKcTMIt42UU8S-A0JxnNY4ggN_aem_ieM-G3kfSiU86Ls9qIkYKwSka Picks-Caitlin: Free Dom by Bad Operation -Dan: Protection by graham parker and the rumour. -Gabe: Eat The World by Flying Raccoon Suit -Matt: Good Thing (acoustic version) by Reel Big Fish-Michi: Close The Curtains by So Many DangersSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Joe and Heather from Pink Slip join us. First, they tell us about their time at Fest. We also discuss the band’s new album, Bathtub Madonna. We talk about their writing and recording process and how the saxophone works. We also talk music videos, religion and wrestling. All this and we give you Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Pink Slip:https://linktr.ee/pinkslipska?On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Do It with MaliceOn October 30th Do It With Malice released a four song EP called We Are The Worst. Let’s listen to the song Blind -calypso’s curseOn October 25th Calypso’s Curse released a new song called Back of The Line. -SwigfootOn October 28th Swigfoot released a new song called Three Kinds of Cheeses. Ska Picks of the week-Heather: doomstompers political jokes-Joe: satellite prisoner by thumper-Matt: Chokehold by Bad OperationSka News Theme by Dang!thttps://www.dangitband.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Nate from Something To Do joins us. We start by discussing if singers should sing at their shows. We also breakdown Something To Do’s new album, A Little Misdirection. We learn about the album’s writing, recording and the artwork. Nate also talks about what it takes to have a successful show. All of this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Something To Do: https://somethingtodo.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News -The Boy Detective On October 16th The Boy Detective released a new song called Dude Illigence. -Half Past TwoOn October 16th Half Past Two droped a new song called Nightmares of You. -Too Much Fun Club On October 16th Too Much Fun Club released a new song called 91007. Ska Picks….-Nate: I Made A Post by Devon Kay and The Solutions -Matt: Rockers Way 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 Devon Kay from Devon Kay and The Solutions joins us. We discuss the role of the audience in creating art and we breakdown the band’s new record, World’s Greatest Album. We listen to their song Wannabe and we talk about keeping the dream alive. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Devon Kay and The Solutions: https://linktr.ee/DevonKayandtheSolutionsOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-Dance Hall CrashersOn October Dance Hall Crashers announced they are releasing a deluxe version of their album Purr. This version will be available November 6th. It will feature previously unreleased tracks. Let’s listen to a clip of one of those songs called Ambush. -Something To DoOn October 9th Something To Do released their new album called A Little Misdirection. Let’s listen to a clip of the song Less Than Meets The Eye. -Bumsy and The Moochers.On October 9th Bumsy and the Moochers announced their new album, which is self titled, drops November 6th. Let’s listen to the first single called Let The Ska Flow Through. Ska picks… Devon: I Only Notice the beat by Something to DoMatt: Sonic Intervention by Joker’s Republic Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://www.dangitband.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we chat with Joshua and Mike from Doc Turbo. They tell us how they got into ska music and how a school talent show lead to the group’s formation. We the breakdown the band’s new record, What’s So Important? We discuss song writing, guest vocalist and live shows. Also, since it’s episode 311, we give you facts about the band 311. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Doc Turbo: https://www.instagram.com/docturbomusic?stkn=c2g4bWpzNDVsdG9tOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com311:311.com•Ska News….-Pink SlipOn September 25th Pink Slip released a new album called Bathtub Madonna. Let’s Listen to a clip of the first song off the album called Bowling Alone.-Professor Galactico On September 30th professor galactico released a new song called Amor-Josh and The Britt-TonesOn October 1 Josh and The Britt-Tones released a three song EP callled Skeleton Dance. Let’s listen to a clip of the title track, Skeleton Dance. Ska Picks…Mike: Dog House by No Doubt (2:40)Joshua: (Just Won’t) Keep Me Down by The Spitfires Matt: Order Of Priorities by SkidwizardAnthony: Ska Band by Stalking RoxySka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Ken and Geoff from Be Decent join us. First, we discuss what Halloween candy is the most ska, Law and Order and 90’s ska music. Ken and Geoff tell us how they got into music, how the band got started and where their band name came from. We breakdown their new record, Now’s The Time and we listen to their song You Better Work. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Be Decent: https://bedecent.bandcamp.comHell of a Hat: The Rise of ’90s Ska and Swing by Kenneth Partridge https://bedecentnyc-shop.bigcartel.com/product/hell-of-a-hat?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUqssRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPe-w3JqW6XHBFzFAmRRZXNEaSCCDnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpxKcph1b5kQGEQhg1ttGLC0eGFVHx04mK74tArzFKvFsbtgntKFor1-LLiy8_aem_PTwvw2s8btez6qZrC98uKgOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News….-Devon Kay and the solutions On September 25th Devon Kay and The Solutions dropped a new song called I Made a Post. This is the third single off their upcoming album called The World’s Greatest Album. That drops October 9th on Bad Time Records. -The Family Business LTDOn September 25th ska super group The Family Business LTD released their self titled debut album. Let’s listen to a clip of their song Detonator. -MutinyOn September 25th Mutiny released a new ska core song called Semester Abroad Ska Picks of the Week…Ska Picks -Ken: Dave & Mary by the Hotknives -Geoff: In the Grass by The Smooths -Matt: One Like You by Big D and the kids table Ska News Theme by Dang!thttps://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week we chat with Jeremy and Eddie The Originals. The Originals are a Reel Big Fish cover band from Arizona. We discuss the band’s origins and their history with ska. We share our thoughts on the best RBF album and we breakdown the differences between a cover band and a tribute band. Eddie and Jermey also tell us how they got the opportunity to preform with RBF. Also this and of course Ska News and our ska picks of the week. The Originals: https://linktr.ee/TheOriginalsCoverBandOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News-Less Than JakeOn September 15th Less Than Jake released a new song called Another Hostage Situation. -Chase Long BeachOn September 11th Chase Long Beach released a new song called Aftershock.-Pink SlipAlso on September 11th Pink Slip released a new song called Finger Food.Finger Food is the second single off of Pink Slip's first full length album, Bathtub Madonna, dropping everywhere on Friday September 25th! Ska Picks-Eddie: Share by Cousin Oliver -Jermey: Number One by A-100’s-Matt: Wasted Tomorrows by The Planet SmashersSka News Theme by Lab Bratshttps://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Shane and Lou from Calypso’s Curse join us. First, we discuss which Looney Tunes love ska music? Shane and Lou breakdown the band’s upcoming EP and we world premiere their song Back Of The Line. We discuss being in the studio, musical influences, show rituals and venue must havens. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the week. Calypso’s Curse:https://linktr.ee/calypsoscursemusic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUPB25wZG9mAmZkaWQWUOKXNBOAmGcn7hi9E6GF_yp5WsmQnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp3UOkkLq8viRMuM7G2dA0pxMeu7vqHgukdrVHiaJBXpGtblcItu7ZCsRzRdS_aem_X1T0E0R4664IRjPL1HFMIwOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News…-Be Decent On August 25th Be Decent released a new song called Come Sweetly. This is the second single of their upcoming album Now’s The Time, out September 18th. -Title HolderAlso on August 25 title holder released a new song called Can’t Take Anymore-The Boy Detective On August 21 The Boy Detective released a new song called Girl All The Bad Guys Want. Ska Picks…..-Lou: I Try by The Skariginals -Shane: Wanna Be Your Lover By Mandie Bee-Matt: Irish Goodbye by The Doomstompers Ska News Theme byMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

This week Adam Davis from Omnigone joins us. We talk about ska podcasting and guitar solos in ska. We share our mutual love for Half Past Two. We breakdown Omnigone’s new album, Turn Up The Fear and we discuss the album’s darker tone. All this and of course Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week. Omnigone: https://linktr.ee/0mnig0ne?fbclid=PAVERFWAUF1gtwZG9mAmZkaWQWUNuImnFM64cNEK_BycV__PwHh9z4pmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpy9_NtQn5Qjxav3It2rnKcOy_Mc2MzUvXDvo5mLhIhokVj6hVI7gusBQR7ff_aem_So6vpRCDI7JqNYbJyxqHVA On The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comSka News……Devon Kay and The solutionsOn Friday, August 28th Devon Kay and the Solutions announced a new record called The World’s Greatest Album. It will be out on October 9th on Bad Time Records. The first single is called Heart to Break. -K-Man and The 45’s On August 25th K-Man and The 45’s released a new song called We Won’t Stop-Something To DoOn August 26th Something To Do released a new song called Hocus Pocus Brain. Ska Picks of the Week…….-Adam: The Kid Got That Fire by The Chains-Matt: Just What I Needed by The InsyderzSka News Theme by Dang!https://dangitband.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

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.comOn The Upbeat:ontheupbeatska.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com