Well, we just had an earthquake, and we’re about to have an eclipse. How about some good ol’ ska music Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E08 – Somewhere Between an Earthquake and an Eclipse The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E08 – Somewhere Between an Earthquake and an Eclipse appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we say goodbye to Greg Lee, co-founder and co-singer of Hepcat, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away last week. Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E07 – Tribute to Hepcat’s Greg Lee and more Neo-Traditional Ska The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E07 – Tribute to Hepcat’s Greg Lee and more Neo-Traditional Ska appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we’re highlighting two great festivals coming up in 2024 – This is Not Croydon Fest 5, and of Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E06 – Supernova Preview, Croydon Fest, and more Touring Bands The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E06 – Supernova Preview, Croydon Fest, and more Touring Bands appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

It’s already March, and we’re marching and dancing toward the first day of spring, so let this new episode put Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E05 – Putting that Spring of Ska in Your Step The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E05 – Putting that Spring of Ska in Your Step appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Once again we find the pendulum of ska shaking back and forth this episode with a wide variety of sweet Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E04 – From Anarcho Ska-Punk to Sweet Soulsteady and Back The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E04 – From Anarcho Ska-Punk to Sweet Soulsteady and Back appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we continue doing some major new releases catchup, highlighting some great albums, singles and a compilation that have Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E03 – New Release Catchup, 80s Rarities, and 7″ of Fun The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E03 – New Release Catchup, 80s Rarities, and 7″ of Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we continue to look back on 2023 and some of the great new vinyl releases, some “finally available” Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E02 – Fantastic 2023 Releases, New Reissues, Digital Spotlight, and More The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E02 – Fantastic 2023 Releases, New Reissues, Digital Spotlight, and More appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

The 100% Ska Podcast returns! After a way too-long, and way-unintended hiatus, we’re back with stacks of records and inbox Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E01 – The Return of the Podcast The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E01 – The Return of the Podcast appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we’re checking out several new digital singles we’ve been sent over the past few weeks, listen to some new and new-ish vinyl releases, hop in the time machine with some 90s singles, and get our circle pit on with some high-crunch ska-core. On the digital side we have a track from the debut album of The Phensic (new project from the founders of Bigger Thomas), and the new album from PatSKAts, plus singles from The Pandemics and Skappository. On the new-ish vinyl side, we...

Tonight we’re listening to some brand new tracks (and new-ish) tracks from The Classy Wrecks, Be Decent, Inokasira Rangers, The Hotknives, along with Max Iss and the Minions, and The Skamotts. We also get in some great ska-jazz material, as David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 have been announce as a last minute addition to Supernova 2023. We also get into some good ol’ fashioned 90s ska fun, and say goodbye to Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell. Find us at Supernova...

Tonight we’re listening to some more music from more bands that will be playing at Supernova Ska Festival 2023 – specifically the bands of Bad Time Records who will have a dedicated block at the festival! We’re also getting into some rare ska singles from the late 70s, listening to some newish music, and putting the spotlight on Guerrero Records! Take a listen! Full Playlist: The Scofflaws – Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Holly Cook – Happy...

Tonight we’re putting the spotlight on Escape Hatch Records, the new San Diego-based label that has come out both guns blazing and ready to take turntables by storm! We’re checking out some of their brand new releases including The Dynamos, along with the reissue of Unsteady’s debut album, the Gangbusters album finally seeing the light of day after 33 years, and more. For the vinylheads, these releases are gorgeous! Check out all the new releases currently available at Escape...

With only two months until the beginning of Supernova International Ska Festival 2023, I thought it was time to start counting down and giving the bands playing this year some extra love! So here are about half the bands you’ll hear all weekend long, between the official festival and the after party shows. We’ll continue to showcasing the great acts coming as we get a bit closer to September. Of note, this weekend is the last weekend to get your weekend passes, so head over to...

Tonight we’re checking out a bunch of new (and new-ish) tunes to keep your summer library hot with releases from Jump Up Records, Canana Records, Old Neighborhood, and Ska Punk International! Of note are brand-new releases from The Prizefighters and Amy Gabba & the Almost Famous, plus the collaborative Rocksteady 7 Meets Crazy Baldhead, and the new digital single from Skankt. We also get into some Euro-fun and smattering of 45s to round it all out.Crank it to a reasonable 7...

As we ramp up to the summer of ska, we’re getting the podcast going again, and if you’re local in the NYC area be sure to check out the upcoming Subway to Skaville calendar at the bottom of the page. There’s no Bandcamp Friday this month, but we’re highlighting two releases on tonight’s episode, Not From Concentrate and their album #tbt which collects an archive of older material, and the new EP from The Manipulators. Let’s get on with the tunes! Full...

On tonight’s episode we hear brand new music from The Prizefighters off their album coming later this year, and the newest release from The Night Owls. We also hear several tracks from the 90s that have recently been making their way to vinyl. Plus we’ll hit you we some international ska, this week coming from Spain and Poland! We’re also recording this on April 20th, so of course we have to get a few songs in about the herb. Full Playlist: The...

Tonight we’re checking out some new tunes and new reissues that have come out in the past few weeks, diving into the Spanish ska scene, and checking out some of the “2-Clone” singles that are new to the collection. Of note is the new 12″ from Tyrone Turtle and the Steady Rockers (limited copies available at Jump Up Records), a new release from The Abruptors, a reissue of The Chinkees first album (both available on Asian Man Records) and the new Melbourne Ska Orchestra compilation...

Bandcamp Friday is back! This month we’ve got our Bandcamp ska spectacular looking ahead some of the new releases, and a look back on a few albums you should get into your collection if you haven’t already! Some of the newest releases you’ll find highlighted here include The Pomps, Some Ska Band, Not From Concentrate, and Cosmic Shuffling, while looking back you’ll hear some of my favorite tunes from The Tellways, Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra and King Django! Check out...

Tonight we’re taking a look at some of the exceptional releases from two labels! First up is Productions Impossible Records, from France, focusing on the French ska scene, along with other subcultures including surf and rockabilly! Check out their full offerings! We also dive into some of the recent-ish releases from Happy People Records, as they release new exclusive tracks and add new life to already-released tracks by slapping them on heavy-weight, high quality 45s! We...

Tonight we’re checking out some more of the 2022 releases from the tail-end of the year (including releases from Jump Up Records and Guerroro Records), getting into some of the newest 2023 releases and pre-orders available now, along with another trip back to the 90s with a stack of 7″ records!Of note in the pre-orders is The Skapones new album Northern Gods (available this week), and from Title Holder their new album What Better Time, coming later in 2023. Check out the links...

Tonight we finally get around to showcasing some of the best ska albums of 2022! You’ll find an assortment of debut albums, followups, neo-traditional, ska-punk, pop-driven and everything in between. It’s been a great year for ska indeed! Take a listen, and if you like what you hear, check out the full albums listed in parenthesis next to each song! Full Playlist: The Bruce Lee Band – Did You Find the Money Farm (One Step Forward, Two Steps Back) Chainska...

Tonight we’re looking back on some of the best reissues of 2022, allowing us to fill in the missing slots of our collection without breaking the bank, and getting some “debut on vinyl” too. This includes The Slackers and their reissue of “Wasted Days” (Pirates Press Records) The Skalars vinyl debut of “Change Up”, and The Magnetics vinyl issue of two EPs on “Cocktails and Fairy Tales” (on and through Jump Up Records) and Skankin’ Pickle “The Green Album” (Dr. Strange Records)....

On our first episode of 2023 (our sixth season!) we are highlighting some of the amazing bands that have been announced to play at the 2023 Supernova International Ska Festival!The festival has already announced some incredible headlining acts including Fishbone, The Untouchables, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and the Piestasters, along with an incredible assortment of US-based bands, and international talent making their way stateside. Listen in to get a taste of what you’ll hear when...

Tonight we say goodbye to Terry Hall, who passed away earlier this week, in shocking news to the ska community. He will be great missed, but the music he helped create will go on, and continue to go on and inspire. We also put the spotlight on NYC’s Daptone Records label, with a look at some of their more ska and reggae-oriented singles they’ve released. We also get nice and ska-jazzy, as I’ve been in the mood to spread some nice melodies! Full...