Well, the end of the year is coming, its starting to get a little frosty outside, but the decks are always hot with the sound of ska! Tonight we get into a few new releases, get into some fun covers and interpretations, and as almost-always, run the gambit of ska styles before the episode is through!Of new release (and reissue) note, we take a listen to the vinyl-debut of The Scofflaws “Ska in Hi-Fi”, Mike Park off the Wavebreaker #2 split, Park Rangers’ Creep 7″, and Half Past Two on their...

This week we open with the only Blue Beat single released by Brigitte Bond, a transwoman singer, performer, and activist in the 1960s and 70s, who would go on to inspire the classic Beat Girl logo. A new documentary about her life, Blue Beat Baby, is now available for streaming on YouTube. We also hit you with two brand new releases from Stop the Presses and The Fuss, both available on Jump Up Records, and both being each bands’ sophomore LP release. And then we take you on a...

We’re halfway to Halloween, so let’s break out some spooky ska (and a little dub) to start really getting you in the mood, because why wait for the 31st, right? Let this be your soundtrack to costume making, pumpkin carving, house decorating, or maybe some inspiration for your playlist come trick ‘r treat time. We’ve got selections from across the spectrum of ska all lined up tonight! Let’s dive in to this extended episode, and see what delights we can find! Full...

As we settle into autumn, its time to also settle in with some good rum and excellent tunes to keep the heart beating and feet tapping! Tonight we take a listen to the brand new 12″ release from The Slackers, New York Berlin (available now direct from Pirates Press Records!), a toe-tapping tunes that looks somewhat fondly back on danger days of NYC. We also listen to the debut track from Mono and the Alienlites, and the newest output from The PMR Ska Collective. We also...

Your DJ Ryan Midnight is about to bounce for vacation, but here’s one more episode before heading off for a week. Plus an important message about this podcast being irrefutably pro-choice! On this week’s episode, we take a listen to recent reissues from Maroon Town and The Burial, spend some time with bands from across Europe, Japan, and Ecuador, and spend some time in the land of 3rd wave American ska! Oh, and we also tempt fate playing a song to the growing hurricane...

The summer isn’t quite over yet! Tonight’s new release focus includes the newest output from Old Neighborhood Music with Victor Rice, the newest release from AloeVera Records with Le Birrette, and the EP release by Late for Life from earlier this year. We also take a look at some of the previous releases on AloeVera Records, keep the international ska coming from Japan, and wish The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ Devil’s Night Out a happy birthday! Enjoy! Full...

This week we expand the look at some great international ska from Japan, England, Northern Ireland, Sweden, and another look at more fun tunes from France. We also get into some new releases including Smoke and Mirror Sound System’s new LP, Undercover (available on Escape Hatch Records), Buster Shuffle’s latest effort, Gogol Bordello’s new ska-punk influenced track, and a sneak peak at the new band Subsetters who will be releasing a single and album on Happy People...

Tonight we’re taking a trip across the Atlantic to the fertile ska grounds of France and Spain to spotlight some of the great bands and songs that have been coming from the region as far back as the 2-Tone craze! From Spain, we highlight some of the melodic ska and roots reggae tunes with The Offbeaters and Crepitans, and the big brass sounds of Don Cosmic From France, we hear the legendary Skarface, along with more of big bouncing 3rd wave inspired tunes from Beer Beer...

Tonight we’re getting this podcast back on the tracks and going full steam ahead! Its a been a bit since the last episode, and we’ve got a bunch of brand new tunes, some new reissues on wax, and a few other goodies that have found their way into the collection.Of note on the new releases include Smoke and Mirrors Sound System’s new 10″ release on Jump Up Records, Skankin’ Pickle’s Green Album, which has been reissued by Dr Strange Records, The Night Owls Version LP collecting their previous...

On tonight’s episode, we take a listen to a new track from Joker’s Republic (off their upcoming album Necessary Evil) and The Untouchables from their new 7″ picture disc release. We also dive into some recently acquired rarities via Toxic Toast Records, some catalog tracks from Angel City Records and Original Gravity, and generally just try to find a good mix of tunes some self healing. Full Playlist: Joker’s Republic – Gin and Tonic The Untouchables –...

Tonight we listen to some of the newer releases that are out there, including some of the digital-only singles and albums released in the past month or so. Additionally we listen to a track off The Frightnrs’ new album Always (available via Plaid Room Records) and get hyped for some of the bands touring and playing this summer! And we’ll get into a genre-spanning assortment of tracks that are sure to please! Full Playlist: The Freecoasters – Seven...

Its been a few moments, but we’re back with a new episode, and trying to get back on schedule! Tonight hear a track from the new David Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7 album “Plague Doctor”, a new track from The Gravelites (out of Indonesia!), and a track from the new-ish Left Alone album “Checkers & Plaid”. You’ll also get an assortment of blistering instrumental tracks, rare 80s ska, a wicked dub version of the Stranger Things main theme, and more! Full...

Tonight we take a listen to a track from The Bruce Lee Band of their brand new album One Step Forward, Two Steps Back available now via Asian Man Records! We also hit you a classic buffet of ska styles and from around the globe and across time, as you’ve come to expect from the show! Dig in, and find a new-to-you band you like! Full Playlist: The Bruce Lee Band – Putting Up With All My Crazy Suspense Heroes Syndicate – Raise Another Glass Easy Big...

Well, this is it, the final Bandcamp Friday currently on the calendar, and we’re making this one helluva Ska Spectacular preview of what you can currently get on Bandcamp. Most of the music you’ll hear on the episode has been released in the past month or so, but we do look back on some of the great releases still available on Bandcamp for your listening pleasure (and on vinyl, to boot!) Check out the links next to all the bands in playlist, to grab these releases, and...

Tonight we take another trip on S-K-Airlines for trip around the world (and even back in time) to highlight some of great international ska acts from today and yesteryear! We start off with tracks from two brand new releases – the Too Hectic! Ska Punk Goes International compilation and the Best of Out of Control Army – which are both available via Jump Up Records. From Mexico, we’ll take a meandering stroll to Hungary, Germany, and Ireland just to name a few of our stops, and...

Tonight we interview the one and only Coolie Ranx on the eve of the release of his debut solo album, Days Gone By. We talk about the genesis of the album, the 2021 Supernova International Ska Festival, his collaboration on “Mad Dog” with Eastern Standard Time, and so much more! We also highlight some of Coolie’s favorite recent ska tracks, take a listen to tracks from The Toasters and Pilfers, and highlight some of the tracks he has guested on! Days Gone By is available...

Tonight we celebrate the bands currently, or are about to go on tour across the United States, as we continue heralding the return of live music and venues. If you are comfortable being out, please support your scene!We also start off with a track from The Slackers’ brand new album, Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya, officially released today on Pirates Press Records! For your (mostly) complete and up-to-date listings of all upcoming ska shows in the United States, check out...

Cranking out this week’s episode on a Sunday to help finish out the weekend, or perhaps start the week, just right! We’ve got brand new music from NYC’s Not From Concentrate, released to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2022, a selection from Flying Vipers’ new LP collecting their first two cassettes, and finally get to around to playing a track from the Suicide Machines most recent album. From there, you can expect as always a wide selection of rare 80s releases, 90s singles,...

Its Bandcamp Friday again, April 1st, but this ain’t no joke! We’re bringing you another ska preview spectacular showcasing some great recently released singles and album tracks to give you some inspiration for your shopping cart. Support your scene! This episode has some amazing international representation of the current ska scene (and ska styles!), from Checkered Past (Cambodia!) to The Skatuesques (Ireland), and Guess What (Belgium) to Sr. Mephisto (Costa Rica). Homegrown...

After a slight, unintended hiatus, we’re back and bringing you an episode filled with an eclectic selection of ska styles you can find on each show. We are always here to fill that void of your favorite old ska college radio show! No brand new releases this week – though we’ll be publishing another episode later this week in support of Bandcamp Friday – so this week I’m asking you to check out your local record shops and dig deep! You never know what you may find. Several tracks...

Tonight we’re showcasing the various sounds you’re likely to hear on 100% Ska, from rare 80s tracks, to ska-punk, to boss reggae and jazz influenced tracks, and more, you’ll find it all here on every week.If one set doesn’t strike your fancy, the next one very well might! Of note on this week’s show, a rarity from Little Tigers (from Athens, GA), The Void Union (as they start their weekend tour of New England), Let’s Go Bowling (who celebrate the birthday release of Mr. Twist), and...

March 4th is Bandcamp Friday once again, and we are hitting you up with a ton of great brand new and new-ish ska releases to celebrate the day! All these releases will be available from the bands for instant digital download, and some are available on vinyl as well! Of particular note are some of the brand new tracks you’ll hear on the episode from Some Ska Band, Detroit Riddim Crew, The Bruce Lee Band, David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7, and Travelers All-Stars. Additionally we’ve...

We haven’t done an all-60s ska show in quite a while, so tonight we’ll be doing just that! Nothing but pure Jamaica ska and rocksteady for your listening pleasure. No breaks, no interruptions just pure dancing and grooving mood. Some songs you know, some you may not, but I think you’ll find a few new songs to you’ll be humming in no time! Next episode the pendulum swings the other way as we highlight some of the great new releases of 2022 (and late 2021) ahead of...

This week we’re taking a look at some of the new and recent releases coming out of early 2022 and late 2021, plus we get into celebrating the quickly returning concept of live shows and full tours! Be on the look out for massive tours this spring from Mephiskapheles, Stop the Presses, Big D and the Kids Table, plus plenty of shows in your neighborhood (we highlight few upcoming shows here in the Northeast)! Of note this week, we listen to the newest release from Sgt Scag which...

Well, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so how about an episode full of love, romance, desire, and affection? Its our non-ska-pun-titled Valentine’s Day episode! We’re getting this out a little early, so hopefully you are sick of love songs. Enjoy! For those of you in the NYC area, we just announced our next show – King Django, Sonic Libido, and Barbicide at Otto’s Shrunken Head 3/19! See you there! Full Playlist: Madness – It Must Be Love Go...