Listen "EP.114-Common Sense Kid"
Episode Synopsis
This week we are joined by Common Sense Kid. Craig (Common Sense Kid) tells us how he got into ska and how he started making music. We learn the story behind his name and what the UK ska scene is like. We listen to his cover of a Bloodhound Gang song and we discuss being on ska twitter. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week.
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Common Sense Kid:
https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com/music
Ska News….
JER,
On Friday May 13, JER dropped their now single Nobody Can Dull My Sparkel. It’s off their new album Bothered/Unbothered. It officially drops May 27.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7lC0XQs2qFVFOwv3K1rvst?si=D-_n7axNS9K5p_BBoN8eOA
Third Pressing of Bothered/Unbothered:
https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/725163-jer-bothered-unbothered-vinyl-lp-3rd-pressing
-Louser
Also on Friday May 13 Louser, dropped their new song Me vs Me.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5U9hMgzBl4YMlzVgt6SF9w?si=NwoyGq3ZROa5zEzJJiWhsg
-Chase Long Beach
This week Chase Long Beach announced that their 20th anniversary show will take place on Saturday September 24th at the Parish Room inside the house of blues in Anaheim California. The show will also feature The Re-Adjusters, The Guilty Parties and Victory Kid. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale this Friday.
https://www.facebook.com/ChaseLongBeachOfficial
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
On The Upbeat Social Media:
www.Instagram.com/ontheupbeatska
www.facebook.com/ontheupbeatska
www.twitter.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ontheupbeatska
On The Upbeat Merch:
https://on-the-upbeat.creator-spring.com/
Common Sense Kid:
https://commonsensekid.bandcamp.com/music
Ska News….
JER,
On Friday May 13, JER dropped their now single Nobody Can Dull My Sparkel. It’s off their new album Bothered/Unbothered. It officially drops May 27.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7lC0XQs2qFVFOwv3K1rvst?si=D-_n7axNS9K5p_BBoN8eOA
Third Pressing of Bothered/Unbothered:
https://badtimerecords.limitedrun.com/products/725163-jer-bothered-unbothered-vinyl-lp-3rd-pressing
-Louser
Also on Friday May 13 Louser, dropped their new song Me vs Me.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5U9hMgzBl4YMlzVgt6SF9w?si=NwoyGq3ZROa5zEzJJiWhsg
-Chase Long Beach
This week Chase Long Beach announced that their 20th anniversary show will take place on Saturday September 24th at the Parish Room inside the house of blues in Anaheim California. The show will also feature The Re-Adjusters, The Guilty Parties and Victory Kid. Tickets are $15 and will go on sale this Friday.
https://www.facebook.com/ChaseLongBeachOfficial
Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg
Ska News Theme by Dang!t:
https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music
Main Theme by Millington:
https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music
You can buy the main Theme Song:
https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat
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