100% Ska Podcast

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 Hour Highball Holiday – Why? Tommy Tornado and the Clerks – Back on Track Two Tone Club – Attack of Madness Bad Operation – Stay Inside We Are The Union – Boys Will Be Girls Catbite – Scratch Me Up J Navarro and the Traitors – No Control Os Paralamas Du Sucesso – Ska Noit Otni and the Pits – Moving Target The Squatter Boys – Sound of the Sphinx The Tuners – Eastern Reggae Le Birrette – Let Me Stay Esco Chris – The Suspects Los Barrelshots – Aggro Reggae Boss The Zensies – We Can Still Dance Half Past Two – You in a Suit Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 9/8 – Subway to Skaville’s Unofficial (but Sanctioned) Countdown to Supernova 2023 Show 10/13 – The Classy Wrecks, The End Times, Barbicide, Boss Selektah Diana (DJ and Host) Check out the Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E13 – More Supernova Anticipation, New-ish Releases, and 7″ Rarities appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Hatch Records! Additionally, we look at some of the great bands San Diego has produced over the years, a series of “digital only” singles, and 7″ fun! Enjoy! Full Playlist: Unsteady – Martha Gangbusters – A Million Miles The Dynamos – I Must Remove King Roostah & Wise Owl – Take My Breath Away Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem – The Great Dubvide – (Victor Rice dub based on The Great Divide) The Donkey Show – Bali Island Buck-o-Nine – Twenty-Eight Teeth Spy Kids – Covert Action The Trowsers – Color TV Reality The Hourglass Cats – God Forsaken Heat Atlas & Oracle ft. Flying Raccoon Suit – Goodness Gracious Proyecto Secreto – Soon Will Be Enough Dubmatix (Ft. Dennis Alcapone) – Soul Ska The Professionals – Jungle Drums Part One Z – Legalize Erdbeereis The Belle Stars – Sweet Memory The Fun Boy Three – The Telephone Always Rings Rebelation – Every Day is Exactly the Same Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 8/11 – The End Times, ghost tones, Eric Daino (of The Holophonics), Guest DJ Mike Drance (Host and DJ) 9/8 – Subway to Skaville’s Unofficial (but Sanctioned) Countdown to Supernova 2023 Show 10/13 – Subway to Skaville at Otto’ Shrunken Head – Bands TBA Check out the Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E12 – Spotlight on Escape Hatch Records, San Diego, and New Digital Singles appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 supernovaska.com if you still need ’em! Weekday tickets, and after-party tickets, will still be available. And now, on with the anticipation! Full Playlist: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Down Beat Stomp Fishbone – A Selection The Pietasters – Ocean The Untouchables – Free Yourself Rude Girl Revue – Lioness Eastern Standard Time – Are You Ready? The Toasters – You’re Gonna Pay The Planet Smashers – What’s Going Down The Scofflaws – Spider on My Bed The Aggrolites – Camel Rock Hollie Cook – That Very Night The Loving Paupers – The Words Roger Rivas – Autumn Breeze Out of Control Army – Cat Nation Dr Ring Ding – Piping Hot Adhesivo – A Veces The Skapones – From Cradle to Grave The Skoidats – Skinhead Hop Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 7/21 – The Simulators, Dunia & Aram, The Manipulators, Guest DJ Mike Drance (Host and DJ) 8/11 – The End Times, Drop Party, Eric Daino (of The Holophonics), J.T. Turret, Guest DJ Yana Lil’ Jerk (Host and DJ) 9/8 – Subway to Skaville’s Unofficial Countdown to Supernova 2023 Show – Bands TBA Check out the Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E11 – Countdown to Supernova Ska Festival 2023 Anticipation Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 or 8, stay hydrated, and enjoy! Full Playlist: The Prizefighters – What Are You Going To Amy Gabba and the Almost Famous – Makes Me Want You More Bumsy and the Moochers – Times Up The Downsetters – Do You Believe? The Agonizers – Give and Take Rocksteady 7 meets Crazy Baldhead – Distant Cousins The Moskito Bite – There’s a Man Bim Skala Bim – Bring It On Home to Me Lollypop Lorry – Jamaica Ska Bad Manners – Inner London Violence No Sports – Rudy Skaos – Better Beware The Deltones – Big Trouble The Repeaters – Shake It Mr. Maitland Detroit Riddim Crew – Do Something Jamaica 69 – Olvidame Victor Rice – Five Skankt – Don’t Trust Her Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 7/21 – The Simulators, Dunia & Aram, The Manipulators, Guest DJ Mike Drance (Host and DJ) 8/11 – The End Times, Drop Party, Eric Daino (of The Holophonics), J.T. Turret, Guest DJ Yana Lil’ Jerk (Host and DJ) 9/8 – Subway to Skaville’s Unofficial Countdown to Supernova 2023 Show – Bands TBA Check out the Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E10 – Brand New (and New-ish) Music to Keep Your Summer Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Playlist: Not From Concentrate – That Saturday The Volecanoes – Is There Anybody There The Busters – Scooter Maniacs Rude Guest – Girl Like You Reluctant Stereotypes – Reluctant Boss Sound Manifesto – Dig It Spicy Roots – Run Away Run The Magadogs – Come On (Extended Version) The Upsessions – Cool Ska Time The Appetizers – Dark Fruit Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior – A Tu Lado Unsteady – Test of Time third time album The Soulsteppers – Do It Again Culture Shock – Visibility Swoons – Deckkraft 100% The Offenders – Harsh Reality 2 Tone Lizard Kings – Insomnia The Manipulators – Beertown Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 6/9 – Barbicide, Sgt. Scag, The Imperial Walkers, Common Sense Kid, DJ Agent Jay (Host and DJ) 7/21 – The Simulators, Dunia & Aram, The Manipulators (Host and DJ) 8/10 – Subway to Skaville! Bands TBA! Check out the new Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E09 – Let the Summer of Ska 2023 Begin appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Prizefighters – Kick the Can The Night Owls – I Only Have Eyes for You Dr Raju – Mister Right Andres Cotter featuring Mark Foggo – Bad Bad Skankin Man David Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven – Change of Plan The Slackers – Motor City Johnny Too Bad and the Strike Outs – Sad Taco The B-3s – Only Human Let’s Go Bowling – Take a Walk Las Melinas – Wazne Sally Brown – Boss Nass Soweto – Dream of You xRob Black – Soul Snack Mephiskapheles – Satan Stole My Weed The Scofflaws – Grazin’ in the Grass The Selecter – My Collie Flying Viper – Devil’s Harvest Roland Alphonso – Pipeline cal or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 4/25 – Stop the Presses, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Mega Infinity (Host) 5/19 – Joker’s Republic, The Agonizes, and Across the Aisle – 4th Anniversary Show! (DJ and Host) 6/9 – Subway To Skaville! Bands TBA (DJ and Host) Check out the new Subway to Skaville website too, and find out what we’re up to! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E08 – New Tracks, 90s Ska, Songs of the Heart, and Songs of Herb appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 highlighting 20 years of music! We also close out the show with a new digital release from Indonesia’s Gudtings! Full Playlist: English Beat – Too Nice to Talk to Tyrone Turtle and the Steady Rockers – Franco Nero The Abruptors – Anxiety Melbourne Ska Orchestra – Lygon Street Meltdown The Chinkees – You Don’t Know Klang – Beat It Roberto Jacketti and the Scooters – Kaktie The Regulars – Rude Boy Gone Jail Coolnotes – Sugar Sugar The Kinky Coo Coo’s – Face to Face Jamaican Jazz Lovers – The Killer Whale Mr Freak Ska – M’agrades Molt The Cabrians – Ace of Spades Dr. Calypso – Anti Ska NY Citizens – Boxer Shorts Monkey Business – Mistakes Neutrinoz – The Obvious Gudtings – Sweeter Than Your Lover Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 3/31 – The English Beat w/ special guest DJ Ryan Midnight 4/14 – Buford O’Sullivan and the Roosters, Barbicide, The Penniless Loafers, DJ Supermorgan (Host) 4/25 – Stop the Presses, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Mega Infinity (Host) 5/19 – Subway To Skaville! Bands TBA (DJ and Host) 6/9 – Subway To Skaville! Bands TBA (DJ and Host) Check out the (finally!) brand new Subway to Skaville website too. Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E07 – New Tunes, Spanish Tunes, 2-Clone and more appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 the full playlist below for links to each of the band’s Bandcamp profiles! Full Playlist: The Prizefighters – Fistful of Credits (Single) The Pomps – Monarchs (BOTTOM OF THE POMPS) Soul Radics – Think Twice (RUDE GIRLS TO THE FRONT compilation) The Tellways – Tellway Stomp (OUT TO THE COSMOS) Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – Natfuli (TOMBSTONE) Some Ska Band – Keep on Moving (EVERY NOW AND THEN) Rhoda Dakar – Man Who Sold the World (VERSION GIRL pre-order) Not From Concentrate – Comfortable Life (Going Nowhere Fast) (Single) Ska City – Mister Doctor Charlie (SKA CITY) Key Day and the Newentun All-Stars – Bad Guy (Single) Cosmic Shuffling – Jupiter’s Garden (Single) Junior Dell & The D-Lites – See You Later Alligator (Single) Rebelation – Brighter Darker Day (POUNDS AND PENCE) King Django – Reason (REASON) Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 3/31 – The English Beat w/ special guest DJ Ryan Midnight 4/14 – Buford O’Sullivan and the Roosters, The Penniless Loafers, more TBA (DJ and Host) 4/25 – Stop the Presses, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Megawave Infinity, plus more TBA! (Host) 6/9 – Subway To Skaville! Bands TBA (DJ and Host) Check out the (finally!) brand new Subway to Skaville website too. Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E06 – Bandcamp Friday Ska Spectacular: March 2023 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 also get into some fun with more 45s from across the spectrum of time! Take a listen! Full Playlist: Les Partisans – Ma Rengaine 65 Mines Street – Anton the Undertaker Moon Hop – Space Jackers Upten – Can’t Believe Taste in Vibes – Cat of Ska Count Valentine and the Love Notes – Fifth of You Smoke and Mirrors Sound System – Scroll on By The Upshitters – Sleng Teng ’69 Les Singes Vert – Personal Jesus Roger Rivas – 10 Plagues The Bandulus – Am I a Good Man The Pietasters – Keep on Lyin Phoenix City All-Stars – I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction) Roland Alphonso – Way Out West Prince Buster All-Stars – Down Beat Burial The Dynamites – Red Moon Pama Dice – Sin Sun and Sex The Felons – Change Your Style Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 3/31 – ??? 4/14 – Bands TBA! (DJ and Host) 4/25 – Stop the Presses, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Megawave Infinity, plus more TBA! (Host) Check out the (finally!) brand new Subway to Skaville website too. Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! There’s also the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E05 – Productions Impossible and Happy People Records Spotlight, plus 45s Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 the festival takes place September 15th – 17th in Fort Monroe VA, and check out all the details on https://www.supernovaska.com/! Full Playlist: The Untouchables – The General Fishbone – Skankin to the Beat Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Monster Rock (JAPAN) The Toasters – 2-Tone Army The Pietasters – Movin On Up Catbite – Bad Influence Bad Operation – Bad Operation Kill Lincoln – Going Under We Are The Union – Ordinary Life Out of Control Army – Global Ska (MEXICO) The Planet Smashers – What’s Going Down (CANADA) Adhesivo – Autopisteando (EL SALVADOR) Dr Ring Ding – All Because I Love You (GERMANY) Bite Me Bambi – Carried Away Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – As One (HUNGARY) Eastern Standard Time – Totem Pole The Loving Paupers – Where’s My Wave The Skapones – From Cradle to Grave (UK) Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 1/20 – Cenzo, Drop Party, Skappository, DJ Ryan Midnight and Duff Guy (Host and DJ) 2/10 – The Pomps, Barbicide, Not From Concentrate, Jo Mercado, plus DJ Ryan Midnight and Yana Lil’ Jerk (Host and DJ) Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E01 – 2023 Supernova International Ska Festival Celebration pt. 1 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 vinyl edition of the Holidays EP. Beyond that, we take an international trek to Japan and Germany among other countries, and time travel back to the 80s. Take a listen, and have fun! Full Playlist: The Freecoasters – This Christmas The Scofflaws – Ska Groovy The Usuals – Down For the Count Half Past Two – Holiday Park Rangers – Creep Mike Park – I Couldn’t Wait Out Through the Night (feat. Karina Denike) Los Placebos – Skantaloop The Drops – Dance with Black Tarantula The Equators – More Than a Person Redska – La Nostra Strada Ska N’ Ska – Boom Less Than Jake – Happyman The Readymen – Headline News No Sports – Stay Rude Stay Rebel Ngobo Ngobo – Good For U, Man Rhyth-o-Matics – Walking in the Shadow Nuclear Device – Ska Kings and Queens The Specials – Too Much Too Young Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 1/20 – Cenzo, Drop Party, TBA, DJ Ryan Midnight and Duff Guy (Host and DJ) 2/10 – The Pomps, Barbicide, TBA, DJ Ryan Midnight and Friends (Host and DJ) 3/17 – St Patrick’s Day Party! Subscribe to the Subway to Skaville Newsletter! Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E30 – Out of COVID Jail, Back on the Decks appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 rip through a great selection of jazzy instrumentals, roots reggae, an assortment of 90s 7″s, and some energetic European ska! Full Playlist: Mono and the Alienlites – Funny Feeling The Slackers – New York Berlin The Debonaires – No Dice Los Barrelshots – Triton The Revivers – Black Panther Isaac Green and the Skalars – TroubleBound The Usuals – Catahoula The Parka Kings – Alone Superdot – Magnificent Bob The Attractors – Grinding Work The Loving Paupers – The Words Yellow Umbrella – Lights Down Low John Bunkley – Monday Tuesday Wednesday Dutch Ska Express – Babylon Hooligans The Liptones – Morka Kvarter The Bartenders – Monkeys Club Fence – Scorched Earth PMR Ska Collective – On Top of the World Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 10/6 – Joker’s Republic, The Rundown Kreeps, Eye Defy, DJ Pitter Pat (Host) 10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head 11/18 – Stop the Presses, The Pandemics, Barbicide, The Yeggs (Host and DJ) 12/9 – Ska night at Otto’s Shrunken Head (bands to be announced!) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! Follow on Twitter, too, just for the heck of it! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E27 – Fall of the House of Midnight appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 activity in the Atlantic! Full Playlist: Alternative TV – My Hand is Still Wet Maroon Town – Woman Say No Mistakes – Out of Time Creve-Coeur – Creve-Coeur The Burial – The Gift Quito Ska Jazz – Ciudad Del Ska La Fundacion – Makambo Jet707 – Skaville Train Akatz – Joakin Murrieta Let’s Go Bowling – You Take Me The Redemption – Starting Over Punch the Clown – Crackerjack Pressure Cooker – London Bridge Thee Hurricanes – Category 5 Le Grand Miercoles – Cowboy Fantasma Second Step – Opportunity Not Bob Marley – No Respect The Scofflaws – Nude Beach Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 10/6 – Joker’s Republic, The Rundown Kreeps, Eye Defy, DJ Pitter Pat (Host) 10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head 11/18 – Ska night at Otto’s Shrunken Head (bands to be announced!) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! Follow on Twitter, too, just for the heck of it! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E26 – Almost Time for Vacation Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Playlist: Late for Life – Lou Slips Victor Rice – Satta Soul Version Arthur Kay’s Originals – Samurais of Ska Chickenpox – Fight Back The 4 Skins – Plastic Gangster Le Birette – Marina The Officinalis – For Her Eyes Only The Blackstones – Change of Plan The Mighty Megatons with Keith Rowe – Sound System Buford O’Sullivan – I Can’t Decide The Skamotts – Alien Steps The King Lion – Obeah Man Westbound Train – Come and Get It The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Devil’s Night Out Less Kro – Reisen Freedom of Expression – Forward We Stumble The Inevitables – The Last of Bell Ringers Super Hi-Fi – We Will Begin Again Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 10/6 – Joker’s Republic, The Rundown Kreeps, Eye Defy, DJ Pitter Pat (Host) 10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! Follow on Twitter, too, just for the heck of it! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E25 – Summer of Ska isn’t Quite Over Yet appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Records. We’ll also give you a few fun slices of 80s and 90s ska! Full Playlist: Gogol Bordello – Focus Coin Buster Shuffle – This City is Ours Spokstan – Parasit The Aggressors BC – AGGRESSOR Jump with Joey – El Diablo Ska Smoke and Mirrors Sound System – The Killing Moon Unsteady – Sway Ska Rockets – Rocket Ska Benkei – Saturday Nite Two Tone Club – Ugly Boy Berbiseyans – Ghost Member Babylon Fighters – Fuck You Les Skalopes – Ya Vendra Mi Turno Fishbone – Party at Ground Zero (Vapor Mix) Slow Gherkin – I Only Smoke When I’m Drunk The Siren Six! – Kill Your Idol The Loafers – Skankenstein Subsetters – Stop Drop and Roll Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 8/26 – Buford O’Sullivan and the Roosters, The End Times, Beat Stu, Jo Mercado, DJ Agent Jay, DJ Ryan Midnight (Host and DJ) 10/6 – Joker’s Republic, The Rundown Kreeps, Eye Defy (Host) 10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Subscribe to the woefully-in-need of updates DJ Ryan Midnight YouTube Channel! Follow on Twitter, too, just for the heck of it! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E24 – Even More International Ska, New-ish Releases, and Deep Cut Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 – Hooked on a Feeling Alpheus – Rudies Dr Ring Ding – Fun Casino Royale – Casino Royale MU330 – Press Rude Bones – Hey What’s This Noise Just Kidding – I Don’t Understand It The Targets – Unity Beat Key Day & Newentun All Stars – All You Fascists Bound to Lose Carroll Thompson – Dance With Me Malandro Nine Five – Justinian’s Forgery Mobtown – Coming to Get’cha (Live) Stahl – Bring It On Back Jackie Mendez – I Can’t Stay Prince Alphonso and the Fever – Tune Up Ska Woodfield Rd Allstars – Coast to Coast The Pacers – Hassenpfeffer Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 7/15 – Dunia & Aram, The Penniless Loafers, Bachslider, Boss Selektah Diana @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/23 – Buford O’Sullivan and the Roosters, Ensamble Calavera, Not From Concentrate @ Bar Freda (host and DJ) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E21 – No Witty Title, just New Tunes and Soul Healing Ska appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Falls Not From Concentrate – Die Trying (new single) The Twilights – Flight of the Pterodactyl (new single) The Bakesys – Hope to See Some Rude Girls But We Never Do (album) The Inevitables vs Youth City Sound System – Countdown The Frightnrs – You, Still Bad Operation – Bad Operation La-PPISCH – One Two Ska Disport – The Downbeat Goes On Buford O’Sullivan – I Can’t Decide The Abruptors – Rise & Fall The Akrylykz – Ska’d for Life Mealticket – Lisa Marie The Regulators – Mek Wi Rukumbine The Transilvanians – Charlton Heston en Donana The Upshitters – For a Few Dollars More (trim intro) The West Kensington – Ecstasy of Gold The Ruts – Staring at the Rude Boys Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 6/17 – The Freecoasters, Beat Brigade, Donut City @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/15 – Dunia & Aram, Bachslider, Boss Selektah Diana + TBA @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/23 – Buford O’Sullivan and the Roosters, Ensamble Calavera, Not From Concentrate @ Bar Freda (host and DJ) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E20 – Current Releases, Old-Sounding Newer-Sounds, and more! appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Playlist: The Gravelites and Skaline – Summon the Soul David Hillyard & the Rocksteady Seven – Plague Doctor Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Monster Rock Jah Jazz Orchestra – King Solomon The Oldians – The Mighty Thumb Left Alone – Mile High Die Tornados – The Evil The Dead 60s – Ghostfaced Killer The Crombies – Blood and Fire Camper Van Beethoven – Border Ska Steppin’ Lazer – All I Do is Ska Class Action – Going Nowhere East of Eden – Sea of Happiness Kingston Rudieska – East and West Hollie Cook – Milk and Honey Green Torrejas – Villa Adelina Black Emeralds – Bed Bug The Upstarters – Stranger Things (Dub) Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 6/17 – The Freecoasters, Beat Brigade, Donut City @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/15 – Dunia & Aram, Bachslider + TBA @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/23 – Ensamble Calavera, Not From Concentrate, +TBA @ Bar Freda (host and DJ) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E19 – Stranger Things Have Happened Before This Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Fella – Aliens 3City Stompers – Lajdaki Skatala – Guarrindong Mr. Review – Chasing El Bosso & Die Ping Pongs – Immer Nur Ska The Boxboys – Busy Boy The Trowsers – Color TV Reality The Ska Flames – Kurasawa Spy Kids – Covert Action The B-Sides – She’s a Raver Painted Saints – Loathe The Adjusters – Truth to Power The Steady 45s – Meaning of Love The Red Stripes – Big Boss Man Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers – Drugs Mule AKA The Syndicate – Waiting for Monkey (Live at Skamouth) Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 5/27 – Stop the Presses, Flying Racoon Suit, Stuck Lucky, Megawave @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 6/17 – The Freecoasters, Beat Brigade, Donut City @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/15 – Dunia & Aram, +TBA @ Otto’s Shrunken Head (host and DJ) 7/23 – Ensamble Calavera, Not From Concentrate, +TBA @ Bar Freda (host and DJ) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E18 – New Releases and More Music to Dance to appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 of course we’ll make a pitstop to refuel in the good ol’ USA. We’ll also hit you with a few upcoming shows on the concert calendar! Next week, watch for our final Bandcamp Friday preview episode! Full Playlist: Los Kung Fu Monkeys – Bang Bang Out of Control Army – Cat Nation Bad Habit – Stop the Power The Hacklers – Rude Bhoy The Skapitanos – Lonely Nights Skinners – Jump Up You Can Do It Statuto – Abbiamo Vinto Il Festival de Sanremo The Valkyrians – Call Me After Midnight The Belle Stars – Hiawatha Save Ferris – Golden Silence Bowcat – Cruising Speed Regatta 69 – Someone to Cling Blades – Beef Bowl The Champions Inc – Are You Reggae Now? The Allniters – Hold On Ska Contenders – Siempre Conmigo Cairo – I Like Bluebeat Madness – Return of the Las Palmas 7 Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight: 5/27 – Stop the Presses, Flying Racoon Suit, Stuck Lucky, Megawave (host and DJ) 6/17 – The Freecoasters, Beat Brigade, Donut City (host and DJ) 7/15 – Dunia & Aram, +TBA (host and DJ) 7/23 – Ensamble Calavera, Not From Concentrate, +TBA (host and DJ) Like, Subscribe, and all that Jazz! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E16 – International Jet-Setting on S-K-Airlines appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 will be on the Viva! Songs of Freedom compilation, The Ska Vengers (from India) and their contribution to the Ska Cares: a Benefit for the Alpha Institute compilation, a track from The Step Daughters debut LP on Jump Up Records, a track from The Bakesys latest record, and a listen to some of the first singles coming out of Ecuador’s new label Football Records! As always, we also hit you with a few nice slices of ska from the 80s and 90s! Full Playlist: Sgt Scag – One More Parade The Step Daughters – We Are One Mephiskapheles – Paradise Voodoo Glow Skulls – Los Hombres No Lloran Thumper – Holy Roller The Ska Vengers – Tempo The Bakesys – Atomic Invasion Stop the Presses – Rude Skank The Donkey Show – Feeling Nice Staya Staya – El Ultimo Tren Los Argonautas – Cianeas a Shaka Steady Rudy Willy’s Soundsystem – Beware of Bad Dogs King Chango – I Don’t Care Buddy Jay’s Jamaican Jazz Band – Buddy Up The Israelites – Resurrection The Snails – Death Caught Me The Insteps – I’m the King The Slackers – Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E07 – New and Recent Releases, Shows, and Tours Galore appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

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 Jimmy Go – Valentine’s Day Jackie Mendez – Let’s Fall in Love Hepcat – Together Someday The Aggrolites – Love Isn’t Love The Toasters – Thrill Me Up Bad Manners – My Girl Lollipop The Pietasters – Tell You Why The Middle Volga Social Club – Love You So The Stubborn All-Stars – Glimmer of Hope Isaac Green & the Skalars – I Love You Soweto – I Will Never Let You Go Dakka Skanks – Skinhead Boy Boomtown United – Feels So Nice Catbite – Scratch Me Up The Indecision – Swing Those Hips The Delegators – Be Good To Me Lord Tanamo – I’m in the Mood for Love Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E06 – The Non-Ska-Pun Titled Valentine’s Day Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Welcome to our first episode of February! Looks like we’re getting six more weeks of winter, so grab a good stout, or a lovely aged rum, and let’s get our dance on inside while we wait to thaw out. On tonight’s episode we listen to a track from the brand new compilation from Stubborn Records, Still Stubborn: Volume 1 (available now on Bandcamp) which kicks off the label’s thirtieth anniversary! Be on the look out for more volumes in 2022. We also listen to another digital-only single from Tyrone Turtle and the Steady Rockers. Beyond that, you’ll get a cross section of ska from the 80s, 90s, and into the 21st century! Full Playlist: Killer Diller – Fight For Your Woman Buford O’Sullivan – Decade Revival Song Napoleon Solo – 0 0 5 9 Boss Riot – I Can’t Forget About You Baby Sammy Kay and the East Los Three – Highs and Lows Mungo’s Hi-Fi x Marina P – The Best Goes Ska Boomshot! – You’ve Never Known Solomon Jabby – Tone Wheel Express The Shifters – It’s Been Too Long Rancid with the Stubborn All-Stars – I Wanna Riot The Planet Smashers – Pee in the Elevator Unsteady – ME The Aquabats – Powdered Milk Man! Legal Gender – Overcast Ocean 11 – Ancient Chinese Ska The Fundamentals – Cool Down and Let It All Out 2 Tone Lizard Kings – Super 8 Tyrone Turtle and the Steady Rockers – Drunk and Dancing Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The next episode should be all about love! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E05 – Do the Ska for Six More Weeks of Winter appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we spread the breaking news that The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have officially broken up, stating they “have decided to no longer continue on as a band.” We pay tribute to the band, which was the gateway to the sound of ska for your DJ Ryan Midnight, though several tracks across their discography. We also listen to advance tracks coming from the new Detroit Riddim Crew album (available on Abbey Productions and Jump Up Records on February 4th) and the new Zoob & The Co-operators 7″ (available for pre-order on Happy People Records, releasing on January 28th) We also, of course bring you heaping helping of great ska from across the Us and Europe! Want to hear your band’s music on 100% Ska? Submit your music now! Full Playlist: Detroit Riddim Crew – Midnight Walk The Mighty Mighty Bosstones farewell block – Don’t Know How to Party – Bad in Plaid – Green Bay, Wisconsin – The Cave (1986 Recording) The Fuss – Driving Me The Big Takeover – Girlie Girlie Skatax – Soul Sister Monty Neysmith and The Bishops – Love Rock The Pandemics – Killing Time Monkey – Hitchin’ a Ride The Aggressors BC – 29 Years The New Riddim – Hell of a Year The Braces – In Ska Mood The Deltones – Make Me Smile The Boxboys – American Masquerade State of Emergency – Police Chase Zoob & The Co-operators – Up Trooper’s Hill Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E04 – SkaCoreTheDevilNoMore, Detroit Riddim Crew first listen, and More! appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This afternoon we come to terms with the fact Madness has finally cancelled their US Tour after postponing dates for almost two years due to the pandemic. We listen to some of the early output on the 2-Tone label (via original 45 singles!) and also dive into some of the 2-Tone inspired bands of the era and go “a step beyond” into some other inspired music and just straight up good tunes! We also open the show with Rhoda Dakar’s brand new single, her version of Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World”, available on her Bandcamp page as a digital or limited edition single. Full Playlist: Rhoda Dakar – The Man Who Sold the World Madness – The Prince The Specials – Gangsters The Bodysnatchers – Ruder Than You The English Beat – Ranking Full Stop The Jamaican Survivors – Oochi Ska The Ram Jam Band – Free Town (Part Two) Mark Foggo and the Secret Meeting – New Shoes The Employees – Pick It Up Floyd Lloyd and the Potato 5 – Tear Up The Rude Boys – Rudeboy Shuffle Mr. Review – Rudeboy’s Rhapsody The Offenders – 2-Tone Time N-E-1 – So We Go Moon Invaders – Pick Up the Pieces The Dropsteppers – Darker Side of Grey The Repeaters – Shake It Mr. Maitland Second Step – Men In Suits (Demo) Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E03 – Requiem for Madness: 2-Tone, 2-Clone, and a Step Beyond appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

As has become tradition at the beginning of the year, this week looks back some of the “best” and noteworthy additions to the 100% Ska Podcast library, and also looks at some of the new reissues of older material that came out in 2021. Full Playlist: The Scofflaws – Paul Getty Skinnerbox – Hepcat Season Eastern Standard Time – Return of the Prophet Proyecto Secreto – Tainee The Far East – NYC Dream Adhesivo – Dia De Rutina The Chinkees – You Don’t Know Babylon Fighters – Fuck You Less Than Jake – Happyman Rico Rodriguez – We Want Peace Maroon Town – Hope Prince Fatty meets the Mutant Hi-Fi – Moscow Mule Aphrodite Delacruz – Toxic The Crazy 8s – Johnny Q SLK – Walk of the Mummy The Fabulous Titans – Johnny Rocker The Pressure Boys – Armchair Radical Park Rangers – Smells Like Teen Spirit Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E02 – 2021 New Reissues and “Best Of” Additions to the Library appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we put the spotlight on two brand new releases coming out this week – first its Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s S.O.S mini-album (available for download and streaming) from Nacional Records, and then the 25th anniversary release of Less Than Jake’s Losing Streak, being released on Smartpunk Records (which may already be completely sold out).From there we bring you a lovely cross-section of ska styles from around the globe, as you’ve come to expect, including a track from the recent Wild Man Riddim release, Panatlantic (listen to my recent interview with them). If you are in the New York City area, your DJ Ryan Midnight will be presenting and hosting the next Subway to Skaville series show at Otto’s Shrunken Head on November 20th. Full Playlist: Tokyo Ska Paradise – Ska Bon-Dance ~ We Welcome the Spirits The Silvertones meet The West Kingsingtons – Give Love a Try The Bandulus – Back to the City Thee Hurricanes – Category 5 Wild Man Riddim – Northwest Less Than Jake – Never Going Back to New Jersey Swoons – Deckkraft 100% Dr. Calypso – La Sirena del Taulat The Riffs – Peter Gunn Mr. Review – One Way Ticket The Porkers – Prost! Mark Foggo’s Skasters – New Shoes The Mudsharks – This Is Why The Equators – More Than a Person Shuffle and Bang – Grand Central Jack Rabbit Slim – Profolactic Jr Thomas and the Volcanos – 2nd Time Around Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra – Game of Thrones Theme (ska version) Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E39 – Simply the November, Friday the 12th Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week on 100% Ska we speak with guitarist and co-founder of the band Wild Man Riddim, Martin Brostigen, all the way from Oslo, Norway, to discuss their new album Panatlantic, and the Norwegian ska scene! To help give you a taste of Norwegian ska, this week’s episodes features all-Norwegian ska bands, sampling the past 25 years or so of the scene! If you like what you hear, check out the rest of the bands! You can get the new Wild Man Riddim album on digital release (get it on Bandcamp) or on vinyl through the band’s label (available now via Tiger Records). You can also check out their live performance of “Tigertown Locktown” in celebration of the record’s release, and a one of the livestream performances from 2020. Full Playlist: Chakras – You Name It The Phantoms – Equializer Hopalong Knut – Mager Trost MT Hammed – Skabaluba Skam – Spilt Melk Wild Man Riddim – On a Jetpack to Cuba Ska Patrol – Sunny Side SKA-frika – Svigermonster The Uptowners – Donkey Tail No Torso – Fatal Fraud Lame Ducks – Radiowave Norsk Rakk – Skarpladd Fence – Conform, Obey, Consume Rub A Dubs – Real Love Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E34 – All-Norwegian Ska Episode and Interview with Wild Man Riddim appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

It is the week of Supernova Ska Fest 2021, and you know what that means! It’s Part 2 of our Supernova International Ska Fest celebration as we listen to some more of the bands that will be on the bill this year (along with some of the bands that were originally booked, but couldn’t make it). This time around we have more of the 90s heart throbs that made us fans including The Toasters and Mephiskapheles, newer bands like Mr. Kingpin and The Loving Paupers, plus Adhesivo bringing the “international” from El Salvador. If you can’t make the festival in-person, you can still watch the entire weekend via livestream! Weekend and day passes are now available, and the 100% Ska Podcast is a sponsor! Also, don’t forget to check out our Supernova 2021 Part 1 episode if you haven’t already. If you are heading to the festival, your DJ Ryan Midnight will be wandering around all weekend. Say hi, and get a pin and sticker! UPDATE: When this episode was originally recorded, Dr. Ring Ding was still scheduled to appear. Unfortunately due to visa issues, he will longer be performing this year. Full Playlist: Adhesivo ft. Nicoletta – Azul Mr. Kingpin – Lightning in a Bottle (New LP on Jump Up Records) King Django – Avenue A The Toasters – 2-Tone Army Mephiskapheles – Mephiskapheles Dr. Ring Ding – Fun Bim Skala Bim – Cuz A U Buck o Nine – Voice in My Head ’96 Matamoska – Doom Boogie Roger Rivas & the Brothers of Reggae – One More Dance Detroit Riddim Crew – Fight For Your Rights Eastern Standard Time – Agua y Cerveza The Loving Paupers – Don’t Care (7″ available on Happy People Records) The Planet Smashers – Change The Skapones – Eyes of a Child The Skoidats – Night of the Droogs Danny Rebel & the KGB – Whispering Eye The Pietasters – Factory Concerto Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E33 – Supernova International Ska Fest 2021 Band Celebration Pt. 2 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we put the spotlight on Smoke & Mirror Soundsystem, the brand new collaboration helmed by John Roy of Unsteady. Like many music projects started during the quarantine of 2020, this is a group that for the most part exists only in recorded format, and features a multitude of performers from the ska scene around the country from New York City to San Diego. Watch for a live version of the band, which appears to be in the works Their debut album, Strength in Numbers, is also the first record released by new label Mixed Tape Records, and the LP is available now direct from the label. We also list to a host of new singles released so far from 2021, including Junior Dell & the D-Lites, Dakka Shanks, and Tight Spot. Finally, get the skinny on the concert calendar, with a bunch of concerts in the NYC area ahead of the Supernova Ska Festival Full Playlist: Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem – Mile in Their Shoes Junior Dell & the D-Lites – Miss Aranivah The 18th Parallel – Stamp ‘n’ Go Woodfield Road All-Stars – Muhammad Ali The Seattleites – Ska-La-Mode Tight Spot – Time Heals Everything (Happy People Records) Carroll Thompson & the Mighty Megatons – Dance With Me Key Day & Newentun All Stars – All You Fascists Bound to Lose Erin Bardwell Collective – Please Please Please Le Grand Miercoles – Cowboy Fantasma The Void Union – Centipede The Ska Flames – Star Eyes King Zepha – Grass in Greener Unsteady – Dr Buru Go Jimmy Go – Head Up High Stubborn All-Stars – True Mental Agent 99 – Happy? Dakka Skanks – You Can’t Cancel This (Digital Single) Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E32 – Smoke & Mirrors Soundsystem Spotlight, plus more New and Recent Releases appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight is a little experiment as the 100% Ska Podcast goes 100% dub! Aside from the intro, it’s nothing but non-stop music. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now, to compile a bunch of the dub rendition tracks found on many of the LPs and singles I have. Hope you enjoy it! Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Full Playlist: The Red Stripes – Gonna Dub Now (album available on Bandcamp) Hepcat – Miss Dubgeniality The Players Band – Hot Milk Dub Babylon Fighters – PAB Dub Skints – On A Mission (Dub) Kingston Rudieska – Sir Dub Detroit Riddim Crew – Castle Dub Two Tone Club – Bloody in Dub Dead 60s – Too Much TV (Dub) Caz and the Day Laborers – You Got Dub The Fuss – Dub It Down Colin Giles meets Victor Rice – DubLady The Prizefighters – Fibbers Dub Western Standard Time – Tunnel Vision (Dub) Top Shotta Band – Dub of My Heart Sir J and the Kinkylab All-Stars – Lost Rhytm Dub The Specials – Clangsters Dub Madness – Mad House (Instrumental Dub Version) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E30 – …Goes 100 Percent Dub appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

As Hurricane Henri approaches the East Coast – specifically Connecticut – we start off the show with an all CT ska set to send some good thoughts their way! Additionally, we listen to brand new music from John Bunkley, Buster Shuffle, and Captain Accident, recent releases you need to hear, plus take a return trip to the 80s for some rare ska tracks as an addendum to the Lost American 80s Ska episode from a few weeks back! The NYC ska concert calendar is also in full swing, find out what’s happening over the next few weeks. Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Full Playlist: Thee Hurricanes – The Phantom Spring Heeled Jack – Addicted The Hempsteadys – Rudy Comes From the Streets Sgt Scag – Cultination (order from the band) Johnny Too Bad and the Strike-Outs – St Paul Street John Bunkley – Monday Tuesday Wednesday (order direct) Arthur Kay and the Clerks – Reggae n’ Ska Soul Radics – Everything I Said I Wouldn’t Do (Import Available via Jump Up Records) Intensified – Fat Cat Buster Shuffle – Sucker Punch Blues Dutch Ska Express – Babylon Hooligans Steppin Lazer – Follow the Leader X-Streams – That’s Why They Wait The Robustos – No Strangers Here The Bluebeats – Don’t Get Crazy Second Step – Opportunity Dakka Skanks – Skinhead Boy Captain Accident – Miami Incoming (order via website) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E29 – Hurricane Henri Episode plus New Releases and Rare 80s Cuts appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight is Part 1 of our Supernova International Ska Fest celebration as we listen to some of the bands that will be on the bill this year! From the originators, The Skatalites, to the 90s heart throbs The Pietasters and Hepcat, and some of the newer fresh bands such as Bowcat and Half Past Two.We also listen to a track off the brand new release from Catbite, “Nice One” (available on Bad Time Records), a follow to their stellar self-titled debut. While Supernova 2021 is officially sold-out, you can still attend the festival virtually via livestream! Supernova is current fundraising to bring you 30 hours of livestream direct from the festival, and you can support the effort while getting a massive discount via Kickstarter right now! Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Full Playlist: Catbite – Creepin’ The Players Band – Vacation (order direct from the band) The Dendrites – Pookie The Big Takeover – Girlie Girlie (order direct from the band) The Scotch Bonnets – Hair Did Half Past Two – At Least Be Decent (order direct from the band) Stop the Presses – Wasted Youth Bowcat – Soul Catcher Hub City Stompers – Skinhead Boi The Pilfers – Generation Monkey – The Epic Mustard Plug – Beer The Skunks – Bounce Hepcat – Skavez The Pietasters – Drunken Master The Slackers – She Wants to be Alone The Skatalites – Skamania Some Ska Band – American Skalines The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E28 – Supernova International Ska Fest 2021 Band Celebration Pt. 1 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight on 100% Ska, we highlight some of great music you should be aware of for Bandcamp Friday, August 8th, with all 100% of sales going direct to the bands!We also take a look at some of the new releases coming out, including an anthology from Punch the Clown (order direct from the band!), and split 7″ from Bad Time Records and Parking Lot Records. Finally, we hop in the DeLorean for some fantastic slices of 80s ska direct from NYC! Need more Bandcamp recommendations? Check out recent episodes S4E16 and S4E20 for some great bands that deserve your attention! Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Full Playlist: Punch the Clown – Leaving The Bakesys – Get Your Moon Boots On (Ska mix) (on Bandcamp) Rocky Sullivan, Phys.D – I Can’t Decide (on Bandcamp) The Moochers – Turn Your Lamp Down Low (on Bandcamp) Perkie & The Co-operators – (Mumma was a) Bankrobber (on Bandcamp) Less Than Jake – Need Some Shaking (order on Bad Time Records) The Rough Kutz – Friday Night The Redemption – Starting Over (order on Specimen) Dutch Ska Express – Babylon Hooligans The Mighty Fishers – Dancing Mood Yellow Umbrella – False Prophets The Brooklyn Attractors – Distraction The Skanads – Rude Boy’s on the Rise Not Bob Marley – No Respect Urban Blight – Escape from Reality Beat Brigade – Try and Try Again The Boilers – Gangibus Gorilla Black Market – Star Trek TNG Theme (Dub Remix) (on Bandcamp) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E27 – Bandcamp Friday, New Releases, and 80s NYC Ska appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight! We’re getting back to a mix of brand new and recent releases after a few weeks of episodes celebrating the 80s and 90s. And tonight’s mix features some great tunes coming out of Jump Up Records and Happy People Records amongst others! First up is the first-time-on-vinyl release of The Scofflaws self-titled record, which can still be yours, along with the brand new album from Bim Skala Bim, and two new 7″ releases from Happy People. We also have a track off the debut album from Mexico City’s Girls Go Ska, available digitally via Bandcamp. Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and get your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show by subscribing to the podcast if you haven’t already! Full Playlist: Girls Go Ska – La Tierra The Scofflaws – Paul Getty St Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review – Elephant Riddim The Impalers – The Return of Jackson Voodoo Glow Skulls – Left for Dead Bim Skala Bim – Easy Skankin Nuclear Device – Coscorron Steady Beat The Soulsteppers – ‘Bout Time 3City Stompers – Skok Na Bank Phoenix City All-Stars – Ghost Town Atsushi & the Moisties – The Sound of Ska David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 – Blast Off Alana Turner – Darling I Will Stay Mad Conductor – Radio Madness Open Season – Rocksteady Fever The Usuals – Salty Coffee The Beat ft. Ranking Roger – Maniac Gigantes Magneticos – Hittin’ the Beach The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E26 – Old Suit, Bag of Weed, Pork Pie Hat, Smile like a Cheshire Cat appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight on the 100% Ska Podcast, “Professor” DJ Ryan Midnight is giving you a history lesson in the lost and lesser-known American ska bands from the 1980s. Our exploration will take us to all four corners of the country and through the midwest, to show just how deep the upbeat sound was permeating at the time. And not just bands that only played ska, but those with a variety of influences that knew ska would make you dance! Come along as we travel from the Pacific NW to Phoenix, Chicago to Nashville, and Vermont to Chapel Hill NC, and discover just how rich and vibrant the ska community has always been, and always will be! The episode is HIGHLY influenced by the upcoming book Ska Boom: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History by Marc Wasserman, which you can pre-order now from DiWulf Publishing. As a bonus, while supplies last, pre-orders will also get a CD curated by Chuck Wren highlighting the 80s scene, which will include some of the bands you hear tonight! Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: The Offs – My World (NYC) SLK – Walk of the Mummy (Ann Arbor, MI) The Pressure Boys – Don’t Fool Me (Chapel Hill, NC) The Crazy 8s – Rude Boys Don’t Win (Portland, OR) State of Emergency – Understand (Chicago, IL) The X-Streams – Rhythm of Life (Phoenix, AZ) Dutty Rass – Our Time Baby (Palmdale, CA) Freedom of Expression – Forward We Stumble (Nashville, TN) The Effects – Island (Phoenix, AZ) The Alan Mann Band – You’re Not the Only One (Philadelphia, PA) Class Action – Getting Nowhere (Boston, MA) The Diversions – Rudie (Washington, DC) The Young Executives – Original Sin (Seattle, WA) The Fabulous Titans – Rico’s Lament (Bay Area, CA) The Decentz – Get in Trouble (Burlington, VA) The Erector Set – GI Jump (Cincinatti, OH) The Hoovers – The World Gone Mad (San Francisco, CA) Heavy Manners – Blue Beat (Chicago, IL) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E25 – Lost and Less-Known 80s American Ska Band Celebration appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight! We travel back in time the hedonistic days of 90s ska, as we celebrate some of the great bands of the era that had CD-only releases of their material! Your DJ Ryan Midnight must have gone mad from the heat! We take a listen to releases and highlight the behemoth that was Moon Ska Records, examine a cross section of styles from neo-traditional to ska-punk, and dive into the phenomena that was the ska compilation, or the skampilation if you are pun-inclined. Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you aren’t already! (…and don’t worry, we’ll be returning to the all-vinyl format again next week!) Full Playlist: Warsaw – Tap Nasty The Pietasters – Must Catch a Train (Live) Mento Buru – Move it Girl Highball Holiday – Why The Bluebeats – Esmerelda The Smooths – Get By Skankin’ Pickle – The Hussein Skank My Superhero – So Wrong The Skeletones – She Just Wants To Regatta 69 – Addicted to Coffee Perfect Thyroid – Marella Judge Roughneck – Hot King Apparatus – Strong Physical Urge Ocean 11 – Stop That Train The Dynamics – Geronimo Bim Skala Bim – Legalization JFK and the Conspirators – Partners in Crime Skavoovie and the Epitones – Riversion (Riverboat Dub) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E24 – 90s Ska CD-Only Release Spectacular Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight! We’re back to an all music-focused episode and we are heading around the world to hear some great bands from France, Germany, Japan, Northern Ireland, the good ol’ USA, and more! Additionally, we start to look at the ska bands playing the festivals on what could be a historic moment, as the weekend of September 17th has Riot Fest is Chicago, The So-Cal Hoedown in Los Angeles, and of course The Supernova International Ska Fest in Virginia We also hear a track from the just released 40th Anniversary edition of Rico Rodriguez’ Jama Rock album! Don’t forget to follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: The Siren Six! – Kill Your Idol (album available via Jump Start Records) Rico Rodriguez – Love and Justice Downbeat Snapper – My Woman Skarface – All Systems Fail Benkei – Saturday Nite Less Kro – Reisen Die Tornadoes – Heidi Leo and the Lineup – Copenhagen City Reggae The Insteps – The Heat Fishbone – Bonin’ in the Boneyard The Untouchables – Lonely Bull Hepcat – Relation Rancid – Crane Fist The Upsessions – Cool Time Ska The Pressure – Love Me Forever The Aggressors – 29 Years The Snails – Paulo Freire Ska The Gravelites – Alpha Boys (album available on Bandcamp) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E23 – Back Around the World with S-K-A appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight on 100% Ska we have a massive interview and conversation with the creatives behind the music side of The Inevitables multimedia project – Vinnie Fiorello (formerly of Less Than Jake), Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train), and Alex Stern (Big D and the Kids Table, The Pomps). During the interview, we get into the genesis of the band, how they collaborate, the comic book side of the project, the continuing expansion of the music through their Versions and Dub EP (which reworks material from their 2020 debut album, LP1), and if we’ll ever get a chance to see a live performance of The Inevitables. We also talk with Obi about what we might see coming up from Westbound Train, and Alex on his project, The Pomps. And of course, we listen to some music from The Inevitables, and tap into rich music library of Vinnie, Obi, and Alex! The Inevitables can be found across the web including: The Inevitables homepage (includes links to all their digital music releases) Merch via We Are Specimens store and Sexy Baby Records Social media including Facebook and Instagram Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: The Inevitables – My Father The Inevitables – The American Me (Version with Roger Rivas) The Inevitables – Ft Lauterdale (Dub) Less Than Jake – Johnny Quest Thinks We’re Sellouts Less Than Jake – Gainsville Rock City Westbound Train – Wash Over Me Westbound Train – Come and Get It The Pomps – Resistance Grifter The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E22 – Interview with The Inevitables (Vinnie Fiorello, Obi Fernandez, and Alex Stern) appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we celebrate the return of the official summertime (at least for the northern hemisphere), celebrate the 30th anniversary of Let’s Go Bowling’s debut album “Music to Bowl By”, crank up some great tunes released by Jump Up Records, and of course take a trip deep into the 80s Euro catalog! We also listen to two standout tracks from Hugo Skavez and Dunia & Aram, available now on Bandcamp! Bandcamp is holding their second annual Juneteenth fundraiser today, June 18th, and donating all their sale proceeds to the NAACP! We also bring back – finally! – the concert calendar! Find out what shows are coming up in the NYC area. Need more inspiration for Bandcamp today? Listen to episodes S4E16 and S4E20! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: Hugo Skavez – The Skammunist Menifesto The Busters – Summertime The Talks – Modern Sub-Urban Life Moon Invaders – Pick Up the Pieces Sammy Kay and the East Los 3 – Heart So True Let’s Bo Bowling – Rude 69 Jump with Joey – El Diablo Ska Tom Collins and the Cocktail Shakers – Animated Violence The Eclectics – [harry] The Crombies – It’s Not You The Fundamentals – La Frita 2 Tone Lizard Kings – Dance of the Tarantula Brixton Sounds – Skachondo Babylon Fighters – Fuck You The Members – Clean Men Urban Heroes –  Johnny Runaway Arthur Kay and the Originals – Ska-Wars Dunia & Aram – Strange Fruit The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E21 – Summertime is Back in Town, Time to Get Your Scooter Out appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show. Always 100% ska, almost always 100% vinyl, and always getting buzzed on Jamaican rum while recording! This week we’re taking a look at some of the recent Bandcamp releases – all available digitally and some with physical releases – as we get closer to Bandcamp’s second annual Juneteenth fundraiser on June 18th, where they will donate 100% of their share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Check out the links the playlist for the promoted bands! We also spotlight California’s Kyber Rifles (whose members would go on to form Let’s Go Bowling) and their anthology record released by Axe Records now available via Asian Man Records! If you are local in the New York City area, you can host DJ Ryan Midnight spinning all ska records Friday, June 11th, at Otto’s Shrunken Head! More details on the event page! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: Tyrone Turtle and the Steady Rockers – Franco Nero Danny Rebel and the KGB – Whispering Eye (new Toss It Up release) Carroll Thompson – Dance With Me (new single) The 18th Parallel – Stamp ‘n Go (new single) The Slackers – Dub This (new Dub Classics album) ghost tones – Who Saved Who (new Strange Terrains EP) The Bakesys – Sentences I’d Like to Hear The End Of (new Sentences I’d LIke… album) The Third-Rates – Unfortunate (remastered See What Sticks album) Part-Time Genius – Start With The Heart Sir Jay and the Skatanauts – Later Than Sooner (new single) The Senior Allstars – Vamonos The Frightnrs – Dispute Buck O Nine – Cardboard The Kyber Rifles – 100 Problems Casino Royale – Never Let You Go Ska Boom – The Plan Cairo – I Like Bluebeat The Terrorists – Riis Park The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E20 – Recent Bandcamp Releases, Spotlight on the Kyber Rifles, and More appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show. Always 100% ska, almost always 100% vinyl, and always getting buzzed on Jamaican rum while recording! This week we take a listen to some of the recent releases from Italian label Aloe Vera Records (check out their releases via Bandcamp!) and get into some nice and mellow tunes to get you in a relaxing state of mind as we approach 2021’s summer of ska, and the return to something resembling normalcy! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook, check out the ska-themed cocktails being concocted, and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: The Untouchables – Whiplash Prince Sugar and the Officinalis – The Champ The Blackstones and the Officinalis – Change of Plan Roger Rivas and the Officinalis – Green Pepper Alpheus – Rudies Soul Radics – Two Devils Malandro Nine Five – Return of Rondo The Crepitans – True Love Mighty Megatons – Atomic Bomb The Deltones – Saturday Dr Ring Ding – All the Way to the Moon Eastern Standard Time – Segment The Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation – Backlash The Delirians – Do It The Fuss – Driving Me Boomshot – If Only Blue Beat Makers – My Own Way The Special AKA – What I Like Most About You is Your Girlfriend The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E19 – Spotlight on Aloe Vera Records and Summer of Ska Preview appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show. Always 100% ska, almost always 100% vinyl, and always getting buzzed on Jamaican rum while recording! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook, check out the ska-themed cocktails being concocted, and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! This week we celebrate 25 years of Asian Man Records, with some choice selections from their vast ska library, say happy birthday to Don’t Know How to Party, and have some fun with more 90s ska-punk and some 80s UK cuts!We also take a listen through the opening track to India’s first ska band, The Ska Vengers, and hear a very familiar tune with brand new lyrics courtesy of Skafari & Gimma! Full Playlist: The Ska Vengers – Shut Your Mouth The Abruptors – Some Day Mealticket – Lisa Marie Slow Gherkin – I Only Sleep When I’m Drunk Let’s Go Bowling – Pin Stripe Suit The Mighy Mighty Bosstones – Don’t Know How to Party The Pacers – Brand New Day The Go Go Rays – Conspiracy The Executives – Stop the Insanity Maroon Town – Homage to Skatalonia Desmond Dekker – Israelites (1980 Version) The Akrylykz – Spyderman The Loafers – Living in a Suitcase Monkey Shop – Lago Di Como The Berbiseyans – Ghost Member The Two Tone Club – One in a Million Mobtown – Coming to Get’cha (Live) Skafari and Gimma with the Toasters – Jacka Jacka, Wo The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E18 – 25 Years of Asian Man Records, plus 90s Ska-Punk, 80s UK Cuts, and More appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show. Always 100% ska, almost always 100% vinyl, and always getting buzzed on Jamaican rum while recording! Tonight’s episode opens with a special treat and a slice of “lost” California ska history, Speciall Guest, whose lead singer has recently released mastered demo tapes originally recorded in 1985 but never released. You can hear that track and more on the Speciall Guest Bandcamp page. From there, a dedicated set of Japanese ska via recent record acquisitions from Toxic Toast Records in Long Beach CA. Check them out if you need some imports in your collection, too! And from there, an excellent assortment of the ska selections you’ve come to expect from the show! On May 22nd, DJ Ryan Midnight will be livestreaming a set on Twitch. Check out all the details! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook, check out the ska-themed cocktails being concocted, and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: Speciall Guest – Don’t Fit (Extended Version) La-PPISCH – One Two Ska Rude Bones – Work Like Machine Disport – The Downbeat Goes On Ska Rockets – Rocket Ska The Amphetameanies – Good One Go Spicy Roots – D.I.S.C.O. Moonhead Project ft. Dani Radic – On The Dancefloor The Transilvanians – Charlton Heston en Donana Stahl – Fukushima Detroit Riddim Crew and Friends – Trafalgar Boss Riot – Happiness or Sorrow The Braces – Julie Julie The Toasters – Two-Tone Army 65 Mines Street – Walking on Topanga Red Soul Community – Muerte en La Alhambra The Preschoolers – Scott Chester Ska King Crab – Take on Me The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E17 – The Upbeat Goes On and On and On appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we’re going a bit off the beaten format path to take a look at a bunch of great recent ska releases and about-to-be released music for May 7th’s Bandcamp Friday! As a reminder, the first Friday of each month (for now) is Bandcamp Friday, where the platform waives all their fees for purchases, and gives all the funds direct to the bands! If you like what you hear, consider getting a few of these releases and support the bands and the scenes! You can check out each band via the link next to their name! All links point to Bandcamp unless otherwise noted. Full Playlist: Backyard Superheroes – Music In My Head (single) The Skacore Cartel – Our Day Will Come (single) We Are the Union – Oridinary Life (via album Ordinary Life or Ska Against Racism) The PMR Ska Collective – This is the Way (via Bandcamp) Kato Ska – Blah Blah (feat Neville & Sugary Staple) (single) The Operators – New Place (single) The Prizefighters – What Have I Got Of My Own (via Take Three album) Catbite – Come on Baby (via Hee-Haw version) Boss Sound Manifesto – Never Give Up (via Boss Sound) Phoenix City All-Stars – Paint It Black (via Skatisfaction) Rude City Riot – See You in Hell (via Shady Schemes and Molotov Dreams) The Tellways – Bow to Your Sensei (via Out of the Cosmos) The Freecoasters – Delivery Me (via A Different Kind of Heat) The Georgetown Orbits – Hang on Sloopy (via single) Sir Jay and the Skatanauts – COVID-19 Special (via single) The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Killing of Georgie (Pt III) (pre-order with Hellcat Records) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E16 – Bandcamp Friday Preview Spectacular appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Your weekly dose of a DJ trying to emulate your favorite old college radio ska show. Always 100% ska, almost always 100% vinyl, and always getting buzzed on Jamaican rum while recording!This week we bring you another assortment of newish releases including Proyecto Secreto, Crazy Baldhead, and Bad Operation, check out the brand new single from Rhoda Dakar, and dive deep into the 80s for a few rarities. Don’t forget, if you want a new Skankin’ Pickle T-shirt you gotta pre-order at Asian Man Records right now! Watch for next week’s episode where we will highlight several songs available on Bandcamp for Bandcamp Friday! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook, check out the ska-themed cocktails being concocted, and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: Rhoda Dakar – Everyday is Like Sunday (Order Here) Os Paralalas do Sucesso – Ska (Live) N-E-1 – 1-2-3 Western Standard Time – Free Form Stubborn All-Stars – Rise to Find You Proyecto Secreto – Jamaica 69 Ruth Augilera (Strictly Rockers) – Be My Baby The Debonaires – Skargentina Hepcat – Together Someday The Aggrolites – Reggae Summertime Crazy Baldhead featuring Maddie Ruthless – Take a Lick Rent Boys – Kick Down the Door Shot Black & White – Underprivileged Race Bad Operation – Bad Operation MU330 – Around You Skankin’ Pickle – I Missed the Bus Two Tone Club – Ugly Boy AKA The Syndicate – More Bad News (free download) The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E15 – Rise to Find Some Ska Together Someday appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight on 100% Ska, we’ve got an assortment of great new and new-ish releases, along with some great “library” tracks and a sneak audio peek at a new project from The Prizefighters! New tracks tonight include releases from The Big Takeover (get the album direct from the band!) , digital singles from The Bakesys and Wild Man Riddim, and the new-ish EP from Chinatown Ska available on Canana Records! Meanwhile get a sneak listen to the new live recording project from The Prizefighters! Starting Friday, April 23rd, they’ll release a video series of three song sets recorded live in studio. Watch and listen on their Facebook and YouTube channels every Friday, and keep an eye on their Bandcamp page May 7th! Follow DJ Ryan Midnight and the 100% Ska Podcast on Facebook, check out the ska-themed cocktails being concocted, and don’t forget to subscribe if you aren’t already! Full Playlist: Wild Man Rhythm – Blues for Rudy The Prizefighters – You’ll Never Know (Live) The Big Takeover – Where Did I Go Wrong Perkie and the Co-Operators – Concrete, Steel and Stone Chinatown Ska – Oasis Ska Don Cosmic – Walk Jackie Walk Yellow Cap – Beachboys Dream Gal’s Panic – Gal’s Panic The Nails – Young and Wild The Press – I’m Gonna Shoot the DeeJay The Bullets – Hotter Reggae Caz and the Day Laborers – I Give Up The Dendrites – Broken Toaster Social Club The Pressure – Kingston Review The Shifters – She’s So Fine The Fundamentals – St. Dominique Etch-A-Sketch – Escape Top Shotta Band featuring Screechy Dan – Cool and Deadly The Bakesys – You Are Leaving The American Sector The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E14 – New-ish Releases and New Additions, No Need to Shoot the DeeJay appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we get back under the covers with ska for another all-vinyl, all-covers episode spanning decades worth of inspiration and the bands inspired by them! We got great alternative tracks from the 90s, new wave inspiration from the 80s, a bit of 70s punk so much more performed by the bands you know or should know! Dive in, and find out what you’ve been missing! As mentioned in the episode, check out the DJ Ryan Midnight ska livestream this Saturday, 4/17, starting at 9pm EST – details on the Event Page and on the Facebook Event! Follow 100% Ska on Facebook to keep tabs on episodes and other shenanigans, and check out the latest ska-themed cocktails I’m working on! Bands, submit your music to be heard on the show! Full Playlist The Checkered Cabs – La Bamba Park Rangers – Smells Like Teen SpiritMungo’s Hi-Fi x Marina P – Soma The Regulators – Don’t Look Back in Anger Matamoska – Band Geek Mafia Stop The Presses – Dead Man’s Party Capitol 1212 ft. Earl 16 – Love Will Tear Us Apart The Specials – The Lunatics The Orobians – Sweet Dreams St Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review – Anarchy in the UK The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Tin Soldiers Bim Skala Bim – Brain Damage New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble – Cecilia Carmen Rivero y Su Conjunto – Jamaica Ska Arthur Kay and the Clerks – Sea Cruise The Toasters – Johnny Go Ska The Skunks – Under My Thumb North East Ska Jazz Orchestra – Skaravan The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E13 – Back Under the Covers with Ska appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight on 100% Ska, we sit down with Jersey City’s own Penniless Loafers on the eve of their album – Living the Plan B – being released on Bandcamp (get the digital download or CD now and watch the music video for their song Milo!) and give a listen to some new and classic NJ ska, including a track the recent debut EP from The End Times. We also take a trip across the Atlantic all the way to Spain to spotlight the label El Paso Records! They’ve been releasing some great 45 singles over the past few years including their Western Reggae Hits series (with spaghetti westerns themes getting the reggae treatment). And don’t forget, Saturday 4/17 DJ Ryan Midnight will be doing a livestream vinyl set starting at 9pm EST – check out the Facebook event page for all the details! Full Playlist: The End Times – Eye for an Eye Hub City Stompers – Trojan Night Bigger Thomas – Loose Threads King Django – Anywhere I Roam Cryn’ Out Loud – The Distance The Penniless Loafers – Milo Le Grand Miercoles – El Hombre de La Melodica The West Kensingtons – Django The Upshitters – C’e Sabata Skatax – Western Song Half Past Two – Mean Green The post 100% Ska Podcast Ep S04E12 – Penniless Loafers Interview and El Paso Records Spotlight appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we have what turned out to be impromptu set of some great international ska and boss reggae bands spanning 35 plus years including brand new music released just this week from Skabara in Stockholm and The PMR Ska Collective from Montreal, along with a spotlight set on Moon Records in celebration of the label’s revived merchandise! You can check out the PMR Ska Collective on Bandcamp, along with Skabara’s Bandcamp page, and don’t forget that Friday, April 2nd is Bandcamp Friday, where the platform waives its fees and gives all money earned direct to the artists! Also, if you need to replace your old Moon Ska Records t-shirts, check out Rob Hingley’s brand new online store!  Full Playlist: Skabara – Rattkasino Video Rouge – Total Destruction Detroit Riddim Crew – Do Something The Potato Five – Shockers Rock (Live) Bim Skala Bim – Hung Up Los Aggrios – Vespa The Travelers All-Stars – Another Life Green Torrejas – Villa Adelina Crazy Baldhead – Come to Me The Bartenders – Dead Man’s Zone The Senior All-Stars – Freedom Sounds Victor Rice – Commit The Skatalites – Summer Daze Second Step – Opportunity NY Citizens – Pounding the Pavement Dance Hall Crashers – Java Junkie Isaac Green and the Skalars – Junbok The PMR Ska Collective – We’ll Be There The post 100% Ska Podcast S04E11 – International Ska with New Releases and Moon Records Spotlight appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.