100% Ska Podcast S04E18 – 25 Years of Asian Man Records, plus 90s Ska-Punk, 80s UK Cuts, and More

100% Ska Podcast S04E18 – 25 Years of Asian Man Records, plus 90s Ska-Punk, 80s UK Cuts, and More

Author: DJ Ryan Midnight May 24, 2021 Duration: 1:07:28

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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

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DJ Ryan Midnight spins records and tells stories on 100% Ska Podcast, a weekly journey pulled exclusively from his vinyl collection. This isn't a random shuffle; it's a curated ride across the entire ska landscape. Each episode connects the dots, placing brand-new releases from today's vital bands right alongside the foundational sounds of 1960s Jamaica. You'll get the energetic anthems of the 2-Tone era, the punk-infused classics from the third wave, and deep-cut rarities that even seasoned fans might have missed. The focus remains firmly on the music's evolution and its current heartbeat, highlighting artists who are actively carrying the genre forward. Occasionally, the conversation turns to the people behind the music through interviews with bands, offering a glimpse into their process and passion. And while the commitment is to ska in all its forms, Ryan sometimes lets the set list wander into adjacent territories for a rare change of pace. Tune in for a genuine, crate-digger's enthusiasm that celebrates ska's past, present, and future, all heard through the warm crackle of analog grooves.
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