100% Ska Podcast S05E28 – Halfway to Halloween Episode

100% Ska Podcast S05E28 – Halfway to Halloween Episode

Author: DJ Ryan Midnight October 19, 2022 Duration: 1:27:38

We’re halfway to Halloween, so let’s break out some spooky ska (and a little dub) to start really getting you in the mood, because why wait for the 31st, right? Let this be your soundtrack to costume making, pumpkin carving, house decorating, or maybe some inspiration for your playlist come trick ‘r treat time.

We’ve got selections from across the spectrum of ska all lined up tonight!

Let’s dive in to this extended episode, and see what delights we can find!

Full Playlist:

Byron Lee and the Dragonaires – Frankenstein

The Upsetters – Night Doctor

King Horror – Frankenstein

The Toasters – Frankenska

Mephiskapheles – Satanic Debris

Mustard Plug – Mr Smiley

Pilfers – Show No Fear

Desorden Publico – Los Zombies

The Hempsteadys – When Dead are Undead

The Radiation Kings – Dia De Los Muertos

Stop the Presses – Dead Man’s Party

Skaos – Munsters

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Vampire

SLK – Walk of the Mummy

65 Mines Street – Nite Shot II

Fishbone – Bonin’ in the Boneyard

The Specials – Bonediggin

The Aggrolites – Grave Digger

The Pressure – Real Horrorshow

Los Aggrotones ft. Hoolie Cook – Spooky

Gold Cobra – Friday the 13th Dub

Crazy Baldhead – Astro Zombies (Dub)

Bonus Mystery Track!

Local or visiting NYC? Check out the upcoming shows hosted by (or featuring) DJ Ryan Midnight:

10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head spinning ska, post-punk, goth, dub and more!

10/28 – DJ Night at Otto’s Shrunken Head

11/18 – Stop the Presses, The Pandemics, Barbicide, The Yeggs (Host and DJ)

12/9 – The Simulators, The Manipulators, and TBA (Host and DJ)

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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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