100% Ska Podcast S06E07 – New Tunes, Spanish Tunes, 2-Clone and more

100% Ska Podcast S06E07 – New Tunes, Spanish Tunes, 2-Clone and more

Author: DJ Ryan Midnight March 30, 2023 Duration: 1:08:52

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

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3/31 – The English Beat w/ special guest DJ Ryan Midnight

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4/25 – Stop the Presses, Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, Mega Infinity (Host)

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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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