100% Ska Podcast

Well, we just had an earthquake, and we're about to have an eclipse. How about some good ol' ska music Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E08 – Somewhere Between an Earthquake and an Eclipse The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E08 – Somewhere Between an Earthquake and an Eclipse appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we say goodbye to Greg Lee, co-founder and co-singer of Hepcat, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away last week. Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E07 – Tribute to Hepcat's Greg Lee and more Neo-Traditional Ska The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E07 – Tribute to Hepcat's Greg Lee and more Neo-Traditional Ska appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we're highlighting two great festivals coming up in 2024 – This is Not Croydon Fest 5, and of Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E06 – Supernova Preview, Croydon Fest, and more Touring Bands The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E06 – Supernova Preview, Croydon Fest, and more Touring Bands appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

It's already March, and we're marching and dancing toward the first day of spring, so let this new episode put Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E05 – Putting that Spring of Ska in Your Step The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E05 – Putting that Spring of Ska in Your Step appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Once again we find the pendulum of ska shaking back and forth this episode with a wide variety of sweet Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E04 – From Anarcho Ska-Punk to Sweet Soulsteady and Back The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E04 – From Anarcho Ska-Punk to Sweet Soulsteady and Back appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we continue doing some major new releases catchup, highlighting some great albums, singles and a compilation that have Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E03 – New Release Catchup, 80s Rarities, and 7″ of Fun The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E03 – New Release Catchup, 80s Rarities, and 7″ of Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

This week we continue to look back on 2023 and some of the great new vinyl releases, some “finally available” Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E02 – Fantastic 2023 Releases, New Reissues, Digital Spotlight, and More The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E02 – Fantastic 2023 Releases, New Reissues, Digital Spotlight, and More appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

The 100% Ska Podcast returns! After a way too-long, and way-unintended hiatus, we're back with stacks of records and inbox Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S07E01 – The Return of the Podcast The post 100% Ska Podcast S07E01 – The Return of the Podcast appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're checking out several new digital singles we've been sent over the past few weeks, listen to some new Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E15 – Digital and Vinyl New Releases, Uncommon Ska 45s, and Ska-Punk Fun The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E15 – Digital and Vinyl New Releases, Uncommon Ska 45s, and Ska-Punk Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're listening to some brand new tracks (and new-ish) tracks from The Classy Wrecks, Be Decent, Inokasira Rangers, The Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E14 – New Singles, 90s Fun, and Ska-Jazz for Everyone The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E14 – New Singles, 90s Fun, and Ska-Jazz for Everyone appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're listening to some more music from more bands that will be playing at Supernova Ska Festival 2023 – Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E13 – More Supernova Anticipation, New-ish Releases, and 7″ Rarities 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E12 – Spotlight on Escape Hatch Records, San Diego, and New Digital Singles 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E11 – Countdown to Supernova Ska Festival 2023 Anticipation Episode 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E10 – Brand New (and New-ish) Music to Keep Your Summer Fun 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E09 – Let the Summer of Ska 2023 Begin 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E08 – New Tracks, 90s Ska, Songs of the Heart, and Songs of Herb 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E07 – New Tunes, Spanish Tunes, 2-Clone and more 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E06 – Bandcamp Friday Ska Spectacular: March 2023 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, Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E05 – Productions Impossible and Happy People Records Spotlight, plus 45s Fun 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.

Tonight we're checking out some more of the 2022 releases from the tail-end of the year (including releases from Jump Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E04 – 2022 Catch-Up, 2023 New Releases, and 90s 7″ Fun The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E04 – 2022 Catch-Up, 2023 New Releases, and 90s 7″ Fun appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we finally get around to showcasing some of the best ska albums of 2022! You'll find an assortment of Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E03 – Best-to-Me Albums of 2022 The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E03 – Best-to-Me Albums of 2022 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're looking back on some of the best reissues of 2022, allowing us to fill in the missing slots Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E02 – Spotlight on 2022 Reissues and New-to-the-Collection Titles The post 100% Ska Podcast S06E02 – Spotlight on 2022 Reissues and New-to-the-Collection Titles 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S06E01 – 2023 Supernova International Ska Festival Celebration pt. 1 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.

Tonight we say goodbye to Terry Hall, who passed away earlier this week, in shocking news to the ska community. Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E31 – A Goodbye to Terry, Daptone Records Spotlight, and Ska-Jazz Melodies The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E31 – A Goodbye to Terry, Daptone Records Spotlight, and Ska-Jazz Melodies 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E30 – Out of COVID Jail, Back on the Decks 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.

This week we open with the only Blue Beat single released by Brigitte Bond, a transwoman singer, performer, and activist Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E29 – The Calm Before the Chaos The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E29 – The Calm Before the Chaos appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

We're halfway to Halloween, so let's break out some spooky ska (and a little dub) to start really getting you Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E28 – Halfway to Halloween Episode The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E28 – Halfway to Halloween Episode 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E27 – Fall of the House of Midnight 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E26 – Almost Time for Vacation Episode 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E25 – Summer of Ska isn't Quite Over Yet 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E24 – Even More International Ska, New-ish Releases, and Deep Cut Fun 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.

Tonight we're taking a trip across the Atlantic to the fertile ska grounds of France and Spain to spotlight some Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E23 – It's an All French and Spanish Ska Episode The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E23 – It's an All French and Spanish Ska Episode appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're getting this podcast back on the tracks and going full steam ahead! Its a been a bit since Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E22 – Fighting Entropy with New Releases and New-to-Me Records The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E22 – Fighting Entropy with New Releases and New-to-Me Records 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) Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E21 – No Witty Title, just New Tunes and Soul Healing Ska 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E20 – Current Releases, Old-Sounding Newer-Sounds, and more! 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E19 – Stranger Things Have Happened Before This Episode 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E18 – New Releases and More Music to Dance to 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.

Well, this is it, the final Bandcamp Friday currently on the calendar, and we're making this one helluva Ska Spectacular Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E17 – The Final Bandcamp Friday Ska Spectacular (May 2022) The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E17 – The Final Bandcamp Friday Ska Spectacular (May 2022) 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E16 – International Jet-Setting on S-K-Airlines 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.

Tonight we interview the one and only Coolie Ranx on the eve of the release of his debut solo album, Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E15 – Coolie Ranx Interview, Mini-Retrospective, and Selections The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E15 – Coolie Ranx Interview, Mini-Retrospective, and Selections appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we celebrate the bands currently, or are about to go on tour across the United States, as we continue Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E14 – Celebration of Spring Ska Tours and Live Shows The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E14 – Celebration of Spring Ska Tours and Live Shows appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Cranking out this week's episode on a Sunday to help finish out the weekend, or perhaps start the week, just Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E13 – Feels Like Spring, Feels Like Dancing Time The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E13 – Feels Like Spring, Feels Like Dancing Time appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Its Bandcamp Friday again, April 1st, but this ain't no joke! We're bringing you another ska preview spectacular showcasing some Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E12 – Bandcamp Friday Spectacular Episode for April 2022 The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E12 – Bandcamp Friday Spectacular Episode for April 2022 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

After a slight, unintended hiatus, we're back and bringing you an episode filled with an eclectic selection of ska styles Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E11 – Lets Dance and Bounce until we're Pissed and Broke The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E11 – Lets Dance and Bounce until we're Pissed and Broke appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

Tonight we're showcasing the various sounds you're likely to hear on 100% Ska, from rare 80s tracks, to ska-punk, to Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E10 – Come on Down to Ska City The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E10 – Come on Down to Ska City appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

March 4th is Bandcamp Friday once again, and we are hitting you up with a ton of great brand new Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E09 – Bandcamp Friday Spectacular Episode for March 2022 The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E09 – Bandcamp Friday Spectacular Episode for March 2022 appeared first on DJ Ryan Midnight - NYC Ska DJ and Podcast Host.

We haven't done an all-60s ska show in quite a while, so tonight we'll be doing just that! Nothing but Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E08 – On a Jet Plane to Jamaica The post 100% Ska Podcast S05E08 – On a Jet Plane to Jamaica 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E07 – New and Recent Releases, Shows, and Tours Galore 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E06 – The Non-Ska-Pun Titled Valentine's Day Episode 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E05 – Do the Ska for Six More Weeks of Winter 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 Continue reading100% Ska Podcast S05E04 – SkaCoreTheDevilNoMore, Detroit Riddim Crew first listen, and More! 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.