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DJ Ryan Midnight hosts the weekly all-vinyl podcast 100% Ska, playing a selection of cuts across the genre’s spectrum and history. You’ll hear an emphasis on current ska bands carrying the checkered banner including plenty of new releases, along with 2-Tone era and 3rd Wave classics and rarities, original Jamaican 60s and everything in between. Some episodes will feature interviews with bands, with the rare episode segueing into Ryan’s non-ska guilty pleasures. When not hosting the podcast, ...
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Well, we just had an earthquake, and we’re about to have an eclipse. How about some good ol’ ska music to distract us and dance along? Tonight we’ve got a heaping of traditional-inspired tunes – including several fantastic instrumentals – plus some 80s ska styling, and a block of new-ish “digital only” released music! Let’s play on and see what cat…
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Tonight we say goodbye to Greg Lee, co-founder and co-singer of Hepcat, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away last week. We also focus on some of the great modern neo-traditional ska sounds that Hepcat helped usher into the 90s and the 21st century. As part of that we listen to some of newer music hitting your turntable and digital players th…
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This week we’re highlighting two great festivals coming up in 2024 – This is Not Croydon Fest 5, and of course Supernova Ska Festival – both of which still have tickets available We’re also just generally highlighting bands that are out on the road this spring – whether its a weekend tour or longer and ready to play live for you! Additionally, we’r…
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It’s already March, and we’re marching and dancing toward the first day of spring, so let this new episode put a spring in your step. Today is also Bandcamp Friday, so if you hear something you like, go check and see if the band has something to offer! This week we’re spending some time in the wayback machine, hitting you with some new vinyl releas…
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Once again we find the pendulum of ska shaking back and forth this episode with a wide variety of sweet soulsteady, reggae, and all the way to anarcho ska-punk to scratch that energetic itch. We’ve got new release music from Tyrone Turtle, reissues from Coolidge (vinyl debut) and Against All Authority, sweet ska from Spain, and a few fun covers sca…
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This week we continue doing some major new releases catchup, highlighting some great albums, singles and a compilation that have come out in 2023. Additionally we’re highlighting some digital only releases as we continue to spotlight great music that hasn’t (yet) appeared on vinyl. We also hop in the time machine to check out some 80s rarities that…
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This week we continue to look back on 2023 and some of the great new vinyl releases, some “finally available” on vinyl reissues, and of course continue our spotlight on some of great digital (and CD) only releases that have been coming out recently. Of particular note, Barbicide’s new album Songs about Heartbreak and Nazis is a must listen, you hav…
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The 100% Ska Podcast returns! After a way too-long, and way-unintended hiatus, we’re back with stacks of records and inbox full of digital-only releases to start catching up on. This week we play some of the great record releases of 2023 including Mustard Plug, Sgt. Scag, Fishbone, and J. Navarro & the Traitors, while slipping into new digital rele…
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Tonight we’re checking out several new digital singles we’ve been sent over the past few weeks, listen to some new and new-ish vinyl releases, hop in the time machine with some 90s singles, and get our circle pit on with some high-crunch ska-core. On the digital side we have a track from the debut album of The Phensic (new project from the founders…
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Tonight we’re listening to some brand new tracks (and new-ish) tracks from The Classy Wrecks, Be Decent, Inokasira Rangers, The Hotknives, along with Max Iss and the Minions, and The Skamotts. We also get in some great ska-jazz material, as David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 have been announce as a last minute addition to Supernova 2023. We also g…
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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! T…
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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…
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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 act…
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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…
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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 colle…
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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…
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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 …
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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 lo…
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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 r…
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Tonight we’re checking out some more of the 2022 releases from the tail-end of the year (including releases from Jump Up Records and Guerroro Records), getting into some of the newest 2023 releases and pre-orders available now, along with another trip back to the 90s with a stack of 7″ records! Of note in the pre-orders is The Skapones new album No…
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Tonight we finally get around to showcasing some of the best ska albums of 2022! You’ll find an assortment of debut albums, followups, neo-traditional, ska-punk, pop-driven and everything in between. It’s been a great year for ska indeed! Take a listen, and if you like what you hear, check out the full albums listed in parenthesis next to each song…
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Tonight we’re looking back on some of the best reissues of 2022, allowing us to fill in the missing slots of our collection without breaking the bank, and getting some “debut on vinyl” too. This includes The Slackers and their reissue of “Wasted Days” (Pirates Press Records) The Skalars vinyl debut of “Change Up”, and The Magnetics vinyl issue of t…
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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 inc…
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Tonight we say goodbye to Terry Hall, who passed away earlier this week, in shocking news to the ska community. He will be great missed, but the music he helped create will go on, and continue to go on and inspire. We also put the spotlight on NYC’s Daptone Records label, with a look at some of their more ska and reggae-oriented singles they’ve rel…
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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 lis…
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This week we open with the only Blue Beat single released by Brigitte Bond, a transwoman singer, performer, and activist in the 1960s and 70s, who would go on to inspire the classic Beat Girl logo. A new documentary about her life, Blue Beat Baby, is now available for streaming on YouTube. We also hit you with two brand new releases from Stop the P…
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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 …
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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…
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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, a…
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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 …
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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…
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Tonight we’re taking a trip across the Atlantic to the fertile ska grounds of France and Spain to spotlight some of the great bands and songs that have been coming from the region as far back as the 2-Tone craze! From Spain, we highlight some of the melodic ska and roots reggae tunes with The Offbeaters and Crepitans, and the big brass sounds of Do…
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Tonight we’re getting this podcast back on the tracks and going full steam ahead! Its a been a bit since the last episode, and we’ve got a bunch of brand new tunes, some new reissues on wax, and a few other goodies that have found their way into the collection. Of note on the new releases include Smoke and Mirrors Sound System’s new 10″ release on …
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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…
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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…
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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 i…
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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 B…
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Well, this is it, the final Bandcamp Friday currently on the calendar, and we’re making this one helluva Ska Spectacular preview of what you can currently get on Bandcamp. Most of the music you’ll hear on the episode has been released in the past month or so, but we do look back on some of the great releases still available on Bandcamp for your lis…
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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 …
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Tonight we interview the one and only Coolie Ranx on the eve of the release of his debut solo album, Days Gone By. We talk about the genesis of the album, the 2021 Supernova International Ska Festival, his collaboration on “Mad Dog” with Eastern Standard Time, and so much more! We also highlight some of Coolie’s favorite recent ska tracks, take a l…
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Tonight we celebrate the bands currently, or are about to go on tour across the United States, as we continue heralding the return of live music and venues. If you are comfortable being out, please support your scene! We also start off with a track from The Slackers’ brand new album, Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya, officially released today on Pira…
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Cranking out this week’s episode on a Sunday to help finish out the weekend, or perhaps start the week, just right! We’ve got brand new music from NYC’s Not From Concentrate, released to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility 2022, a selection from Flying Vipers’ new LP collecting their first two cassettes, and finally get to around to playing a t…
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Its Bandcamp Friday again, April 1st, but this ain’t no joke! We’re bringing you another ska preview spectacular showcasing some great recently released singles and album tracks to give you some inspiration for your shopping cart. Support your scene! This episode has some amazing international representation of the current ska scene (and ska styles…
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After a slight, unintended hiatus, we’re back and bringing you an episode filled with an eclectic selection of ska styles you can find on each show. We are always here to fill that void of your favorite old ska college radio show! No brand new releases this week – though we’ll be publishing another episode later this week in support of Bandcamp Fri…
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Tonight we’re showcasing the various sounds you’re likely to hear on 100% Ska, from rare 80s tracks, to ska-punk, to boss reggae and jazz influenced tracks, and more, you’ll find it all here on every week. If one set doesn’t strike your fancy, the next one very well might! Of note on this week’s show, a rarity from Little Tigers (from Athens, GA), …
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March 4th is Bandcamp Friday once again, and we are hitting you up with a ton of great brand new and new-ish ska releases to celebrate the day! All these releases will be available from the bands for instant digital download, and some are available on vinyl as well! Of particular note are some of the brand new tracks you’ll hear on the episode from…
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We haven’t done an all-60s ska show in quite a while, so tonight we’ll be doing just that! Nothing but pure Jamaica ska and rocksteady for your listening pleasure. No breaks, no interruptions just pure dancing and grooving mood. Some songs you know, some you may not, but I think you’ll find a few new songs to you’ll be humming in no time! Next epis…
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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 neighborh…
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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, an…
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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) whi…
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