Upbeat Sneakers – Hope & Glory / Here We Go Again
Formed only recently in 2015, Welsh punk-ska seven piece Upbeat Sneakers are off to an impressive start, making waves with their dance-inducing, party-starting ska energy. Having already headlined a handful of small shows across the UK, Upbeat Sneakers took to the studio to record two of their hits – “Hope and Glory” and “Here We Go Again”.
Available as a free download, the two singles encompass the best of the genre: swinging brass sections, dynamic percussion, and clean-cut vocals singing lyrics that any audience can relate. With a sound fresh out of 2001, “Hope and Glory” shares similarities to American punk-ska heroes Reel Big Fish, while “Here We Go Again” holds their place in the UK ska scene, touching back to the early days of ska-revival in the likes of The Beat and Bad Manners.
Listen to the two singles below, and head to their website for more music.