The Hippos (EP.243)

Author: On The Upbeat
Published: Thu 27 Mar 2025
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ontheupbeatska/episodes/The-Hippos-EP-243-e30nnl1

This week Rich Zahniser formerly of The Hippos joins us. Rich tells us about the band’s early days, recording in The Beastie Boys’ studio, life on the road and how The Hippos got signed to Interscope Records. We also discuss the album cover for Heads Are Gonna Roll, recording of the album and early reaction to its 1999 release. All this and Ska News and our Ska Picks of the Week.

Rich Zahniser;

https://www.primeroyalstudios.com

The Hippos: Heads Are Gonna Roll Vinyl

https://interscope.com/products/the-hippos-heads-are-gonna-roll-lp-interscope-com-exclusive?srsltid=AfmBOoo490mZtjlarOQxS4ekTtY7pJ9gjItOU6R_tUvkF0FTO7BIUI5V

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Abraskadabra

On March 21 abraskadabra released a new song called No Strings Attached.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2R3BO51lmiNLzZ8qJ8r43D?si=CCDj1WI4RR6WxNORpXPeEg

-Joker’s Republic

On March 21 Joker’s Republic released their cover of Lit’s My Own Worst Enemy.