PAY ATTENTION is the new joint venture between Jump Up Records and Ska Punk Daily. Having formed in 2006 and gigged with national acts Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, Less Than Jake, The Skatalites, RX Bandits, The Selecter, The English Beat, Mustard Plug, and The Toasters, Half Past Two are veterans of the ever-thriving Orange County ska scene, but their forward-thinking approach also aligns them with with ska\'s bold new generation.Their recent single Shine was a highlight of the 2020 compilation \'Ska Against Racism\', plus they were featured on the Too Hectic: California Ska Punk compilation in the summer of 2021. HP2 kept the momentum going by rolling out singles on a regular basis throughout 2020 and 2021 -- first Shine, followed by All About You, Mean Green, and Some Nights - all included here on the new twelve track self titled album.Half Past Two pulls inspiration from multiple eras of ska as well as anything from driving punk rock to shiny pop. They cite such influences as Reel Big Fish, Weezer, The Hippos, RX Bandits, and Mad Caddies, and they\'re proud to coat their songs with a little sugar. \'Bubblegum Ska is honestly the best description for HALF PAST TWO and we can\'t get enough of this wonderful 12-track album!Tracklist:Big EnergyScratched CDAll About YouMean GreenSome NightsDay Goes DownLP SongN.B.T.S.Top GunBlue HarvestShineA Place We\'ve Been