EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local singer songwriter Christa Briana! She talks about her debut album "Letters From West Texas," her upcoming Christmas project and how she got started.  This interview features 2 tracks by Christa Briana - Intro song: Homesick, Outro song: Medina Street. Photograph by Robert Clark. Hosted, produced, edited by M. De Santiago

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features David Saucedo, an actor from the Sun City with a growing resume in television and film. His latest film is an award winning short called "Canta Santiago" which will screen at this year's El Paso Film Festival (September 26-28). In this interview Saucedo talks about "Canta Santiago" and his 16 year career acting in television and film.*Hosted, produced, edited, intro/outro music by M. De Santiago

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Roberto Marrufo, a local drummer who's been at it for over 50 years! Marrufo is a pillar of the El Paso music scene and was kind enough to share some of his story and some advice. Intro/outro music by Marrufo. Hosted, produced, edited (and photograph) by M. De Santiago.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist JiggyyDee! Hear how he operates and got started, press play and enjoy!  Follow JiggyyDee on Instagram - @jiggyydee - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by JiggyyDee. Intro song: "Pink Panther" Outro song clip: "Too Fast" Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Tu Edge, a local band that reunited after 20 plus years. Tu Edge were a heavy hitting touring act and part of the 90s El Paso music scene. The group formed during their high school years and the final incarnation played their final show in 1996. Ray Arreola, Ben Rodriguez and Gabriel Gonzalez talk about making new music, their history and what it's like reuniting and playing again.    Follow Tu Edge on Instagram - @tuedgeband - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tu Edge. Intro song: "Diamonds Become Coal" Outro song clip: "Wrecked and Ruined" Cover photograph courtesy of Tu Edge. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features guitarist Blake Koningsor of Austin, TX metal group Koningsor! The group starts their spring tour in El Paso, TX on Friday, April 7 at the Rockhouse located on 9828 Montana Ave. Hear Blake talk about touring, making music and keeping a group going! Follow Koningsor on Instagram - @koningsormusic - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Koningsor. Intro song: "The Venerable Mr. Locust" Outro song clip: "Japan-Japan" Cover photograph courtesy of Koningsor. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features producer extraordinaire, guitarist, actor, artist, etc. - PinkPuddle! He is from and is currently based in Bogota, Colombia. Within the past few years, through his passion for music making and traveling, he has become an in-demand producer working with artists like synth punk and underground fave Nate NoFace along with many up and coming artists from the L.A area. In this zoom convo, we talk about how he started, his disciplined approach to his craft and more!  Follow PinkPuddle on Instagram - @pinkkpuddle - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by PinkPuddle. Intro song: "Lumina" Outro song clip: "Glow." Cover image courtesy of PinkPuddle. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Austin, TX based gothic fantasy pop rockers Demi the Daredevil! The group's lead singer, Jeff Azar, is an El Paso native - he discusses navigating the band through recording and releasing material and touring with new band members Jeremy B (bass) and Johnny D (drums). This was recorded LIVE at East El Paso's famed Album Park, hear us shiver as we podcast in the evening cold! Follow Demi the Daredevil on Instagram - @demithedaredevil - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Demi the Daredevil. Intro song: "Withering Heights" Outro song clip: "Rain Dogs" Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local rock and roller - the prolific, terrific, decibel bustin' Melt Citizen! We mainy discuss his new 10 track album "Joylessness" while fending off mosquitoes at Thomas Manor Park - includes bonus horror movie chat towards the end! Enjoy boils and ghouls! Follow Melt Citizen on Instagram - @meltcitizen - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Melt Citizen. Intro song: "Even When I Can't Think, I Think of You" Outro song clip: "Some Kind of Indifference" - both taken from Melt Citizen's "Joylessness" album. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local ebanista (skilled woodworker) Felipe Zamarripa! He fixes violins and works on a variety of projects inside his family's long established wood carving shop, La Mexicana, located on 805 N. Laurel St. Zamarripa talks about many facets of his craft, his creative journey and more!  This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro sound collage courtesy of Zamarripa's hands and tools! Outro music by Raw Loh. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local race car driver Albert Seelig! He talks about his highly modified racer, the hot pink "Alcoholic," racing in regional competitions and the amount of passion and safety involved in the sport PLUS much more! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro racing sounds by Albert's Alcoholic. Cover image courtesy of Albert S., edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local singer songwriter Chief DannyBoy - he mixes up country, blues, folk and rock into a fiery, grounded sound. Hear him talk about his recent EP "The Sound of Chief DannyBoy," his July tour in Oregon and more!  Follow Chief DannyBoy on instagram - @el_chief_dannyboy - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Chief DannyBoy. Intro song RECORDED LIVE at EPCB hq: "California Ain't My Home" from his 2022 EP 'The Sound of Chief DannyBoy,' outro song clip "I'm Just Waitin' On My Woman" from the same EP. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Ghost Genetics! We hope you enjoy this 420 episode! Learn about the science of marijuana cultivation - like vegetable growing - involves more than just watering occasionally. Also learn about Ghost Genetics journey and upcoming plans to teach others how to grow! Pack your piece and hit play!  Follow Ghost Genetics on Instagram: @ghostgeneticsThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Ostara.' Cover photograph courtesy of Ghost Genetics. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Veronica Fox of Amano Collective - a haven for creative people be they painters or wrestlers - located on 210 Poplar St. 79901. Veronica discusses the origin and mission of Amano Collective and future possibilities for the creative hub!Follow Amano Collective on Instagram: @amano_collectiveThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Ostara.' Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Baked Sasquatch! The local Drag Cryptid Superstar talks about being a boundary pushing performing artist, how the sassy ass shaking creature emerged and lots more! Follow Baked Sasquatch on Instagram: @bakedsasquatch This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Ostara.' Cover image courtesy of Baked Sasquatch. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features New York's Dougie Poole! He talks about his country music style which some call 'cosmic country,' current album "The Freelancer's Blues," his fave kind of tequila and more! Follow Poole on instagram - @dougiepoole666 - and hit the link in the bio!This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Special thanks to Love Buzz, located on 3011 Pershing Dr. Intro/outro music by Dougie Poole. Intro clip - "Vaping on the Job" outro clip -"To Not Have a Brain" both songs on Poole's current album, "The Freelancer's Blues." Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Ome Tlaloc, local cultural stick and poke artist! Learn about Ome's artistic journey as he tattoos our guy G. Armendariz! Learn about the cultural meaning and importance of stick and poke tattooing within Mexican American, Native American and Southwest culture!Follow Ome on Instagram: @artometlaloc This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by G. Armendariz. Edited by M. De Santiago. Special thanks to R. Reyes and very special thanks to Little Red Sands Art Shop, located on 3520 Mark Jason Dr., for allowing us to record there. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Ostara.' Cover image courtesy of Ome Tlaloc and edited by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features L.A.'s Paul Cherry! His indie soul pop goes down smooth! Hear him discuss his upcoming album "Back on the Music!," current tour and more! Follow Paul on instagram - @paulcherry69 - and hit the link in the bio!This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Special thanks to Love Buzz, located on 3011 Pershing Dr. Intro/outro music by Paul Cherry. Intro clip - "Back on the Music!" outro clip -"Moving Through Circles" both songs on Cherry's new album, "Back On The Music!" Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Will Missik of upcoming travel app Roamy! Designed with casual and experienced travelers in mind, the Roamy app helps users find maps to new destinations and create maps of places they've been to, effectively building a database of cool getaways via community and shared interests. Will talks about developing the app and how the inspiration came from his passion for traveling!     Follow Will on Instagram: @billy_venus This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Imbolc.' Cover image courtesy of Roamy App. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Chris Bohn, local NFT artist! Bohn has dived into the wild NFT sea by creating and selling NFTs! Learn about NFT's from a maker's perspective and how Bohn's natural passion for electronic art prepared him for an in-demand art form.    Follow Chris Bohn on Instagram: @disintegrator_films This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Imbolc.' Cover image courtesy of Chris Bohn. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Roque Hernandez of Cryptic NFT Art Gallery, located on 409 S. Kansas St. where El Paso's downtown and Segundo Barrio meet - the future has landed in this area via this cutting edge art gallery! Learn about NFT's (electronic pieces of art selling for a wide range of prices, some for thousands), how the gallery got started and its mission to educate the public and local artists on the ins and outs of this very new art form.   Follow Cryptic NFT Art Gallery on Instagram: @crypticnftgallery This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Imbolc.' Cover image courtesy of Cryptic NFT Art Gallery. RATED CHLL.

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local solo folk act Gina Massaro a.k.a Amphibian! Her soothing songs are full of mystical whimsy ready to set your mind and soul on a journey! Gina discusses her songwriting, her recent release 'The Last Oryx,' upcoming music and more! Follow Amphibian on instagram - @amphibiandance - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Gina Massaro, Amphibian. Intro clip: "Contagious," from 2020 EP 'The Last Oryx,' outro song "Cradle of Mankind" from the same EP. Cover image courtesy of Gina Massaro, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Bianca Ochoa of Not Your Honey Company! Bianca hand crafts candles infused with sweet and dreamy smells, they last longer and feature a wooden wick - vulva candles have become her top selling item! Hear Bianca discuss her candle and business process! Follow Not Your Honey on Instagram: @notyourhoneycandles This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Samhain.' Cover image courtesy of Not Your Honey Co. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX is our River of Souls Music Festival sound capsule! In May, R. 'Sucio' Chacon ventured into Aztec, New Mexico for the electronic music festival's debut, he spoke with many artists amidst an impressive sound system. Hit play for interesting interviews and get a feel of what it was like being within this celebration of sound and light! Follow this fest on Instagram: @riverofsoulsmusicfestivalThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Samhain.' Cover image by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local solo folk act Tale of Giants (Javier Martinez). His soulful songs are like syrup for the soul! Hear him discuss his new 5 track EP, "A Departure," touring, making videos and more! EP release party is THIS Saturday, December 4 at Moonlight Adobe Hall, 10180 Socorro Rd., starts at 7 pm.   Follow Tale of Giants on instagram - @taleofgiants - and hit the link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tale of Giants. Intro clip: preview of a new song, "Captain," from upcoming EP 'A Departure,' outro song "Winter." Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX is our New Mexico Growers Cup sound capsule! In May, we ventured into the Timberon, New Mexico forest for this magically chill celebration of marijuana cultivation - so get to puffin' and trip out on our chats with cannabis growers, entrepreneurs and the fest founder! This Saturday is their harvest fest, you know what to do - go to their Instagram - @ziafarmandseedThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by M. De Santiago and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro/transition music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Samhain.' Guitar solo clip during intro taken from the band Go Axe Alice's festival performance.  And remember, clean your bong! Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Joe Amaro - action figure artist! Amaro designs and sculpts action figures - he crafts custom action figures for private collectors and commissions for indie toy studios and corporate clients like HBO Max (for its Doom Patrol show). Hear him talk about his action figure career and how he became an action figure! Follow Joe on Instagram - @amaro_joeThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Joe Amaro.RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Johnathan Gaytan, master brewer of Flix Brewhouse El Paso - located on 6450 N. Desert Blvd Suite 12, 79912! Johnathan just wants to brew his way into your heart! Hear him talk about the beer making process, his upcoming beer fest (Saturday, November 6) and lots more detailed brew chat! Follow his beer making journey on instagram - @flixbeerelpThis episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local drag queen - the Anti Christ Drag Superstar - Terror Krueger! Hear her talk about her beginnings, performance style and more!   Follow Terror on instagram - @terror_krueger - and hit the youtube link in the bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by J. 'KnownPleasures' Castro, track 'Superstate' off the album 'Failed SuperState.' Cover image courtesy of Terror Krueger. RATED CHLL.

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features L.A. rock trio Egg Drop Soup! Sammy, Olivia and Bailey are currently on tour - hear them talk about being back on the road after lockdowns, how they started and more!  Features 2 FULL SONGS: "WHISKEY PRIEST" and "TOW JAM"  Follow Egg Drop Soup on Instagram - @eggdropsoupla - and tap the link tree in their bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted and Edited by M. De Santiago.  Interview conducted before their performance at Love Buzz, 3011 Pershing Dr. Thank you to Love Buzz for allowing us to record the interview on their premises. Intro/outro music by Egg Drop Soup. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Alan Rodriguez, creator and lead developer of upcoming horror video game Black Noise! He's based in Juarez as well as his game - set in the near future, a meteor lands in the city and disrupts people's electronic implants which leads to mutations and chaos! Hear him discuss the game and how he became a passionate video game developer! Follow Black Noise on Instagram - @blacknoisethegame  This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Alan Rodriguez, taken from music composed for Black Noise videogame. Cover image courtesy of Alan Rodriguez / Black Noise. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Viviana Rivera, host of underground hip hop radio program SpeakerBox X HipHop broadcasting every Sunday out of Tucson, Arizona's 99.1 FM Downtown Radio! Hear Viviana talk about her program's orgins and mission! Follow SpeakerBox X HipHop on Instagram - @speakerboxxhiphop - and visit speakerboxxhiphop.com. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by J. 'KnownPleasures' Castro, track 'Sequence-2' off the album 'Failed SuperState.' Cover image courtesy of SpeakerBox X HipHop. RATED CHLL

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local artist Rogelio Rosiles! Rogelio is not on social media and he says it has positively affected his productivity - hear more about this and his multi medium approach!  Visit his website https://rogeliorosiles.weebly.com This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by J. 'KnownPleasures' Castro, track 'Superstate' off the album 'Failed SuperState.' Cover image courtesy of Rogelio Rosiles. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local pop artist Matt U Johnson! His current single 'Pon Fire' features hip hop legend Snoop Dogg and Canadian pop artist Karl Wolf - hear him talk about the process of making the single happen, his songwriting methods and much more! Features 2 full songs: 'Pon Fire' and 'Gwan Get It' ft. Choclair and Sito Rocks. Follow Matt on Instagram - @mattujmusic - and tap the link tree in his bio!This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Matt U Johnson. Cover image courtesy of  Matt U Johnson. RATED CHLL

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Samuel and Blanca Marinelarena, former longtime owners of classic El Paso bar ELBO ROOM - the property (3011 Pershing Dr.) still generates good times - it is now bar/venue LOVE BUZZ -  hear the Marinelarenas talk about their famous burgers, pool tournaments, a few wild stories and much more! Many, many thanks to the folks at LOVE BUZZ for allowing us to record this interview onsite! Elbo Room Burger revival/ one night food stand event happening Tuesday, September 28, 6 pm at Love Buzz! Hear this interview, start dreaming about those Elbo room burgers! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Elbo Room. RATED CHLL

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Gabriel Estrada, integral team member of Function. - the El Paso dance venue focused on the sounds of the electronic underground - located on 115 Durango St. STE B! Hear Gabriel discuss the venue's origins and the Function. team's plans for it!  Follow Function. on Instagram - @function.ep and visit functionep.com for upcoming show/ticket  info! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Function. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features L.A. based haunt mastermind Danny Vasquez! Hear him talk about his nefarious brainchild which is NOW OPEN and ready to make your heart skip a few beats - you can find THE ASYLUM: A HAUNTING IN EL PASO within the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, 7051 S. Desert Blvd - a great way to get your spooky season started! Follow the Asylum on Instagram - @the_asylum_elpaso and visit theasylumelpaso.com for tickets! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of The Asylum: A Haunting in El Paso, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local wine connoisseur Will Vrisso! Recorded LIVE at El Velvet Elvis located inside the classic Pershing Inn! Vrisso discusses his wine biz ROSEWOOD WINE BOX and shares and explains a selection of wines with the audience! Fill your favorite wine glass and hit play! Follow Will on Instagram - @rosewood_wine_box  and visit www.rosewoodwinebox.com. This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Rosewood Wine Box, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features San Diego duo The Schizophonics! This band wants to fill your heart and soul with their super charged rock and roll! They are currently on tour and recently finished recording their new record - hear all about it!  Features 2 FULL SONGS: "THE ONE I WANT" AND "STEELY EYED LADY" off their 2019 album "PEOPLE IN THE SKY" - available on PIG BABY RECORDS! Follow The Schizophonics on Instagram - @theschizophonics - and tap the link in their bio! Find their music on ALL streaming platforms! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz, D. Reyes and E. Acosta. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by The Schizophonics. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

The 100th episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Acid Wave Band! The local all girl band wants to soothe your soul! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "COTTAGE DREAM" AND "LOUD CHEW" Follow Acid Wave Band on Instagram - @acidwaveband - and visit the link tree in the bio! Find their music on ALL streaming platforms! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Acid Wave Band. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist and main brain of Patterns Audio Podcast Miguel "CHE" Perez III! He makes and curates sounds for you to get movin' or at least bobbin' your head just like the cat meme! Follow Miguel "CHE" Perez III on Instagram - @chepatternsaudio and @patternsaudiopodcast! Search Patterns Audio on SoundCloud AND visit patternsaudio.com! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Miguel "CHE" Perez III. Cover photograph courtesy of Miguel "CHE" Perez III, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features BoOsty the musical mystic! We conjured a cool conversation and it waits for you - dive into the mind of BoOsty! Discover his music and join him on his journey! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "FACELESS" AND "VUELVE" Follow BoOsty on Instagram - @boostaaay - and visit his youtube channel BoOsty Productionz! This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by BoOsty. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist LoProfile! He wants to make people dance with his hardcore techno! Follow LoProfile on Instagram - @loprofileloprofileloprofile - and tap the linktree in his bio! This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by LoProfile. Cover image courtesy of LoProfile, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local artist Juan Ornelas! He's a painter with a flare for blazingly colorful pop art - which he dubs CHUCO POP - his pieces combine familiar pop icons to convey a meaning, message or whatever the viewer ends up thinkng. Juan talks about getting into art, his meticulous creative process and much more! Want to know which tools he absolutely needs when he paints or his fave color? Press play!  Follow Juan on Instagram - @juanornelasart - his art is currently on display at Galeria Lincoln, 3915 Rosa Ave., 79905. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GambolMusic. Cover image courtesy of Juan Ornelas. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features the mysterious machine master Synthador! The synthesizer stunner talks about his origins, sheds some light on his creative process and even shares some advice! You'll definitely learn something new! Get to know him here and watch him perform (if you're in El Paso) at Galeria Lincoln (3915 Rosa Ave., 79905) on Saturday, July 10!  Follow Synthador on Instagram - @synthador - and visit his website synthador.comThis episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Synthador. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features El Paso Sun City Pride! Carlos Salais, member of Sun City Pride and co-director of El Paso's Pride Parade tells us all about this year's Pride celebration and how it's happening all summer long - not just in June! Press play to learn what events are coming up and how you can help!  Follow El Paso Sun City Pride on Instagram - @epsuncitypride - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music track - "Progenitor" by Ancient Curses/GambolMusic. Cover image courtesy of El Paso Sun City Pride. Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local punk band Ohmios! They talk about their recent split 7 inch vinyl, their 2020 release, how they create and how they started! Features TWO full songs: "GENTE SIN MENTE" and "SEX CRIMES"  Follow them on Instagram - @ohmios_ -  This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Ohmios. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW

Here's an exclusive music compilation of the bands performing at our event SUN CITY SOUND SOCIETY on Saturday, May 15 at El Paso's legendary Pershing Inn, located on 2909 Pershing Drive, 79903. This snappy compilation features 2 tracks from each band! MELT CITIZEN (ROCK) - "IT'S THE MOST I EVER THREW UP AND IT CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER" AND "TOPE SUICIDA"OHMIOS (PUNK) - "FREQUENCY" AND "WHO KNOWS"LEFTY AND THE CRONIES (HARDCORE) - "AMERICAN OUTLAW" AND "MENACE"DO NOT MISS THIS THUNDEROUS LINEUP! Cover image is the show's flyer by Epikdemik.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features two of the organizers behind River Of Souls Music Festival - set to take place (and debut) May 20-22 in Aztec, New Mexico at the Tico Time River Resort. Ras Daws and Chris tell us all about the music festival which focuses on having a magical electronic music experience. They say attendees can expect amazing artists, light and sound, fun activities and some surprises! Press play and plan a trip!  Follow the music fest on Instagram - @riversofsoulsmusicfestival - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music track - "Monk" - by Blitza and Ras Daws. Cover image courtesy of River Of Souls Music Festival. Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Matthew Wright - founder of the New Mexico Growers Cup - an annual marijuana growing competition / festival that takes place May 1st in Timberon, New Mexico! Wright tells us how he started the grow fest and this year's fest details. He also tells us what inspired him to grow his own and even shares some growing tips and secrets!Follow on Instagram - @ziafarmandseed - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover image courtesy of New Mexico Growers Cup. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Javier Martinez and Jorge Morales - co-owners of Cheezus - El Paso's house of exotic grilled cheese sandwiches! They talk about starting Cheezus and evolving the biz from a popular food truck and pop up to a cool spot in downtown on 210 N. Stanton. You'll have intense Cheezus cravings once this interview is over!  Follow Cheezus on Instagram - @cheezus_915 - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph is the Cheezus god mural found inside Cheezus! Rated CHLL.