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This week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Ilan Rubin. A native San Diegan who has made a career out of being a better drummer and overall musician than anyone else in the room, Rubin is the creative force behind his own band, the New Regime, and is also known for being the drummer in Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves (among others). Please visit TheNewRegime.com to stay up-to-date on the band and everything else he has going on.Listen to Episode 17 here: Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 17 Show Notes:The New Regime once headlined one of our SoundDiego LIVE parties at Soda Bar! Here's our video recap from the show:Blink-182 founder and Angels & Airwaves frontman Tom DeLonge has been making quite the splash with his To the Stars Academy of Arts & Sciences. In fact, in a stunning policy reversal, the U.S. Navy publicly admitted that three UFO videos DeLonge's organization shared are, in fact, "unidentified aerial phenomena." That's a huge win. Read all about it on SoundDiego.Curious to see footage of Angels & Airwaves performing on "One Tree Hill"? We're right there with you. While we await the band's new album, here's some video B-roll of the their time spent on the CW show.If "Strobe Light," Nine Inch Nails' April Fool's Day "album," doesn't ring any bells, here's an amusing article written about it on Pitchfork.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is, naturally, by Ilan's band the New Regime and is the title track to the new album "Heart Mind Body & Soul." Find it (and more) on their website, and be sure to follow Ilan on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here) and executive-produced by Eric S. Page.

This week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis. Originally from Utah, he joined VoSD in 2005, settling in Ocean Beach. By 2008, he was its CEO, a role he occupies to this day. For the unfamiliar, Voice of San Diego is an award-winning nonprofit news organization known for its in-depth investigative reporting and the way it explains and digs into local public policy issues (its motto is Unveiling the Unseen). In addition to writing for the outlet, he also co-hosts its weekly Voice of San Diego Podcast, as well as the Good Schools for All podcast, and also makes appearances on NBC7's San Diego Fact Check segments Fridays at 6 p.m. Please visit VoiceofSanDiego.org to see Scott (and the rest of the VoSD team) in action.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 16 Show Notes:If you're like Scott and missed Post Malone's livestream of Nirvana covers — that he did for charity by the way — do yourself a favor and check it out now. He's got a great voice!Tool is a band that both Scott and Dustin quite enjoy. Check out SoundDiego's photos from the prog-metal band's latest San Diego concert (which Scott was at and described as, "It was just thrilling. My blood was just on fire the whole time") right here.Scott talked about how he can't stop listening to the two new Nine Inch Nails records ("Ghosts V: Together" and "Ghosts VI: Locusts") that dropped recently. The way he described 'em is so perfect: "It's like massage therapy music except if they're going to cut out your kidney in the middle of it." They're both instrumental (so those of you hoping for some killer Trent Reznor vocals are gonna have to wait) but the best part is: they're absolutely free! Head here and download 'em now.Here's the amazing column Dave Grohl published in The Atlantic recently about the state of live music. Read it now.If, for some reason, Dustin's brief rendition of George Michael's "Careless Whisper" didn't ring any bells, here's the song's official video.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is "Behind the Wheels" by San Diego Music Award-winning hip-hop group Parker Meridien featuring Black Heart Procession's Pall Jenkins and Orko Eloheim. Find it and the rest of their latest album, "The Bully Pulpit," on their Bandcamp page and website and be sure to follow them on Instagram and Twitter.The SoundDiego Podcast's next guest is Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

On this week's episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, Elise Trouw joins in the fun. A native San Diegan, she found herself with an immense online fan base from an early age, thanks in no small part to drumming videos she posted to YouTube and Instagram. Recently, through the power of unique cover-song mashups (Radiohead/the Police, Foo Fighters/Bobby Caldwell, etc.), her own music, and amazing performances where she plays every instrument of a song via live looping, she's becoming a household name. Head over to EliseTrouw.com to keep up-to-date.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 15 Show Notes:Here's Elise doing some live looping in her mashup of Foo Fighters' "Everlong" and Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do for Love."Elise talked about seeing Tower of Power at NAMM 2020 – here's a video of her performing at the Taylor Guitars booth at the convention.Both SoundDiego Podcast host Dustin Lothspeich and Elise were at Tame Impala's March 9 show at Pechanga Arena San Diego — and it was spectacular. Here's some great front-row footage.Live looping takes an incredible amount of skill. Midnight Music has a great guide to "The Art of Live Looping" if you're interested in trying it out yourself!This episode's Spotlight song of the week is, of course, by Elise Trouw, and it's her single "How to Get What You Want." Go ahead and follow her on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook for more music, videos and news.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin and the Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

The SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Karlos Paez, the mastermind behind the B-Side Players, on this week's episode. The band (which ranges from eight to 10 players), which is currently celebrating its 26th anniversary, is known for its horn-driven, polyrhythmic Latin grooves. The B-Side Players have won 13 San Diego Music Awards and toured all over the world with the likes of Ben Harper, the Original Wailers, Toots & the Maytals and countless others. Head over to TheBSidePlayers.com to keep up to date with the band.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 14 Show Notes:The B-Side Players were one of the main attractions at the 2018 La Vuelta festival in Barrio Logan, and our SoundDiego TV cameras were on hand to soak up the festivities.It's hard to believe that, by Karlos' count, there have been 75 (!!!) players in the band since its inception. That seems unreal. But as he explained, the B-Side Players' current bassist, Omar Lopez, also plays in the Original Wailers. We happen to think he's rather good at holding down the low-end (as pointed out here in our list of 10 Best San Diego Bass Players).Karlos' had a really interesting answer for what his first album purchase was. On one hand, he has photos of himself holding an album by Los Moonlights when he was a kid. Here's more information on his father's band and an interview via La Republica. And his other first album? None other than Beastie Boys' legendary debut full-length, "Licensed to Ill." Take a trip down memory lane by reading Rolling Stone's review from 1986 right here.Hoping to follow in Karlos' footsteps by hitting up swap meets and thrift stores looking for those vintage $5,000 Levi's? Here's a great guide to get started.When it's open, be sure to visit San Diego Vintage Company in Barrio Logan, located at 2185 Logan Ave. -- or check 'em out online here.SoundDiego Podcast host Dustin Lothspeich and Karlos talked at length about the mostly-forgotten '80s "G.I. Joe"/"Transformers" copycat cartoon series, "M.A.S.K." Here's a little info on it if you're unfamiliar.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is, of course, the B-Side Players and their song "Firme Mood." If you dig it, find 'em on Spotify and all the other popular streaming services and be sure to follow 'em on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin and the Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

On this week's episode, the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Justine Epstein, the owner of North Park's Verbatim Books. Since opening in 2015, Verbatim has become a go-to destination for bookworms from both San Diego and out of town, as well as local authors and musicians who frequently stop in for very special in-store performances. At the time of this episode's publishing, Verbatim is still closed due to the pandemic, but will be reopening when the government makes it clear that it's safe to do so. Until you can stop in personally, head over to Verbatim-Books.com, and keep up-to-date with everything happening with the shop.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 13 Show Notes:We wish we could peruse the multitude of shelves at Verbatim Books and soak in the sounds from the shop's 75-hour Spotify playlist but until they open back up, listen to it here.Justine may not be totally sold on Bruce Springsteen, but after learning he wrote the music for Patti Smith's huge single "Because the Night," she might be changing her tune on "The Boss." Check it out for yourself.Do yourself and broaden your literary horizons with a couple of our favorite local musicians-turned-authors, the Casbah's Ben Johnson (check out his books here) and Bit Maps' Drew Andrews (check out his work here).Justine's first album purchase (and one of Dustin's all-time favorite records) was the Smashing Pumpkins' "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" — here's a great look back on the epic 1995 double album's legacy by Rolling Stone and Billy Corgan.Wanna read Carrie Brownstein's interview with Eddie Vedder for The Believer? Knock yourself out at this link.This episode's Spotlight song of the week is the San Diego Music Award-winning singer-songwriter John Meeks and his song "Jungle Kook." Head over to his Bandcamp page to buy some music or merch, and support him in these difficult times. Also, be sure to follow him on Facebook.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis and the mayor of local music, 91x's Tim Pyles! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Episode 12 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Sara Watkins, who got her start right here in North County San Diego as co-founder/fiddler of the Grammy-winning bluegrass group Nickel Creek. She's since embarked on an acclaimed solo career, is one-third of the folk supergroup I'm With Her — and also plays in the Watkins Family Hour with her brother, Sean (who is also in Nickel Creek, as is Chris Thile, now the host of NPR's "Live From Here"). They've got a brand-new album out fittingly titled "Brother Sister" and, unsurprisingly, it's been receiving rave reviews. Head over to their website, WatkinsFamilyHour.com, to buy a download and check out the group's various goings-on.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 12 Show Notes:Want a taste of the new Watkins Family Hour album? Here's the official video of its first single, "Just Another Reason."Sara and Sean's original group, Nickel Creek, recently received a great writeup by NPR's Brittney McKenna about the band's legacy and debut album's impact on the folk/bluegrass world. Give it a read here.As mentioned during First Four, "The Bodyguard" film soundtrack was absolutely massive. It won the Grammy Award in 1993 for Album of the Year, is still the bestselling album by a female singer and sold more than 45 million copies worldwide, thanks in no small part to Whitney Houston's chart-topping Dolly Parton cover, "I Will Always Love You." You heard Sara belt out another single from the album, "I Have Nothing," on the pod — so here's the real thing's official video.Didn't realize Stone Temple Pilots got their start in San Diego? This 1993 Spin interview with the band by the late, great Jonathan Gold sheds some light on their local origins.Our Spotlight song of the week is the multi-San Diego Music Award-winning group Trouble in the Wind's "We'll Make It Through, which premiered exclusively on this week's SoundDiego podcast. The song is the very first single off the band's upcoming studio album, "Weird Living" (due out later this summer). Head over to their Bandcamp page to buy some music or merch and support them in these hard times. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein and the mayor of local music, Tim Pyles of 91x! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Episode 11 of the SoundDiego Podcast welcomes Scott Sigler, a New York Times bestselling author of sci-fi/horror novels such as “Contagious,” “Pandemic” and his latest title, “Alien: Phalanx.” He also recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first episode of his own podcast — and if he didn’t have enough going on, he also plays bass with Evan Diamond & the Library, who are nominated for Best Pop at this year’s San Diego Music Awards. For more info on Scott and all his endeavors, visit ScottSigler.com.Listen to Episode 11 here:Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 11 Show Notes:Want a glimpse into Sigler Fest? Peep the official video for Evan Diamond & the Library's "Bad Guy," compiled of footage filmed by audience members at 2018's event.Are you as flabbergasted as we were upon learning that Lemmy Kilmister was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix? Here's an interview with the Motörhead frontman himself, where he details the experience.Scott mentioned that he originally started playing bass when he saw the video for "Addicted To That Rush" by Mr. Big. Here's the video all its '80s hair-metal glory.A or B Side was quite the revelation this week: who knew Roger Waters recorded nearly the entirety of Pink Floyd's "The Final Cut" on his own? Here's a good article about it by Kurt Loder for Rolling Stone.This episode's Spotlight artist of the week is, of course, Evan Diamond & the Library. If you like what you hear, head to EvanDiamondMusic.com and buy some music, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — and catch 'em at a show when bands are playing in venues again.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, San Diego mashup star Elise Trouw and Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

You could call Cory Stier one of the most plugged-in people in the San Diego music scene. While cutting his teeth originally in the band Pistolita, Stier eventually found himself behind the local label Thrill Me Records and behind the drum kit for bands including Cults, Mrs. Magician, Hideout and others. As a talent buyer, his home base for the last 10 years has been Soda Bar while he also branched out into presenting shows at the Irenic, Casbah, the Belly Up, the Che Cafe, House of Blues and other clubs. Fittingly, Stier ended up purchasing Soda Bar with Casbah owner Tim Mays, Andrew Montoya (from Beaters, the Sess, Teach Me, etc.) and Angie Ollman in 2018. Be sure to visit SodaBarMusic.com to purchase merch, with proceeds going directly to staff, and of course, head there for shows when life gets (somewhat) back to normal.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 10 Show Notes:Soda Bar celebrated its 10th anniversary just last year — and who else would Cory tap to ring in the momentous occasion than his own band, Cults! Relive the show with the band's SoundDiego TV performance here.Also, read the SoundDiego interview with Cory about the big birthday here, where he recaps what his journey over the last 10 years has been like.For our sharp-eared listeners, Cory mentions "Rosey" around 2:05 in the episode. He's referring to none other than Rosemary Bystrak, who handles marketing for the Casbah, is a regular SoundDiego contributor and runs the blog SD: Dialed In.Similarly, while talking about the Whistle Stop around 2:15 in the episode, Cory also throws out the name "Craig" — a reference to Craig Oliver, owner of one of San Diego's best independent labels, Volar Records.The first album Cory bought himself was Lagwagon's 1994 sophomore full-length "Trashed" — here's a little background on it.We joined hundreds of other rabid Frights fans for their huge, free Balboa Park show at Spreckels Organ Pavilion back in February (doesn't that seem like a lifetime ago?) — check out the SoundDiego TV recap here.Also, who could forget Drive Like Jehu's epic predecessor to the Frights' Balboa Park show? Go back in time here with our SoundDiego TV video.The co-founder of Spalding Sporting Goods, Albert Spalding, indeed built a magnificent house in Point Loma in 1900, which eventually became a focal point of Point Loma Nazarene University. Take a look inside here.The episode's Spotlight artist of the week is (naturally) one of Cory's own bands, Cults! Their latest album is titled "Offering" (also the name of the single we played on the episode) and if you'd like to order yourself some merch from the band, head to CultsCultsCults.com and do your thing. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and catch 'em at a show when bands are on the road again.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez, Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin, and Verbatim Books' Justine Epstein! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Switchfoot hardly needs an introduction in San Diego, but the Grammy-award winning hometown band has enjoyed several chart-busting hits, is beloved by millions of fans worldwide and always makes a point to give back to the community at large, especially here in town. Their annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf/music charity festival has become a local tradition, but, sadly, this year's edition was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic (read the SoundDiego article on it here). You can't keep a good band down, however, and while the fest isn't happening, Switchfoot has set up a COVID-19 relief fund here in its place that donates proceeds to Feeding San Diego. Contribute here if you can -- and you may qualify for a matching donation. Stay up-to-date with the band at Switchfoot.com.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 9 Show Notes:PSA: Drew needs a nickname! If you think of a good one for him, leave a comment or send us a message — he may just adopt it!During the lockdown, Switchfoot has still been connecting with fans by posting videos of home performances. Here's a rendition of the song "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight."The first proper album that Drew purchased was the time-honored rock n' roll classic "Sports," by Huey Lewis & the News. Rolling Stone talked with Huey on the album's legacy.If, like us, you're sad that 2020 won't have a Bro-Am festival, relive all the beach/music glory with our SoundDiego photos from 2017 here. Already looking forward to 2021!Drew's go-to karaoke song is Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" and we gotta admit: It's a bold choice! Here's the cover he mentioned on the show of the song as performed by Switchfoot.As if you needed a reminder on Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," turn your eyeballs to the video here and get a major pick-me-up.In case you heard A or B Side and were wondering: No, Eric Wilson (from Sublime) and Patrick Wilson (from Weezer) are not related, they just both happen to live in the San Diego area.The episode's Spotlight artist of the week is Doom Bloom! If you enjoyed the thick, hearty slab of shoegaze-y post-rock courtesy of "E.L.K.," head over to DoomBloom.com to hear/watch more and purchase some music — and also be sure to catch 'em at a local show when the world gets (somewhat) back to normal. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday morning. Upcoming guests on the pod include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier, the B-Side Players' Karlos Paez and Verbatim Book's Justine Epstein! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

There are few more recognizable figures in San Diego craft-beer (and the local brewing scene in general) than Pizza Port's Jill Olesh. A lifelong bar/restaurant/brewery veteran, she is currently the senior sales and brand development manager for the local brewery chain, a former president of the San Diego Brewers Guild and spearheads the booking of the annual Rhythm & Brews Festival in Vista (unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event has been postponed until 2021). When it comes to craft beer — and music, as you'll hear on the podcast — Olesh is your one-stop shop for knowledge, expert opinions and eye-opening insights. Visit PizzaPort.com for news, info and to place orders for beer to-go between 12-7:30 p.m. daily.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 8 Show Notes:Mike Pinto was Olesh's first roommate when she moved to California, and even slung merch for him at his shows! What a wild connection. Here's a video of Pinto performing his song "Come a Long Way" (recorded at Blue Dream Studios).Olesh's go-to karaoke song is Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" — and as a quick reminder of just how great a tune that is, watch the video here.Dustin's first-ever Pizza Port beer was the hefty Eukaryst Barrel-Aged Sinister Imperial Oatmeal Stout, which, as Jill explained, packs a whopping 12 percent alcohol by volume. Unfamiliar with the local black-metal group that inspired the brew? Watch this video of "Witch House," live from Pizza Port!No Doubt's "Tragic Kingdom" was one of Olesh's first album purchases (along with Sublime's self-titled effort), and as a testament to how great it holds up after all these years, peep the video for one of its biggest hits, "Spiderwebs."Pizza Port's Burning of Rome IPA has long been a local favorite, and the clamoring for the multiple San Diego Music Award-winning group to get back together seems to grow more eager with each passing day. If you haven't heard the band's 2014 single "Norman Bates" (the song that Olesh said played on repeat while the beer was brewing), treat your eyes and ears to its horror-themed glory right here.Our guest loves her some Devil Makes Three — with the Americana group popping up not once but twice on the episode. SoundDiego caught 'em in the act the last couples of times they toured through San Diego; Check out some of our photos here.As mentioned on the pod, Olesh is good friends with the lads in Avenue Army, and as such, we just had to have 'em on this week's episode as our local Spotlight artist of the week. If you enjoyed their latest single, "Makin' or Breakin' Us," head over to AvenueArmy.com and purchase some music or merch — and be sure to catch 'em at a local show when the world gets (somewhat) back to normal. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday night after SoundDiego TV airs at 1:30 a.m.. Upcoming guests include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, Switchfoot's Drew Shirley, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier and NBC 7's Catherine Garcia! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

In 2019, San Diego rapper Choosey (and producer Exile) dropped one of the best albums of the year with "Black Beans" (via Dirty Science Records). A mix of vintage doo-wop, AM radio oldie samples and Choosey's impeccably smooth flow, the record launched him into the limelight the world over. Naturally, Choosey took home Album of the Year and Artist of the Year at our 2019 SoundDiego Music Awards and is currently up for Best Hip-Hop or Rap Artist at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards. Be sure to follow him on Twitter and Instagram; and visit his online store at KingChoosey.com, TheDirtyScience.com for news, and his Bandcamp page for more music.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 7 Show Notes:Haven't seen the video for "Low Low" featuring Aloe Blacc yet? Here ya go!One of the best events San Diego has to offer is Barrio Logan's annual La Vuelta Festival — here's the SoundDiego TV recap of 2018's fest!Love a '63 Impala as much as Choosey? Visit Lowrider.com and do your best not to drool over all the epic photos.It's impossible to argue the impact Tupac's "All Eyez on Me" double-album had on the music world (and the world in general). For an eye-opening read on the legendary artist and his discography, read this in-depth Vulture article by Paul Thompson.If you haven't heard SWV's huge hit single, "Weak," in a while (which Choosey rocks at karaoke), do yourself a favor and check out the video here.Lest you doubt Choosey's skating abilities, peep his appearance on the Skate Shop Podcast EP1 video, where you can see the man himself in action!Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Switchfoot's Drew Shirley, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia and Pizza Port's Jill Olesh, Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

One of San Diego's most recognizable figures, Ken Kramer has been the host of "About San Diego" (it airs on KPBS Thursdays at 8 p.m.) for more than four decades in one iteration or another — and co-founded SDSU's KCR Radio (which he talks about on the episode), to boot! He's had his nose to the grindstone on San Diego history, legend and lore for years and continues to bring those cherished stories to life on his show. For more information on "About San Diego" and its host, visit his show's site on KPBS.com.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 6 Show Notes:Ken talked about how the radio show "The Big News" — and Ralph Story, in particular — spurred his interest in human-interest stories. Here's a little background on Story.During the origin story about KCR Radio, Ken mentioned Peaches & Herb's "Soothe Me With Your Love." Here it is in all it's regional-radio pop glory (it never hit any of the pop charts at the time)!Need a quick music break? Here's the original 17-minute-long version of "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida" by San Diego's own Iron Butterfly.Ever been to Ken's choice of local record shops, Folk Arts Rare Records? Visit them online here, and read this great KPBS article by Megan Burks on the shop's late, great founder, Lou Curtiss.Hungry? Check out Ken's favorite pizza place, Pietro's Cucina Italiana, in La Mesa at their website and place a takeout order!Here's a great KCRW article on the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album cover photoshoot at the San Diego Zoo!Gregory Page is this episode's Spotlight artist of the week and you can find his featured song "I'm Alive" on his latest album, "A Wild Rose," available at his website, GregoryPage.com. Be sure to follow him on Facebook, where he's been livestreaming performances every couple of days.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Soda Bar's Cory Stier, acclaimed San Diego rapper Choosey, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, Pizza Port's Jill Olesh and Switchfoot's Drew Shirley! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Eric Howarth, co-owner of Vinyl Junkies Record Shack, has been a well-known figure in the San Diego music scene for years. The founder of M-Theory Records in Mission Hills (and, formerly, North Park) and the operator of Hi Speed Soul Records (which released vinyl by Nada Surf, Swervedriver, Three Mile Pilot and others), Howarth now spends his time running the Vinyl Junkies Pop-Up at the Casbah and, of course, his "shack" of the same name in South Park. During the coronavirus crisis, the shop (located at 2235 Fern St.) remains open for business between 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily but please call 619-794-2399 ahead of time to make an appointment and expect curbside service only.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 5 Show Notes:While the March 21 Vinyl Junkies Pop-Up was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, here's some good news — the next one is already scheduled for July 18 at the Casbah! For more info, go here.As Howarth mentioned, his Hi Speed Soul Records label might've been too ahead of its time for its own good. Here's a list of records the label released, according to Discogs.If, like Howarth, you're a closet Third Eye Blind fan, read the SoundDiego interview with frontman Stephan Jenkins right here.Howarth talked about sneaking into the Mia Zapata Tribute/Fundraiser show at the Satyricon club in Portland, Oregon, on March 3, 1995, to catch Foo Fighters' first-ever show. Here's a fascinating read on the event and the band's show the following night in Seattle.Never heard "Marigold," the only Nirvana song sung by Dave Grohl? Here it is in all its B-side glory.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Soda Bar's Cory Stier, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer, acclaimed San Diego rapper Choosey and Switchfoot's Drew Shirley! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

Sonny Sandoval, frontman for hometown hard-rock heroes P.O.D., and his bandmates have been repping Southtown since 1992. They're a multi-platinum band, have received three Grammy nominations and, over the last three decades, have helped put San Diego on the map musically. The group's latest album, "Circles," is out everywhere — visit payableondeath.com for news, music, videos and tour dates.Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 4 Show Notes:Sonny's go-to taco shop when he gets back from tour? Lolita's on Bonita Road! Never been? Drop everything, find the location nearest you (there's seven) and go!When asked about possibly writing a P.O.D. theme song for In-n-Out, Sonny mentioned his friendship with the burger chain's owner, Lynsi Snyder. Here's an interesting Business Insider article that drops all sorts of facts and tidbits about Snyder, her storied family and the history of the famed restaurant.If you love "Little Nicky" as much as Sonny and I do, here's actual video footage of P.O.D., Deftones and Incubus playing Steve Miller's "The Joker" on MTV with Adam Sandler!Sonny's first-ever concert: The Police, Oingo Boingo and Madness, which took place Sept. 5, 1983, at SDSU's Aztec Bowl. Here's a little more info about the show.Our Spotlight artist of the week is Ten Bulls, and their song "Vicarion" is all sorts of goodness. Listen to more of their music here and check 'em out at Soda Bar on March 21, with Nite Lapse, OrchidxMantis and DJ Rees Withrow in support. Get tickets here.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests include Soda Bar's Cory Stier, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer, acclaimed San Diego rapper Choosey and Eric Howarth from the Vinyl Junkies Record Shack! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive produced by Eric Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

Little Hurricane are one of San Diego's greatest musical exports — they've won multiple San Diego Music Awards over the past decade and have a devoted fan base that spans the world. Their latest album, "Love Luck," is fantastic (it's currently up for Best Blues Album and Album of the Year at this year's SDMAs) and ranks up there as one of, if not the, best record the indie-rock duo has released to-date. Visit LittleHurricaneMusic.com and stay in the know about their upcoming tour dates, music and news.Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 3 Show Notes:After hearing about Little Hurricane's show at the county fair, are you wondering what the difference is between a sound technician and an audio engineer is? Well, sound technicians are responsible for hooking up and managing the volume levels of all the different sounds coming from the stage and making them listenable for an audience. An audio technician is usually found in a music studio working alongside a producer to get each individual element of a song to sound as good -- or as unique -- as the producer and artist desires.Want to see CC puttin' her culinary skills to a different kind of use? Here's an acoustic version of Little Hurricane's "Blood Boil," live from their kitchen!Go back in time and experience CC's very first concert: Here's a full recording of Soundgarden's Nov. 9, 1996 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom!Have you heard Little Hurricane's acoustic rendition of Counting Crows' "A Long December" yet? Check it out here. And peep a famous "Friends" star in the original video here.Bill Withers' classic song, "Ain't No Sunshine," was the subject of CC's second A or B Side question — if our discussion about how many times Withers sang "I know, I know, I know" in it didn't sound immediately familiar, listen to it here now. We weren't lying: he says it 26 times!The last A or B Side question might've been a tad confusing for listeners who don't know Pink Floyd's classic song "Money." Hear it in full here and listen for the little interview spoken-word snippets toward the end.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests on the way include P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer, Soda Bar's Cory Stier, and more! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive produced by Eric Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

For the second episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, the mayor of Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, joins us in the studio. An IB resident since 1971, Serge was elected mayor in 2014 and then re-elected four years later. He’s also the executive director of the nonprofit environmentalist group Wildcoast — and a lifelong fan of the local music scene.Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 2 Show Notes:To start off the pod, Serge gave a shout-out to a couple of local Imperial Beach bands: Coral Bells and the Bassics! Check 'em out.Serge talked about his hopes for a rescheduled Lower Left Fest featuring P.O.D. Here’s a little background about its announcement at an impromptu Switchfoot show at the IB Pier.The Clash's local show at Golden Hall here in San Diego in 1979 was the stuff of legend. For some more info on it, check out this article about the "50 Greatest Concerts in San Diego History."Interested in learning more about Serge's environmental nonprofit, Wildcoast, whose mission is to conserve coastal and marine ecosystems, and addresses climate change through natural solutions? Visit its website and get involved.Our local SoundDiego Spotlight artist of the week is the Routine — up for Best Live Band at this year's San Diego Music Awards — and you heard their song, "Rowdy," on the pod! [Listen/purchase it here] Visit them online and be sure to catch 'em at the Holding Company in Ocean Beach on March 7!Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday. Upcoming guests on the way include P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, CC from Little Hurricane, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, About San Diego's Ken Kramer and Soda Bar's Cory Stier and more! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

In the debut episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, we are pleased to host none other than Slightly Stoopid’s own Miles Doughty. Doughty, of course, is one of the founders of the beloved Ocean Beach band and sings, plays guitar in the group. Their latest studio album, 2018’s “Everyday Life, Everyday People,” represents the latest in the group’s evolution over the years and finds them mixing rock, reggae, dub, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop together with more ease than ever before. Be sure to visit them at SlightlyStoopid.com for up-to-date news, music, video, and tour dates. Listen and subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 1 Show Notes:If you’ve never been to Nicos, it’s a San Diego/OB institution and worth a (weekly) visit. Check out their website here.Miles mentioned SOMA, Dreamstreet and Canes as some of the first venues the band played in San Diego. Here’s video footage of a Slightly Stoopid show at Winston’s in 1998.Want a little more history on how the band was discovered by Bradley Nowell? Here’s a good interview via Relix with the guys from Slightly Stoopid on their last 25 years.Like the rest of us, Miles is a fan of John “Swami” Reis and Rocket From the Crypt, check out the SoundDiego interview with Reis here where we talk about his favorite San Diego tacos, record shops and more.If you liked "Drive All Night" by Hard Fall Hearts — our SoundDiego Spotlight artist of the week — visit their website for more music, tour dates, news and more. And if you'd like to see 'em live, head out to Soda Bar on Saturday, Feb. 29, where they'll share a bill with The Delta Bombers and Reckless Ones (get tickets here).And for all the listener friends looking for even more trivia in their life, check out an exclusive bonus A or B Side trivia question with Miles that we saved just for these notes right here. Test your knowledge! As Miles mentioned, here’s a video of Slightly Stoopid performing “Know You Rider” with Bob Weir at his famed TRI Studios.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Monday, get your daily coverage of the San Diego music scene over at SoundDiego.com, and tune in to NBC 7 every Saturday night at 1:30 a.m. for all-new episodes of SoundDiego TV.Upcoming guests include P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval, CC from Little Hurricane, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, NBC 7's Catherine Garcia, Ken Kramer from "About San Diego" and more! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive produced by Eric Page, hosted by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here), and edited by Matthew Lewis.

The world of music with a San Diego slant – the SoundDiego podcast brings the NBC 7 TV show and music platform to online life with an exploration of the community local musicians and music fans -- and touring acts headed San Diego’s way – live and breathe in, from the moment they order their breakfast burrito to the time they call it a night at the Casbah. Host Dustin Lothspeich is a San Diego Music Award winner and longtime chronicler of the weird and unforgettable scene and will plug you in or show you where there’s an outlet.