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: @ghostgenetics 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 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_collective 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 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.