Black Bulb Podcast

Francisco Morales is an artist/designer whose work initially caught my eye being shown in La Perlita, a cafe in the PDX Pearl District. His use of bright colors and memorable imagery led me to ask who made the piece and the rest is history. I really dig people like Francisco. A kind, INTENSELY optimistic, and overall fun person who’s talented as a unicyclist who can juggle flaming bowling pins. Just like that, ya know.

We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, but be sure to check out his mural under the Hawthorne bridge. In typical Portland style, a homeless camp has been built up in front of it since painting. I think it adds to the theme of his piece, called “paradise'.”

Check out his IG Here

Oh, and he has a website too

Eso.XO.Supreme brings a fantasy-like R&B style to his listener's headphones. With deep roots of R&B and party-influenced undertones, his music can fit in both chill and club environments. After sitting and talking with him, I'm surprised he doesn't have more references to classic films in his music. We'll be keeping an eye out for those. Eso has quickly found his footing in Portland and is beginning to find attention internationally. We couldn't be happier for the guy. He's on all the platforms so be sure to show some love.

Spotify - Eso.XO.Supreme

Soundcloud - eso.xo.supreme

IG - esoxosupreme

He also has the most searchable name, you'll find that out pretty quickly.

Ed came to Portland at the right time with the right mindset. His work has a bright, vintage, nostalgic appearance marinaded with street art secret sauce. From the first time I met him to now, he’s built up a tattoo shop and is almost always booked months out. That being said, there are growing pains and self-realizations that emerge in the process. It’s refreshing to hear about how he re-shaped his branding on social, and why he felt it was time for a change. I know a lot of artists (or businesses in general) fear changes like that, but he took plunges that definitely paid off.

Having started from “the ground up” I recognize the humbleness in his character, and his openness to talk with artists trying to grow themselves. It’s a contagious trait that I believe all should learn to share. Hear our conversation and definitely give him a follow on IG. Dental Bonez IG