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.