EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

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: @riverofsoulsmusicfestival

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 by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features a return visit from local solo folk act Tale of Giants (Javier Martinez). His sincere 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 - @ziafarmandseed

This 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 designer! 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_joe

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 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 - @flixbeerelp

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 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.