EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Brittany and Benjamin of The Cookie Method, El Paso's latest and artful vegan cookie specialists. They talk about the process (and experimentation) of making a vegan cookie, how they started and where they plan to take their business. Follow and Order on Instagram - @the.cookie.method -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph courtesy of The Cookie Method. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Las Cruces lo-fi hip hop artist Teqkoi! He has released many singles with different collaborators and has cultivated a large audience with his style that mixes hip hop and indie folk or as he calls it 'lonely music.' He talks about his musical journey, upcoming plans and more! Features TWO full songs: "Always On My Mind" and "You're My Baby" Follow him on Instagram - @teqkoi -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by Teqkoi. Cover photograph courtesy of Teqkoi. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Aaron Lee owner of Santa Teresa, NM's I and I Glass Goods. He talks about working with fire and glass to make pipes and pendants and how its a constant learning process.  Find him on Instagram - @iandiglass -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features hardcore sludge punker Lefty and the Cronies. He talks about his recently released EP "Demo 1937," the secret of his gnarly bass sound, upcoming plans and more! Features TWO full songs: "Menace" and "C...town" Follow him on Instagram - @leftyandthecronies -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Lefty and the Cronies. Cover photograph courtesy of Lefty and the Cronies. Special thanks to Velvet Mother. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features rowdy rapper Ralph the Ruckus and producer extraordinaire Rancor Kills! They talk about their recently released collabo EP, "Raw Dog," making music during a pandemic and building up Rancor's label Orison Recordings.

Features TWO full songs: "Saints (feat. Phobia the Prophet)" and "Fentanyl."  Follow them on Instagram - @ralphtherukus @rancorkills -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Ralph the Ruckus / Rancor Kills. Cover image courtesy of Ralph the Ruckus. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features performance artist /  visionary drag queen Fish the Clown! Fish talks about being an artist with no limits, the origin of the persona, collaborating with other artists, the usual pandemic stuff and more! Follow Fish the Clown on Instagram - @fish_the_clown -
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. Rated CHLL

This NSFW episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features model / creator / exotic dancer Velvet Mother. She talks about being an adult content creator through social media and onlyfans, her love of fashion and collaborating, exotic dancing during a pandemic and more!  Follow Velvet Mother on Instagram - @velvetmother -
This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. Rated NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features garage punk / one man band Melt Citizen. He talks about his recently released EP "Dullard," how he put it together and upcoming plans. Features TWO full songs: "Ript Liverz" and "Gonna Find Me A Genie With A Magic Bikini" Follow him on Instagram - @meltcitizen -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Melt Citizen. Cover photograph courtesy of Melt Citizen. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Doug 'Buddy' Barker, owner of Buddy's Beer Barn! The beer store with stuff or stuff store with beer is an instantly known and recognizable landmark in El Paso's east side on 10150 Montana Ave. Barker shares how he and his wife started the drive-through beer spot - he also discusses his previous career in addiction counseling, the secret of the Buddy's mystery pack and much more!!!

 Call Buddy's Beer Barn - 915-599-2273

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by DreamPill. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features hip hop jazz rock super group Ribo Ruckus, ABF! The group - A. Billi Free (vocals), Ralph the Ruckus (vocals), Eddie Provencio (drums), Bruno Avitia (bass), Shaun Mahoney (guitar) and Jorge Gonzalez (guitar) plus recording engineer Justin Leeah - reflects on the making of their debut album, "Friday Night," which was recorded at Sonic Ranch Recording Studio. Follow Ribo Ruckus, ABF. on Instagram - @riboruckus_abf -
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro / transition music by GAMBOL MUSIC. Features clips from Ribo Ruckus, ABF debut album, "Friday Night" and a FULL TRACK - "Fuck This Job" - at the end. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW