Luxury Noise called upon longtime Coast 2 Coast Collective collaborator San Gabriel for episode 98 of "Hot Takes"! A classically trained and multifaceted musician, San Gabriel's background is in guitar and banjo playing for a bluegrass punk band, touring 49 of the 50 United States and myriad countries worldwide as well. And now he makes psychedelic synth-infused dream pop! If you couldn't be present for the live broadcast, tune in to hear about topics such as San Gabriel's daily songwriting process, influences like Built to Spill and Modest Mouse, and a lively debate about the merits of drums vs. flats. Our two hours with James flew right by as we mused about shitty Spotify playlists and needing to be comfortable with rejection as an artist. Birp FM and David Dean Burkhart! Skateboarding for Warped Tour! Being in Pitch Perfect 3!? You'll never know the stories unless you hit that play button!

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