EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

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 I...

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 Instagr...

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 - @fli...

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...

 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!   T...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Alan Rodriguez, creator and lead developer of upcoming horror video game Black Noise! He's based in Juarez as well as his game - set in the near future, a meteor lands in the city and disrupts people's electronic implants which leads to mutations and chaos! Hear him discuss the game and how he became a passionate video game d...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Viviana Rivera, host of underground hip hop radio program SpeakerBox X HipHop broadcasting every Sunday out of Tucson, Arizona's 99.1 FM Downtown Radio! Hear Viviana talk about her program's orgins and mission! Follow SpeakerBox X HipHop on Instagram - @speakerboxxhiphop - and visit speakerboxxhiphop.com.   This episode produ...

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local artist Rogelio Rosiles! Rogelio is not on social media and he says it has positively affected his productivity - hear more about this and his multi medium approach!   Visit his website https://rogeliorosiles.weebly.com   This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro m...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local pop artist Matt U Johnson! His current single 'Pon Fire' features hip hop legend Snoop Dogg and Canadian pop artist Karl Wolf - hear him talk about the process of making the single happen, his songwriting methods and much more! Features 2 full songs: 'Pon Fire' and 'Gwan Get It' ft. Choclair and Sito...

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Samuel and Blanca Marinelarena, former longtime owners of classic El Paso bar ELBO ROOM - the property (3011 Pershing Dr.) still generates good times - it is now bar/venue LOVE BUZZ -  hear the Marinelarenas talk about their famous burgers, pool tournaments, a few wild stories and much more! Many, many thanks to the folks at LOVE BUZZ...

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Gabriel Estrada, integral team member of Function. - the El Paso dance venue focused on the sounds of the electronic underground - located on 115 Durango St. STE B! Hear Gabriel discuss the venue's origins and the Function. team's plans for it!  Follow Function. on Instagram - @function.ep and visit functionep.com for upcomi...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features L.A. based haunt mastermind Danny Vasquez! Hear him talk about his nefarious brainchild which is NOW OPEN and ready to make your heart skip a few beats - you can find THE ASYLUM: A HAUNTING IN EL PASO within the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, 7051 S. Desert Blvd - a great way to get your spooky season started!  Follow the Asylum on Instagr...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local wine connoisseur Will Vrisso! Recorded LIVE at El Velvet Elvis located inside the classic Pershing Inn! Vrisso discusses his wine biz ROSEWOOD WINE BOX and shares and explains a selection of wines with the audience! Fill your favorite wine glass and hit play!  Follow Will on Instagram - @rosewood_wine_box  and visit www.rosewoodw...

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features San Diego duo The Schizophonics! This band wants to fill your heart and soul with their super charged rock and roll! They are currently on tour and recently finished recording their new record - hear all about it!  Features 2 FULL SONGS: "THE ONE I WANT" AND "STEELY EYED LADY" off their 2019 album "PEOPLE IN T...

The 100th episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Acid Wave Band! The local all girl band wants to soothe your soul! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "COTTAGE DREAM" AND "LOUD CHEW"  Follow Acid Wave Band on Instagram - @acidwaveband - and visit the link tree in the bio! Find their music on ALL streaming platforms!   This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armend...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist and main brain of Patterns Audio Podcast Miguel "CHE" Perez III! He makes and curates sounds for you to get movin' or at least bobbin' your head just like the cat meme!  Follow Miguel "CHE" Perez III on Instagram - @chepatternsaudio and @patternsaudiopodcast! Search Patterns Audio o...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features BoOsty the musical mystic! We conjured a cool conversation and it waits for you - dive into the mind of BoOsty! Discover his music and join him on his journey! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "FACELESS" AND "VUELVE"  Follow BoOsty on Instagram - @boostaaay - and visit his youtube channel BoOsty Productionz!   This episode pr...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist LoProfile! He wants to make people dance with his hardcore techno!  Follow LoProfile on Instagram - @loprofileloprofileloprofile - and tap the linktree in his bio!   This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Sant...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local artist Juan Ornelas! He's a painter who produces blazingly colorful pop art - which he dubs CHUCO POP - his pieces combine familiar pop icons to convey a meaning, message or whatever the viewer ends up thinkng. Juan talks about getting into art, his meticulous creative process and much more! Want to know which tools he absol...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features the mysterious machine master Synthador! The synthesizer stunner talks about his origins, sheds some light on his creative process and even shares some advice! You'll definitely learn something new! Get to know him here and watch him perform (if you're in El Paso) at Galeria Lincoln (3915 Rosa Ave., 79905) on Saturday, July 1...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features El Paso Sun City Pride! Carlos Salais, member of Sun City Pride and co-director of El Paso's Pride Parade tells us all about this year's Pride celebration and how it's happening all summer long - not just in June! Press play to learn what events are coming up and how you can help!  Follow El Paso Sun City Pride on Instag...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local punk band Ohmios! They talk about their recent split 7 inch vinyl, their 2020 release, how they create and how they started!  Features TWO full songs: "GENTE SIN MENTE" and "SEX CRIMES"  Follow them on Instagram - @ohmios_ -     This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiag...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features two of the organizers behind River Of Souls Music Festival - set to take place (and debut) May 20-22 in Aztec, New Mexico at the Tico Time River Resort. Ras Daws and Chris tell us all about the music festival which focuses on having a magical electronic music experience. They say attendees can expect amazing artists, light and sound, f...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Matthew Wright - founder of the New Mexico Growers Cup - an annual marijuana growing competition / festival that takes place May 1st in Timberon, New Mexico! Wright tells us how he started the grow fest and this year's fest details. He also tells us what inspired him to grow his own and even shares some growing tips and secrets! F...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Javier Martinez and Jorge Morales - co-owners of Cheezus - El Paso's house of exotic grilled cheese sandwiches! They talk about starting Cheezus and evolving the biz from a popular food truck and pop up to a cool spot in downtown on 210 N. Stanton. You'll have intense Cheezus cravings once this interview is over!  Follow Chee...