EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Apss'wan! He talks about his recent releases, upcoming music video and being on local record label Orison Recordings - plus much more! (Includes special secret guests!)    Features TWO full songs: "IMPERIUM" and "THE BREAKDOWN."  Follow him on Instagram - @_apsswan_-     This episode produc...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Kenny Broomfield of local business Blue Collar Shaved Ice! Kenny talks about Blue Collar's many mouth watering shaved ice flavors and flavor combinations and menu items like the chicken and waffle dog, how he started his business and surviving the sudden impact of the pandemic! Follow on Instagram - @bluecollarice -   This episode...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local merchant of exotic sweets and snacks Isca Z. - Mexican Candy Lady!  She talks about her business' beginnings, shifting into more international items, the farthest she's sent a package and much more!  Follow her on Instagram - @mexicancandylady -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Tae Zu! The returning guest talks about his upcoming album and music videos - Tae Zu is transforming into something else, something beyond...hear all about it here and keep your eye on him!    Features TWO full songs: "SINK" and "Doom Patrol."  Follow him on Instagram - @taezu_915 -     This epi...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local skateboarder / photog / videographer / all around cool guy Claudio Tena! Claudio discusses his adventues in skateboarding, mentoring an up and coming local skateboarder and more!!!  Follow him on Instagram - @claudiotena -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. &apos...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Benny St. Claire! He talks about his recent release "Fiji Flowz Vol. 1," making music videos and crafting songs with local and out of town producers.  Features TWO full songs: "STAND TALL (Feat. YOUNG DELUXE)" and "COULDA PLAYED 4 HOUSTON."  Follow him on Instagram - @bennystclaire -  ...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local singer-songwriter Javier Martinez. He talks about his upcoming music under the moniker Tale of Giants, his songwriting process and more! Features TWO full songs: "Ghost Stories" and "Only Us" Follow him on Instagram - @username.human - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Brandon Bloxdorf and Brandon Moncada of Apollo City Comics Podcast - a local comic book podcast! The Brandons - Bloxdorf is local and Moncada is based in San Francisco - talk about their podcast and passion for comic books, upcoming plans and their love of Swamp Thing! They even provide some comic book and movie recommendations! Follow...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Crazy Lil'G 915 del Chuco! He talks about making music - hip hop cut with samples of oldies and classic latin songs - upcoming plans, his appearance on 'Live PD' and more!!! Features TWO full songs: "100% Mexicano" and "Mi Corazon Es Sincero (FT. Mr. Tekken)" Follow him on Instagr...

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 an...

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&...

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. 'Dream...

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. Ar...

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 t...

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....

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Oscar Garcia, local hairstylist, bartender and now owner of OGTrn, a vintage clothing and shoe store located on 12821 Montana, inside Fitness For Life Mega Gym. Oscar explains how the virus crisis put bartending on hold but allowed him to ramp up his vintage biz and shares some of his experience as a hairstylist. Find him on instagram...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Teako Nunn, owner of Hatch, New Mexico's Sparky's Burgers and BBQ! Sparky's has grown in popularity with locals and travelers far and wide due to its mega tasty green chile cheese burgers! Nunn explains why those burgers are so good, his obsession with collecting vintage signage and how Sparky's is faring during thi...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Saul Armendariz, better known world wide as luchador Cassandro, El Exotico! The legendary local luchador talks about his career, the recent craft beer made in his honor by El Paso brewery Old Sheepdog and discusses his recently green lit biopic produced by Amazon and starring Gael Garcia Bernal. Follow Cassandro on Instagram - @cassand...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Dxrty Bxrd, owner of Centrill Clothing. He talks about the origin of the Centrill name, its evolution into a clothing brand and its continued evolution into a universal brand (aprons coming soon!), popular hashtag and a symbol of hometown pride. Follow (and purchase) Centrill Clothing on Instagram - @centrill_30 -   This episode produc...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Gabe Beltran of Desert Sol Massage. Gabe talks about holistic approaches to health and everyday living. Follow Gabe on Instagram - @_purple_vision_ -   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 YouKn...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features milliner Cindy Gutierrez-Krapp. She talks about her business - Aghaa' Hat Co. - and how she got started, the basics of hat making and the importance of upcycling old hats. Find her on Instagram - @aghaahatco -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by DreamPill. Co...