SoundCheck Flix

Sulo King has been working in the San Diego music industry for over 20 years in many different capacities from security to booking and promoting concerts to owning and operating a recording and rehearsal studio. He has been the lead singer of the punk rock band Authentic Sellout since 2007. "Young Guns" (1988) A group of young men, led by Billy the Kid, seek vengeance for the death of their benefa...

On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew discuss our favorite films so far in '26 (Project Hail Mary/Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die), our not-so-favorites (Scream 7/ The Bride!), and the best Iron Maiden needle drop EVER!

On this edition of SoundCheck Flix, the Casbah crew get out the Kleenex to discuss the movies that make men weep. From Don Bluth to "The Iron Claw", the SCF team breakdown our favorite tearjerkers.

Dominic Fawcett fronts BRUIN, loves film, and could give a fuck about anything else. "Magnolia" (1999):  And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs. Exodus 8:2 Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Jason Robards, Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, and Phillip Baker Hall.

On this episode, the SCF crew make our way to '87 OAKTOWN for a funky "Pulp Fiction"-style trip thru the Bay Area. This cinematic mixtape has everything: Nazi punching, a rap battle, a Warrior droppin' 51 points against the Lakers before going full Samurai, all set to the dopest needle drops of the year. "RISE ABOVE, WE GOTTA RISE ABOVE!" Directed by Ryan Fleck/Anna Boden. Starring Pedro Pascal, B...

We've made it to the end of another amazing year in film and now it's time for THE ENCORE! On this episode, the Casbah film club discuss our favorite triumphs of 2025 (Sinners, Weapons, Freaky Tales, etc), the Honorable Mentions (28 Years Later, Superman), the downright awful (The Unbreakable Boy, Wolf Man) & the best needle drops of the year (George Harrison, NIN)! If you would like to jump i...

This Guy! Dave Castaneda of The Sines. Vocals/ Guitar/ Skater/ Surfer/ Lover/ Fighter/ Lurker/ Ne’er Do Well/ Total Jerk/ Nice Guy. The most unforgettable nobody you’ve probably seen around but can’t quite recall. "Fight Club" (1999) - An insomniac office worker attends multiple self help groups to find the answers to his restless state of mind. When he's forced to look elsewhere, he meets up with...

Jon Kanis is an award-winning, Grammy'-nominated artist, producer and musicologist whose adventures have taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe. As a radio host and DJ he produced hundreds of weekly radio programs between 2006 and 2011 titled State Controlled Radio. Between 1999 and 2005 he co-created the world's largest music film archive with Reelin' in the Years Productions. As a musici...

Bart Mendoza is a music journalist whose work has appeared in numerous publications, from the San Diego Union Tribune to Britain's Shindig Magazine. As a musician he toured the world in the 1980's with Manual Scan, in the 90's with The Shambles, and currently performs with True Stories. Meanwhile, for over a dozen years, he worked for Capitol Records, as well as Motown, Angel, Chrysalis and others...

This week the SCF squad celebrates Samhain by hitting up the Casbah movie vault for our favorite horror films from the shelves. No Freddie, Jason, Micheal Myers, Jigsaw or Conjuring picks here. We're celebrating low budget greatness and cult classics!|

This week the Casbah San Diego film club discusses our love for "Weapons", "F1" & "The Toxic Avenger" and our shared need to never see Dakota Johnson or Pete Davidson onscreen ever again. Join us as we look back and discuss our reactions to over three dozen films from the Summer of 2025.

Parker Edison is best known as project manager for Meridien Arts, a micro-label created to produce art driven events in the city. Its newest endeavor is Rap Diego. A KPBS podcast documenting the history and evolution of San Diego's rap scene. "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987): A hilarious look at 80's Hollywood thru the eyes of a young African American actor, Bobby Taylor, who yearns to play leading role...

ABOUT MORRICONE YOUTH: Morricone Youth is a collective of New York City musicians founded in 1999 reinterpreting 100+ film and television works all over the world, from CBGB's and the top of the World Trade Center to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, MassMoCA, Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Sydney Festival, as well as supporting Italian prog soundtrack legends Goblin on their 2017 North American...

Musician and sound engineer Dean Reis, currently of Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates, Los Dug Dug’s, and the Sess. Formerly of the Sultans, the Heartaches, and Spider Fever. Has also recorded albums by Witch Face, Mistress77, Schizophonics, Slaughter Boys, and many more. "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1967): Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, three gunslingers form uneasy truces to trac...

Scott Clark is originally from New Jersey, but moved to San Diego in the early 90's. Through band connections he joined Lucy's Fur Coat in 1995, and has been a member since. He also plays currently in Mistress 77. Hes an amateur photographer, coffee roaster, and is married with 2 boys. He loves running, espresso, mafia documentaries, writing music, and hanging with the family.  Jaws" (1975): A New...

Ric Scales is a hip-hop artist based out of San Diego who has opened for the likes of Mos Def, KRS One, Raekwon, and Ghost Face Killah of Wu Tang and more. As one half of the hip-hop group 18scales, founder of monthly showcase Slappin' Hands, and multiple time champion of the Battlebot freestyle competition, he is most known for his freestyle ability, witty yet thoughtful content, and carefree per...

SANDS is a sunshiney indie garage fuzz punk band from San Diego, CA. Their sound fuses the energy of punk, the passionate lo-fi vocals of indie rock, and thick, punchy basslines. Since their debut EP release “Pachinko”, they’ve built a loyal San Diego fanbase and climbed their way to larger stages and festivals. Known for their cathartic, high energy performances, SANDS is making waves in the Sout...

This week, the SCF squad discuss our Top 10 favorite soundtracks of the 80's. We show our love for Queen, Prince, John Hughes and the EPIC-NESS of Kenny Loggins!

Note: We had a little bit of trouble with Tim's mic this episode during recording. Please bear with us. Pip Lewis is a British singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California. At just 22, she brings over a decade of musical experience to her artistry, crafting emotionally rich songs that explore the nuances of growing up. Her upcoming album, 'Growing Pains,' blends introspective storytelling with...

Tim and Graham sit down with DJ Root and our social media manager Emilie to discuss 2025's offerings from January through the end of April.

Jordan Krimston is a San Diego-based multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and touring drummer known for his work with bands like Weatherbox and Oso Oso. "House" (1977): A Japanese schoolgirl invites her 6 classmates to spend their summer break at her Aunt's house in the country. Unbeknownst to them, the house is haunted and very much ready to dine on young girls. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. S...

Daygo Fatts is the definition of avant-garde in hip-hop. His intricate lyricism, smooth yet commanding delivery, and effortlessly unpredictable style make him a true standout. Whether through his bold aesthetic or the vivid, "monalistic" sonic portraits he paints, Daygo Fatts connects with listeners on a deeply human level, resonating across cultures and experiences. His raw authenticity and lyric...

Doah is a rising 1.5-generation Korean American artist whose journey is as dynamic as her sound. Born in South Korea and moving to Oahu, Hawaii at the age of 9, she now calls San Diego, California home, where she is turning her pop star dreams into reality.   Her music is ever-evolving, driven by her emotions and the messages she wants to convey. As she says, “Expect the unexpected.” With a versat...

Marco Piro: “For me watching movies growing up was a way of life. Every Friday night as far back as I can remember, I would go to theater with my brother and my dad. By the time I became a teenager I was going with my buddies and it just hasn’t stopped.” "From Dusk Til Dawn" (1996): Two brothers on the run from the law, take a family hostage and bluff their way across the US/Mexico border, only to...

This week we slide into the back booth at the Casbah San Diego with our great friend, Ever De La Rosa, from Tijuana based band Pollux, to discuss his love of Duncan Jones directorial debut "Moon". "Moon" (2009) - Sam Bell is an employee of Lunar Industries, whose job is it to mine the surface of the Moon for Helium3 and send it to Earth to meet the planets energy needs. Shortly after a Rover accid...