The FeedBak Podcast

It’s the return of the Pest and our favorite host Angela. So many many truths were revealed but most importantly we had a lot to say about the local nightlife: Our introduction to the night scene and how it’s changed over the years A look back at some of the old spots What our going out routine was vs what it is today The new generation of party goers and social media How the nightlife scene impac...

D.O.S.  has been involved with the local Hip Hop scene as a young teenager looking after his younger brother, and is now one of the best to make out of Texas. He collaborated with young producer  Ruler Why  on his latest album, Obey The Raw . We talk about: What inspired them to get into Hip Hop as an artist and a producer The local Hip Hop Austin scene at the time D.O.S.’s path as an artist and R...

David Poku  started in the promo game early back in High School and has been throwing events in Austin for years. Kevin Pike  came in as DJ and also helped promoting David’s events. We talk about: Their background and what inspired them to become promoters. Their events like the  Project X  party The strategy: from planning to execution The art of promotion and the local scene

Chantell Moody  and  Seth Woodward  have a lot in common musically, from playing in a orchestra as a kid to songwriting. As the lead vocalists on  The Digital Wild , they bring their emotions to their music. We talk about: Their upbringings in Iowa and Washington State and experiences with music The move to Austin and the scene at the time How  The Digital Wild  came together and the early shows T...

For the past 4 years, The FeedBak has been throwing and covering events and festival. This was only made possible with the help of Angela, Obi and Ekow. On this episode, the team gets together and takes a look bak at 4 years of FeedBak: We recap the 4 Year Anniversary Party We talk about previous parties/events we’ve put together We share stories about previous events We talk about 2015 and where...

DJ Ash  and  DJ Mighty Mike , 1/2 of  Sophisticated Funk , have been DJing for years in Austin. We talk about: How they got started, their move to Austin, and the local scene back then Their style, crowd vs personal taste Song request policy Sophisticated Funk The local DJ scene

Duece King is a professional MMA fighter and has been working the door at various bars in Austin for years. We talk about: Growing up and going out in Seguin, Texas. His move to Austin as an MMA fighter in training. Working the door at Spill, Lit Lounge and more and things he has to deal on a regular basis Perks and pet-peeves Great stories from various fights he had “Fishes swim. Birds fly. I fig...

Texas natives Jesse Brede from Gravitas Recordings and Cole Bleu from Proper Entertainment have been involved in event promotion, production, and the music industry for years. Jesse became a fixture in the local electronic music scene while Cole was doing his thing as a event promoter/coordinator. We talk about: Their background as music lovers and promoters. Proper Entertainment and the local ele...

DJ Nick Nack has been a fixture as one of the best DJs and producers in the Austin scene for many years. As the founder of Crowd Control Records , he has collaborated with a lot of artists and expanded people’s minds with his music. We talk about: The early days, as a turntablist and battle DJ. His days at KVRX and Hip Hop Mecca. His collaborations with K-Otix , Bavu Blakes , Organized Konfusion ,...

Laurel Goddard has been working in the service industry for years, as a cocktail waitress and now as bottle service. She gives you her side of the story when it comes to dealing with bottle service: Her background in the service industry. The Summit : the set up, the crowd, the music. The bottle service process for her perspective. What people say to waitresses. Her pet-peeves. Quote of the show :...

Hailing from Puerto Rico, DJ Manny was always surrounded by creative people. Moving to Austin amplified that tenfold. Now a member of Peligrosa , he is one of the most recognized DJ in Austin. We talk about: Coming up in Puerto Rico. The local scene when he came to Austin. Becoming a DJ/artist and his style. Red Fez Tuesdays. DJ Dojo and Peligrosa. His other projects. Quote of the show: “ When I s...

Micco and Lane are ACL veterans. They just enjoyed the 1st weekend of the festival this year and had a lot to say about it: How to prepare for the festival. What to expect. How to get around. The shows. The fashion, the food, people watching. Issues with technology and going with friends. The memorable moments. Quote of the show: “Every morning. Look at the line up. Remind myself who’s playing at...

B-Boy Queso and B-Girl Misa (Militia) share their passion for dancing. I got to share my stories too. We talk about: How dancing saved their lives. Stories from past performances. The local bar scene and its effect on dance lovers. What may stop people from dancing and enjoying themselves. Proper dance etiquette at the club. “Just get out there and start moving your body. Just don’t think about it...

The great DJ Mel is back on the podcast and he brought along DJ Jah Mighty . These 2 veteran DJs had so many stories to tell and good advice to give. We talk about: Jah Mighty ‘s inspiration to become a DJ. His involvement with Soul Shakedown then Ring The Alarm. The local DJ scene, the DJ crews. DJing weddings. Quote of the show:   “ Taking it back to a working relationship. For the most part, Me...

Jason Steward has been in the service industry for almost 2 decades and has been involved with opening, managing, and owning many bars in Austin including J-Black’s , Kung Fu Saloon , Bungalow and Bar 2211 . By the way, we recorded this episode at Bar 2211 . We, along with his good friend and regular patron Patrick Brunson , talk about: His background, from dishwasher to owning a bar The process o...

Jose Santoyo and Tia Bordenave have been major players in the salsa world for years, from California to Texas. We talk about: How they got into salsa and what inspired them. The competitions, the performances, the culture, the fashion. Teaching salsa and its many styles. The On1 vs On2 controversy. The salsa scene in Austin: Gloria’s , Dallas Nightclub , Copa. Quote of the show:  ” I focused more...

DJ Benzo is the Executive Director at Dub Academy , an electronic arts school (as he puts it) while Laurie is in charge of the community outreach program . We talk about:   Their background as a DJ and a writer/blogger. The vision that drives Dub Academy. The move to non-profit and how it has impacted the local community. The DJ Scene at local and industry levels: DJing vs Producing, Analog vs Dig...

Bavu Blakes is a brick in the foundation of the Austin Hip Hop scene and is now focusing on “ how the original Hip Hop generation leverages their resources for today’s generation “. We talk about: His upbringing as the direct target for the emerging Hip Hop culture. The birth of Hip Hop Humpday and what it brought to Austin. Freestyling vs writing. His move to California and how Austin has changed...

DJ Chorizo Funk is one of the most sought after DJ in Austin. He’s part of Peligrosa, Body Rock ATX, Austin Boogie Crew, and Motown On Mondays. We talk about: His beginnings as DJ and the local scene at the time. How he went from Hip Hop, to Funk then Latin music. His role as a DJ and his target audience. His involvement with all the different DJ crews he’s part of.

This episode is different as we talk about discrimination and dress code with Mel and Mr. Black . For the past years, there have been many incidents of discrimination at bars around Austin, and it happens all over the country. Many people of color, including African Americans, are denied entry because of the way they are dressed. In recent news, DeAndre Upshaw was not allowed to go inside Kung Fu...

RuDi Devino and Cap N Kirk , 2 out of 4 members of the SubKulture Patriots have been on the hip hop scene for a while. We talk about: How they met and the crew got together. Their writing process, the production, the videos. The local hip hop scene. The Vans tour and various collabs.

Between DJ Charlie and DJ Jeska , we got 1/6 of Table Manners Crew , 1/3 of Royal Commission and 2/3rd of Dusty Groove Radio . We talk about: Humble beginnings and inspirations. Their style and dealing of the audience. Table Manners Crew and playing at Plush. Dusty Groove Radio with Casey Cuts.

DJ Chicken George has been at it for a long time, spreading the smooth sounds of Jazztronica all over the world. We talk about: His beginnings as a DJ and doing promo work. The concept of Jazztronica and his vision. His life as an traveling DJ. His insight on the local Austin scene. The current projects he’s involved in.

Both from Ghana and New York, Kenny Duet and EkWhoa have been singing and writing poetry from a young age. They now collaborate on music. We talk about:   Where their love for music come from. Their first performances. Their writing process. Their upcoming concert at Lucky Lounge. Quote of the show : “ No matter where the environment is, my goal is when I get there, don’t think as that location…[....

With 25 years in the music business, Tee Double has become the music ambassador for the city of Austin. As a producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and advocate, he has a lot of knowledge to share with artists out there trying to make it. We talk about: How he got started at the very young age and the local Hip Hop scene back then. His songwriting and producing process. The Austin Hip Hop scene and P...