What's Hot New Mexico?

In this episode of What’s Hot New Mexico, host Nakayla sits down with rising EDM DJ and producer Shatodoor to explore how the rave scene is exploding across New Mexico. From his early days DJing fraternity parties to landing an opening slot for Subtronics at Revel Albuquerque, Shot the Door shares his journey, musical influences, and love for dubstep and drum & bass. Learn about the evolution...

In this episode of What's Hot New Mexico?, host Nakayla sits down with rising alt-pop artist Willajay, a boundary-pushing New Mexico creative known for blending theater, clowncore aesthetics, and emotional storytelling into powerful performances. From her theatrical roots to upcoming single "Crow" (dropping August 8), Willajay opens up about self-discovery, creative vulnerability, an...

🎙️ Welcome to What’s Hot New Mexico! In this episode, host Nakayla sits down with Leroy Sandoval, vocalist and rapper for Slums of Harvard — a rising alt pop-punk band from Albuquerque. 🎸 Hear how the band went from self-taught musicians at UNM to becoming one of the most exciting acts in the New Mexico music scene. Leroy shares their genre-blending roots in 50s doo-wop, funk, and rap, and how th...

Noah Vargas may be new to the comedy scene, but he's ready to shake things up and remind New Mexicans to laugh. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/ab...

From Denzel Curry and to $uicideboy$ to underground rappers, DJ Stigmata has toured the word, bringing a New Mexican flair to every concert set he performs.

It can take years to become successful in the music industry, but Ayo Soldier always knew he would make his dreams a reality. With his recently released album, Reload, which includes a feature from rapper Juicy J, Ayo Soldier is ready to shake up the New Mexico music scene. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal,...

Vanessa Patricks has been busy during Pride Month, between a plethora of Pride celebrations, including drag shows, brunches, and her appearance at the Albuquerque Pride Parade. As a drag queen, Vanessa Patricks wants people to know she's here to stay and just wants to be prideful in who she is. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to...

Madison Van Der Lingen, also known as Mad Van, is a seamstress and fashion designer who wants to make eco-friendly and sustainable clothing the new norm in the fashion industry. After being named Fashion Designer of the Year at Denver Fashion Week and winning the Creative Bravo Awards, she's ready to take the fashion world by storm. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and con...

On this episode, Albuquerque Journal staff reporter and host Nakayla McClelland sat down with Comedian AJ Deleon brings comedy and laughs wherever he goes and he wants you to know the comedy scene is hot and ready for audience members to have a good time. From producing to podcasts, comedy sets and working in the cannabis industry, AJ talks about his experience as a two-year comedian in Albuquerqu...

On this episode, Albuquerque Journal staff reporter and host Nakayla McClelland sat down with Drew Gillespie of the Party Animals to chat about having a good time, especially when putting on a Banana Ball performance. When Gillespie isn't dancing his heart out, putting on comedic performances to make families laugh, or pitching fast balls that are sure to wow the crowd, he's golfing, makin...

Felix Gato Peralta doesn't just make music. With his band Felix Y Los Gatos, Peralta reimagines genres, blending blues with classic New Mexican sounds and country to create a unique sound. On this episode, Peralta sat down with Albuquerque Journal staff reporter and host Nakayla McClelland to talk about his upbringing, travels to international festival stages in Europe to bring the blues to th...

Journal staff writer and host Nakayla Mcclelland sits with local musicians clarq. and Scotty to talk about their road to success, upcoming shows and concerts, and their main stage performance at SOMOS. Stick around to the end of the show to sample clarq. and Scotty's musical stylings. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerqu...