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Ep. 415 - MvziK Ñü3Bā feat. Javier Rodríguez-Camacho (Testigos Del Fin Del Mundo) Nov 22, 2022

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos acompaña, el periodista, autor y pedagogo boliviano Javier Rodriguez, hoy clavándonos en un montón de música nueva. Javier es el autor del libro Testigos del Fin del Mundo, donde reseña y contextualiza algunos de los discos iberoamericanos más consecuentes lanzados entre 2010 y 2020, el cual estará disponible para la venta en 2023! Hoy desmenuzamos nuevos lanzamientos que nos han intrigado, cuestionamos la música dirigida hacia la crítica, la explosión del hyperpop en Latinoamérica, la aplastante industria del pop mexicano, y mucho más! Javier es un gran amigo de Songmess, así que regresará con más bangers y análisis muy pronto. Disfrutennnnnn! Playlist: Julieta Venegas, Feli Colina + Valentina Brishantina, Flash Amazonas, Paco Moreno, Mi Amigo Invencible, Quemarlo Todo Por Erros, Trashu, Alequí + Fran Laoren + Chef C, Saramalacara + Rojuu, Sa!koro + Milanezie, Army of Skanks + La Favi, Neoma, Lucrecia Dalt, y Chimbala + Angel Dior. Javier Rodriguez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javier_rodriguez_c/ Javier Rodriguez Newsletter: https://visionesincomunicadas.substack.com/ Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=b31b4f4fa8144eeb  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 414 - Karma Rivera Nov 17, 2022

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re chatting with Portland-based rapper Karma Rivera! Hailing from Chicago, the singer/songwriter, rapper, producer, promoter and all around G has been cutting her teeth in Portland rap since 2017, starting out with trap beats and embracing cumbia and reggaeton along the way. Today’s conversation gets into her Boricua background, her growing obsession with house music, Portland’s thriving rap scene, the tricky nature of finding your tribe in the Pacific Northwest, new music, and so much more! Playlist: Karma Rivera, Julimar, Alta Voces, Ivy and Taylar Elizza Beth. Karma Rivera Bandcamp: https://karmarivera.bandcamp.com/track/you-so-nasty Karma Rivera Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/79rSn0FneG7zsUb6LItVLs?si=m4aeAStOQ5SjnJkmVdIXZQ Karma Rivera YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeYYKyFZ-E0KUAydpv3z85g Karma Rivera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karmarivera_/ Karma Rivera Twitter: https://twitter.com/KARMARIVERA Karma Rivera Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karma.rivera.503 KEXP, Women in Latin American Rap: https://www.kexp.org/read/2021/10/5/meet-women-fanning-flames-protest-latin-american-rap/ Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=9b39db5e1e804bf8  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 413 - DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid Nov 15, 2022

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we are reporting live from Portland, Oregon, joined by influential DJs Anjali and The Incredible Kid! One of the best ways of finding the pulse of Oregon’s music scene is through its nightlife, and Anjali and The Kid are among the foremost authorities with over 20 years of colliding global dance sounds ranging from bhangra to dancehall and dembow. Our conversation covers their musical origins and the evolution of Portland nightlife, crate digging in India and East Harlem, their beloved Tropitaal parties, the South Asian diaspora and its many rhythmic parallels with the Caribbean, and tons of new music! This is a fun one, full of fresh sounds and a bunch of additional resources linked below for the truly curious. Playlist: Tru Skool, Karan Anjula - “Ask About Me” Nucleya, Major Laser, Rashmeet Kaur - “Jadi Buti” Ivy Queen - “Camuflash” Rat Sapera - “Snake Charmer” El Dusty - “Sax Riddim” The Halluci Nation, Keith Secola - “NDN Kars” DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid Web: https://anjaliandthekid.com/ DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anjaliandthekid DJ Anjali SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/djanjali DJ Anjali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjaliandthekid/ The Incredible Kid SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-incredible-kid The Incredible Kid Twitter: https://twitter.com/incrediblekid23 The Incredible Kid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincrediblekid/ Chor Bazaar Archive: https://xray.fm/shows/chor_bazaar Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Kush Archive: https://kboo.fm/program/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-kush Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…136f888eaa694e87  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 412 - Songmess & Friends, Seattle Nov 10, 2022

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we have a short and sweet treat for you all, getting into some Songmess & Friends shenanigans with guests San Gabriel and Elia Ezker. We’re talking Freakout Fest 2021, wild Seattle weather, 80s-flavored pop, new releases, banjos, synths, family, liquor stores, and so much more. Smash the play button and get into this final slice of Seattle before we jump into Portland with its own little mini series. Enjoy! Playlist: Atrás Hay Truenos, San Gabriel, Vlad Holiday, Elia Ezker, and Jonathan Wilson. San Gabriel Bandcamp: https://sangabriel.bandcamp.com/ San Gabriel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wRuqsllb6PvUKbj51GPCX?si=aI8WtC6pQFyK38lxMygc9A San Gabriel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvlQkzO-5rOGVzlRa_F10w San Gabriel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangabrielmusic/ San Gabriel Twitter: https://twitter.com/sangabrielmusic Elia Ezker Bandcamp: https://eliaezker.bandcamp.com/album/flora Elia Ezker Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oXlT8L4CQfox2udsEFUHB?si=sfVqFXGmRkef2uT9fiYgfQ Elia Ezker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EliaEzkerMusic Elia Ezker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliaezker/ Elia Ezker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eliaezker Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…136f888eaa694e87  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 411 - Reposado Nov 08, 2022

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re still in Seattle, this time talking to singer, MC, and photographer JP, of the band Reposado (aka Tequila Funk). Bringing joyful noise to the Pacific Northwest, the explosive ensemble channels soul, salsa, boogaloo and the kitchen sink into a charismatic and freewheeling dance party wherever they go. Our conversation touches on the formation of Reposado’s big band lineup, diasporic influences ranging from African funk to vallenato, East vs West Coast culture shocks, precarious living situations, and music as a life saving spiritual practice. This is an expansive conversation with JP, giving us a detailed account of the path that led him to Seattle, to music and to Reposado. The tunes are soulful as hell, so crack open a bottle of wine and just vibe. Salud! Playlist: Reposado, Fela Kuti, Charles Wright, Tito Puente, and Alejo Durán. Reposado Web: http://www.reposadomusic.com/ Reposado Bandcamp: https://reposado.bandcamp.com/album/hot-n-sticky Reposado Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cNJaZ3RrY5ZyoCP8RKVeM?si=B6K6TbeWTCaOu10BNipYNA Reposado YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDyMdenJx1f7sbw4NaqkMzA Reposado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tequilafunk/ Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=2ff2e883f0a24df6  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 410 - Margaritas Podridas Nov 03, 2022

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess les traemos el episodio más Seattle de toda nuestra serie en el Pacific Northwest junto a la banda de grunge Mexicana, Margaritas Podridas! Carolina, Esli y Rafael nos acompañan para conversar acerca de su amor por el grunge, la tremenda movida musical floreciendo en su natal Hermosillo, Sonora, y cómo Margaritas Podridas se convierte en uno de los proyectos más potentes de México. También conversamos acerca de su sesión en KEXP, su paso por Freakout Fest 2021, mandamos amor a grandes influencias desde Kurt Cobain a El Shirota, y nos reímos un buen rato. Denle play y que empiecen los gritos y guitarrazos! Playlist: Margaritas Podridas, Luz de Gas, Mint Field, El Shirota. Margaritas Podridas Bandcamp: https://margaritaspodridas.bandcamp.com/ Margaritas Podridas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MargaritasPodridas Margaritas Podridas Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5O9NicFLG2F9Xr7OHxmrb7?si=Zbmq7rv2QMGiEvvwDNSqjg Margaritas Podridas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaritaspodridas/ Margaritas Podridas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargaritasPodridas Margaritas Podridas Twitter: https://twitter.com/rotten_daisies Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=136f888eaa694e87  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 409 - Par Ásito Nov 01, 2022

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos acompaña la banda tapatía Par Ásito, quienes nos cuentan acerca de su distintivo estilo de space punk instrumental. Oriundos de Guadalajara, coincidimos con la banda en Seattle durante el Freakout Fest 2021, donde nos contaron acerca de sus orígenes, la movida psicodélica de México, las maneras que su escena local puede ser hermética, y la producción detrás de su más reciente disco Singularity. Denle play y prepárense para flotar en el espacio. Playlist: Par Ásito, Concepción Huerta, Tajak, Camedor, y Mabe Fratti. Par Ásito Bandcamp: https://par-asito.bandcamp.com/ Par Ásito Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HqfDCL5RnUhMHn8bAhTrg?si=t7lWH2buTQyoBO53L66B2g Par Ásito YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk-rzpYNByGl4t__SEP0zQ Par Ásito Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par_asito/ Par Ásito Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParAsitoSonico Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=75953569bc6d4a11  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 408 - Los Esplifs Oct 27, 2022

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re speaking in English, and getting deep into el chisme with Caleb and Saúl of Arizona’s Los Esplifs! Hailing from Tucson, the música tropical ensemble has built considerable buzz with their mixture of psychedelic cumbia and cuban son, capturing their unique vintage sound on 2021’s excellent Estraik Back LP. We caught up with the boys in Seattle at Freakout Fest and chatted about their trancelike -and sometimes confrontational- performance style, the challenges of making music and surviving during a global pandemic, FANIA, and so much more. Our series reporting live from the Pacific Northwest has only just begun, so make sure to stay tuned for more incredible conversations! Playlist: Los Esplifs, Mesquite, Godstar and Ray Bareto. Los Esplifs Bandcamp: https://losesplifs.bandcamp.com/ Los Esplifs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5caq5gxBeWAzvz8boqmBdb?si=RChQq7RoTT-rBTmjXkzboA Los Esplifs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LosEsplifs Los Esplifs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losesplifs/ Los Esplifs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losesplifs Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=c81c0d49a0e24b4b  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 407 - Terror/Cactus Oct 25, 2022

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos acompaña el productor argentino Martín Selasco, la cabeza detrás del misterioso proyecto de electro cumbia, Terror/Cactus! Mezclando sonidos hipnóticos con inspiraciones espirituales y de la naturaleza del Pacifico Noroeste, la música que crea incita al baile y el trance. Hoy conversamos acerca de la popularidad de la cumbia en la región Noroeste de Estados Unidos, recientes colaboraciones con GUAZÚ y Pahua, sus presentaciones en vivo y mucho más. Esta semana se baila así que súbanle al volumen! Playlist: Terror/Cactus, GUAZÚ, Pahua, Cerrero, El Dragón Criollo, y Orquesta Pacífico Tropical. Terror/Cactus Bandcamp: https://terrorcactus.bandcamp.com/album/cumbia-del-sach-yoj Terror/Cactus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zDCcrKdLCpKPtgFcD26rq?si=HLOa1UiqSFqina5AO8oDJw Terror/Cactus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6gng-ENbXzoZymqmqI5ww Terror/Cactus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrorcactus/ Terror/Cactus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrorcactus Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=24fd406a21424133  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Ep. 406 - AJ Dávila Oct 20, 2022

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess estamos conversando con el babysito entre babysitos, AJ Dávila! El queridísimo compositor y productor Boricua nos acompaña para una hermosa charla que abarca sus más de 20 años de carrera, rompiendo esquemas dentro del hip hop, garage y punk. Hoy nos clavamos en sus inicios en el hip hop con el grupo Ciencia Ficción, el caos mágico tras Dávila 666, y los amores y rupturas que han definido su trabajo solista. Playlist: AJ Dávila, Marion Raw, Álvaro Díaz y Fat Tony. AJ Dávila Bandcamp: https://ajdvila.bandcamp.com/track/beautiful AJ Dávila Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Kyd8cFh3zkTvVCyClVoHX?si=Wa_v-g68R6ukLeUZHaABIQ AJ Dávila YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AJDavilaVEVO AJ Dávila Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aj_davila/?hl=en AJ Dávila Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajdavilasix AJ Dávila Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajdavilasix Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…895e5cb418894842  Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

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