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Ep. 288 - Aja Jun 03, 2021

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re joined by New York City-based multi-disciplinary artist, Aja! We’re getting into the nitty gritty details of their brand new album CROWN, their creative origins in ballroom culture and the progressive evolution into the drag artform and a full fledged music career. Some of you may know Aja from their appearance on two different seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but their art encompasses so much more than what was shown on television. We’re also discussing their decision to leave drag behind (at least professionally), as well as the solace and inspiration the Lukumi faith has offered Aja over the past few years. Playlist: Aja - “Crossbow” Aja - “Like Lightning” feat Regina del Carmen + Kaya Conky Aja - "Honey Drip" feat. Amma Whatt Aja - "White Couture" Aja Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fWt4FY87imqsBJpt2QVL0?si=E-Xsm2DiQtegSJvj_rOnBQ Aja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajathekween/?hl=en Aja Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajaoxum 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=1c99cf69265343f1 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. 287 - Orgulho! feat. Thales Coimbra Jun 01, 2021

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re kickstarting our 10-episode Pride series with guest Thales Coimbra; a Brazilian lawyer entrenched in São Paulo’s LGBTQ+ community and working in HIV / AIDS advocacy. We’re diving into Brazilian queer history, paying tribute to musical legends and the new generation bearing the torch of revolution, touching on past and present political strife and delving into the meaning and need for Pride. This is a long one, filled with laughter and poignant conversations. The first Pride march was a riot, and it’s important to remember our history while learning about the battles our siblings in different corners of the world have fought along the way. This 10-part series is both an opportunity for you, the listener, to discover new music while remembering that queer and trans artists should be supported every day, every month. Not just in June!!! Happy Pride, and we hope you enjoy! Playlist: Lia Clark + POCAH, Linn da Quebrada, Claudia Wonder, Johnny Hooker + Liniker e os Caramelows, Cassia Eller, Ratas Rabiosas, Ana Carolina, Edy Star, Ney Matogrosso, Rico Dalasam + Dinho, Ventura Profana + Poderdesligado and Linn da Quebrada + Liniker + Urias + Alice Guél + Jup do Bairro + Danna Lisboa + Ventura Profana + Veronica Decide Morrer. Thales Coimbra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thales.coimbra Grupo de Incentivo à Vida: http://giv.org.br/GIV/About-GIV/ 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=5e15157d95c946b1 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. 286 - Choosing Violence feat. Beverly Bryan May 25, 2021

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re joined by podcast OG, Beverly Bryan, for a stacked new music episode - and we are choosing violence on this day! We’re airing music industry grievances, calling out white boy mediocrity, shoddy queer media coverage and Euro-gringos treating Latin America like their lawless playground. You wanna fight? Press play and get into it with us and our truly spectacular playlist! We also have some very special announcements about our new merch line (which you can order messaging us via email or DM) and our very exciting guest lineup for June! Playlist: LSDXOXO, Sofia Kourtesis, Saint Olivier, Kode, Cola Boyy, Cueva + X. A. Beast, Marinero, José González, Juan Wauters + Mac DeMarco, Las Dianas, Georgel + Katzù Oso, Santa Madero and Carolina Zac. Beverly Bryan Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJBBCheck 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=e71e099f28e645a3 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. 285 - Marqueza May 18, 2021

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On today’s very special episode of Songmess we’re sitting down with singer, songwriter and producer Marina Marqueza, who’s calling in from Salt Lake City Utah! We’re diving into her prolific catalogue ranging from deep cuts like her synthpop-inspired debut LP Orbit Pluto to her brand new R&B-flavored EP, Omizu Diosa. Marqueza is half Japanese and half Venezuelan and sings in three languages, so today’s conversation is covering a lot of ground including her artistic journey, religion, identifying as Asian Latinx, queer bating, POC arts circles in SLC and perhaps a few too many drinks… This is one of our most fun interviews of 2021 thus far, so pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy our wonderful conversation and the soulful grooves. Playlist: Marqueza, Toto Peña, Jazzy Olivo, Arca and Omar Apollo. Marqueza Bandcamp: https://marqueza.bandcamp.com/ Marqueza Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03ciTszzhwwzJdPOUrwYPo?si=4GpZbASASU6G7cMerxvnpA Orbit Pluto: https://open.spotify.com/album/6vJMLaXALPnixieopnskg1?si=uluUypciSFWqvZuK1p45pg Marqueza Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinamarqueza Marqueza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marina.marqueza/?hl=en Marqueza Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2uVs0SUBlwAZ12Ko9DmcVA 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=42zwg6CkTi2JsSUyWDFJ-w 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. 284 - Marta Movidas May 11, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess estamos conversando a la distancia con la cantautora, compositora y multi-instrumentista Española, Marta Movidas! Esta amena plática acompaña el lanzamiento de su nuevo disco Os Castigaré, un trabajo de pop barroco lleno de piano, guitarras y sus imaginativas letras. También abarcamos sus estudios de musicología, su experiencia como harpista, la nueva movida del indie pop Español, y como cuidar nuestra salud mental en cuarentena. El playlist está lleno de nuevas propuestas Españolas así que dense esta tremenda entrevista y descubran algunas de sus nuevas bandas favoritas! Playlist: Marta Movidas, Manuel Leunam, Julian Mayorga, Viva Belgrado y Ángel Calvo. Marta Movidas Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59NswlApCpxmZbKSNQg0i5?si=jkY-hd3ST2upsuKHE3G1rQ Marta Movidas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdmovidas/?hl=en Marta Movidas Twitter: https://twitter.com/mdmovidas Marta Movidas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Wpxg3dSnCAvpUKrnAvg4g 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=C-EfIhyNQni-iak4yq5XLQ 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. 283 - André Farra May 04, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess estamos conversando con el rapero Ecuatoriano, André Farra! En vivo y en directo desde Guayaquil City, hoy hablamos de André y su nuevo mixtape Por Qué No?, su sello Era Records, la variada escena del hip-hop en Ecuador, cómo la música en vivo se ha visto (o no) afectada por la pandemia, y la cultura canábica en el ombligo del mundo. Nos reímos montón y el playlist viene a mil por hora así que denle play y a brincar! Playlist: Andre Farra, Blācio, Chloe Silva + Rosero y Yordan Castro + Bresky. André Farra Bandcamp: https://andrefarra.bandcamp.com/ André Farra Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Wbc5rj5148ohtww6uJ0oz?si=kP4rUn6SSgOkqTn_j1iBAw André Farra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andrexfarra André Farra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andre_farra/?hl=en André Farra Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrefarra André Farra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrefarra Era Records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erarecords.ec/?hl=en 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=gChQ2s2ATyCOuXkuk5jOZw 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. 282 - María Codino Apr 27, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess estamos conversando con la cantautora, productora y multi-instrumentista Argentina, María Codino! Abarcamos la escena de indie rock que florece actualmente en Argentina, nos clavamos en el nuevo EP de María llamado Ese Fragmento Velado, reflexionamos acerca de proyectos previos como Apolo Rixi y De Incendios, al igual que esta nueva faceta como artista solista. María Codino está firmada con el reconocido sello Argentino Indie Folks y este episodio se enfoca en su particular estilo de composición influenciado por el diseño de sonido Y el playlist? Puro indie rock con ligeros tonos de melancolía y nostalgia. Playlist: María Codino, Susi Pireli, Los Mundos Posibles, Las Cosas Que Pasan + Calcutta y Tunacola. María Codino Bandcamp: https://mariacodino.bandcamp.com/releases María Codino Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zuaGTLVm6z97wydRCyUdj?si=jehVPv9TQMSyED05UyzISw María Codino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariacodinok/ María Codino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariacodino/?hl=en María Codino YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuY6oGSJOK6lNeht7p_whow María Codino Live Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBIU4SwNyXE 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=Fc0509ctSpKrdp7u5yUNIw 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. 281 - Siete Catorce Apr 20, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos acompaña el influeyente productor de música electrónica, Siete Catorce. Oriundo de Mexicali, Baja California, Siete se ha destacado como uno de los referentes de la música electrónica Mexicano, oscilando entre el club, experimental y tribal guarachero. Nuestra conversación de hoy abarca su extensa trayectoria, sus inicios en la escena del Ruidosón, su próximo album, la explosión mundial del tribal guarachero, su sello SUBREAL (co-fundado junto a la productora AMAZONDOTCOM) y sus numerosas aventuras en el underground. Llevamos años planeando este episodio y hoy nos pusimos ultra nerdy, ahondando en géneros electrónicos de nicho y clavándonos en puros lanzamientos de SUBREAL! Playlist: Siete Catorce, El Irreal Veintiuno, AMAZONDOTCOM, CNDSD y Loris. Siete Catorce Bandcamp: https://sietecatorce.bandcamp.com/ Siete Catorce Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MVzVLPSlOV0s6mGQ2YZHr?si=8GqmW7m3S8COvHMK1QxcaQ Siete Catorce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sietecatorce/?hl=en Siete Catorce Twitter: https://twitter.com/sietecatorce Siete Catorce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7ietecatorce/ SUBREAL Bandcamp: https://subreal.bandcamp.com/ SUBREAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/subrealxyz SUBREAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subrealxyz/ SUBREAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subrealxyz/?hl=en 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=mZhC9JGAQM2ds78lAUs8YQ 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. 280 - Mengers Apr 13, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos acompaña el trio chilango Mengers para inyectarles una muy necesaria dosis de fuzz a sus vidas. Nuestra conversación abarca su tremendo disco, Golly, su relación creativa con el productor Hugo Quezada, su ethos DIY, el estatus del rock en la cultura popular actual, y algunos cuantos shout outs a nuestro compita en común, Oscar Morales. Playlist: Mengers, El Hombre Perro, Lebo, The Fall y Girl Band. Mengers Bandcamp: https://mengers.bandcamp.com/ Mengers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VbAt1al6lMiIM04IFZ90n?si=wcirfARVQ_GrkrKcc7x_eQ Mengers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mengersmx/?hl=en Mengers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mengersmx Mengers Twitter: https://twitter.com/mengersmx 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=jq9nruWySf-9uj3caLlvdw 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. 279 - Música Nuevecita Fresquesita feat. Oscar Morales de Bring My Noise Apr 06, 2021

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En este episodio muy especial de Songmess nos reunimos con Oscar Morales de Bring My noise para nuestro primer episodio de nueva música del 2021. Este divertido episodio está lleno de folktrónica española, vanguardia brasilera, rap argentino, mucho rock y hasta momentos de karaoke. Agárrense que entre baile y risas también les traemos reflexiones fuertes y noticias de futuros episodios! Playlist: Goeighta + Advance, Sara Hebe, Baiuca, Jonatan Piña Duluc, Elza Soares, Noble Savage, ACTY + Sexores, Winter, Capitán Simón, Mancha ‘E Platano, Telegramas Ajenos y Mengers. Bring My Noise Web: bringmynoise.me/ Bring My Noise Twitter: twitter.com/bmnoise Bring My Noise Facebook: www.facebook.com/BMNOISE360 Oscar Morales Twitter: twitter.com/Oskah_ Oscar Morales Instagram: www.instagram.com/bmnoise/?hl=en 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/songmessmusic Songmess Merch: https://songmess.threadless.com/ #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=XbMBXFH5T7ODJW-6qyutww 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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