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Dunes and Tunes Podcast
by Matt King
Journalist and Musician Matt King sits down with a different member of the Coachella Valley music scene every week to discuss the growing musicianship of the desert as well as the songs that are important to valley creatives.
Episodes
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Dale Crover (Melvins, Redd Kross, Dale Crover Band, Nirvana) [35]
During this episode of Dunes & Tunes, I chatted with Dale Crover, the iconic drummer behind stoner sludge legends Melvins, glam punk outfit Redd Kross, his solo project Dale Crover Band, and he was even a member of Nirvana for a short time. On this podcast, we talked about Dale’s time in the...
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Janine Rivera (Giselle Woo & the Night Owls, Las Tías, Y La Bamba) [34]
During this episode of Dunes & Tunes, I chatted with Janine Rivera, who handles percussion, guitar, and backing vocals for Giselle Woo & the Night Owls, Las Tías, and has even recently toured internationally with Y La Bamba. On this podcast, we talked about the cultural significance of music,...
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Nick Galvan (Tourists) [33]
On this episode of Dunes & Tunes, I chatted with Nick Galvan, frontman for local music mashers Tourists. During this episode, we chatted about genre hopping, Gorillaz, Lily the cat, Tourists’ new EP, The Pillows, and so much more! https://www.instagram.com/nick.galvan/ Thanks to Nick Spalding…
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Jack Harris (KILLFLOOR) [32]
On this episode of Dunes & Tunes, I chatted with Jack Harris, the badass frontman for local beatdown boys KILLFLOOR. Jack has some of the most gut wrenching vocals I’ve ever heard, and his lyrics are super deep, meaning KILLFLOOR’s jams hit hard both emotionally and physically. During this…
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Mikayla Fazzone (WISEMANSAY) [31]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes, I chatted with Mikayla Fazzone, the bassist for local metalcore project WISEMANSAY. WISEMANSAY continue to blow my mind with brutally heavy songs, matched with beautiful, melodic vocals. I’ve known Fazzone for many years, as we used to jam in church band...
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Jeronimo Castro (The Divines) [30]
On this episode of the Dunes and Tunes podcast, I chatted with Jeronimo Castro, the bassist for The Divines. Castro is a multitalented musician, holding down the low end for the romantic grooves of the The Divines, playing bass in a concert band setting in college, and also touring the US playing...
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Sage Jackson (Face Facts, Hot Stuff Booking) [29]
On this episode of the Dunes and Tunes Podcast, I chatted with Sage Jackson, the frontman for hardcore heavyweights Face Facts and the mind behind Hot Stuff Booking. Sage works extremely hard to book hardcore, punk, and indie shows in the Coachella Valley, which have revitalized the desert’s…
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Giselle Woo (Giselle Woo & the Night Owls, Las Tias) [28]
On this episode of the Dunes and Tunes podcast, I chatted with Giselle Woo, the leader of Giselle Woo & the Night Owls, and half of the Las Tias duo. Woo has been a consistent force in the desert for so many years, spreading a love for Latin music through both her rock band and her traditional...
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Jayce Levi ("World Famous” Repairland, Sunny Sounds, Poop Emoji, Astro Safari USA, Secret Secret Dino Club) [27]
On this episode of the Dunes and Tunes podcast, I chatted with Jayce Levi, the wizard himself behind the viral repair videos posted on the “World Famous” Repairland Instagram, which is also a real place in the heart of Indio, CA. Jayce doubles, triples, and quadruples as a multi-talented producer...
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Shayne Winchester (WISEMANSAY) [26]
On this episode of the Dunes and Tunes podcast, I chatted with Shayne Winchester, the ferocious vocalist and frontman for local metalcore band WISEMANSAY. Winchester’s deep and aggressive voice complements co-vocalist Mikayla Fazzone’s sweet and melodic tone so well, making their songs bonafide...
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Xavier Ocegueda (Tourists, WISEMANSAY) [24]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes, I chatted with Xavier Ocegueda, the drummer for badass bands Tourists and WISEMANSAY. Xavier is such a great drummer and he is always smiling every time I see him play. Listen in to hear more about his bands, musical history, and passion for drumming....
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Chance Azar (Nephilim) [22]
Merry Christmas Eve! On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Chance Azar, the powerhouse drummer for local band Nephilim! If you haven’t had a chance to see the band please do! You are missing out. In this episode, we chat niche metal subgenera and how to grow a local band....
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Bolin Jue (Town Troubles, Greasetrap) [21]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Bolin Jue, the badass frontman for riff-tastic local rockers Town Troubles and punk powerhouse Greasetrap. Jue chatted about the real life stories that inspire his music, the beauty of protest songs, and perspectives on the desert’s music scene....
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Sebastian Camacho (Koka) [20]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Sebastian Camacho, the bassist for indie pop project Koka. Listen to learn more about how Koka found a home in the Coachella Valley music scene before branching out to Los Angeles, as well as stories about backyard shows and opening up for…
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Michael Marchant (I Lay In Static) [19]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Michael Marchant, the guitarist of CVHC young guns I Lay In Static. Listen in on how Michael went from manager to guitar player, and how he and his bandmates have made the most of every opportunity! https://www.instagram.com/gnorblinredux/ Thanks…
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Tristan Schultheiss (Nephilim, WISEMANSAY, Lysergic) [18]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Tristan Schultheiss, a fiery guitar maniac behind the thrashy Nephilim, the melodic metalcore of WISEMANSAY, and the grunge goodness of his solo project Lysergic. Learn more about Tristan and his experience in the Coachella Valley music scene!...
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Zach Rivizzigno (Tourists, Dreamer, Layer:0, Cytoplasm, Shrine of Resurrection, Ellipses, Fill-in guitarist) [17]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Zach Rivizzigno, the multifaceted guitarist behind a number of projects like Tourists, Dreamer, Layer:0, Cytoplasm, Shrine of Resurrection, Ellipses. He's also a fill-in guitarist, and one of the sickest guitar players I've ever seen....
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Danny Torres (Cálmala, Black Market Jazz, Ocho Ojos) [16]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Danny Torres, the vocalist, synth and guitar player for Cálmala, Black Market Jazz, and formerly Ocho Ojos. He's a psychedelic cumbia mastermind who has played Coachella more than once and brings a non-stop party to almost every stage in the...
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Leopoldo J. Treviño (Bronca) [15]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Leopoldo J. Treviño, the guitarist, backup vocalist, and primary songwriter for Bronca. Bronca, a hard-hitting and powerful punk-rock band that combines political themes and Mexican pride, is set to release their newest EP on Oct. 30!...
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Kai Evans (Palkia, Photographer/Videographer/Editor) [14]
On this episode of Dunes and Tunes I chatted with Kai Evans, a local musician in the new band Palkia and a multifaceted creative. You can find Kai making awesome art for local bands, filming and documenting local sets, and soon rocking out on stage! https://www.instagram.com/ndr0124/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Journalist and Musician Matt King sits down with a different member of the Coachella Valley music scene every week to discuss the growing musicianship of the desert as well as the songs that are important to valley creatives.
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