Episodes

  • B-Side: Kacey Musgraves' Cover of "Neon Moon" with Maddy Skye Mendoza - BS26
    Oct 19 2021

    In this episode, we talk about how Kacey Musgraves transcends country music, the significance of “Neon Moon,” what defines country music, Selena, Chris Stapleton, other crossover female country artists including Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, and much more.

    Be sure to keep up with Maddy’s news coverage of everything San Antonio on MySA.com.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Beau Rodriguez Covers Tame Impala - CS36
    Oct 12 2021

    In this episode of Cover Stories, Beau Rodriguez covers “On Track” by Tame Impala. We talk about Kevin Parker’s process for the latest Tame Impala album and other productions, Beau’s varying influences from hip hop to nü metal to pop, ritual of buying and listening to CDs, and much more.


    If you’re in San Antonio, see Beau live at Sam’s Burger Joint on October 27!


    In this episode, we discuss:


    • What Beau loves about Tame Impala
    • How he has been influenced by Kevin Parker
    • Listening to albums all the way through
    • The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, System of a Down and other artists he enjoys
    • Much more!


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • B-Side: Deftones' Cover of "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" with Nevaeh - BS25
    Oct 5 2021

    In this episode, we talk about what Deftones means to Latinx culture and San Antonio, Deftones being nü metal and Queen of the Damned, young pop stars growing up in the spotlight, what defines nü metal and much more.

    Follow Nevaeh on Instagram @navechito and check out her family’s coffee shop Barrio Barista when it opens back up.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • JaeleenArianna Covers Julia Jacklin - CS35
    Sep 28 2021

    In this episode of Cover Stories, JaeleenAriana featuring Daniel Miller covers “Pool Party” by Julia Jacklin. We talk about the meaning of the song and how Jacklin combines the literal and metaphorical, the different branches of country music, how genre has become irrelevant, growing with your musical influences and much more.


    Be on the look out for Jaeleen Arianna’s cover of “Pool Party” on all streaming platforms coming soon.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    • How Julia Jacklin uses measurements to convey emotion in “Pool Party”
    • Country music has become a wider spectrum via artists like Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton
    • Country music has always had progressive artists but gets saturated with more right-leaning tendencies
    • Being influenced by artists like Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu not just musically but personally
    • Much More!


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • B-Side: Miley Cyrus' Cover of "Zombie" with Robert from SHBC - BS24
    Sep 21 2021

    In this episode, we talk about the meaning of “Zombie,” the evolution of Miley Cyrus and how she has been covered in media, female perspectives in pop culture, the potential return of live music, some book talk and much more.


    Check out Sunday Hustlerz Book Crew wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to follow them on Instagram @shbcpodcast and you can check out their latest episode here, featuring Ambie Lopez of @abortionpostcardproject

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    58 mins
  • J Darius Covers Marvin Gaye - CS34
    Sep 14 2021

    In this episode of Cover Stories, J Darius covers “What’s Going On?” by Marvin Gaye. We talk about the timelessness and significance of the song, the legacy of Marvin Gaye, 90s R&B striving through today’s music, how different the music making and releasing process is today, and much more.


    Today is J Darius’ birthday, join us in wishing him a happy birthday! His new EP Acoustic Vibes was just released on 9/13 and his new album The Love Project will be released by the end of the year.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    • “What’s Going On?” being evergreen and just as important now as it was when it came out
    • What Marvin Gaye means to the music today
    • How much 90s R&B has transcended pop music today and how much today’s pop music is inspired by 80s music
    • The underrated genius of Outkast
    • And much more!


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • B-Side: Jawbox's Cover of "Cornflake Girl" with Jason from Gold - BS23
    Sep 7 2021

    In this episode, we talk about learning this is a cover, how Jawbox led Jason into several other bands, what the song is about, mimicking how favorite artists play guitar, Jawbreaker/Jawbox, quirky female bassists in indie bands, the return of nü metal, and much more.

    Check out Gold Coffee on Instagram @sanantoniogold located at 1913 S Flores St.

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    59 mins
  • Stav Folly Covers Red Hot Chili Peppers - CS33
    Aug 31 2021

    In this episode of Cover Stories, Stav Folly covers “I Could Have Lied” by Red Hot Chilli Peppers. We talk about what the song is about and what it means to him, RHCP being influenced by black funk and hip hop artists, starting out as a drummer and the hip hop influence, the significance of sampling in music history, some of our favorite rappers and producers, and much more.


    Watch Stav Folly perform live at Fear Fest in San Marcos 10/30! For all upcoming events and additional content check out stavfolly.com


    In this episode, we discuss:


    • RHCP as a songwriters and a product of funk and hip hop
    • The importance of J Dilla, Questlove, and Kanye
    • Kanye’s significance of his discography
    • The music writing process
    • Much more!


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    1 hr and 6 mins