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Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with Valgur live in studio. Recorded July 22, 2024
0:00 - Valgur interview with Byron Gonzalez
31:39 - Muñeca Mecánica
35:04 - Máscara de Niña
36:17 - Vampiro
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.youtube.com/@valgur786
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
November 14, 2024
Elsa y Elmar - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5 HD3 Bilingual Sounds)
Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with Elsa y Elmar live in studio. Recorded September 20, 2024
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Elsa y Elmar interview with Byron Gonzalez
9:05 - palacio <3
11:52 - Interview seg 2
15:33 - cómo acaba
19:32 - Interview seg 3
25:13 - entre las piernas
28:37 - interview seg 4
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://elsayelmar.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@ElsayElmar
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
October 19, 2024
Andru - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5 HD3 Bilingual Sounds)
Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with Andru live In studio. Recorded July 22, 2024
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Andru interview with Byron Gonzalez
22:09 - Acapulco
25:16 - Voy en Auto
28:30 - Tomonoura
33:09 - 309
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://ffm.bio/andru?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaara2WBfOVAorsc7ivkqKvfLlKDHxc7jbUfjnYwshoG2DiV_Smj0_ZykQo_aem_7wSs1q0kpAwGv4A1v_xoiQ
https://www.youtube.com/@andrumedicen
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
October 19, 2024
La Zorra Zapata - Full Performance (LIVE on 88.5 HD3 Bilingual Sounds)
Bilingual Sounds session, presented by The SoCal Sound, with La Zorra Zapata live in studio. Recorded September 3, 2024
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - La Zorra Zapata interview with Byron Gonzalez
7:45 - Lluvia y nieve
11:30 - Interview segment 2
16:20 - Un Golpe Del Alba
22:22 - Interview segment 3
28:38 - Oficio
32:59 - Interview segment 4
35:49 - Hay Que Hacerlo
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://lazorrazapata.bandcamp.com/album/la-zorra-zapata
https://www.youtube.com/@lazorrazapata7898
Tune into Bilingual Sounds, for thoughtful music radio programming celebrating Southern California’s diverse bilingual and culturally rich communities, as well as music from all over the world. Tune in over the air on 88.5 HD 3 Southern California, and streaming 24/7 at bilingualsounds.org
October 19, 2024
Bilingual Sounds is presented by The SoCal Sound
0:00 - Café Tacvba Interview with Nic Harcourt
23:36 - Futuro
26:57 - La Bas(e)
30:14 - Las Flores
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded: Dave Parra & Humberto Torres
Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://cafetacuba.com.mx/
https://www.youtube.com/@cafetacvba
Tune into Mornings with Nic Harcourt and Jet, Weekday Mornings 6-10am PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
September 30, 2024
The SoCal Sound session with Pachyman live in studio. Recorded October 25, 2023
0:00 - Pachyman interview with Byron Gonzalez
14:45 - Sale el Sol
18:26 - Lovers
22:10 - Toyota Nuevo
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://pachyman.com/
/ @pachyman
September 22, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Los Lonely Boys live at in studio. Recorded 8.14.2023
0:00 - Los Lonely Boys interview with Byron Gonzalez
19:56 - Send More Love
24:07 - Crazy Dream
29:19 - Heaven
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://loslonelyboys.com/
September 22, 2024
Byron Gonzalez chats with Gaby Moreno ahead of her musical tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta at the Soraya, the valley's center for performing arts. Gaby also gives an acoustic performance of her song "Fronteras".
The SoCal Sound Interviews with Gaby Moreno live at The Soraya, the valley's performing arts center. Recorded 11.10.2022
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Gaby Moreno - Fronteras
5:22 - Interview with Gaby Moreno
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
August 8, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Angélica Garcia live in studio. Recorded June 27, 2024
0:00 - Angélica Garcia Interview with Byron Gonzalez Seg 1
9:32 - Color De Dolor
13:06 - Interview Seg 2
18:58 - Juanita
23:18 - Interview Seg 3
31:33 - Paloma
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.angelicagarciamusic.net/
/ @angelicagarciamusic
Tune into Bilingual Sounds Byron Gonzalez, weeknights 10-11pm PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and our free app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
The SoCal Sound Sessions & Interviews are brought to you by The SoCal Sound, CSUN & Saddleback College.
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August 6, 2024
Bilingual Sound Sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound
0:00 - Reyna Tropical Interview with Byron Gonzalez
28:16 - Cartagena
35:08 - Ya Va Pasar
38:28 - Lluvia
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://lareynatropical.com/
/ @reynatropical4303
July 4, 2024
Bilingual Sounds sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound Recorded February 28, 2024
0:00 - Chicano Batman interview with Nic Harcourt
4:06 - Era Primavera
8:26 - Interview Seg 2
19:44 - Losing My Mind
23:16 - Interview Seg 3
32:16 - Live Today
35:08 - Interview Seg 4
43:32 - Fly
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://chicanobatman.com/
June 22, 2024
Bilingual Sounds sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound
The SoCal Sound session with Caloncho live from Arroz and Fun - Los Angeles. Recorded April 16, 2024
0:00 - Caloncho interview with Byron Gonzalez
12:13 - Wacha Checa
15:06 - Superdeli
18:03 - Somos Instantes
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.caloncho.mx/
June 4, 2024
Bilingual Sounds sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound
The SoCal Sound session with Girl Ultra live from Arroz And Fun - Los Angeles. Recorded April 16, 2024
0:00 - Girl Ultra interview with Byron Gonzales Seg 1
8:31 - rimel
10:56 - Interview Segment 2
15:36 - Discreción
19:29 - Interview Segment 3
23:52 - Jungla De Locos
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://girlultra.lnk.to/blushAR
May 29, 2024
Bilingual Sounds sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound
The SoCal Sound session with Joey Quiñones from Thee Sinseers Recorded March 18, 2024
0:00 - Joey Quiñones from Thee Sinseers interview with Byron Gonzalez
19:23 - Pain And Heartache
22:06 - Take A Chance On Me
25:00 - What's His Name
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/theesinseers
April 10, 2024
Bilingual Sounds sessions are presented by The SoCal Sound
Bilingual Sounds Session with Dominique Fils-Aimé LIVE in studio. Recorded February 16, 2024
0:00 - Dominique Fils-Aimé interview with Byron Gonzalez
18:15 - To Walk Away
20:38 - Give Me A Reason
24:37 - Our Roots Run Deep
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://domiofficial.com/en/
March 8, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Aysanabee live from The SoCal Sound Studio. Recorded February 5, 2024
0:00 - Aysanabee Interview with Byron Gonzalez
32:36 - Come Out (feat Raye Zaragoza)
35:13 - The Dawn
39:22 - Ego Death
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.aysanabee.com/
/ @aysanabee
February 21, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Jesus Guerrero live at in-studio. Recorded October 5, 2023
0:00 - Jesus Guerrero Interview with Byron Gonzalez
11:00 - Romper Tu Cara
14:50 - Fracasado
18:35 - Todo Cambia
21:35 - POLÍTICAMENTE INCORRECTO
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
/ @jesusguerreromusica
January 2, 2024
The SoCal Sound Session with Vanessa Zamora live from in studio. Recorded October 27, 2023
0:00 - Vanessa Zamora interview with Byron Gonzalez
17:52 - El Mundo Puede Esperar
21:53 - OPUESTOS
24:53 - REPROGRAMAR
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.vanessazamora.net/
/ @vanessa_zamora
December 12, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Los Abandoned live in-studio. Recorded October 24, 2023
0:00 - Los Abandoned Interview with Nic Harcourt
8:17 - Favorite Band
11:29 - Vannuys (Es Very Nice)
14:55 - Suena La Alarma
Host: Nic Harcourt
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
linktr.ee/losabandoned
November 14, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Benjamín Walker live in studio. Recorded 8.17.2023
0:00 - Benjamín Walker interview with Byron Gonzalez
21:55 - Te Quiero (Alicia)
24:53 - Por Ti No Más
27:26 - Respirar
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.benjaminwalker.cl/
/ @benjaminwalkeryt
October 3, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Ramona live at The SoCal Sound Studios, Los Angeles, Ca. Recorded 6.16.2023
0:00 - Ramona Interview with Byron Gonzalez
17:26 - Anillo De Matrimonio
19:30 - Bonita
22:18 - La Boda
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/Ramonaoficial
/ @ramonaoffical
August 11, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Francisca Valenzuela live at in studio. Recorded 6.20.2023
0:00 - Interview with Byron Gonzalez
25:02 - Ansiedad (Peleo con Las Sombras) + No Te Alcanzo
32:41 - Nada Para Ti
36:44 - ¿Dónde Se Llora Cuando Se Llora?
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.franciscavalenzuela.com/
/ @franciscavalenzuelamusic
August 7, 2023
The SoCal Sound session with Mexican Dubwiser live in studio. Recorded 6.13.2023
Songs:
Interview with Byron Gonzalez - 0:00
Show Me - 20:22
Wachu Wana Du (Electric City) - 22:31
Sombrero - 27:02
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.mexicandubwiser.com/
August 3, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with corook live in studio. Recorded 6.12.2023
Segments:
0:00 - Interview with Byron Gonzalez
14:43 - hell yeah
17:45 - it's ok!
21:16 - if i were a fish
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.corook.com/
July 11, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Y La Bamba live in studio. Recorded 5-3-2023
Songs:
0:00 - Y La Bamba Interview with Byron Gonzalez
20:00 - Collapse
24:00 - Crema De Melón
28:27 - Mas Manos
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
http://ylabambamusic.com/
June 30, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Monogem live at In Studio. Recorded 6.7.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Monogem Interview with Byron Gonzalez
18:35 - Feeling Myself
21:46 - Dame La Fuerza
24:48 - Soy Lo Que Soy
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.monogem.com/
June 20, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with La Dame Blanche live at Nacional Records. Recorded 4.20.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Byron Gonzalez interviews La Dame Blanche
11:44 - Mata Sede
15:00 - A La Verita Tuya (Shangó Remix)
18:40 - Qué Más Quíeres Que Te Dé
21:59 - Veneno
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
/ @ladameblanche13
https://linktr.ee/ladameblanche13
May 17, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Octavio F.G. live at The SoCal Sound Studios. Filmed and Recorded 4.26.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Interview with Byron Gonzalez
18:40 - Keep On Drivin
23:04 - Love You Like I Should
26:40 - Brother
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/OctavioF.G
Tune into Bilingual Sounds Byron Gonzalez, Weekdays 10-11pm, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
May 17, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Bratty live in-studio. Recorded 4.14.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Bratty Interview with Byron Gonzalez
15:31 - Quédate
18:46 - Honey, No Estás
22:40 - Lejos
26:00 - Radio
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://bratty.com.mx/
May 8, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Triangle Fire live in studio. Recorded 03.22.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Interview with Byron Gonzalez
15:24 - The Cost of Things
20:28 - Seven Months of Rain
25:37 - Free Parking
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/trianglefire
Tune into Bilingual Sounds hosted by Byron Gonzalez, weeknights 10pm-11pm PDT, over the air at 88.5FM Southern California, and streaming on the web and app (now CarPlay compatible) at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
April 25, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with Phallen Pollen live in-studio. Recorded 2.17.2023
Songs:
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Good Peoples
4:22 - Pedo Y Pendejo
8:20 - Deap Rest
12:34 - Phallen Pollen interview with Byron Gonzalez
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
Catch Bilingual Sounds hosted by Byron Gonzalez, weeknights 10-11PM PST over the air on 88.5FM Southern California and streaming online:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
March 8, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session with ÄSTRA live in-studio. Recorded 2.24.2023
Songs:
0:00 - ÄSTRA interview with Byron Gonzalez
14:33 - Energizer Hunny
18:37 - Pop Candy
22:21 - Beam Me Up
25:45 - Easy Ride
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.astrabandofficial.com/
Catch Byron Gonzalez host of Bilingual Sounds 10-11pm PST over the air on 88.5FM Southern California and streaming on the web and app at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
The SoCal Sound Sessions & Interviews are brought to you by The SoCal Sound, CSUN & Saddleback College.
March 7, 2023
The SoCal Sound Session In Studio with Aroe Phoenix. Recorded 12-08-2022
https://linktr.ee/aroephoenix
Bilingual sounds and Latin Alt HD3 program director Byron Gonzalez sits down to talk with Aroe Phoenix. They discuss her rejoining music creation after taking a break from songwriting. Also how and why Aroe started making music. They also discuss the writing process of her new EP "Alba" and upcoming projects.
Songs:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Space + Space
5:38 See Yourself
8:20 Aroe Phoenix interview with Byron Gonzalez
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
Catch Byron Gonzalez and Bilingual Sounds - Weeknights 10-11pm on air at 88.5FM Southern California and online at:
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
December 19, 2022
Marineros stop by ahead of their show at the Paramount in Los Angeles on November 11. They discuss musical influences, how the band dynamic has worked all these years, and even favorite cozy comfort foods!
The SoCal Sound Session In Studio with Marineros. Recorded 11.07.2022
Songs:
0:00 Intro
1:02 - El Lado Oscuro de Tu Corazón
4:38 - Loco
7:34 - Espero
12:03 - Interview with Marineros
Host: Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://linktr.ee/omarineros
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
November 9, 2022
The SoCal Sound Sessions In Studio with Hermanos Gutiérrez. Recorded 10.27.2022
Hermanos Gutiérrez sit down with host of Bilingual Sounds, Byron Gonzalez, ahead of their show at Hollywood Forever. They talk about the origins of the brother duo, working with Dan Aurbach and how they found themselves on his Easy Eye Sound, as well as all the ideal places to listen to their music!
The SoCal Sound Sessions In Studio with Hermanos Gutiérrez. Recorded 10.27.2022
Songs:
0:00 Intro
1:00 El Bueno Y El Malo
4:39 Thunderbird
7:44 Hermosa Drive
11:00 Interview with Byron Gonzalez
Host:Byron Gonzalez
Filmed & Edited: Matt Blake
Audio Recorded & Mixed: Tristan Dolce
https://www.hermanosgutierrez.com/
https://www.thesocalsound.org/
November 8, 2022
The SoCal Sound In-Studio Session with REYNA is brought to you by The SoCal Sound, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join The SoCal Sound's Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez in conversation with Milwaukee-based sister duo REYNA.
In this interview, sisters Vic & Gabby Banuelos look back on the creative process behind their newest EP, 'you could at least say goodbye,' the evolution of their working relationship and sound, and what motivated them to start making music.
Their newest EP thematically revolves around heartbreak, and when asked what it's like performing it live, Vic answered, "I feel when we were writing it, I was really hurt, so it was like throwing everything up. It was this vile feeling of writing my feelings. Now it feels like it's not mine anymore. Every time we play it, it has a different vibe for me now."
This SoCal Sound In-Studio Session with REYNA includes live performances of "todo to nada," "you could at least say goodbye," and "coachella."
The SoCal Sound Sessions are recorded live on location & in studio.
Filmed & edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded & mixed by: Tristan Dolce
Stay up-to-date with REYNA via the links below:
Instagram: / reynatheband
Twitter: / reynatheband
Facebook: / reynatheband
September 20, 2022
The SoCal Sound In-Studio Session with FRNCE is brought to you by The SoCal Sound, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join The SoCal Sound's Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez in conversation with Indie pop artist FRNCE.
In this interview, FRNCE details the inspiration behind tracks on the latest album 'Serendipia' and how her passion for the arts motivated her songwriting. Like many artists, FRNCE used the lockdown as an opportunity to focus on writing music and creating visual concepts for her newly released project, which she tells us all about.
When asked about her influences, FRNCE stated, "I loved U2. My parents played it for me in the car. I kind of grew up with U2, British Pop and Rock."
This SoCal Sound In-Studio Session with FRNCE includes live performances of "Fish," "Gemini," and "Calor."
The SoCal Sound In Studio sessions are recorded at 88.5 The SoCal Sound Studios, Southern California
Filmed and edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded and mixed by: Tristan Dolce
Stay up-to-date with FRNCE via the links below:
Instagram: / lefrnce
Twitter: / lefrnce
Facebook: / frncemusic
September 13, 2022
88FIVE Live at the Valley Relics Museum with NoSo is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join 88.5 FM's Late Night Snacks host Byron Gonzalez in conversation with L.A.-based, Korean-American singer, songwriter, and musician NoSo
NoSo describes how they feel about the upcoming release of an album they have had in the works for a little over five years. They also detail the many ways the album feels like a coming-of-age album. They compare the subject matter of their older songs being tamer to their most recent pieces.
"That was a line I was a bit nervous about just because I thought it might be too niche," NoSo says about a specific lyric in "David," "because that was a direct experience I had… It's so bleak, but I think that line really resonated with me because I would look in the mirror and resent my own features."
This 88FIVE Live at the Valley Relics Museum with NoSo session includes live performances of "David," "I Feel You," and "Suburbia" from their upcoming debut album 'Stay Proud of Me' out July 8 via Partisan Records.
88FIVE Live sessions are recorded live on location.
Filmed & edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded & mixed by: Tristan Dolce
June 21, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with Girl Ultra is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join 88.5 FM's morning show host Nic Harcourt in conversation with Mexican R&B singer, songwriter, and musician Girl Ultra!
Girl Ultra tells us how she and her band have been enjoying her North American tour that launched in support of her new EP, 'El Sur.' She goes on to explain the backstory and meaning behind the title of the EP, which drew influence from where Girl Ultra grew up and the vibrant nightlife.
"I feel like I always wanted to make this kind of music," Girl Ultra says about how the pandemic made her evolve as a musician, "But I was waiting for a maturity I had to earn for myself. The pandemic just made me aware of how much I needed to go up on BPMs and translate it to the live show."
If you ever wondered how Girl Ultra got her name, just press play and watch the episode because she shares her origin story. It might just surprise you!
This 88FIVE Live In-Studio with Girl Ultra session includes live performances of "Cosas q nadie ve," "Para te acuerdes de mi," "Nade q hacer" and "Punk."
88FIVE Live In-Studio sessions are recorded live at 88.5 FM studios.
Filmed & edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded & mixed by: Tristan Dolce
June 16, 2022
88FIVE Live at Dangerbird Records with Joel Jerome is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez in conversation with the Los Angeles-based Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and musician Joel Jerome!
Jerome details the songwriting on the new album 'Super Flower Blood Moon' and how he took a different approach. He shares how it was challenging, but it allowed him to challenge himself. Byron loves the album title, so he had to ask what the backstory behind the title was.
"The process was new to me; I had never done something like this," Joel Jerome says as he recalls his songwriting process, "after the second night or third night of writing songs like that, I was like 'this is cool, this is working' I used to not like to do this. It was really inspiring. The whole process was cool, but the successful beginning of it inspired me to keep going."
Listen to + order Joel Jerome's new album, 'Super Flower Blood Moon,' on Dangerbird Records: https://ffm.to/superflowerbloodmoon
This 88FIVE Live at Dangerbird Records with Joel Jerome session includes live performances of "Nobody Like You," "Give It Up," and "Everybody Come On" from 'Super Flower Blood Moon.'
All 88.5FM LIVE sessions are recorded on location.
Filmed and edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded and mixed by: Tristan Dolce
Stay up-to-date with Joel Jerome via the links below.
https://joeljeromemusic.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: / joeljeromemusic
Twitter: / joeljeromemusic
/ joeljeromemusicpage
June 2, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with Los Saints is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez in conversation with frontman Angel Mariscal joined by guitarist Gianluca Exposito from the San Diego-based indie-alt trio, Los Saints.
Mariscal explains how he found his passion for music and how his parent helped shape his journey into becoming a musician. “It’s really just the focus of the end of a first relationship,” Mariscal says about the concept for their debut EP, ‘Welcome To Confusion’ “the songs weren’t really made on purpose for the EP…but they all just kind of sounded really good next to each other. Then the lyrics came after the inspiration for the EP; heartbreak, looking for alternative endings and thinking about the end.”
This 88FIVE Live at session includes live acoustic performances of "IDK," "Fouund You Somewhere," and "Oh Snap" from their upcoming debut EP, ‘Welcome To Confusion,’ slated for release on Friday, May 27.
Stay up-to-date with Los Saints via the links below.
Instagram: / lossaintsofficial
Twitter: / lossaints_
May 12, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with Raye Zaragoza is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez as he catches up with the Los Angeles-based folk singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza!
Zaragoza reveals she has been songwriting extensively for over a year but feels strange about having a vast collection of unreleased songs. We also find out what album Zaragoza listened to considerably on her Walkman and what musical phases she went through from middle school to high school.
"I think lyrics are definitely my passion," Zaragoza says about her songwriting and lyrics in general, "I'm such a lyric nerd. Whenever I see bands play, I study their lyrics before I go. I like to know every lyric for every concert. Especially my favorite bands. I print out lyrics and read them like a book."
This 88FIVE Live at session includes live acoustic performances of "The It Girl," "Run With The Wolves" and "American Dream."
Stay up-to-date with all things Raye Zaragoza via the links below.
https://www.rayezaragoza.com/
Instagram: / rayezaragoza
Twitter: / rayezaragoza
Facebook: / rayemusic
May 5, 2022
88FIVE LIVE In-Studio with Irene Diaz is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez as he chats with the SoCal singer-songwriter Irene Diaz.
Diaz describes the journey she embarked on when she began work on her debut album 'Lovers and Friends.' she also talked about her teamed up with Mexico's Grammy-nominated and Latin Grammy award-winning indie-pop singer and composer Carla Morrison and how that affected the sound of her album.
This 88FIVE Live at session includes live acoustic performances of "Crazy Love," "Push" and "Lovers and Friends" + stay after the end credits for a surprise performance; you won’t have to wait too long to find out what it is.
All 88.5FM LIVE In-Studio sessions are recorded at 88.5FM, Los Angeles, CA.
Filmed and edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded and mixed by: Tristan Dolce
Stay up-to-date with all things Irene Diaz via the links below.
https://www.irenediazofficial.com/
Instagram: / irenediaz
Twitter: / irenediaz_music
Facebook: / irenediazmusic
April 14, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with Simon Grossmann is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez as he chats with Venezuelan-American musician, singer and songwriter, Simon Grossmann.
Grossmann shares his feelings about the reception of his first 'Bahia Margarita' tour has been. He also shares a little about what being in southern California means to him and all the things he's been doing while staying in Hollywood.
Grossmann also drops the exciting news that he is currently working on a new EP, so expect brand new music soon.
This 88FIVE Live in-Studio session includes live performances of "Fondo Del Mar," "Claudia," and "Bolerito Sad." + and stick around till the end of the interview, Grossmann gives you ab bonus song. Find out what it is!
All 88.5FM LIVE In Studio sessions are recorded at 88.5FM, Los Angeles, CA.
Filmed and edited by: Matt Blake
Audio recorded and mixed by: Tristan Dolce
Connect further with Simon Grossmann via the links below.
https://www.simongrossmann.net
Instagram: / simongrossmann
Twitter: / simongrossmann
Facebook: / simongrossmannmusic
April 12, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with Katzù Oso is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join Byron Gonzalez, host of Bilingual Sounds, in conversation with the Los Angeles-based musician Paul Hernandez, otherwise known as Katzù Oso!
Katzù Oso shares his thoughts and feelings about getting back to playing live shows and what his fans can come to expect from his performance at The Lodge Room in Highland Park on December 10th. He details his writing process and where he finds inspiration to write. Lastly, he says he’s working on a brand new album, telling us how his methods have evolved from recording his previous albums and EPs to now. He premieres a brand new song from his new album as an added bonus.
This 88FIVE Live In-Studio session includes special acoustic performances of "Amor Extraño," "Amor Lindo Y Querido," "Solo En Mi Fantasía” and “Secuestró al Corazón”
Connect further with Katzù Oso via the links below.
https://www.katzuoso.com/
Instagram: / katzuoso
Twitter: / katzuoso
Facebook: / katzuoso
April 5, 2022
88FIVE Live In-Studio with The Red Pears is brought to you by The Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join 88.5 FM's Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez, in conversation with El Monte garage-rock outfit, The Red Pears! The band details their new album, 'You Thought We Left Because The Door Was Open, But We Were Waiting Outside,' giving insight on what was the song that launched its creation process and various aspects/meanings of the album's cover. They share their excitement about the mini-west coast tour they're about to embark on, as well as, what are some of the first thoughts that come to them when hitting the stage.
This 88FIVE Live In-Studio session includes special performances of "Almost Right," "Square One" and "When We Were Young."
Connect further with The Red Pears via the links below.
https://theredpears.com/
Instagram: @the_red_pears
Twitter: @theredpears
Facebook: @TheRedPears
All performance audio was recorded and mixed at 88.5 FM Southern California
By Tristan Dolce & Matt Blake
November 25, 2021
88FIVE Live from Gold-Diggers LA with The Marías is brought to you by the Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Bilingual Sounds host, Byron “Wacky Hair” Gonzalez, chats with Los Angeles-based Psychedelic soul band, The Marías!
The band tells us the first song that set their latest album, Cinema, in motion. They explain which tracks their fans gravitated to most that surprised them and small anecdotes about each one. They also list off what actors they would love to cast if their album ever became a movie. Maria also hints at a Don Omar cover song.
This 88FIVE Live session includes three special performances of: “All I Really Want Is You,” “Hush,” and “Little By Little.”
Connect further with The Marias via the links below.
https://www.themarias.us/
Instagram: @themarias
Twitter: @themarias
Facebook: @themariasmp3
October 8, 2021
88FIVE Live At Home with Sofía Valdés is brought to you by the Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Bilingual Sounds host, Byron Gonzalez chats with the rising singer-songwriter from her home in Panama. Valdés discusses her musical origins, her writing process, and releasing her ‘Ventura’ EP during the pandemic. Valdés also explains how she has struggled with her identity, being Latinx in the United States and how she has grown to be proud of who she is, a Panamanian Latina.
This 88FIVE Live At Home session also includes three special at-home performances of: “Handful of Water,” “Oceans Away” and “Lonely.”
Connect further with Sofía Valdés via the links below.
https://www.sofiavaldes.com/
Facebook: @iamsofiavaldes
Twitter: @iamsofiavaldes
Instagram: @sofia.valdes
March 31, 2021
88FIVE Live At Home with Joel Jerome is brought to you by the Independent 88.5 FM, CSUN & Saddleback College.
Join 88.5 FM Bilingual Sounds host Byron Gonzalez for a conversation & performance featuring LA singer-songwriter, producer & Psychedelic-Indie rocker, Joel Jerome. Gonzalez and Jerome discuss songwriting and recording during 2020. Jerome also tells us what he plans to release in 2021.
In this 88FIVE Live session, Joel Jerome performs:
Feliz Navidad
When You Land (Unreleased)
Tell Me Thing (Dios Cover)
Gema (Los Dandys Cover)
Listen to Joel Jerome's tunes right here on the Independent 88.5 FM - Los Angeles Public Radio. on Bilingual Sounds Wednesdays @ 9PM
Tune in on the radio at 88.5 FM - on our website at 885fm.org and you can also download our free app in the app store or Google Play.
Connect further with Joel Jerome via the links below.
https://joeljeromemusic.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: @joeljeromemusicpage
Twitter: @joeljeromemusic
Instagram: @joeljeromemusic
December 23, 2020
Gaby Moreno || Live @ 885FM || "Across the Borderline"
Recorded and Mixed at 88.5 FM Southern California
By Tristan Dolce & Matt Blake
August 7, 2019
Gaby Moreno || Live @ 885FM || "'Till Waking Light"
Recorded and Mixed at 88.5 FM Southern California
By Tristan Dolce & Matt Blake
August 7, 2019
Gaby Moreno || Live @ 885FM || "O Me"
Recorded and Mixed at 88.5 FM Southern California
By Tristan Dolce & Matt Blake
August 7, 2019
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