Underground at the Showcase: Recent Episodes
Youth on Record
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of Underground Music Showcase and a production of Youth on Record. Hosted by Youth on Record participants, the show offers candid conversations with festival performers across styles and genres. Episodes cover a range of themes and topics including community, identity, music education, mental health, fashion, and finding/creating moments of inspiration.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
Seattle-based band Tres Leches use their music to call attention to and resist systems of oppression in their local community and on a global level. Drawing influence from art-punk, psych, pop, cumbia, and tropicalia, they seamlessly switch between English and Spanish. They open up about their origin story, influences, and being a part of an international community of experimental Latinx bands.
Learn more about Tres Leches at:
https://www.treslechesband.com
https://www.instagram.com/treslechesband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/61bebDre9hjK7zZ5b89cqA?si=8VccOYekS46AFCnANZ-03A&nd=1
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
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www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Having lived in Denver for over two decades, Michelle Caponigro (Chella Negro) talks about the city like a relationship, or a relative - with love and candor. In this conversation, she shares her musical journey, starting as a gigging musician in her teens, studying classical voice, and carving out her place in the broad genre that is Americana music.
Learn more about Chella & the Charm at:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ImXkN4Vr7VRpFqnfCui6A?si=qjGqgBrQT82nIqI04e25MA
https://www.instagram.com/chellanegro/
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Denver-based power trio the Trujillo Company evoke 90’s rock with their own modern flare. Brought together by their love of music and the same last name, Mike and Lenny Trujillo formed the band in 2018 and quickly gained attention with their high energy performances. In this episode, Mike and Lenny are joined by their bassist Mark Hibl to talk about their origin story and why they aren’t afraid to get political with their music.
Learn more about the Trujillo Company at:
https://www.thetrujillocompany.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thetrujilloco
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PpbUzGdyEeol7d53xs0ss?si=jOeXLPWNQTCgggNuizfEMw
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Mixed and Edited by Tierney Worthen
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Rapper, producer, influencer, youtube celebrity, and educator, are just some of the roles Jelie Jones inhabits in her creative life. She is also one of the Executive Producers of this podcast. Denver born and raised, Jelie shares her story of self-education, having taught herself music production through youtube tutorials and a hefty dose of trial and error. Despite being fiercely independent, she reflects on the value of community and collaboration throughout her career.
Learn more about Jelie at:
https://jelie303.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ti4KNYV5eWXahr3LSnDSx?si=kbO_MEnGTTinMMe971DuHw
https://www.youtube.com/kickbackcouture
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Lillian embodies the Tolkien quote, “Not all who wander are lost”. From Dallas to Phoenix, Portland to Los Angeles, and right here in Denver, Lillian has graced the American West with her folk-influenced melodies. In this episode she talks about traveling, navigating the ebbs and flows of songwriting, and why she loves being an artist in Denver.
Learn more about Lililian at:
http://www.lilliansoderman.com
https://www.instagram.com/lillian.music/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ToihGJt55k4q901fOxifU
Mixed and Edited by Tierney Worthen
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Immigrant’s Child is a Denver-based Indie/Alternative Rock band. Their musical influences range from Grand Funk Railroad, Los Mesoneros, Rage Against the Machine, and many more. In this episode Guitarist Mario Martinez-Varelas and singer Keeana Martinez talk about how growing up as first generation Americans influences their creative practice and share advice for other artists looking to carve out space in this growing music scene.
Learn more about Immigrant’s Child at:
https://www.instagram.com/immigrants_child/
https://linktr.ee/Immigrantschild
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Poet, activist, scholar, journalist, and arts administrator, Hakim Bellamy reflects on his craft and career with humility and a sense of humor. As a former poet laureate of the city of Albuquerque, he talks about finding inspiration from the people and landscape that shape the American Southwest.
Learn more about Hakim Bellamy at:
http://www.beyondpoetryink.com/
https://twitter.com/HakimBe?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Lane-O is a rising name in the Denver music scene. His songs offer listeners uplifting messages of self-love and hope in a world filled with doubters. In this episode he talks about the culture shock of moving to Colorado as a kid, finding inspiration in family, and building community through his creative practice.
Learn more about Lane-O at:
https://www.instagram.com/laneolang
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vzfPKUfovB7tyk4De5x9D?si=AVovKOXUQDazMOutCSWPRw
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Jazz-heads and theory-nerds will be delighted by the detailed arrangements put forth by Specific Ocean. The band draws influence from Jazz, Alternative, Hip-Hop, and Funk, offering audiences high-energy live performances tinged with a heavy dose of improvisation. In this conversation singer and keyboardist Camilla Vaitaitis and guitar/bassist Alec Wenzel reflect on collaborative songwriting, transitioning from the conservatory to the music scene, and navigating patriarchy in music.
Learn more about Specific Ocean at:
https://www.instagram.com/specificoceanband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aN5TiN7DWLvGf2W9Zvy3d?si=qcHcWKImRHOmiuqq8T38lw
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
With high energy performances and evocative songwriting, Kaitlyn WIlliams writes pop music with depth. She plays her own synth keys and programs while she performs, providing a multi-layered experience for her audience. In this episode, Kaitlyn waxes poetic on musical influences, sharing vulnerability through her lyrics, and being active in the Denver music scene.
Learn more about Kaitlyn Williams at:
https://www.kkaitlynwilliams.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kkaitlynwilliamss/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dJMUbpHbVow3dCaWghrlJ?si=0XzEzKIHRn2jtQHKv9v_mw
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp, Danny Acree, and Lauren Francisco
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Joseph Lamar blends song, dance, and cinematic storytelling to explore themes of spirituality, awakening, and personal growth. His music encourages listeners to find new enlightenment through art and community. In the conversation, he shares snippets of his own artistic evolution as well as advice for younger artists.
Learn more about Joseph Lamar at:
https://www.josephlamar.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thejosephlamar/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vf8cH3RM7VfFEJnGcs7WF?si=0_2Jg5LhTa2k_YwiZ_8DaQ
Hosted by Danny Acree and Lauren Francisco
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Ramakhandra fuses psychedelic jazz and progressive soul to give listeners a wholly unique listening experience. Harpist/Singer Annastezhaa opens up about the band’s origins, their broad range of influences, and their creative process.
Learn more about Ramakhandra at:
https://ramakhandra.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ramakhandra/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Apw9xiab11PyZLo6YeUoJ?si=yqshoJoURLGt2niFOW_cPA
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Processed upright bass, light percussion, distant keyboards, and ethereal guitar combine to support a monumental approach to vocal harmony that conjures the ur-myth of the American Woman. Bassist and lead-vocalist Julie Davis and Drummer Hayley Helmericks share insight into their decades long careers in the Denver music scene, creating music during a global pandemic, and finding inspiration from life’s more mundane moments (like ear infections).
Learn more about Bluebook at:
https://www.thisisbluebook.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thisisbluebook/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SFKqQlUiLZkjhs9wZ8Y8g?si=ZDda-BFrT2Wl34DsVLF7Ng&nd=1
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Haiti-born, Orlando-raised, and Denver-based MC Schama Noel has found his stride offering listeners a blend of clever lyrics and catchy hooks. In this episode, Schama talks about his many musical influences, his viral twitter account @Raplike, and navigating the Covid-19 pandemic as an artist.
Learn more about Schama Noel at:
https://www.instagram.com/schamanoel/
https://www.youtube.com/c/SchamaNoel
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ecGwKwRw6I9YOMl0tMaL0?si=_V5Vg-PsQ22fythpOxpCYg
Hosted by Genevieve Glimp and Danny Acree
Edited and Mixed by Akello Stallings
Produced by Jelie Jones and David Ladon
Theme song written and performed by David Ladon, Genevieve Glimp, and Danny Acree. Additional music by LXXXVII.
Underground at the Showcase is a production of Youth on Record.
Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
www.facebook.com/youthonrecord
www.instagram.com/youthonrecord
www.youtube.com/c/YouthonRecordYOR
Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.
https://www.undergroundmusicshowcase.com/
Tune in November 16th for Underground at the Showcase!!!!
Underground Music Showcase is Denver's longest and largest music festival, featuring nearly 150 bands performing over three days on S. Broadway. Recorded live at Mutiny Information Cafe and hosted by Colorado youth, Underground at the Showcase features interviews with festival performers like Ramakhandra, Bluebook, Schama Noel, Immigrant's Child, and Tres Leches (among others). This podcast offers listeners moments of levity, reflection, and inspiration through conversations about songwriting, motivation, community, family, and the return of live music in a post-covid world. Underground at the Showcase is an official podcast of the Underground Music Showcase.