What’s Hot, New Mexico? is your go-to guide for all the spicy, stylish, and totally trending things happening across the Land of Enchantment. From local pop-ups and music drops to hot red chile level gossip and green chile drama, we’re serving up weekly episodes full of fun, flair, and everything New Mexico is talking about. Whether you're from Burque, way up in Taos, or down south in Las Cruces—if it’s hot, we’re on it.
From Frat Parties to Subtronics: Shatodoor Brings EDM Heat to New Mexico
In this episode of What’s Hot New Mexico, host Nakayla sits down with rising EDM DJ and producer Shatodoor to explore how the rave scene is exploding across New Mexico. From his early days DJing fraternity parties to landing an opening slot for Subtronics at Revel Albuquerque, Shot the Door shares his journey, musical influences, and love for dubstep and drum & bass.Learn about the evolution of New Mexico’s underground rave culture, his go-to gear, favorite sub-genres, and what it means to create a truly live set. Plus, hear how local artists and communities like New Mexico Rave Cave are helping put NM on the EDM map.🎶 Whether you're into trap, house, or liquid DnB—this episode is for you.🗓️ Catch Shatodoor live:• Subtronics @ Revel – Aug 31• Electric Playhouse w/ Kon & Why Lawson – Next Month👉 Like, Subscribe, and drop a 🔊 in the comments if you’re part of the NM rave fam!If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#Shatodoor#NewMexicoEDM#Subtronics#RevelAlbuquerque#WhatsHotNewMexico#RaveCulture#EDMCommunity#DubstepDJ#LiquidDrumAndBass#NewMexicoMusic#NMUnderground#EDMPodcast#AlbuquerqueEvents#OpenDecks#SoundcloudDJ
18 Jul 2025
Singer Willajay on Alt-Pop, Clowncore, and Embracing the Unknown
In this episode of What's Hot New Mexico?, host Nakayla sits down with rising alt-pop artist Willajay, a boundary-pushing New Mexico creative known for blending theater, clowncore aesthetics, and emotional storytelling into powerful performances. From her theatrical roots to upcoming single "Crow" (dropping August 8), Willajay opens up about self-discovery, creative vulnerability, and finding inspiration in the dark.They dive into the evolution of her sound, the community she's built in Albuquerque, the realities of imposter syndrome, and what it means to be a multifaceted artist. Willajay also shares how she turned post-breakup pain into musical rebirth, why clowning changed her life, and what’s “hot or not” in her world today.💬 Stick around for a soulful and honest conversation filled with laughs, life lessons, and lots of clown talk. 🎭👉 Subscribe for more New Mexico stories and rising creatives.🎧 Listen on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify & abqjournal.comIf you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#Willajay#AltPopArtist#WhatsHotNewMexico#NewMexicoMusicScene#CrowSingle#AlbuquerqueMusic#IndiePopArtist#ClowncoreAesthetic#WomenInMusic#PodcastInterview#CreativeProcess#MusiciansOfNM#EmotionalPop
11 Jul 2025
Slums of Harvard's Leroy Sanchez: From UNM to Bad Suns & New Music
🎙️ Welcome to What’s Hot New Mexico! In this episode, host Nakayla sits down with Leroy Sanchez, vocalist and rapper for Slums of Harvard — a rising alt pop-punk band from Albuquerque.
🎸 Hear how the band went from self-taught musicians at UNM to becoming one of the most exciting acts in the New Mexico music scene. Leroy shares their genre-blending roots in 50s doo-wop, funk, and rap, and how they’ve carved out a bold sound in today’s alternative landscape.
🔥 Highlights include:Behind-the-scenes of filming for Bands of Enchantment
Opening for Bad Suns at the Sunshine TheaterTheir viral performance of "Mr. Brightside"Details on their new single “Shallow”Upcoming shows at Launchpad with Alien Ant Farm and SunfishLeroy’s solo rap project in the worksDon’t miss this deep dive into Slums of Harvard’s story, sound, and future.
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4 Jul 2025
Laugh with local comedian Noah Vargas
Comedian Noah Vargas discusses his approach to comedy and his desire to bring laughter to New Mexicans in this interview episode.
27 Jun 2025
DJ Stigmata tours the world with $uicideboy$, Germ, & HAARPER
DJ Stigmata shares experiences touring globally with $uicideboy$, Germ, and HAARPER, showcasing New Mexican influences in diverse concert settings in this interview.
20 Jun 2025
Locked and loaded: Ayo Soldier's newest album brings the 505 to the studio.
Ayo Soldier discusses his new album, Reload, and his journey to success in the New Mexico music scene in this interview episode.
13 Jun 2025
Drag queen Vanessa Patrick shows her pride during Pride month
Drag queen Vanessa Patrick discusses her busy Pride Month, including drag shows and the Albuquerque Pride Parade, emphasizing her desire to express pride in her identity in this interview.
7 Jun 2025
Sewing the unexpected: Mad Van is reshaping the fashion industry on her own terms
Fashion designer Madison Van Der Lingen discusses her mission to revolutionize the fashion industry by prioritizing eco-friendly and sustainable clothing practices, aiming to set a new standard.
30 May 2025
Local comedian AJ Deleon wants you to laugh with or at him.
Comedian AJ Deleon discusses Albuquerque's vibrant comedy scene and his experiences as a comedian with host Nakayla McClelland, highlighting the importance of audience engagement in comedy; this is an interview.
23 May 2025
Going bananas with Drew Gillespie, pitcher of the Party Animals and rival to the Savannah Bananas.
Nakayla McClelland interviews Drew Gillespie about Banana Ball, highlighting its blend of entertainment and athleticism, and Gillespie's multifaceted talents on and off the field.
16 May 2025
Cat got your tongue? Felix Y Los Gatos bring the blues right to the Journal.
Felix Gato Peralta doesn't just make music. With his band Felix Y Los Gatos, Peralta reimagines genres, blending blues with classic New Mexican sounds and country to create a unique sound.
On this episode, Peralta sat down with Albuquerque Journal staff reporter and host Nakayla McClelland to talk about his upbringing, travels to international festival stages in Europe to bring the blues to the Brits, and his variety of instruments, which include harmonica, harp, accordion, and of course, guitar.
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9 May 2025
Local musicians clarq. and scotty bring the heat for summer concert series.
Journal staff writer and host Nakayla Mcclelland sits with local musicians clarq. and Scotty to talk about their road to success, upcoming shows and concerts, and their main stage performance at SOMOS. Stick around to the end of the show to sample clarq. and Scotty's musical stylings. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
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