This episode we got to interview someone we respect and admire so much. Don is actually a transplant from Chicago, a city rich in music history and community. Community. That word gets thrown around a lot but this episode truly exemplifies that. You wanna hear some good music stories but also want to hear someone explain what community means and wh…

Jamie is a DJ based out of Phoenix who not only likes to spin but has also done some time on the radio. You may have heard her voice over the airwaves at times in case you get a little deja vu on listening. What made this episode a lot of fun was how open Jamie was with looking back on her relationship with music and the city here as well. People o…

We decided to travel all the way to the east and bring you our second out of state guest, Alise. It's always nice getting a fresh perspective from someone that loves music more than records and doesn't mind being honest and giving their opinion on topics without arrogance. You can catch her on her personal IG @naturallyalise or on her new show loca…

Okay guys so this is the actual 5-0 episode (popo free though so dont trip). Our guest is Davina. Davina calls Phoenix home and has an affinity for world music. We touch base on why world music appeals not just to her ears but her heart, the moves she's been making in the valley and she fills us in on RecordBar Radio and what it's all about! You ca…

We're happy to be back with Arizona's best funk DJ, Terry, aka DJ PhatSoul! In this episode we cover his beginnings in CA, how the DJ game has evolved and so many other tidbits I can't fit. So listen to his wisdom and give him a follow on IG ( @DJPhatSoul ) and follow his Twitch while he provides phenomenal yet somehow effortless entertainment: Twi…

Here we are officially back in the building with episode 48 and our special guest, Blanca (@Blancitaapplebaum)! Many of you may know her as 1/2 of the event hosted at the Nile, the Rec Room, an open turntable event that is also hosted by none other than Ken (@DJMYGODCOMPLEX). Blanca talks about her up bringing here in Phoenix, her stint in a party …

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You might remember Chawa from episode 10. We felt it was a good time to check up on her since the 3 year anniversary of Palabras Bilingual Bookstore is right around the corner. Chawa lets us into how her life has changed in the last year. What I love about this interview is you get a better sense of who she is as a person and why we champion Palabr…

So we know you all have been waiting for this one! Hands down this has been our number one most requested interview. Chances are if you've invested your nightlife time in Phoenix you've heard someone mention, Djentrification. I can't even recall how many people I've spoken with who light up at the opportunity to speak about his DJ skills or beam wi…

6.9.19 was one year of JKS and we are here to talk about that, highlight some events, record jail, why a certain sour DJ is suing Billboard and more! If you like music, puns and mispronunciations then this is the podcast for you!Af Just Keep Spinning

This episode we cover the Rec Room a BYOV event in the east valley at the Nile hosted by Ken and Blanca, highlight some events and talk about musical maturity, what it is and whether or not our musical tastes should grow.Af Just Keep Spinning

This week we read some listener mail and cover if we think the current #1 song in the country, "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X is fit for the country charts or R&B Charts and delve a little into Billboard history to explain how and why certain charts were tailored.Af Just Keep Spinning

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Main Topic: Annnd we're back! After a few crazy weeks and knocking one off the bucket list we are back and ready to share more stories and highlight one of the biggest events in the record community of the year, Record Store Day! We cover some of the releases we think are worth picking up, touch base on requests, and cover the new 3" record player …

Main Topic: This week we had the honor of interviewing Melissa the Midnight Mamacita. Many of you may know her from her infamous late night radio show, Lights Out Phoenix, on the old station for Hip Hop and RnB KKFR Power 92.3. If you talked to any of the ladies living in Phoenix during the last 90's and early 00's chances are they definitely liste…

Main Topic: This week we interview DJ Vex of the Basement Tapes PHX crew. They're definitely carving their own place and leaving their mark on the valley. Vex is one of the coolest and most laid back individuals we've had the privilege of interviewing. We get to take a peek inside of his world and learn about his beginnings on the east coast, what …

This week we got out of Phoenix and drove the short trip to Tucson to interview DJ Herm. Herm is born and raised in South Tucson. He so graciously invited us into his home and allowed us to talk his ear off for hours on end. This interview was really important to us since we want to emphasize the community in AZ not just Phoenix. Herm was able to g…

Main Topic: This week we have a mover, a shaker, a former candy kid raver- Mo Cha Cha! She is 1/3 of RoseWax Vinyl Club and a part of the Phoenix Fridas. From our previous interview we got to know Mo and learn a bit of her background. We delve more in to her history and she schools us a bit on the former rave scene, her time as a promoter, how art …

Main Topic: This week we interview Monica Robles of Lowrider Sundays. Some of you may be familiar with Lowrider Sundays as it's gained a big following amongst many soul collectors around the world. Monica discusses what's kept her into record collecting and music all of these years, why it's important to know your worth, and many other topics. I en…

Main Topic: This week we discuss whether or not it's possible to separate the art from the artist.Af Just Keep Spinning

Main Topic: This week we interview Jesse who many in the soul community know as Milky_Loks. Although Jesse is a fan of music in general, his heart belongs to soul. Not only do we talk about why he loves the genre so much but he gives us his take as to why oldies and soul go hand in hand with lowrider culture.…

Main Topic: There was a slight delay but we're back and here to discuss some events around the valley that inspired us and our recent pickups. We'll be back next week with no delay! IG: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Email: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.com Listen, subscribe, rate, and review on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play/Podcats, Deezer, Castb…

Main Topic: This week we interview one of the record clubs based in the valley, RoseWax Vinyl Club. They're an ever growing bunch of ladies with two chapters one in AZ and the other in NM. What's nice is each member has their own personality and opinion but what they do share is their love of music. Instagram: RoseWaxVinylClub You can catch their R…

Main Topic: This week we got to know the duo behind the finest adapters in the game, Damir Brand. Damir is a two person operation between Dee and Hector. They're the owners and operators of the company and have been featured by Turntable Lab, Pitchfork, HHV.DE and DJ City. They talk about their days growing up in El Paso, what lead them to Phoenix …

Main Topic: This week we cover our top listened albums from 2018 as well as discuss what our "New Spins Resolutions" are and why we're part of the problem when it comes to what's on top of the new vinyl sales album chart. IG: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Inquiries: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.comAf Just Keep Spinning

This is just a year end wrap up talking about the things we learned this year about our community!Af Just Keep Spinning

Main Topic: This week we interview DJ My God Complex (Ken) of the Basement Tapes Phx crew and radio show on radiophoenix.org. Ken is a transplant from Detroit and he's just one of those people who absolutely loves music. I suppose that's something you'd expect from an individual that hails from a city with a strong musical identity but don't let th…

Main Topic: This week we discuss the Christmas music we love and hate as well as a few Christmas memories. Instagram: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Inquiries: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.comAf Just Keep Spinning

Main topic: No guest this week! But we recap what we've had going on the last including the DTPhx Record Show on 12.8.18.Af Just Keep Spinning

Main Topic: This week we got to check off another guest from our podcast bucketlist! We interviewed one of our favorite valley DJ's, DeLa. DeLa is a transplant from Chicago who is the resident DJ of Musical Pleasures for the Masses hosted at Bikini Lounge. She sheds some light on what drove her behind the tables as well as her mentor, the Chicago h…

Main Topic: This week we interview the owner of Grand Avenue Records, Cocoe. This is actually part one of a two part interview. The second interview will be recorded and aired at a later date. We get a little history on Grand Ave Records, what drew him to Arizona, why DJing is important to him and gives us some insight about how to keep going to ac…

Main Topic: Pink Elephant Records in Tempe opened their doors to us and we got to interview the owner, Danielle. Danielle is from Mesa and she shares many great stories and delves into why she opened Pink Elephant Records as well her many musical influences and inspirations, why she hopes people know that her shop is an inclusive environment and wh…

Main Topic: There's many things I could say about this interview. We learned and laughed so much. Julian was born raised in Phoenix and has loved and been collecting music his whole life. A big reason we started the podcast was to gather stories from around Arizona because we feel like there's a lack of documentation. It was so wonderful talking to…

Main Topic: We're back and we interview Aaron, an artist and long time record collector. Aaron shares some history on party crew culture in his home state, how he ended up hanging out at the infamous Dischord House, and why he felt a natural progression from the punk to electronic music scene in his life. This is definitely one of those episodes we…

Main Topic: We just came back from vacation but are back on the mics. This weekend we visited three record stores in CA. We talk about our experiences at each of them and cover the awesome conversations we had while digging. Email Inquiries: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.com IG: JustKeepSpinningPodcast…

Main Topic: This episode is for all the clout chasing gatekeepers. After all is said and done you should listen to and dig for music you really enjoy. Music can be a powerful tool that brings people together and it's often egos that can get in the way of that. Just because there's an audience for something doesn't mean we should waste our time ente…

Main topic: This week almost didn't happen because one of us was pretty sick but we still made it! In this episode we do a Community Recap. We cover some of the events we participated in the last few weeks that we weren't able to cover in the previous episodes. Next week we will be back with an interview. Event: 10/19/18 6pm-10 Phoenix Funkeros, an…

Main Topic: We interview Darren, the owner of Grace Records. Darren fills us in on why the accessibility of Grace Records means so much to him, being one of the only stand alone record stores in the East Valley , how the store came to fruition and his love of music. Instagram: grace_record ; Website: GraceRecord.com Location: 2200 E Williams Filed …

Main Topic: We interview artist Jeff Slim about his works and how it's influenced by his musical tastes. He gives a little insight as to why he even sometimes prefers to listen to something like pure white noise and what it was like creating album art for a few artists, Jeff is a connoisseur of interesting sounds and that definitely shines through …

Main Topic: Short episode this week. What are some good compilations to invest in? Instagram: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Email: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.com Please subscribe, rate, and review.Af Just Keep Spinning

This is such a beautiful episode that I'm so proud to have been a part of. Each episode is a learning experience and we're so thankful for every opportunity. One of the podcast bucket lists was to have Stinkweeds represented on an episode. Stinkweeds has been around for 30 years and has contributed to keeping the culture alive in Phoenix. Kimber La…

Main Topic: This week we invaded Palabras Bookstore (thanks Rosie) with 3 of the 5 members of Emby Alexander: Michael, Austin, and Jorge. They're a band based out of Phoenix (with the exception of Austin. Hey Seattle!). They've gotten a ton of comparisons but if I had to attach a label I'd go with experimental indie (vs. indie experimental). We dis…

Main Topic: We post up on the money green couch and interview Durok of the Phoenix Funkeros, KDIF 102.9, and the Radical Riders bike crew. Durok talks about his early days growing up in El Paso, how the hip hop culture differs in other cities, and why funk music is important to him. Plus, at the end of the podcast we announce some exciting news! In…

Main topic: Is radio even relevant anymore? This week is a shorter episode where we discuss how we feel about the state of radio today and also talk about 102.9 KDIF, a local AZ radio station that provides a variety of content. A true independent radio station. KDIF Instagram: kdif1029 KDIF Website: KDIF.org Instagram: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Email…

Main topic: This episode was recorded at Crates in Sunnyslope. We interview Serge from Crates Record and Gear and discuss how he came from a musical family, why he opened Crates, bootlegs, Sound Cloud rappers, and why you shouldn't be sleepin' on the slope. Crates Instagram: CratesRecords & CratesRecordsandGear Website: CratesRecordsandGear.com Ins…

Main Topic: We interview the Cox Latina Entrepreneur of the Year and owner of Palabras Bookstore, Rosie Magana. We discuss why it's important to get involved in your local community and what we can learn from some of the "bigger market cities". Palabras Instagram: Palabras_Bookstore Palabras Bookstore Address: 1738 E McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85006 …

Main Topic: Can an artist and/or band still continue to create content after they've found success? How who we are in the moment can influence the way we consume music. Instagram: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Email: JustKeepSpinningPodcast@gmail.com Please rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks for listening!…

Main Topic: Are record subscription services worth it? Review of the Tracks in Wax record show and pickups. Instagram: JustKeepSpinningPodcast Email: justkeepspinningpodcast@gmail.com Review, rate, and subscribe!Af Just Keep Spinning

Main Topic: Interview with long time record store employee and enthusiast, Brett. Brett discusses his musical influences, life as a merch boy, and his long standing relationship with Zia Records. Instagram: justkeepspinningpodcast Email: justkeepspinningpodcast@gmail.com Review and subscribe!Af Just Keep Spinning

Main Topic: Repress vs. OG. Is it really worth spending the extra money for the original? Pickups from @recordroomphoenix, @stinkweedsrecords , and @revolverrecords Helping out a friend, DJ J-Me, @seejmelee and saying bye to a small independent record shop that closed it's doors. Top 5 songs this week in 1986.…