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Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast (ESP)

Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast (ESP)

By: Skunk Manhattan and Victor Ramos
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 Music fans! Settle in for discovery, inspiration and laughs with Skunk Manhattan & Vic Ramos as they interview amazing musicians, artists and people. This podcast began during the 2020 pandemic and has featured a wide variety of musicians and other talented creatives from around the globe. Beginning in 2024 each episode is accompanied by a uniquely cultivated Spotify playlist including original songs from the episode's featured artist along with some of their biggest influences. There is also a master playlist featuring a song from every featured musician: Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast Artists.Skunk Manhattan and Victor Ramos Music
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  • Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #97 w/ Terra Renae

    Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #97 w/ Terra Renae
    Jul 8 2025

    Emerging pop artist Terra Renae is preparing to release her highly anticipated debut album, 'All I Have'. Known for her evocative lyrics and captivating vocals, Renae’s music resonates deeply with listeners. With every release, she draws fans in with her personal storytelling and raw emotional depth, forging an undeniable connection through her authentic expression.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #96 w/ Goodnight Sunrise

    Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #96 w/ Goodnight Sunrise
    Jun 1 2025
    We had a blast chatting with David Kochberg and Vanessa Vakharia of the Canadian alt-rock band, Goodnight Sunrise. Formed in Toronto, Canada, the band is characterized by their energetic live show, dual male-female lead vocals, eclectic musical influences, and don't forget the keytar! Their latest release GET A LIFE, is a master class in pop-punk rock. It marries honest, to the point lyrics with well-written catchy hooks and no fluff music. Formed in 2011 by David and Vanessa after the two had played together in The Big Deal, Goodnight Sunrise recorded their debut EP, Fragments with bassist Andrew Charters. Drummer Paul Weaver joined in February 2012 and the now four member group began playing live including performances at Canadian Music Week and North by Northeast. Create/Destroy/Create was released in March 2013. Co-produced by Kochberg and engineer Chris Sampson, the 9 song pseudo-concept album demonstrated the band's eclectic influences and drew upon cyclical themes of introspection, self-destruction, and redemption. In December 2013 the first in a series of split-singles was released. Deaf Ears was recorded in at Swamp Songs Studios and mastered by Noah Mintz. This was followed by Bridgeburner in July 2014, recorded with new bassist Thor Thunders after the amicable departure of Charters. In September 2015 the band completed a 20-date tour of Canada and the following September the Falling Awake album release was supported by a 17-date tour across Ontario, the UK, and a final show in Amsterdam. In May 2018, Goodnight, Sunrise was selected by Q107 to be the opening act for Bon Jovi at the Air Canada Centre on May 12. Weaver rejoined for this momentous final show together. From this point forward the band was led by Vakharia and Kochberg and supported by a rotating cast of touring members, starting with a cross-Canada summer tour supporting their new single "Runaways" with performances at Evolve Festival, Riverfest Elora, and Dawson City Music Festival in Dawson City, Yukon. 2019 brought their first show in the US, performing at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, as well as a 30-date Western Canada summer tour behind the singles "WVV" and "Don't Want It To End".The band spent 2020-2021 writing and recording a new album with producer Brian Moncarz and featuring bassist Duncan Coutts and drummer Jason Pierce of Our Lady Peace, releasing the Against All Odds album in 2022. Goodnight Sunrise: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok |Spotify | Apple Music | Wikipedia Thanks for listening. Be sure to follow and subscribe for more great guests!Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ESP Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |
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  • Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #95 w/ Yuri Diogenes

    Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #95 w/ Yuri Diogenes
    May 16 2025
    On this episode we welcome back our very first guest, Yuri Diogenes! Yuri has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence and has written over 30 books on this and released subjects. He met ESP co-host Victor Ramos while working at Dell, but has been with Microsoft since 2006.A personification of the American Dream, Yuri migrated to the United States from Brazil with very little. Through hard work and perseverance he has become highly respected as an author and consultant in his field of expertise as well as a competitive athlete. In his thirties, after years of sitting in an office and falling into the dietary pitfalls of a fast-paced corporate world, he decided to make a life change and began working out and eating healthy. This led to competitive body building. Additionally, in his free time, Yuri plays drums and practices martial arts with members of his family. Shorty after appearing on our podcast in 2020, Yuri suffered a severe ankle injury while competing in a Jiu Jitsu tournament. This left him far less mobile, often in severe pain, and unable to maintain certain routines. As depression set in, Yuri decided to find other outlets to put his energy. He started his own podcast entitled ‘Overcome’ and began writing about his experience and whirlwind of emotions. This led to lyrics for a proposed song to Skunk Manhattan (ESP co-host). A demo was produced but remained unfinished until now.This year the song was finished along with co-writer Tim Driscoll and recorded at Evil Snail Studios in Austin, TX. The song is currently only available on A Good Rogering's Bandcamp site, but will be available for digital streaming later this month. A video is in the works as well. It was great catching up with Yuri, talking about the origins of the song, and about the discipline he maintains to balance, work, fitness, and family. Yuri currently resides in the DFW area with his wife and two daughters. Yuri Diogenes: Instagram | X | Linkedin | YouTube | Podcast |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon BooksEclectic Soundtrax Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ESP Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |
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    1 hr and 37 mins
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