Season 3 Episode 1: Junior Mesa – DIY Lord, Living without Fear, and Finding Goofballs with Good Hearts

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TurnOntheAC

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TurnOntheAC is a music podcast that makes listeners feel like another friend in the room, as "AC" co-hosts, Alex Coustar and Anna Chang, speak with exceptional artists who don’t fit the mold. The purpose of this platform is to share current music and elevate intersectional artists who deserve the spotlight. In each episode, Alex & Anna encourage artists to explore the identities and influences that inform their music and to share them with the world. TurnOntheAC is guaranteed to give listeners some inspiration, fresh perspective, and maybe even a chuckle or two!

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Season 3 Episode 1: Junior Mesa – DIY Lord, Living without Fear, and Finding Goofballs with Good Hearts

TurnOntheAC

30 minutes 48 seconds

2 years ago

Season 3 Episode 1: Junior Mesa – DIY Lord, Living without Fear, and Finding Goofballs with Good Hearts

We are so excited to welcome you back to another season of TurnOnTheAC!! It’s been a busy new year for many budding, multi-talented artists, and we’re thrilled to be your guide through the scene.

In this episode, Anna and Alex speak with Junior Mesa, the rising LA indie star blending psych-rock and pop with a pinch of everything else. His nuanced sound reflects his many years of making music (with humble beginnings in YouTube Dubstep) and the emotional complexity of navigating life and relationships in the 21st century.

Junior discusses the support systems that have gotten him through recent challenges, and how he translates distinct, heavy emotions into musical personas. These are reflected in his 2021 release, Cirque du Freak, but he has an exciting EP planned for Spring 2023, and a full-length project slated for the next year. Whether we’re streaming his music online or vibing at his next LA house show, we’re very excited to continue watching his inevitable growth. Check him out!

This episode was recorded in January 2023. Produced and edited by Anna Chang and Alex Coustar with assistant production and editing from Lucas Chen. Theme music composed by Max Ozer and Hugo De Castro-Abeger.