All Access With Clarissa Cardenas
Go beyond the music and into the untold stories that shaped your favorite artists into timeless trailblazers. Hosted by Clarissa Cardenas, "All Access" delivers intimate conversations with breakthrough and legacy artists who have set themselves apart from the rest.Each episode explores pivotal creative moments, genre-defying collaborations, and the cultural impact behind the music you love. Featuring exclusive vinyl crate segments where artists reveal the records that shaped their sound.
Episodes
48 episodes
Boys Noize on Nine Inch Nails Collaboration, TRON, and His New Label, OAZ + Vinyl Crate Digging
Alex Ridha, the Berlin-based producer who performs as Boys Noize, has had an unusually varied year. He's been opening for Nine Inch Nails on the "Peel It Back" tour (hailed as one of the best l...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:46
Me Nd Adam Talk Second Album, Crazy Fan at The Killers & Elon vs. Zuckerberg - Concert Queen Connect
On today's show, I had our most talked about guest, Me Nd Adam. If you saw the first episode, brace yourselves for a more laser focused music duo, Vince & Adam. They're back to talk about the new album and some of the biggest chan...
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1:55:50
Sam Wolfe Talks Manifestation, Playing Techno Around The World & Jam Bands (Seismic Dance Event Interview)
At Seismic Dance Event, I was able to sit down with Sam Wolfe, an artist and producer from Atlanta, for a candid discussion about his steady rise up the techno charts and how his music has been influenced by hard work, good karma, and being ...
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15:34
Avision Talks NYC Roots, “In My Mind” Album, Maceo Plex & Unreleased Music - Anthony Cardinale
On today’s show, I have Anthony Cardinale aka Avision, a techno and house producer & DJ from New York, who grew up in the club culture with an early start on the turntables at the age of 12. Avision has been one of my favorite artists fo...
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53:51
Hello Yes Talks Lightning In A Bottle, Zhu Prank Calls & New Music Interview - Ronny & Mitch
On today’s show, I have music duo, Hello Yes, consisting of guitarist Mitch Bell and saxophonist Aaron Leibowitz, birthed during off time on the road with electronic artist Zhu, who they continue to perform and collaborate with. With a new E...
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48:37
Fender Hosts First-Ever Immersive Pop-Up in Austin, Launching American Vintage II 'Series - Alanna Strauss - Fender Interview
On today's "Concert Queen Connect", we have Alanna Strauss, Senior Vice President of Fender, who is unveiling the American Vintage II series of electric guitars and basses at it's FIRST EVER immersive pop-up activation durin...
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17:50
Dave Navarro talks "Duel Diagnosis", Creative Process with PADHiA & Art Exhibition in Austin, TX!
On today’s “Concert Queen Connect”, we have Dave Navarro , best known as a member of rock band, “Jane’s Addiction” and mental health activist, speaking about his “Duel Diagnosis” immersive art exhibition on display at West Chelsea Contempora...
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26:55
Dolly Parton Premieres NFT's at SXSW and The Future of the Music Industry - Shawn Ullman (BCL)
On today’s show, learn how Shawn Ullman worked with Dolly Parton’s team to partner with Blockchain Creative Labs, and bring Dolly Parton to her first-ever appearance at SXSW and launch “Dollyverse”, her own NFT collection of her “Run, Rose, ...
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29:25
Golden Dawn Arkestra talks Early Days, Spirituality, Psychedelics & more! (Topaz McGarrigle)
We have official SXSW Artist and Performer, Topaz McGarrigle , of Golden Dawn Arkestra on “Concert Queen Connect”, talking about the time performed on 6th street as a kid, the time he rode a white horse into Sahara Lounge, his musical journe...
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1:02:23
Josh Donaldson Talks 20+ Yrs in Music, Life Lessons as a Suicide Survivor & Suicide Prevention (When The Music Stops)
On today’s show, I have the man, the myth, the legend, Josh Donaldson, founder of “When The Music Stops” and former tour manager of the World’s Biggest DJ, and at one point, “Las Vegas’s hand to shake” in the scene. Josh has toured the world...
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1:30:02
PSA: It's Not Ok To Pretend Like It's All Ok, Photoshoot Aftermath & Be On The Lookout
On today's show, I talk about two pressing things that have been weighing on my heart. It's not a comfortable thing to talk about but as we continue to go out and attend events, concerts and festivals, it must be known that the behavi...
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47:02
Capyac Talks New Album, Song Production vs. Live Performances, Early Days & Selling the Band on Ebay
On today’s show, I have the incredible music duo, Capyac, a Berlin/Detroit/French electronic inspired group with jazz, funk and modern influences, and hands down, one of the BEST and ENTERTAINING live shows you’ll ever see. Yeah I said it and I...
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1:31:33
The Souz aka Photo & Video Ninja in Austin, "Tell Me If You're Hitting On Me", Bernasty's, My Producer & Roomie
On today's episode, I am finally joined by my 'Concert Queen Connect' producer for a very rare appearance in front of the camera. Steve Souza aka "The Souz" is a photo & video ninja here in Austin and is a trail bla...
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1:12:58
P1nkstar Talks #1 Hits, Fashion, Twitter, Queer Rave Culture & Pop In Austin
On today’s show, I’m joined by Austin-based artist & pop-star performer, P1nkstar. Originally from Mexico, P1nkstar is truly a trailblazer in Austin, and paved her way at the University of Texas in the LatinX community, and pursued her pa...
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1:04:26
Walker Lukens Talks Song Confessional, Performing These Days, Spoon Show, and Remembering the Alamo
On today’s show, I have singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, podcast host and creative visionary, Walker Lukens. Walker is an artist that has come up during various shows on “Concert Queen Connect” and I was so excited to sit down with him and ...
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1:14:35
Bob Schneider Talks Group Therapy, Catholic Upbringing, Reactions to Rock n Roll Legends & New Album
On today’s show, I have Austin legend, Bob Schneider, “King of the Live Music Capital of the World”, and winner of more than 59 Austin Music Awards including, Best Album, Best Songwriter, Best Musician, and Best Male Vocals, making him the m...
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1:19:31
David Wrangler aka Disko Cowboy Talks Vinyl Ranch, Wake & Bake Radio, Playing ACL and New Record Label
On today’s show, I have entrepreneur, DJ, producer, founder and creative director of Vinyl Ranch, David Wrangler. David aka “Disko Cowboy” and I talk about the beginnings of the widely popular brand, Vinyl Ranch, his inspiration behind mergi...
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1:23:20
Ruby Talks About Performing With Wu Tang, Willie, And New Music On The Way!
On today’s episode, I am joined by Ruby Jane Smith who has cultivated a following as a music prodigy with the violin, and is a classical violinist and fiddle player. She grew up quickly performing in front of large audiences at ACL and with art...
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1:13:32
An OG Austinite Talks History of the Austin Music Scene, Festival Stories & Stages of “Lit Nick” - Nick Moreau (Yonce)
On today’s episode, I am joined by OG Austinite, and my ACL & Concert Bestie, Nick Moreau, aka “Yonce”. Nick has become one of my closest friends and someone who is a modern-day historian of Austin’s staple events like SXSW, ACL and Blue...
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1:11:10
Me Nd Adam Talk “Trashwave”, Hard Swigs, Mullets, Hitting A Million Streams & New Music
On today’s episode, I am joined by Austin based, trashwave duo, Me Nd Adam. What’s trashwave you ask? A genre they have not only created, but built their sound on, their mantra and rockstar lifestyle. Don’t let the mullet and shock value of ...
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Alesia Lani Talks Evolving As An Artist, Songwriting as Therapy, and Thriving & Growing During Quarantine
On today’s episode, I’m joined by R&B/Soul singer, ACL performer, and one of my favorite people, Alesia Lani. Moving to Austin when she was just 4 years old, she saw the city evolve as did her own life change throughout the years, and em...
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1:13:20
Kalu James Talks Life Lessons, Nigerian Heritage & Getting Kicked Out The School Choir
On today’s episode, I’m joined by one of the most genuine and versatile artists in the scene, Kalu James, of Kalu and the Electric Joint. Leaving his home in Nigeria at the age of 18, Kalu has had an incredible journey of pursuing his passi...
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1:20:41
Follow-Up: My Mental Health Journey and What Really Happened To Me (Solo Episode)
On today’s solo episode, I go more in-depth about my very personal story about sexual assault hat I shared from last week. It includes details about some of the emotions and life-changing moments I went through that occurred, as well as what...
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33:35
Curtis Roush Talks TBLSH, Psychedelics & Mental Health
On today’s episode, I’m joined by recording engineer/producer and one of the founding members of Austin’s psychedelic rock/ cosmic soul band, Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour. Curtis and I talk about music and the formation of TB...
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1:20:39
Drew Dunavan, the Wizard Behind the Scenes of Event Production in Austin
On today’s episode, I’m joined by the wizard behind the curtain of some of Austin’s biggest audio visual productions, staging and event technology. Drew Dunavan, co-founder of the Werd company began his journey in production at a young age insp...
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