561 Music
561 Music is hosted by Ben Childs and Hector Diaz of Killbillies. Listen every week as 561 Music hosts a different artist and/or local venue owner helping spread the word on the local music scene. Each episode will contain guest interviews, gear reviews, live performances, and show recommendations to not miss that week.
Episodes
July 25, 2025 • 61 mins
This week Sophomore Year stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the beginnings of the band, what they write about, their style, how they recorded their first record, and what is to come!
Sophomore Year can be found at the following links:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophomoreyearfl?r=nametag
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sophomoreyearfl?si=V7trEn8H5sLkSoUf
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July 11, 2025 • 42 mins
This week Gunnar stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about his music tastes, the struggles of being a young, unapolagetically authentic artist trying to break into the Florida music scene, growing up different and turning that angst into art.
Gunnar Gill can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masonpace.18/
Instagram: instagram.com/masonpace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasonPac...
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July 4, 2025 • 52 mins
This week Orange Blackheart stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about chasing down the unkowable mysteries in dreams and capturing their essence in songs. We had a great discussion about influences, travels, songwriting and finding inspiration. .
Orange Blackheart can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrangeBlackheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeblackheart/
YouTub...
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June 27, 2025 • 67 mins
This week Stratis from The Metropolitan stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about his journey in music, his classical background, how he fell in love with Rock and Roll and more!
The Metropolitan can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themetropolitansound/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetropolitansound
Bandcamp: https://www.themetropolitan.bandcamp.com
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June 19, 2025 • 74 mins
This week, Shannon and Joey from Thread Count Podcast stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about comedy, music, their amazing podcast and... a whole load of other stuff!
Thread Count Podcast can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572828913527
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadcountpodcast/
YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/threadcountpodcast/
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June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
If you like what you hear check out the bands that played! Florida punk and ska at it's finest!
Wrasse on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pSDvf1uyARgFxnR769Udz?si=1f1daf3e01984f80
Dirty Crumbums on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Eb2goWNWdr6tJCFbo924D?si=4b3c5298710c4a29
Nina's Yard Party on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Dyy6JH42tMHCpXFzrTk42?si=183160735d0e4957
The Burn Club on Spotify: https://open...
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June 6, 2025 • 47 mins
This week The Hot Seat stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about touring, recording, friendship, their creative journeys and Ben and Hector put The Hot Seat in The Hot Seat! .
The Hot Seat can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XUhpC9CAi/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehotseatband?igsh=MXU2MGwyb2hyM2hoZQ==
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehotseatb...
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May 30, 2025 • 42 mins
This week Jeremy Sousa stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about his many and varied musical endeavors and his time on tour with Kenny Moe and Beeline .
Jeremy Sousa can be found at the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjoesousa/
561 Music Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y2i0AgJTGRMtxMADgZ7AZ?si=Zp77sqBTuewWTDouxH2g
561 Music Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/561musicpo...
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May 23, 2025 • 42 mins
What a year so far!!! This was a lot of fun to edit.
Check out all the videos on our feed for full episodes on each of these Florida artists!
561 Music Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y2i0AgJTGRMtxMADgZ7AZ?si=Zp77sqBTuewWTDouxH2g
561 Music Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/561musicpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/561musicpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/561musicpodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtu...
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May 16, 2025 • 83 mins
This week Jordan Meyers stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about his touring years, how thery led to addiction, his desire, that we share, to destigmatize discussions on mental health and addiction, and his path to starting his incredibly impactful non-profit organization Finding a Lost Voice. Finding a Lost Voice is a compassionate initiative that acknowledges the profound impact of mental health challenges on indi...
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May 9, 2025 • 59 mins
This week we talk about the 561 Music Festival and show all the footage that we captured. Special shout-outs to Justin Hucker, Ricky Bolufe, James Galiano, Eli, Danelle Michaud, Kelly, Gavin and Noelle Diaz, Christie Pinello, Keath Pattersonand all the other people that made this event possible. We also surprise Adriana, the winner of a guitar signed by all the bands! We have so much love for the music scene in the 561 and beyond....
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May 2, 2025 • 66 mins
This week off Orbit stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about their musical journey. As the Off Orbit rocket ship lands, the "Rock Show" experience comes alive with catchy hooks, upbeat grooves, guitar acrobatics, psychedelic jams, and raw energy! A modern vintage type of rock band with some edge, and multiple layers to its repertoire.
Off Orbit can be found at the following links:
Facebook: facebook.com/offorbit
I...
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April 25, 2025 • 61 mins
This week Reverse Oreo stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about our favorite bands, how they recorded the record, punk, metal, teaching. Loads of stuff!
Reverse Oreo can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGP9C17LH/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverseoreoband.fl?igsh=MW5kczhzcGEwcTV4Yw==
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April 18, 2025 • 42 mins
This week Closer to the Ocean stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about Recording their record, 90's music and Fear and Loathing in South Florida!
Closer to the Ocean can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masonpace.18/
Instagram: instagram.com/masonpace
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasonPace
Website: https://www.masonpacemusic.com
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April 4, 2025 • 52 mins
This week Stryder stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about their burgeoning career, fun stories of their brushes with Goose, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Stryder can be found at the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StryderGrooves
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strydergrooves/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZoRjEatphc
Website: https://www.reverbnation.com/stryder3
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March 28, 2025 • 58 mins
This week Slo Funk Pump stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about funk, Rocky Balboa and staying funky in these trying times.
Slo Funk Pump can be found at the following links:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slofunkpump?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SloFunkPump/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slofunkpump/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slofunkpump
Website: https://slofunkpump.com/
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March 21, 2025 • 72 mins
This week Ryan Hopkins stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about the process he uses for creativity, finding time to let the thoughts happen, his fantastic two E.Ps and the shows he has coming up.
Ryan Hopkins can be found at the following links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhopkinsmusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHopkinsMusic
Website: https://linktr.ee/ryanhopkinsmusic
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March 14, 2025 • 48 mins
This week Wrasse stopped by the studio and had a great chat with Ben about what it is to be a Florida band, the importance of Florida in their music and... Jimmy Buffet!
Wrasse can be found at the following links:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wrassetheband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrassetheband/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wrassetheband?si=J-fwsd_LELO07F0w
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March 7, 2025 • 72 mins
This week Modern Odyssey stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us about how they found themselves blasting off into outerspace on an interstellar musical journey and what it feels like being an alien among humans on this blue green dot we call earth. They played some great songs as well! Catch them at 561 Music Festival 4 at the Meyer Ampitheater on May 3rd
Modern Odyssey can be found at the following links:
Facebook: w...
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February 28, 2025 • 53 mins
This week Rocky Rucker A.K.A Mother Rucker stopped by the studio and had a great chat with us that covered topics like mental health, self belief, the bravery to put yourself out there, and the importance of representation in the arts when it comes to role models for people to aspire to.
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherruckerofficial?igsh=aXp4dHVjdjl0a2k2&utm_source=qr
facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6...
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