Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 33 – Chris Enriquez of Spotlights

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The Crushed Monocle Podcast is where Jon and Coop talk about stuff. ALL the stuff! Music, movies, shows, life, or whatever. Naturally, they will mispronounce names, poke fun at themselves, and never fail to profess their love for the 1995 masterpiece, Showgirls. No matter what, Jon and Coop go above and beyond to lift up the indie artist. This is why you must subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you consume fine podcasts. This is the Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 33 – Chris Enriquez of Spotlights!

In the 33rd episode of Crushed Monocle Podcast, Jon and Coop are joined by Chris Enriquez of Spotlights.

As drummer for acts such as Spotlights, Primitive Weapons, Julie Christmas, On The Might Of Princes, Total Meltdown, and his solo project, Light Tower, Chris Enriquez is one of the busiest men in music. In addition to drums, he is also co-owner of the revived legendary label Wreck-Age Records and works for Revolver, The Hard Times, Goldmine, Alternative Press, Metal Edge, and Brooklyn Vegan. Enriquez has no shortage of stories and wisdom.

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In addition to all of this, Jon, Coop, and Enriquez also talk about:

  • Finding time to have a life outside of being in multiple bands and jobs
  • Sharing stages and dressing rooms with The Melvins and Mike Patton
  • Julie Christmas cutting her hair on stage
  • Artists working with each other but never listening to each other’s music
  • The everlasting influence of Eddie Reyes
  • Candiria being in multiple episodes of The Sopranos

Most Importantly, Chris Enriquez, Jon, and Coop discuss the importance of indie music.

Do these topics interest you? Well, you’ve stuck it out with the show this far, so that has to count for something! Please don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share The Crushed Monocle Podcast in your favorite format. So, kick back, turn up the noise, and enjoy Jon, Coop, and Chris Enriquez talking about stuff. ALL the stuff!


Please consider supporting the artists and labels Chris Enriquez, Jon, and Coop recommend in this episode:

Spotlights | Light Tower | Total Meltdown | On The Might Of Princes | Julie Christmas | Primitive Weapons | Brain Cave | Baratro | Plantoid | Cower | Kerry King | Weaving Spiders | Monogroove | Ghost Days | Ipecac Recordings | Wreck-Age Records

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