# Las Cruces Rocks > Las Cruces Rocks is a weekly radio broadcast on 101.5 KTAL-LP showcasing emerging rock and alternative artists from Las Cruces, El Paso, and the Mesilla Valley. New episodes air Wednesdays 5–6 PM Mountain Time, hosted by Tom Larkin. Las Cruces Rocks is a non-commercial community radio show focused on local and regional independent rock, punk, alternative, indie, and adjacent genres. Every episode includes recorded interviews, live in-studio performances, and a curated playlist of artists from the Mesilla Valley scene and beyond. Past episodes, photos, tracklists, and album reviews are all archived at lascrucesrocks.net. ## Main pages - [Home](https://lascrucesrocks.net/): Live broadcast player and the latest episode. - [Episode archive](https://lascrucesrocks.net/archive): The full episode catalog, organized by season. - [Local shows](https://lascrucesrocks.net/events): Upcoming rock and alternative gigs around Las Cruces, El Paso, and the Mesilla Valley. - [Scene stats](https://lascrucesrocks.net/stats): Most-played artists and show statistics. - [Blog](https://lascrucesrocks.net/blog): Album reviews and music journalism. - [Artists played](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists): Every artist that has ever played on the show. - [Show guests](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests): Every guest and co-host. - [Venues](https://lascrucesrocks.net/venues): Las Cruces live music venues from the gig calendar. - [FAQ](https://lascrucesrocks.net/faq): When the show airs, how to listen, and how to get your music on it. - [Contact](https://lascrucesrocks.net/contact): Get in touch with the show. - [Submit Music](https://lascrucesrocks.net/submit-music): Artists submit songs for airplay. - [Submit a Show](https://lascrucesrocks.net/submit-show): Promoters submit live shows for the calendar. - [Sponsor](https://lascrucesrocks.net/sponsor): Underwriting via LC Community Radio. ## Episodes - [Episode 4 — w/ Haunt Me & Loki](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s02e04): This week we bring you the San Antonio Goth / Post-Punk trio, Haunt Me. Recorded at The Destination, Haunt Me talk about tour life, production, and more along with an exclusive per - [Episode 3 — w/ Skweezy & Julian Medina](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s02e03): We caught up with Skweezy Jibbs for his movie premier and volleyball at the border wall in El Paso. He gave us some insight on self-producing, and self-distributing his crowdfunded - [Episode 2 — w/ DECEITS & Jeff Frawley](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s02e02): On this episode we welcome LA post-punk band, DECEITS, and talk about touring, music, culture, and more. We're also joined by a special co-host, Jeff Frawley, host of The Lost High - [Episode 1 — w/ FEA & STIX](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s02e01): In our first episode of Season 2 we take a trip to The Lowbrow Palace in El Paso to catch up with the ladies of FEA, a San Antonio punk quartet currently on tour with Total Chaos. - [Episode 8 — w/ Johnny Catalog](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE08): Johnny Catalog stops by to talk about his show, the behind the scenes action at KTAL-LP, and more. - [Episode 7 — w/ Cosmic Paradise](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE07): On this week's episode, Cosmic Paradise joins us to recap LCR Fest, talk about upcoming plans for the show, and check out some new releases from local artists. - [Episode 6 — w/ Walt Rubel](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE06): In our last episode of LCR before LCR Fest we're bringing on Walt Rubel, host of Musical Celebrations on 101.5 KTAL-LP. We'll be revisiting previous shows, going over the latest up - [Episode 5 — w/ Clinton Wilcox](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE05): On this week's show we have a special Co Host, KTAL's own, Clinton Wilcox. Clinton hosts Christian Classics 101, and is an accomplished musician. Hopefully we can convince him to p - [Episode 4 — w/ sunihateyou](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE04): sunihateyou has taken over the studio and have Tom tied up in the closet. This special episode goes a half hour longer than our regular episodes. - [Episode 3 — w/ MoonKill](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE03): Had the pleasure of checking in with @moonkillband right before their tour date in El Paso this past Friday. Super cool dudes, and really great music. Recorded at The Destination L - [Episode 2 — w/ Joe from The Destination](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE02): Music and hangs with our friend Joe from The Destination, the venue we're doing LCR Fest at. Also debuting a brand new song by Funeral Joke. - [Episode 1 — w/ Sakoovision, Luna, and Toko](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/OSE01): Hanging out with Ryan (Sakoovision) and catching up on the latest and greatest in the local scene. - [Episode 11 — w/ Know//suffer](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e11): El Paso metal gods, Know//suffer end season 1 with a hillarious interview and sick performance from their practice space on the border. - [Episode 10 — w/ The Anhedonians & Agent R](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e10): Sci Fi space rock two piece, The Anhedonians invited us to their lair in El Paso for a candid interview and unforgettable performance. - [Episode 9 — w/ Jane Like Fire & Local Vibes Live](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e09): El Paso rock quartet, Jane Like Fire met up with us at The Melody Factory in Texas for a performance and interview while KTAL-LP's Local Vibes Live joined us in the studio to cohos - [Episode 8 — w/ Funeral Joke & Sakoovision](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e08): Las Cruces photographer Ryan Sakellakos aka Sakoovision teaches us the tricks of the trade while El Paso's Funeral Joke gives us a performance and insightful interview. - [Episode 7 — w/ Infected Crow Records & Infected Crow Records](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e07): El Paso promotional powerhouse, Jesus of Infected Crow Records sits in the cohost seat this week and gives us some insider insights on the scene. - [Episode 6 — w/ Worm Ceiling](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e06): Jerm, frontman of Worm Ceiling from El Paso took a trip to our home studio for an interview and our first acoustic performance. - [Episode 5 — w/ Death Benefits](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e05): Las Cruces' favorite death metal act, Death Benefits gives us a face melting performance and expletive-laden interview. - [Episode 4 — w/ Fear of Tradition](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e04): The El Paso Shoegaze/Rock trio Fear of Tradition joins us to talk about how they differentiate themselves in the crowded scene. - [Episode 3 — w/ Father Wolf](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e03): El Paso metal band, Father Wolf, sheds light on their perspective as seasoned vets in the local scene. - [Episode 2 — w/ Amoral Minds](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e02): Amoral Minds, a thrash band from Las Cruces chats music, the scene, and breaking through the noise. - [Episode 1 — w/ sunihateyou](https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes/s01e01): Our innagural episode! Join us as we sit down with sunihateyou, an up and coming band from Las Cruces for an interview and exclusive performance. ## Blog - [Call It Lost - withyourheart*](https://lascrucesrocks.net/blog/call-it-lost-withyourheart): El Paso Post-Hardcore act, Call It Lost, have released their first EP. A 5 track masterpiece that perfectly shows their range and accurately encapsulates the energy of their live s - [The Offseason](https://lascrucesrocks.net/blog/the-offseason) - [Season 1 Reflections](https://lascrucesrocks.net/blog/season-1-reflections) ## Guests - [Agent R](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/agent-r): 1 appearance. - [Amoral Minds](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/amoral-minds): 1 appearance. - [Clinton Wilcox](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/clinton-wilcox): 1 appearance. - [Cosmic Paradise](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/cosmic-paradise): 1 appearance. - [Death Benefits](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/death-benefits): 1 appearance. - [DECEITS](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/deceits): 1 appearance. - [Father Wolf](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/father-wolf): 1 appearance. - [FEA](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/fea): 1 appearance. - [Fear of Tradition](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/fear-of-tradition): 1 appearance. - [Funeral Joke](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/funeral-joke): 1 appearance. - [Haunt Me](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/haunt-me): 1 appearance. - [Infected Crow Records](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/infected-crow-records): 2 appearances. - [Jane Like Fire](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/jane-like-fire): 1 appearance. - [Jeff Frawley](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/jeff-frawley): 1 appearance. - [Joe from The Destination](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/joe-from-the-destination): 1 appearance. - [Johnny Catalog](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/johnny-catalog): 1 appearance. - [Julian Medina](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/julian-medina): 1 appearance. - [Know//suffer](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/know-suffer): 1 appearance. - [Local Vibes Live](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/local-vibes-live): 1 appearance. - [Loki](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/loki): 1 appearance. - [MoonKill](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/moonkill): 1 appearance. - [Sakoovision](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/sakoovision): 1 appearance. - [Sakoovision, Luna, and Toko](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/sakoovision-luna-and-toko): 1 appearance. - [Skweezy](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/skweezy): 1 appearance. - [STIX](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/stix): 1 appearance. - [sunihateyou](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/sunihateyou): 2 appearances. - [The Anhedonians](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/the-anhedonians): 1 appearance. - [Walt Rubel](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/walt-rubel): 1 appearance. - [Worm Ceiling](https://lascrucesrocks.net/guests/worm-ceiling): 1 appearance. ## Artists played - [4 Non Blondes](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/4-non-blondes): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Acrolein](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/acrolein): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Action Pact](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/action-pact): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Adrian Lucas Archuleta](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/adrian-lucas-archuleta): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [All Time Low](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/all-time-low): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Amoral Minds](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/amoral-minds): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Amyl and The Sniffers](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/amyl-and-the-sniffers): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Angine de Poitrine](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/angine-de-poitrine): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Attack of the Stick Insects](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/attack-of-the-stick-insects): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Batbait](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/batbait): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [blink-182](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/blink-182): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [bloomwave](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/bloomwave): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Blushed](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/blushed): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/ca7riel-and-paco-amoroso): 1 episode, 2 songs played. - [CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso/Sting](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/ca7riel-and-paco-amoroso-sting): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Call It Lost](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/call-it-lost): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Ceremony](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/ceremony): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [David Bowie](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/david-bowie): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Death Benefits](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/death-benefits): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Deceits](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/deceits): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Depeche Mode](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/depeche-mode): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Enjoy](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/enjoy): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [espejo](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/espejo): 5 episodes, 5 songs played. - [Fader](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/fader): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Failure](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/failure): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Father Wolf](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/father-wolf): 5 episodes, 5 songs played. - [Fea](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/fea): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Fear of Tradition](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/fear-of-tradition): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Frankie and the Studs](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/frankie-and-the-studs): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Fro W.U.N.D.A.S](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/fro-w-u-n-d-a-s): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Funeral Joke](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/funeral-joke): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Glorious](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/glorious): 5 episodes, 5 songs played. - [Hum](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/hum): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Jane Like Fire](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/jane-like-fire): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Know//suffer](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/know-suffer): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Kool & The Gang](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/kool-and-the-gang): 4 episodes, 4 songs played. - [La Cotorra Bionica](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/la-cotorra-bionica): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Lesser Care](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lesser-care): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [lexisgrim](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lexisgrim): 4 episodes, 4 songs played. - [Lifeguard](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lifeguard): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [lighttube logcabin](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lighttube-logcabin): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Limp Bizkit](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/limp-bizkit): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [LSV](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lsv): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [LunaLemon](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/lunalemon): 5 episodes, 5 songs played. - [MOXIES](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/moxies): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [nvmd](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/nvmd): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [OTX](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/otx): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Sade](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/sade): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [sam ray club](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/sam-ray-club): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [Sinhaus](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/sinhaus): 2 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Struck/Down](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/struck-down): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [SUNIHATEYOU](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/sunihateyou): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [The Anhedonians](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/the-anhedonians): 4 episodes, 4 songs played. - [The Cure](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/the-cure): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [The Decemberists](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/the-decemberists): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Theory 7](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/theory-7): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Title Fight](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/title-fight): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Tony Jupiter](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/tony-jupiter): 3 episodes, 3 songs played. - [Total Chaos](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/total-chaos): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [trauma ray](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/trauma-ray): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Upchuck](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/upchuck): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [upnow!](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/upnow): 1 episode, 2 songs played. - [Who Remembers Autumn?](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/who-remembers-autumn): 1 episode, 1 song played. - [Worm Ceiling](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/worm-ceiling): 2 episodes, 2 songs played. - [WWE](https://lascrucesrocks.net/artists/wwe): 1 episode, 1 song played. ## Feeds - Sitemap: https://lascrucesrocks.net/sitemap.xml - Blog RSS: https://lascrucesrocks.net/feed.xml - Podcast RSS: https://lascrucesrocks.net/episodes.xml