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It opens with realness. No filters, no script just Gerardo and Vic easing back into the mic after a long pause. They trade confessions: COVID, burnout, mental resets. It’s unguarded and human, the kind of honesty that makes this return feel earned. “We’re back,” Gerardo says, and you can hear the grin in his voice. Vic adds, “’Til the end of the season.” The air lightens, laughter rolls back in, and soon they’re locked into the week’s theme, Lowrider Oldies. A crowd favorite from last season, revived just in time for the last late-summer barbecues and slow cruises through the city. This one’s for the Barrio Queens and Kings, the “smile now, cry later” crowd who know nostalgia hits deepest when it rides with a little bit of soul.

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Top Picks

Lover Girl — Aaron Frazer
The first spin sets the tone: polished, tender, and dripping with that classic 50s-era glow. Gerardo calls it “gospel-oldies funk,” and Vic immediately co-signs, the falsetto catches them both off guard. They laugh about mistaking Aaron for a woman at first, then dig into the story: a Baltimore-raised drummer-turned-frontman from Durand Jones & The Indications who carved his own lane with Introducing, produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Between jokes about black keys and white ones, they land on something real, Frazer’s sound feels familiar yet fresh, a clean revival of soul that proves the genre never really left.

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We Call It Love — Dennis.
When this record slides in, the mood softens. Vic admits it “came out of nowhere,” and Gerardo nods, there’s almost nothing online about the mysterious artist known only as Dennis. (Yes, period included.) The conversation turns reflective; they respect how he lets the music speak for itself. No image, no origin story, just melancholy and meaning. Gerardo lists off hidden gems like Dream State and Stories and Love Me, giving quiet props to the friend who first put him on. It’s one of those rare songs that shifts the whole energy mid-set, intimate, subdued, and quietly devastating in its simplicity.

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Can I Call You Rose? — The Sacred Souls
By the finale, the tone’s full-body warmth. Gerardo calls this one “a metaphorical poem,” and Vic’s already vibing, “that’s my number one.” The San Diego-based trio crafts modern soul the way it used to sound: snares crisp, horns breathing, vocals heavy with heart. They unpack the story behind the band’s bedroom beginnings and the chemistry between Alex Garcia, Sal Samano, and Josh Lane. When the hook hits, “Can I call you Rose?”, both hosts fall silent for a beat. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just play; it paints a scene. Backyard lights, pressed khakis, the top button done. Pure soul, pure California.

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By the close, it’s laughter again, Vic joking about almost falling asleep “daydreaming in V-Lo mode,” Gerardo cracking up between sips. They salute the Barrio Queens and Kings, the ones still cruising slow with the windows down. “If you got the top button done and the high socks on, we see you,” Vic grins. This episode isn’t just a playlist; it’s a love letter to culture, community, and the persistence of soul. Lowrider Oldies Part 1 reminds listeners that good music never dies, it just finds new cars to ride in.

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