01 / Roots
Where you came from, what shaped you, and how the sound started.
Independent music. Independent voices.
Tell the story behind the music.
Underground Nation Podcast puts independent artists in the hot seat to talk about where they came from, how they make their music, and what it takes to build an audience on their own terms.
Hosted by Ryan Chavez, better known as Bounce Ball Boogie, the “host with the ghost.”
Inside the conversationNo industry script
The music.
The making.
The hard-won lessons.
Metal · punk · rock · hip-hop · alternativeUnfiltered
A show with room for the real story
More than what’s on the record.
02 / Process
How you make the music and find listeners without giving up your own terms.
03 / Lessons
The business side too: recording, promotion, and the lessons learned the hard way.
The host with the ghost
Meet your host
Meet Your Host: Ryan “Bounce Ball Boogie” Chavez
Ryan Chavez, known onstage as Bounce Ball Boogie, brings an underground artist’s perspective and a former radio DJ’s energy to the Underground Nation Podcast. Your “host with the ghost” goes beyond the music to explore the stories, struggles, and ambition behind the artists making noise underneath the surface.
As an independent hip-hop artist himself, Ryan understands the work that goes into building a name. Through candid conversations, humor, and thought-provoking questions, he gives artists a place to share their journey—and listeners a chance to discover their next favorite act.
Underground Nation - Discovering noise underneath the surface.
Pitch your storyTwo ways to start a conversation
Bring your story.
Or back the scene.
For independent artists
Pitch an interview
If you’re an independent band or artist with a story behind the sound, tell us what you’re working on and share a link to your music. Metal, punk, rock, hip-hop, and alternative voices are welcome.
The interview is about your story and your music. If it makes sense, Bounce may ask whether you’d like to hear about advertising opportunities. That’s a separate, optional conversation.
Send an interview pitch For brands, venues & music businesses
Explore sponsorship & advertising
Start a conversation about reaching fans of independent music. This path is for venues, promoters, recording studios, music gear brands, and local businesses.
Tell us a little about your business and what you have in mind.
Discuss advertisingNo fancy pitch required
Let’s talk about what you’re building.
Reach Bounce directly with an interview idea, a sponsorship question, or a little of both.