SoCal Soundcheck

Brian Jensen

Based in Temecula, CA, SoCal Soundcheck is a podcast about the musicians, bands, venues, promoters, and fans shaping Southern California’s live music scene.Hosted by Brian Jensen, each episode features real conversations with local artists and music community voices about the stories behind the songs, the realities of performing live, and the work that goes into building a music career. From gear and set lists to landing gigs, open mics, promotion, venues, and behind-the-scenes stories, SoCal Soundcheck brings you closer to the people keeping local music alive.By Temecula Musicians.Sponsored by Tsunami CablesGreat tone starts with great gear, an...

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SoCal Soundcheck

Episodes (19)

Today Press Rewind’s Matt Rivera on Guitar, Confidence, and the Temecula Music Scene
Tue Jun 9th Apollo Spalding of Hypno Sapo Isn’t Interested in Copies of Copies
Fri Jun 5th Charli Brewer Was Born to Rock

SoCal Soundcheck

Jun 18, 2026
33½ minutes
30 MB

Matt Rivera’s story starts with a box of cassette tapes. Growing up in Southern California, Matt discovered bands like Van Halen, Aerosmith, Stryper, and Scorpions through his dad’s music collection. His dad played guitar, the songs hit hard, and somewhere in that mix of classic rock riffs and cassette-era discovery, Matt found the thing that would stick with him for life. In this episode of SoCal Soundcheck, Brian Jensen sits down with Matt Rivera, guitarist and backup vocalist for Press Rewind, a SoCal dad rock cover band playing classic rock, ’90s, and 2000s altern...

SoCal Soundcheck

Press Rewind’s Matt Rivera on Guitar, Confidence, and the Temecula Music Scene

Brian Jensen

00:00 -32:30