mariachi el bronx
20 side projects you should already be listening to by now
Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]
Prince gets Grammys tribute event with Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, more
Two days after the televised presentation of the Grammy Awards, music icon Prince will be given a glorious tribute. Rolling Stone reports that Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Jan 28. Acts confirmed to appear include Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, Beck, Usher, Gary Clark […]
14 New Songs You Need To Hear Before November 2014 Ends
Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of November 2014. […]
On Mariachi El Bronx's 'III,' punches are pulled
Mariachi El Bronx III When word was received that members of the Bronx were going to incorporate synthesizers and electronics into their vehicle for indigenous Mexican music, eyebrows were skeptically arched. But III doesn’t awkwardly weld EDM/dubstep/techno tropes to the band’s south-of-the-border aesthetic. The synthetic elements are used as textural enhancements for great songs, like […]
Mariachi El Bronx, “New Beat” lyric video premiere
Watch the lyric video for Mariachi El Bronx’s new song, “New Beat.” The track is taken from the band’s new album, Mariachi El Bronx (III), which is out now via ATO Records. Check out the song, and let us know your thoughts. West Coast headlining tour: 11/5 – Los Angeles, CA @ The El Rey Theatre […]
Making Up For Lost Crime: The Bronx make up for the five-year absence with a ton of projects
Fans of unpretentious rock ’n’ roll had a lot to celebrate when the fourth album by Los Angeles firebrands the Bronx entered the world. The record—their first in five years—was released last Tuesday, and it finds the band at the height of their powers. Which is kind of a big deal, considering how their much-lauded […]
Mariachi El Bronx announce tour with Two Gallants
Mariachi El Bronx, the en fuego alter ego of L.A. punk stalwarts the Bronx, will be hitting the road later this year for a tour with Two Gallants. Check out the dates below. The group released their second self-titled album last year via ATO. 5/5 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre w/Los Lobos, Neko […]
Watch Mariachi El Bronx cover Bob Dylan on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Mariachi El Bronx stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno last night to perform their cover of Bob Dylan’s “Love Sick” from the new Dylan tribute album Chimes Of Freedom. Check it out below.
Mariachi El Bronx perform "Revolution Girls" on Conan
Mariachi El Bronx recently stopped by Conan to perform “Revolution Girls” from their new album, Mariachi El Bronx II. Check out the performance below.
Foo Fighters announce fall tour with Rise Against, Mariachi El Bronx
Modern-rock mainstays Foo Fighters have booked a run of arena shows this September, with support coming from Rise Against and Mariachi El Bronx (a lineup which made this writer literally squeal with joy and do a little fist-pump upon discovery). Currently confirmed dates are below, with more on the way: Sept. 14 – St. Paul, […]
