by the El Reportero’s news services
MolotovMexican rockers Molotov plan to record an album of new material after completing their current U.S. tour, band member Paco Ayala told Efe.
“Now in our concerts we are playing new numbers that haven’t been recorded to test then with people. And we like to do this, to release them live, to see the public’s reaction,” he said in a telephone interview.
Some of those new songs, including “Santo Niño de Atocha” and “Goner,” are going over well with the fans, Ayala said.
He added, however, that the group can’t compose an entire album’s worth of material while touring.
“We have to take time to prepare the new songs and put out a good disc,” he said.
Molotov, winner of four Latin Grammys, performed Thursday in Charlotte, one of 26 cities on the itinerary of a U.S. tour that will take them from coast to coast.
Ayala and his bandmates – Miky Huidobro, Tito Fuentes de Garay and Randy Ebright – are all multi-instrumentalists and each takes part in singing/rapping lyrics that mix Spanish and English.
Molotov attained international recognition with the 1997 album ”¿Donde jugaran las niñas?,” which included “Gimme Tha Power,” a song denouncing Mexico’s political class that has become a protest anthem.
Chilean Band Astro Playing at Lollapalooza 2013 this Weekend
Today, Chicago’s Lollapalooza 2013 began and taking the stage is Chile’s Astro.
Astro will be taking the Red Bill Sound Select stage on Sunday August 4, at 12:45 PM, so if you have a pass be sure to check them out.
Astro (Octavio Cavieres, Nicolás Arancibia, Daniel Varas and Andrés Nusser) is a renowned Chilean band that stands out not only for its fresh sound and artistic sensibilities, but also for its bold, energetic and highly interpretative live show.
In a very short time, Astro has achieved wide recognition on the Chilean independent circuit and, more recently, in the international arena. The group formed in September 2008 and, by mid-2009, was already a force to be reckoned with throughout the local independent scene in Chile – they were performing to packed crowds at Santiago’s most significant events.
It must also be noted that the track “Panda”, another catchy song on their debut LP, was selected to appear on the official video game soundtrack for FIFA 13 (EASports).
In early 2013 the band has tour through Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic and USA, to perform in several sevents as: Carnaval de Bahidora, Festival Verde de Cultura Musical and Redbull Panamerika Escenario LA. Meanwhile, they are working in a new album.
Astro has it all. With a defining sound, solid musicianship, and outstanding artistic sensibilities revered throughout the world, their proven crossover potential will undoubtedly continue to define itself as they focus their future efforts on conquering the worldwide music scene.
Oh, the miracle of technology – In case you can’t be there in person, you can still check out the live Lolla webcast below.
