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The band’s knack for mixing sharp hooks with raw distortion gives the song both immediacy and staying power. It’s fast, noisy, and urgent—perfectly capturing the band’s reputation for explosive live shows. Mengers prove once again that their noisy rock is as political as it is primal.\u2028Listen: https://mengers.bandcamp.com/track/azotacalles", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541776, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541776/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:30:45-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3541775, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541775/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:27:23-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Nunca llueve aquí", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Nunca llueve aquí", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2025-07-25", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "The self-titled track “Nunca llueve aquí” pairs melancholic guitar melodies with a laid-back rhythm that evokes quiet afternoons and subdued reflection. The lyrics explore longing and absence, playing on the irony of “it never rains here” as a metaphor for emotional drought. The lo-fi production adds intimacy, making it feel like a song whispered from a bedroom. It’s subtle but affecting, pulling listeners into its quiet world of resigned beauty.\u2028Listen: https://nuncallueveaqui.bandcamp.com/track/nunca-llueve-aqui", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541774, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541774/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:21:58-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "barniz", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Demencia Infantil", "artist_ids": [ "4fe2a59f-df75-4251-b018-f9e4c90cffcd" ], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2025-07-25", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“barniz” is a jagged post-punk song with noisy guitars and a restless rhythm section. Demencia Infantil crafts a sound that feels chaotic yet purposeful, pairing abrasive textures with lyrics that peel away false appearances—the “varnish” that covers deeper decay. Vocals are shouted with urgency, creating tension that never fully resolves. Its raw energy and stark imagery make it feel like a direct transmission from the underground, designed to provoke and unsettle while still demanding movement.\u2028Listen: https://demenciainfantil.bandcamp.com/track/barniz", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541773, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541773/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:15:08-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Colisión", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Nadie Te Escucha", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2025-07-25", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Colisión” is a sharp punk song packed with driving bass and raw, unpolished energy. Nadie Te Escucha attack with urgency, delivering lyrics that reflect conflict and personal crash points. The track’s fast pace and stripped-down instrumentation keep the momentum relentless. Vocals teeter between shouted defiance and melodic edge, creating a tension that fuels the song’s impact. It’s rough, honest, and powerfully direct.\u2028Listen: https://nadieteescucha.bandcamp.com/track/colision", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541772, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541772/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:14:30-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3541771, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541771/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:08:37-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Primitiva", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Coqueta", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Primitiva” is a raw garage-punk anthem by Coqueta, bristling with distortion and swagger. The guitars snarl with jagged riffs while the vocals spit lyrics about primal instinct and unrefined desire. The relentless rhythm section drives the chaos forward, making the track feel feral and unapologetic. It’s loud, rough around the edges, and undeniably powerful, embodying the DIY punk ethos.\u2028Listen: https://coqueta.bandcamp.com/track/primitiva", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541770, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541770/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:04:51-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Heladería", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Rose se fue", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Heladería” is a playful indie-punk song, filled with sugary riffs and a lighthearted groove. The lyrics riff on everyday imagery—an ice cream shop—as a metaphor for fleeting sweetness and desire. Rose se fue’s energetic delivery mixes humor with charm, creating a track that feels both fun and slightly bittersweet. Its lo-fi edge adds intimacy, making it sound spontaneous and alive.\u2028Listen: https://rosesefue.bandcamp.com/track/heladeria", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541769, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541769/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:01:17-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/1994cc38-ae8b-4ae5-958d-88afa3b45ff3/15354347299-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/1994cc38-ae8b-4ae5-958d-88afa3b45ff3/15354347299-250.jpg", "song": "El crucifijo", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "e48ef64c-7ca4-4a29-a001-6dd0639ce4ea", "artist": "Fobia", "artist_ids": [ "43732dda-0963-4bf6-bc09-c657d44be875" ], "album": "Fobia", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "dd19b502-0699-3ff1-9a8d-d49defdc9838", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1990-06-30", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“El Crucifijo” highlights Fobia’s sharp alternative rock sensibility. With driving guitars, crisp percussion, and biting vocals, the track fuses 90s alt-rock energy with gothic imagery. The lyrics explore obsession and symbolism through the crucifix, pairing dark undertones with infectious hooks. Fobia’s knack for mixing theatricality with straightforward rock power makes this song both memorable and impactful.\u2028Listen: https://fobia.bandcamp.com/track/el-crucifijo", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541768, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541768/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T20:00:12-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3541767, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541767/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:55:57-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Bonanza", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Ritmo Cósmico", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Bonanza” merges psychedelic grooves with tropical rhythms, creating a hypnotic blend of cumbia and cosmic rock. Ritmo Cósmico layer swirling synths, spaced-out guitars, and steady percussion into a track that feels timeless and otherworldly. The lyrics lean into mystical imagery, reinforcing the sense of ritual and exploration. It’s danceable, trippy, and rooted in Latin American sonic traditions while pushing into futuristic territory.\u2028Listen: https://ritmocosmico.bandcamp.com/track/bonanza", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541766, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541766/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:52:12-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Manicômio", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Kodiak Hotel", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Manicômio” bursts with post-punk intensity, its jagged guitar riffs and propulsive bass conjuring an atmosphere of chaos and confinement. Kodiak Hotel’s raw energy matches the track’s title (“asylum”), exploring themes of madness, alienation, and rebellion. The shouted vocals carry urgency and angst, while the relentless rhythm section keeps everything barreling forward. It’s gritty, cathartic, and unmistakably urgent.\u2028Listen: https://kodiakhotel.bandcamp.com/track/manicomio", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541765, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541765/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:47:27-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Tan Grande Nada", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Diles que no me maten", "artist_ids": [ "6dfd0709-1021-4a1a-b4ba-a5a93c5b053a" ], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Tan Grande Nada” is a sprawling post-punk track drenched in melancholy. Echoing guitars and a steady bass groove build a soundscape that feels vast yet suffocating, mirroring the lyrical themes of emptiness and disillusionment. The vocals carry restrained anguish, pulling the listener into a heavy emotional orbit. It’s immersive and atmospheric, a standout piece that demonstrates the band’s mastery of mood and narrative.\u2028Listen: https://dilesquenomematen.bandcamp.com/track/tan-grande-nada", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541764, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541764/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:44:32-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "caratrapo", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "unperro andaluz", "artist_ids": [], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“caratrapo” captures unperro andaluz’s eccentric blend of experimental punk and surrealism. The track leans into dissonant guitars and jagged rhythms, with vocals that oscillate between spoken word and shouted intensity. The lyrics weave playful absurdity with biting critique, creating a piece that’s both challenging and captivating. Its unpolished texture underscores the band’s commitment to raw authenticity.\u2028Listen: https://unperroandaluz.bandcamp.com/track/caratrapo", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541763, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541763/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:41:20-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3541762, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541762/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:36:23-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/2054f532-8ad0-4dfa-82ba-32fcdbf5dd07/38902087135-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/2054f532-8ad0-4dfa-82ba-32fcdbf5dd07/38902087135-250.jpg", "song": "Don Quijote Marihuana", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "c75c551c-d043-488e-aa00-7d4793d59c36", "artist": "Brujeria", "artist_ids": [ "53f5c37f-8516-46d4-b66e-bf008cea9433" ], "album": "Don Quijote Marihuana", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "79ee371a-8384-40a9-8858-f6978ecd2664", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2023-02-17", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Don Quijote Marihuana” is a brutal death metal track steeped in Brujeria’s trademark blend of extreme sound and provocative imagery. Grinding guitars, blast-beat drumming, and guttural vocals drive the intensity. Lyrically, the band subverts Cervantes’ classic character into a narco-fueled antihero, tying together satire, violence, and dark humor. The raw, menacing delivery reinforces the band’s cult reputation for shock tactics and uncompromising heaviness. It’s an unrelenting track that blurs art, politics, and performance.\u2028Listen: https://brujeria.bandcamp.com/track/don-quijote-marihuana", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541761, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541761/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:31:51-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/300c1f51-f281-384b-9c1a-a933ee668aeb/8811767970-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/300c1f51-f281-384b-9c1a-a933ee668aeb/8811767970-250.jpg", "song": "Más vale cholo", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "6fe4d600-71cb-47d1-9c69-46aeb17fac17", "artist": "Molotov", "artist_ids": [ "4f8916d6-a7d2-43e9-96b6-ce3168c39c84" ], "album": "¿Dónde jugarán las niñas?", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "1eccbfc4-5e73-36f7-aecc-1125015b162b", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1997-08-26", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Más Vale Cholo” captures Molotov’s signature fusion of rap-rock and biting satire. Heavy guitar riffs and pounding drums collide with aggressive vocal trade-offs, delivering lyrics that critique social prejudice and stereotypes about class and identity in Mexico. The band’s irreverence comes through in both the humor and the fury, turning social critique into a high-energy anthem. It’s rebellious, confrontational, and musically explosive—an essential cut that illustrates why Molotov became one of Latin America’s most controversial and celebrated acts of the late ’90s and beyond.\u2028Listen: https://molotovoficial.bandcamp.com/track/mas-vale-cholo", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541760, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541760/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:29:28-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/eda4ee8e-1fb3-4176-a7a4-8e5c625d597e/5104186124-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/eda4ee8e-1fb3-4176-a7a4-8e5c625d597e/5104186124-250.jpg", "song": "Mexican Curious", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "a127efb5-35f4-4242-b5c9-2890f4ed0aac", "artist": "Control Machete", "artist_ids": [ "38c8254f-ceac-460d-9123-5af2d7a4fc7e" ], "album": "Mucho barato…", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "e83030c3-b47c-3542-80c5-4861e03e382c", "labels": [ "Mercury Records" ], "label_ids": [ "995428e7-81b6-41dd-bd38-5a7a0ece8ad6" ], "release_date": "1996-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Humanos Mexicanos” is a raw, politically charged hip-hop track from Monterrey’s legendary Control Machete. With pounding beats and aggressive delivery, the group spits verses about Mexican identity, class struggle, and survival. The dark, industrial-tinged production underpins the urgency of the lyrics, making it both an anthem and a critique. Fierce and uncompromising, it reflects the group’s influence in Latin American rap.\u2028Listen: https://controlmachete.bandcamp.com/track/humanos-mexicanos", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541759, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541759/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:25:33-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/f75d2999-68f0-4ee1-9a27-d8da863e715a/5899134231-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/f75d2999-68f0-4ee1-9a27-d8da863e715a/5899134231-250.jpg", "song": "Corazón de sandía", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "55e97d7c-7f2b-4a85-97a1-a94bada969d6", "artist": "Los Tetas", "artist_ids": [ "3a96e243-597c-49a0-8d75-8b05e189ac1b" ], "album": "Mama Funk", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "2e00df14-477a-308f-9b0d-827a45e5f5ba", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1995-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Corazón De Sandía” is a funk-infused Latin rock track by Chilean pioneers Los Tetas. Driven by groovy basslines, wah-drenched guitars, and playful vocals, the song blends sensuality with humor. Its lyrics employ fruit imagery to deliver innuendo with tongue firmly in cheek. Infectiously funky and irresistibly fun, the track showcases the band’s mastery of groove and their legacy in Latin funk.\u2028Listen: https://lostetas.bandcamp.com/track/corazon-de-sandia", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3541758, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3541758/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-08-18T19:24:37-07:00", "show": 64326, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64326/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" } ] }
