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Mexrrissey
Mexrrissey is a Mexican band co-founded by Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) and Sergio Mendoza (Calexico, Orquesta Mendoza).[1] Inspired by Morrissey and The Smiths' songs, Camilo and Sergio along with: Ceci Bastida, Jay de la Cueva, Alejandro Flores, Chetes and Ricardo Nájera began this musical project in 2015.[2] Their album No Manchester (2016) contains Morrissey songs translated into Spanish with a mix of Latin beats and sounds added to the music. After their first show in Mexico City, the band began with a UK tour in April 2015.[3][4] During the spring of 2018, Mexrrissey conducted a UK tour promoted as "La Reina Is Dead".
Mexrrissey | |
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| Origin | Mexico City, Mexican Federal District, Mexico |
| Genres | Electronica, alternative rock, alternative dance, electro, experimental, Mexican music |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Nacional Records Volcán Records |
| Members | Camilo Lara, Sergio Mendoza, Ceci Bástida, Jay De La Cueva, Alejandro Flores, Chetes, Ricardo Nájera, Adan Jodorowsky, Líber Téran, Clemente Castillo |
| Website | http://www.mexrrissey.com/home |
Members edit
- Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) – DJ, Production, Vocals, Sampling
- Ceci Bástida (Tijuana No!) – Vocals, Keyboard
- Sergio Mendoza (Calexico & La Orkesta Mendoza) – Vocals, Accordion
- Chetes (Zurdok) – Vocals, Guitar
- Jay De La Cueva (Molotov, Moderatto, Fobia, Titán) – Bass
- Alejandro Flores (Violinist for Café Tacvba) – Violin
- Ricardo Nájera (Furland) – Drums
- Adan Jodorowsky (Adanowsky) – Guitar
- Líber Téran (Los De Abajo) – Guitar
- Jacob Valenzuela (Calexico) – Trumpet
- Alex Gonzalez (Twin Tones) – Trumpet
- Clemente Castillo (Jumbo) – Vocals, Guitar
Albums edit
No Manchester – released March 4, 2016.
- El Primero del Gang (First of the Gang to Die)
- Estuvo Bien (Suedehead) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- Cada Dia Es Domingo (Everyday Is Like Sunday) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- México (Mexico) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- Cada Día Es Domingo (Everyday Is Like Sunday)
- International Playgirl (The Last of the Famous International Playboys)
- México (Mexico)
- Estuvo Bien (Suedehead)
- Entré Más Me Ignoras, Más Cerca Estaré (The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get)
- Me Choca Cuando Mis Amigos Triunfan (We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful)
- El Primero Del Gang (First of the Gang To Die) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- International Playgirl (The Last of the Famous International Playboys) (Live at Radiolovefest)
References edit
- ^ "Latin Artists Cover Morrissey for 'Mexrrissey' Album Premiere: Exclusive". Billboard.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Miranda, Carolina A. (May 9, 2015). "Mexrrissey: The phenomenon that created a Mexican supergroup". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ Woodward, Will (January 24, 2016). "Mexrrissey review – Morrissey songs get a joyous Mexican makeover". Theguardian.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "The Story So Far… – Mexrrissey". Mexrrissey.com. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
External links edit
- "10 Best Latin Albums of 2016". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 4, 2017.