San Pedro El Cortez - Asco

Song of the Day
Hosted by DJ Chilly
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Chilly in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is "Asco" by San Pedro El Cortez, from the 2017 album Un Poco Más de Luz on Intolerancia / Burger Records.
photo by Sophie Yamel
written by dj chilly

San Pedro El Cortez is a psych-garage contemporary rock band from Tijuana, Mexico. They’ve been around for about three years and have shared the stage with bands like Wau y Los Arrrghs! (Spain), Black Time (England), Davila 666 (Puerto Rico), Rodrigo et Rodrigo (France), Vicente Gayo (Mexico), Spirit Photography, God Equals Genocide, The Fast Takers, Lazer Zeppelin, Broken Water and more. They are known for their “uniqueness and polemic style.” SPEC is comprised of Edgard Collins “Tamayo” (vocals, bass), Diego Córdoba (guitar,vocals) and Mario Alarcón (drums). Their songs often focus on the day-to-day chaos of life. They are part of this year’s lineup for Freakout Festival which will take place in Ballard, Seattle in November.


VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL:

San Pedro El Cortez es una banda referente en la escena psy-garage rock contemporánea de Tijuana, México. Tienen una trayectoria de poco más de 3 años y han compartido escenario con bandas como Wau y los Arrrghs! (España), Black Time (Inglaterra), Dávila 666 (Puerto Rico), Rodrigo et Rodrigo (Francia), Vicente Gayo (México), Spirit Photography, God Equals Genocide, The Fast Takers, Lazer Zeppelin, Broken Water y mas. Aseguran tener un “estilo único y polémico.” 

SPEC está compuesto por Edgard Collins “Tamayo” (bajo/voz), Diego Córdoba (guitarra/voz) y Mario Alarcón (batería), quienes repasan el caos de lo cotidiano a través de sus canciones. La banda estará participando de la edición 2019 de Freakout Fest en Ballard, Seattle el próximo noviembre. 
 

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