La Phoenikera – 15 Bands We Demand in La Phoenikera

15 Bands We Demand in La Phoenikera

March 7, 2017|
Ayo Sinplaneta|

What’s up with La Phoenikera not having awesome Spanish language bands transmitting new sounds, influences, and sensations? The music scene is way too nostalgic, and yesteryear seems repetitive. We understand nostalgia, we get it, it’s nice, but abusing it can cripple you.

In La Phoenikera, we’re promiscuous with the sounds we let into our ears (though sometimes we don’t use protection), but for reelzzz, next time I walk into a venue and hear a watered-down version of Lamento Boliviano, any Maná song, or whatever safe tune from Latin American rock band, and I’ll fucking croak. NO JOKE.

Not too long ago, you’d go to Modified Arts, MonOrchid, Monroe’s, or Ruby Room to hear some cool obscure bands (now I’m being all nostalgic and sh…). There was Paper Heart, Casablanca, and many other cool venues on Grand.

Note: We’re only suggesting that there should be spaces that take a risk like these did in their time, not to copy what was done in the past.

Local promoters say it is a hustle to bring small acts; they lose money, and people don’t support it. Other promotion companies with an established crowd always get the same acts or don’t know what bands to bring. Blah, blah, blah. I think things need some reevaluation among promoters, and maybe self-reflection should be dusted off; it’s a good habit and helps with creativity.

These bands move us to our core for many reasons. Some of them are touring the U.S., and those that aren’t can be easily contacted. All we’re saying is that it would be great to bring them and expose them to audiences in our little piece of hell… and if not, at least you’ll have a cool playlist.