By Enlai li Acevedo
01 Dec 2023, 19:36 PM EST
Molotov is one of the most controversial bands in contemporary alternative rock.. Her lyrics have been sung by millions around the world, becoming a reference for the history of rock in Latin America.
In an exclusive conversation for La Opinión, Tito Fuentes, Mike Huidobro and Paco Ayala talked about their career and the experience of having been at Latin Grammy 2023. This, in addition to being crowned with Best Rock Album. “We are very happy. It was a very big effort to do it,” they said about their album Solo D’ Lira.
Also, they walked through the contents of current music and did so without mincing words. “The new generations are beginning to return to playing instruments. Listening to music on a phone is not the same as playing an instrument and trying to make your music. “It’s when you become much more human, organic,” they said about the future of rock in Spanish.
Molotov returns to the United States
Of course, censorship and its positions were also raised in our conversation with Molotov. Additionally, the band returns to the United States for a series of performances. Los Angeles, New York and San Antonio will be able to enjoy these Spanish rock greats up close.
Very contrary to what one might think, Molotov is a band open to new technologies and the use of it to make music. They are aware that a song can come out in a day, just as there are others that can take longer to study.
They will be performing on Saturday at the Bésame Mucho Festival at the LA Dodger Stadium along with other great bands such as Los Amigos Invisibles, Café Tacuba, Natalia Laforucade, Maná, Los Bukis, Hombres G and dozens more.
Furthermore, they will be at the Palladium Theater in New York City on December 4 and The Espee in San Antonio on December 6.
The beginnings of Molotov
Molotov was born in Mexico in 1995. It’s been all these years ua critical voice against corruption, social injustices and politicians and their government regimes.
They are a mix of rock, grunge and punk who have never been afraid to express what they think and feel with their art. His existence and irreverence changed the history of rock.
Today, Almost 30 years after Molotov was founded, its members still weigh quite similar to how they did since its inception. Now from the trenches, where experience and musical maturity are reflected.
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