A Brief Introduction to Bogota's Punk Scene in 7 Songs
Punk is popular because of its good time culture, real-life themed music, and lack of rules, and the punk scene in Colombia is no different, most likely because of the country’s past suffering—as said by I.R.A, “the hearts of the youth who are living with unemployment, violence and intolerance.” Discover Bogota‘s punk scene in these seven bands and songs.
Los Suziox – “La Perfeccion”
Los Suziox (The Dirty) is derived from a working class background, which comes out in “La Perfeccion,” one of the band’s biggest hits, about the power of inequality through catchy lyrics and melody.
I.R.A – “Vivir Para Esto”
Fértil Miseria – “Visiones de la Muerte”
Fértil Miseria, a hardcore punk band predominately made up of women and led by Viki Castro, formed in Medellín over 20 years ago. It was influenced by a passionate anger over the injustice within Colombia and writes about displacement and corruption within the country with hit songs like “Visiones de la Muerte” (“Visions of Death”). The band has worked with social communities and people directly affected by the country’s previous violence.
Los Sordos – “Killer Hippie”
Los Sordos Rock and Roll formed in 2008 under vocalist Augusto Mora and aims to tell the stories of living in the streets, neighborhoods, and cities.
GP – “A Su Salud”
GP, a punk band from Medellín has highlighted and criticized daily social inequality, political, religion, military in Colombia for over 30 years. The band has participated in various concerts, venues, events and anti-war relief funds, and “A Su Salud,” released in November 2015, has achieved success throughout the country.
Desadaptados – “Traumatico”
Desadaptados is a unique, long-running punk band from Medellín, centers around a performing artist who dresses in a clown costume and protests injustice throughout the country. The 2009 hit song “Traumatico” has over 30,000 views on YouTube.
Eskoria – “Somos lo que Somos”
Eskoria, a socially conscious punk band, features Vladimir Castillo on drums and vocals, Roberto Medina on guitar and vocals, and Leonardo Parra on bass. The band has played at national and international events since forming in 1993 and produced a large number of hits within three albums. “Somos lo que Somos” is one of their most popular songs.
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