Sound Opinions A Psychedelic Shoegaze Duo from Mexico
Dec 17, 2025
Delve into the intriguing world of Los Mundos, a Mexican duo that blends psychedelic shoegaze with doomy rock vibes. Discover their musical journey across ten albums, showcasing their evolution since 2011. Jim highlights 'No Me Gritas' as the perfect entry point, capturing its captivating mood and striking cover art. Tune in as they share snippets of the song and celebrate its unique charm, all while reflecting on their prolific output and the rich tapestry of their sound.
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Cultural Surprise About Genre Origins
- Jim reflects on cultural expectations, admitting he hadn't associated shoegaze with Mexico despite the country's psychedelic traditions.
- He ties Mexican cultural elements like Day of the Dead and psychedelia to the music's sensibility.
Mexican Shoegaze Breaks Expectations
- Shoegaze can thrive outside expected scenes, exemplified by a duo from Monterrey called Los Mundos.
- Their sound evolves from psychedelic shoegaze to doom/stoner rock across ten albums, showing genre fluidity.
Discovery Via A Reissue Hook
- Jim recounts finding Los Mundos after reading about a reissue of their 2011 debut and getting hooked.
- He then explored their nine other albums and became a committed fan.