Song of the day: Gimme tha Power – Molotov

Molotov is one of my favorite bands. My favorite Spanish-speaking band for sure.

Oddly, the only times that I’ve been to a Molotov concert were in Germany, during their European tour. But I don’t complain, the concerts were vibrant and full of energy, like their songs. Damn! I was even able to jump with them on the stage and had some words before and after the show.

But anyways. Mexico has been involved in many political disturbances and its social movements are a clear way to observe these several demands from all over Mexico.

What I like from Molotov is that they are totally apolitical, so have more energy to talk crap about everyone in politics.

This is one of their most famous songs, and almost an hymn that has trascended through all Latin America. I truly believe, that many inhabitants from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego feel very identified with the lyrics.

This is a powerful invitation of Molotov to take the streets and demonstrate against the dirt in Politics: Gimme tha Power.

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KISStoria. Tercera Parte.

Llegó el año 1978 y era el momento más exitoso para la banda hasta ese entonces; llenaban estadios, el ejército de KISS llegaba casi al millón y sus álbumes se vendían como pan caliente. Estando en la cima se propusieron elevar el nivel y dar un paso más arriesgado.

Bill Aucoin, KISS y Hanna-Barbera decidieron aprovechar la imagen de súper héroes que se creó el año anterior con su historieta, así que se atrevieron a producir una película con KISS como los súper héroes que tienen como objetivo acabar con la misión de un científico loco que amenaza con destruir un parque de diversiones en California.KISSmtpotp

La producción del film “KISS meets the Phantom of the Park” comenzó en Mayo de 1978 y la banda tomó clases exprés de actuación porque nadie tenía experiencia en eso. Continue reading

The unforgettable October the 2nd

October the 2nd is a day making history in Mexico. Mexicans look at it with disgust and sadness, adding one painful memory to the national feeling.Logo Mexico 68

1968 was the year of worldwide awakening and cultural revolutions led by students and social activists, and Mexico was not the exception. It was also the year in which the Olympics were held in Mexico, where the eyes of the world were pointing to the country. Continue reading