Mala Suerte
Guy Keltner, founder of Freakout Fest and frontman of local garage rock band Acid Tongue, is no stranger to asking that question. Years of touring in Mexico helped forged the relationships that would make Freakout Fest the haven for international artists that it is today and Keltner the go-to guy for Latinx booking. So, it’s no surprise that he’s fused these connections to make a PNW meets MEX underground supergroup.
Mala Suerte blends Keltner’s musical prowess with the talents of his Mexico City-based friends Jasmina Hirschl, who plays in the bands Las Pipas de la Paz and Los Honey Rockets, and Miguel Servin of Carrion Kids alongside Seattle band The Grizzled Mighty’s Ryan Granger. Together, their sound is fiery, dense, and dirty as hell.
Today, Mala Suerte is sharing the lead single and title track off their forthcoming eponymous record with KEXP. Released alongside a video of distorted VHS footage of occult iconography, the song emphasizes Granger’s expertise in bluesy riffs and Servin’s penchant for howling vocals. Themes of desolation and hopelessness are conveyed in both the Spanish lyrics and the song’s sludgey sonic tone.
Featuring local support act Lil’ Lebowski and DJ sets by Acid Tongue, Lauren Ivy and Smoker Dad
Saturday August 27th
8pm Doors / 9pm Music
21+ Proof of Vaccination Required for Entry