MARIACHI EL BRONX, TIBURONES
Though the roots of the Bronx's alter ego Mariachi el Bronx are in alt-punk, their minor-key mariachi music is legit, even if they still look like a rock band accidentally given a mariachi band's ticket in a hilarious dry cleaner mix-up. Mariachi el Bronx takes the fun, upbeat accordion stylings of mariachi music, and swirls it together with punkish beats and riffs, making for a highly unique, well-executed sound. Tiburones is a newer outfit; consisting of Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba and Nick Delffs of Death Songs, their three-piece band will captivate you with its lively tempo and beautiful harmonies.