An exciting new project arises alongside my competence with google docs and putting thoughts together. Los Bitchos tear us apart again with a welcoming project; Los Bitchos & Friends Vol 1. Exciting because of the contrasts of modern sounds against retro looking music videos. Also, welcoming friends into the psychedelia such as Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada and eclectic Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s Ambrose Kenny-smith who is jam-packed with hot air steam tent vocals (whatever that actually means).

Ethereal magnets clash together to kick off an upbeat marathon with “Hang Up (Pt 2)” and “El Pence”. Both tracks have this heavy trance that feels like something you could expect from a Tame Impala funk blast. They often create this wonder of what on earth the band is thinking? Each step of the way in production, you could be in this deep trance. Listening to the album with your eyes closed and mind rested, you become lost in a grasp of sounds. And that is just one way of looking at it. On the other hand, the basslines from “El Pence” are master crafts that are so peculiar and have a rhythm that reels music fans from all timelines back to Woodstock ‘69. Just Brilliant.

Next up is “Walk In Salem” where the album takes a different turn. My initial thoughts worry me because the track title has such a dark ambience. The music video to this song is quite haunting, it has Los Bitchos members staring directly into your soul, it’s quite uncomfortable at the beginning, nothing but their respective instruments moving their bodies like they are nothing without resonators. The song provides an unsettling calm, setting you up for the psych project ahead. Then suddenly it fades into black.

Bang, Crash, Boom, Zoom. The ever-anticipated Lizard Wizard Ambrose Kenny-Smith sparks about magic words to assist Los Bitchos with the track “Holding Cell”. Kenny-Smith transforms the album’s current feel into something that is thrilling yet assisted by madness and humour. I love the ever-present rocky riffs that Los Bitchos are iconic for that flash up like a magic spell. Churning the album’s cauldron of sounds.

“Cross” is this great indie guitar sound that is complemented by booming percussion. I love how much you get packed into the album. It’s so refreshing and fun for your ears. It makes me really happy that I’m yet to be disappointed by anything on the album at this stage. “Cross” is just so original and prismatic, it proves that Los Bitchos are so themselves, something that any upcoming artist needs to mirror. Well thought through productions that capture feelings and emotions for any kind of music listener.

Syncopations appear brightly with the next track “forest”. I love the groove heavy nature that this track has. It allows the trip to further battle on. Consistent waves of music that wraps your thoughts and feelings together. Sounds grow louder and power on through mind bending guitar noises. Bouncing silky percussion breeze further on. Just such an easy and revolutionary, deceptive root of music.

I love Los Bitchos & Friends Vol1. This band’s creativity and curiosity know no limits, while their unique blend of genres and accessibility remains perfectly balanced. So, even if you’re completely unfamiliar with Los Bitchos, there’s still more than enough playful unpredictability and offbeat charm to keep you tranquil.

Los Bitchos: Los Bitchos & Friends Vol 1 – Released 13 November 2026 (GREAT! Records)

Bitchos – Walk In Salem [Official Visualizer]