Mexrrissey
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mexrrissey
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| origin = Mexico City, Mexican Federal District, Mexico
| genre = Electronica, alternative rock, alternative dance, electro, experimental, Mexican music
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = Nacional Records Volcán Records
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| website = http://www.mexrrissey.com/home
| current_members = Camilo Lara, Sergio Mendoza, Ceci Bástida, Jay De La Cueva, Alejandro Flores, Chetes, Ricardo Nájera, Adan Jodorowsky, Líber Téran, Clemente Castillo
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Mexrrissey is a Mexican band co-founded by Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) and Sergio Mendoza (Calexico, Orquesta Mendoza).{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6890835/mexrrissey-no-manchester-morrissey-latin-album-premiere|title=Latin Artists Cover Morrissey for 'Mexrrissey' Album Premiere: Exclusive|website=Billboard.com|accessdate=December 4, 2017}} Inspired by Morrissey and The Smiths' songs, Camilo and Sergio along with: Ceci Bastida, Jay de la Cueva, Alejandro Flores, Chetes and Ricardo Nájera began this musical project in 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/miranda/la-et-cam-mexrrissey-mexican-morrissey-phenomenon-20150508-column.html|title=Mexrrissey: The phenomenon that created a Mexican supergroup|first=Carolina A.|last=Miranda|website=Los Angeles Times|date=May 9, 2015 |accessdate=December 4, 2017}} Their album No Manchester (2016) contains Morrissey songs translated into Spanish with a mix of Latin beats and sounds added to the music. After their first show in Mexico City, the band began with a UK tour in April 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/24/mexrrissey-review-morrissey-songs-get-a-joyous-mexican-makeover|title=Mexrrissey review – Morrissey songs get a joyous Mexican makeover|first=Will|last=Woodward|date=January 24, 2016|accessdate=December 4, 2017|website=Theguardian.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mexrrissey.com/the-story-so-far|title=The Story So Far… – Mexrrissey|website=Mexrrissey.com|accessdate=December 4, 2017}} During the spring of 2018, Mexrrissey conducted a UK tour promoted as "La Reina Is Dead".
Members
- Camilo Lara (Mexican Institute of Sound) – DJ, Production, Vocals, Sampling
- Ceci Bástida (Tijuana No!) – Vocals, Keyboard
- Sergio Mendoza (Calexico & La Orkesta Mendoza) – Vocals, Accordion
- Chetes (Zurdok) – Vocals, Guitar
- Jay De La Cueva (Molotov, Moderatto, Fobia, Titán) – Bass
- Alejandro Flores (Violinist for Café Tacvba) – Violin
- Ricardo Nájera (Furland) – Drums
- Adan Jodorowsky (Adanowsky) – Guitar
- Líber Téran (Los De Abajo) – Guitar
- Jacob Valenzuela (Calexico) – Trumpet
- Alex Gonzalez (Twin Tones) – Trumpet
- Clemente Castillo (Jumbo) – Vocals, Guitar
Albums
No Manchester – released March 4, 2016.
- El Primero del Gang (First of the Gang to Die)
- Estuvo Bien (Suedehead) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- Cada Dia Es Domingo (Everyday Is Like Sunday) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- México (Mexico) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- Cada Día Es Domingo (Everyday Is Like Sunday)
- International Playgirl (The Last of the Famous International Playboys)
- México (Mexico)
- Estuvo Bien (Suedehead)
- Entré Más Me Ignoras, Más Cerca Estaré (The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get)
- Me Choca Cuando Mis Amigos Triunfan (We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful)
- El Primero Del Gang (First of the Gang To Die) (Live at Radiolovefest)
- International Playgirl (The Last of the Famous International Playboys) (Live at Radiolovefest)
References
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External links
- {{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-latin-albums-of-2016-w458207/mexrissey-no-manchester-w458209|title=10 Best Latin Albums of 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=December 4, 2017}}
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Category:Musical groups established in 2015
Category:2015 establishments in Mexico
Category:Musical groups from Mexico City
Category:Mexican rock music groups
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