Mariachi El Bronx, the alter ego of punk rock legends The Bronx, have released their final single, “Songbird” from the upcoming album Mariachi El Bronx IV. The album will be released on Friday, 13, through ATO Records. It will be the band’s first new album in 12 years. “Songbird” deals with the theme of how an artist tackles the challenge of writer’s block. The song arrives with a video directed by Blaise Cepis.
Watch the official video for “Songbird” on YouTube:
Director Blaise Cepis shares his thoughts:
“Whenever I direct a music video, I’m just trying to make something 11-year-old me would’ve stayed up late hoping to catch on 120 Minutes or Headbangers Ball. Thankfully I found 8 kindred spirits in mariachi el Bronx, who were the most incredible collaborators and were down for anything. I had such a great time with the band and the insanely talented gorgeous cast, I think 11-year-old me would approve.”
The band will celebrate the record release with a show in Tijuana, Mexico, on February 14.
Tour Dates:
February 14 – Black Box – Tijuana, BC
February 15 – M-Theory (In-Store Performance) – San Diego, CA
February 17 – Amoeba Records (In-Store Performance + Signing) – Hollywood, CA
March 3 – Forum – Melbourne, AUS
March 5 – King Castle – Newcastle, AUS
March 6 – Roundhouse – Sydney, AUS
March 7 – The Tivoli – Brisbane, AUS
July 8-11 – 2000 Trees Festival – Cheltenham, UK
* support from The Mainliners
Buy the tickets here.
Mariachi El Bronx IV Track List:
Forgive or Forget
Bandoleros
Songbird
All Things
El Dorado
Fools Gold
The Takers
RIP Romeo
Gambler’s Prayer
El Borracho
Tie You Down
Into The Afterlife
Preorder Mariachi El Bronx IV here.
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Photo courtesy of Jerry Robinson