Named for the forgotten trolley tracks that run like veins throughout Los Angeles,young rock band the Tracks boldly play furious, fast music that flies in the face of a genre that seems to have lost its way.
Frontman Venancio Bermudez, bassist Felipe Contreras, drummer Jimmy Conde, and guitarist Johnny Santana united over their shared love of rock & roll and are the latest act to contribute to the rich history of Chicano bands. Their music is directly influenced by their background growing up as the children of undocumented immigrants in East LA.
The Tracks’ music recalls the defiant optimism of working class bands that came before them and their sound reminds us to find joy in dancing to loud music as the ultimate form of rebellion. The group’s ferocious live set has seen them playing everywhere from backyard parties in Boyle Heights to opening for Hinds.
They performed two songs live on camera in Amazon show I Love Dick from Transparent creator Jill Soloway,. Most recently, the Tracks were also featured on camera alongside SZA in MasterCard’s 2018 “Start Something Priceless” campaign.
The Tracks’ most recent single “Hanging On“ was premiered on KCRW and was featured on lifestyle & culture sites Uproxx and Remezcla. The Tracks, the band’s debut album, will be released in summer 2018 and was produced by Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast, FIDLAR, Guards).