13 Millas De Libertad formed in Mexico City in 2014, pulling from ska, punk, and Mexican folk traditions. Their name translates to "13 Miles of Freedom," which gives a sense of their direction. The band included Arturo Montoya on vocals, Ricardo "Pacheco" López on drums, Arturo "Pelón" Contreras on bass, Enrique "El Bolo" López on trumpet, and Alberto "El Güero" Núñez on vocals.
They released albums like "13 Millas De Libertad" in 2014, "El Poder Del Pueblo" in 2016, "La Voz Del Pueblo" in 2018, and "Indiferentes" in 2020. Their lyrics often touched on political and social themes, which sometimes drew attention from authorities.
Their song "Indiferente" came out in 2020 and became their most recognized track. It addresses societal indifference and found an audience beyond Mexico. The band's music stayed grounded in those earlier influences while speaking to contemporary issues.
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