Puerto Luka

Puerto Luka formed in Mexico City around 2014, when they put out their first album, El Equilibrio de las Cosas. The band includes Paco Huidobro on vocals and guitar, Marcello Lara on bass, and Victor Indrizzo on drums. Their song Pienso, Luego Existo became a kind of anthem for listeners who connected with its introspective lyrics and haunting melody.

That track gave the album of the same name a strong push, and it's what most people know them for. The music pulls from rock and alternative sounds with some Latin touches, but it's really built around Huidobro's writing, which tends to circle questions of identity and self-discovery. They haven't shied away from themes that feel existential, which seems to be what their audience latches onto.

There have been some controversies along the way, though the existing history cuts off before detailing them. What's clear is that the band's rise wasn't entirely smooth, even as Pienso, Luego Existo found its audience. They're still working from Mexico City, putting together melodies that feel both intricate and direct.