Qki Dones

Qki Dones formed in 2017 with Ximena Sariñana on vocals, Alex Ferreira on guitar and production, and Guillo Espel providing rhythm. Their debut album 'Agua Salada' came out the following year, mixing electronic and indie-pop with traditional Mexican elements. Songs like 'Océano' and 'Sensitivo' from their catalog show their range, moving between atmospheric textures and more direct pop structures.

In 2019, the band faced criticism for using Indigenous elements in their music, which some called cultural appropriation. They responded by talking with Indigenous communities and pledging support for their causes. This episode became part of their story, though their music kept finding listeners who connected with its themes of identity and displacement.

Their lyrics often touch on love, loss, and social issues, delivered with an emotional directness that avoids grand statements. The music doesn't settle into one style, shifting from the watery drift of 'Agua Salada' to the sharper edges of 'Pasado El Muelle'. They've continued releasing singles like 'Flores Amarillas' and 'La Ciudad', maintaining a steady presence without dramatic career turns.