On November 4, 2025, Mariachi El Bronx announced their fourth album after 12 years.
"Mariachi El Bronx IV" will be released on February 13 via ATO / PIAS.
Additionally, they are also releasing their new song and album opener "Forgive & Forget" today.
The link to FORGIVE & FORGET is as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xypYChynJvc&list=RDxypYChynJvc&start_radio=1
The beloved pioneers from Los Angeles, Mariachi El Bronx, are excited to announce the release of their new album "Mariachi El Bronx IV" on February 13 via ATO. As the alter ego of punk rock heroes The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx continues to embody the same ethos that inspired their founding – to push creative boundaries while honoring the rich Hispanic music and culture that has always surrounded them in Los Angeles.
The themes of "Mariachi El Bronx IV" are marked by conflicting emotions such as deep loss and overwhelming love. The songwriting "began as a struggle between love and death, but became a way to process the whole chaos of the world,” says lead singer Matt Caughthran. In the 12 tracks, the band documents the stories of players, former playboys, warriors, lovers – characters who have become bearers of the specific burdens of today's life.
On November 4, 2025, they also released the energetic opener of the album, "Forgive & Forget." The track, featuring Ray Suen on violin (Childish Gambino, Lorde), illustrates the contrasting emotions of the album. Amidst its galloping rhythm, Caughthran reflects on someone who is "completely disheveled and a bit washed out, looking back on their life in a somewhat blurry way,” he says. "There’s a bit of hope, but it’s pretty dark."
In conjunction with the release of "Mariachi El Bronx IV," the band will be touring the USA to celebrate their long-awaited comeback with a series of live shows. Mariachi El Bronx, known for their captivating performances and signature charro suits, will present their powerful eight-piece sound on four selected stages in Southern California and Mexico.
About Mariachi El Bronx:
Mariachi El Bronx consists of
Matt Caughthran (vocals),
Joby J. Ford (guitar, accordion),
Jared Shavelson (drums),
Keith Douglas (trumpet),
Ray Suen (violin),
Brad Magers (trumpet),
Ken Horne (jarana)
and
Vincent Hidalgo (guitarrón).
With three critically acclaimed albums, the eight musicians have already shared the stage with Foo Fighters and The Killers, performed everywhere from Letterman to NPR’s Tiny Desk, and rocked festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury. They have even provided their music for television, recording theme songs for Weeds (“Little Boxes”) and Aqua Teen Hunger Force (“Aqua Something You Know Whatever”).
Despite nearly two decades of success, Mariachi El Bronx still considers themselves lifelong students of this art form. This reverence is also reflected in their iconic charro suits, which often draw almost as much attention as the music itself. The band has long turned to Casa del Mariachi in Boyle Heights – a shop designated as a historic landmark by the city – where Jorge Tello (a.k.a. Mr. George) has been handcrafting traditional suits for over 50 years. "This band has always been about learning through music and art and exchanging culture,” says Caughthran. "That’s what it’s about for us! Everything we do comes from the heart and soul."
"Mariachi El Bronx IV" will be released on February 13 via ATO / PIAS.
Additionally, they are also releasing their new song and album opener "Forgive & Forget" today.
The link to FORGIVE & FORGET is as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xypYChynJvc&list=RDxypYChynJvc&start_radio=1
The beloved pioneers from Los Angeles, Mariachi El Bronx, are excited to announce the release of their new album "Mariachi El Bronx IV" on February 13 via ATO. As the alter ego of punk rock heroes The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx continues to embody the same ethos that inspired their founding – to push creative boundaries while honoring the rich Hispanic music and culture that has always surrounded them in Los Angeles.
The themes of "Mariachi El Bronx IV" are marked by conflicting emotions such as deep loss and overwhelming love. The songwriting "began as a struggle between love and death, but became a way to process the whole chaos of the world,” says lead singer Matt Caughthran. In the 12 tracks, the band documents the stories of players, former playboys, warriors, lovers – characters who have become bearers of the specific burdens of today's life.
On November 4, 2025, they also released the energetic opener of the album, "Forgive & Forget." The track, featuring Ray Suen on violin (Childish Gambino, Lorde), illustrates the contrasting emotions of the album. Amidst its galloping rhythm, Caughthran reflects on someone who is "completely disheveled and a bit washed out, looking back on their life in a somewhat blurry way,” he says. "There’s a bit of hope, but it’s pretty dark."
In conjunction with the release of "Mariachi El Bronx IV," the band will be touring the USA to celebrate their long-awaited comeback with a series of live shows. Mariachi El Bronx, known for their captivating performances and signature charro suits, will present their powerful eight-piece sound on four selected stages in Southern California and Mexico.
About Mariachi El Bronx:
Mariachi El Bronx consists of
Matt Caughthran (vocals),
Joby J. Ford (guitar, accordion),
Jared Shavelson (drums),
Keith Douglas (trumpet),
Ray Suen (violin),
Brad Magers (trumpet),
Ken Horne (jarana)
and
Vincent Hidalgo (guitarrón).
With three critically acclaimed albums, the eight musicians have already shared the stage with Foo Fighters and The Killers, performed everywhere from Letterman to NPR’s Tiny Desk, and rocked festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury. They have even provided their music for television, recording theme songs for Weeds (“Little Boxes”) and Aqua Teen Hunger Force (“Aqua Something You Know Whatever”).
Despite nearly two decades of success, Mariachi El Bronx still considers themselves lifelong students of this art form. This reverence is also reflected in their iconic charro suits, which often draw almost as much attention as the music itself. The band has long turned to Casa del Mariachi in Boyle Heights – a shop designated as a historic landmark by the city – where Jorge Tello (a.k.a. Mr. George) has been handcrafting traditional suits for over 50 years. "This band has always been about learning through music and art and exchanging culture,” says Caughthran. "That’s what it’s about for us! Everything we do comes from the heart and soul."
