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Montreal's Psychotropical Orchestra Announces New Album La Travesía and Drops First Single "Mal de Amor" Ahead of April 18 Launch at Quai des Brumes

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Psychotropical Orchestra

Psychotropical Orchestra

Fri Mar 21, 2025
Cashbox Canada

Montreal’s Psychotropical Orchestra is set to unveil their latest album, La Travesía, on April 1, 2025, introducing a mesmerizing fusion of Latin rhythms, alternative rock, and intricate sound design. At the heart of this sonic journey are Mariano Franco (vocals & sound design), Fernando Pinzón (guitar & sound design) and Jose Dominguez (drums) —three musicians whose deep-rooted passion for cross-cultural experimentation has shaped the band’s distinctive sound. With influences ranging from Latin tropical music to psychedelic rock and electronic textures, La Travesía is an album that both moves and hypnotizes.

Coinciding with the album release, the band is dropping the first single, "Mal de Amor" out now. "Mal de Amor" captures the raw emotion of love and loss, its infectious rhythm pulsing through distorted guitars and Franco’s evocative vocals, showcasing the band’s ability to weave compelling narratives through music, pushing the boundaries of Latin alternative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z5V5oX3dGk

Lyrically, La Travesía explores themes of longing, resilience, and transformation. The album’s title—translated as The Journey—serves as a metaphor for both personal and collective experiences, mirroring the band members’ own paths from their Latin American roots to Montreal’s thriving artistic landscape. Each song is crafted with poetic depth and sonic richness, delivering an experience that resonates on a visceral level. Fans and press will have access to full lyrics alongside the album’s liner notes, offering further insight into the creative process behind each track.

Since their formation, Psychotropical Orchestra has built a reputation for boundary-pushing performances that blend live instrumentation with immersive electronic elements. Their music exists at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, combining the rhythmic intensity of rock with the experimental edge of alternative soundscapes. With previous projects garnering attention across underground and independent music circles, La Travesía marks their most ambitious work to date—a fully realized vision of the band’s genre-blurring identity.

Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/5y4JVMK6VJ5FLfRnE7mgdb?si=4b596b93db1e4632&nd=1&dlsi=79cbe6fc474c4c53

To celebrate the release, Psychotropical Orchestra will take the stage at Montreal’s Quai des Brumes on April 18 at 9:30 PM for an album launch show that promises to be a thrilling, high-energy performance. Fans can expect a dynamic live set, blending the pulsating beats of La Travesía with the band’s signature improvisational spirit. This will be the first opportunity to experience the new material in its full, electrifying form.

For those eager to dive into the album ahead of the release show, MP3s, WAVs, and streaming links (Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp) will be available, along with full lyrics, album artwork, and press photos. Follow Psychotropical Orchestra on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more. With La Travesía, the band invites listeners on a journey through sound, memory, and movement—an experience that lingers long after the music fades.

https://psychotropicalorchestra.bandcamp.com/track/mal-de-amor-2

https://www.facebook.com/psychotropicalorchestra/

https://www.instagram.com/the_psychotropical/

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