Es Tiempo

Crash-landing onto the Crammed Discs roster from its own unique corner of the pop universe comes Es Tiempo, the lush, multi-layered debut album from Chicago-based Mexican-American three-piece Alla.

Comprising of producer/guitarist Jorge Ledezma, his brother Angel Ledezma on drums and vocalist/guitarist Lupe Martinez, with Es Tiempo Alla (pronouced ay-ya) lay the blueprint for a new brand of Latin psychedelic pop. As vocal melodies chime, discreet electronic effects swirl around the mix and strings arc across the skyline at the subtlest of angles, Es Tiempo invites the listener in with its hazy, euphoric hooks, before leading them through to a secret garden of sonic wonder. The trio have forged a distinctive sound encompassing some of their favourite styles of music from the last four decades: German Krautrock experiments, Motown flourishes, Brazilian Tropicalia, cosmic jazz and the symphonic sixties pop of Brian Wilson and Phil Spector - all the while paying homage to their Mexican musical heritage, with Lupe exploring lyrical themes including inner city social pressures and spiritual & cultural awakening in pure, proud Hispanic tones.