Ni Tú, Ni Mœnia

Ni Tú, Ni Mœnia

March 6, 2024 in Concert Reviews

by DJ Grafiter


Well, maybe Mœnia can. If you think techno is what was missing from Besame Mucho then you are completely mistaken, because Mœnia was here to give you that techno-beat, clubbing moment your heart desires. To quote Pichardo, they are an electronic band but in Spanish.

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And not only does their sound reflect that, but so does their presence on stage. Lead Singer, Alfonso Pichardo, wearing all black with a black tee, black bandana around his neck, black sunglasses, and a glove, like some futuristic wardrobe, was reflective of the dark techno underground clubbing scene. Alejandro "Alex Midi" Ortega, sporting chunky boots and a spiked jacket. He commanded attention with his keyboard, which occasionally became handheld during their set, adding an extra layer of dynamism to their performance.

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“Todos ustedes son lo que hacen brillar las palabras del aeropuerto que dicen “Austin Music Capitol of the world”, pero hoy lo hacemos en español!”

"You all are what makes the airport words that say "Austin Music Capitol of the world" shine, but today we're doing it in Spanish!"

Said Pichardo about the crowd, feeling emotional about the amount of people that were fans of their music up to this day, not just in Mexico but the United States as well. There was a blend of visuals on the screen, ranging from classic cartoons like Tom & Jerry to snippets of ominous movie-like scenes. These visuals were edited to resemble something you'd witness at a club during a DJ set, hinting at their electronic background.

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If you stepped onto the Mœnia set without plans for clubbing that night, you undoubtedly exited with the urge to hit up the clubs for the after-party of Besame Mucho. Their live presence and set were so captivating that they guaranteed a wilder night than anticipated.

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PHOTO BY Nathan Nguyen

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