Son Rompe Pera: “Reptilo”

Son Rompe Pera: “Reptilo”

Author: KUT & KUTX Studios May 4, 2026 Duration: 2:44

Mexico City’s Son Rompe Pera, widely considered to be part of the impetus behind the cumbia-punk movement, have spread that gospel across 20 countries since 2019 (including a set at our SXSW Scholz Garten show in 2023 and a stop by Studio 1A last year). The group is currently on tour (their show last weekend […]

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