Chicano Batman, the Los Angeles band that shaped in 2008 and melted psych-rock with Tropicália and indie rock on their ensuing 5 studio albums, have introduced they’re occurring an “indefinite hiatus” after they full their upcoming exhibits this fall. The group didn’t cite a particular motive for the pause, however did thank followers for serving to them construct a neighborhood.
“Chicano Batman Household, it’s been an unbelievable 12 months,” their assertion, posted to Instagram, reads. “Thanks for believing in us. We love you and this motion that you’ve constructed round our music. When this 12 months ends, Chicano Batman will likely be occurring an indefinite hiatus. Let’s have a good time the music of the previous 16 years collectively in Mexico subsequent week and in California on our October and November run. Con mucho AMOR, siempre.”
After releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, Chicano Batman sparked an enthusiastic fandom that solely grew with the LPs that adopted: 2014’s Cycles of Existential Rhyme, 2017’s Freedom Is Free, and 2020’s Invisible People. Throughout their run, Chicano Batman introduced their music on tour internationally, and to TV screens by the use of their late-night debut on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Additionally they carried out on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” sequence, and, in 2021, frontman Bardo Martinez additionally launched his personal debut solo album.
Earlier this 12 months, Chicano Batman launched their ultimate studio album, Pocket book Fantasy. As acknowledged of their farewell submit, they’ll play a handful of exhibits this fall earlier than placing the band to relaxation. The ultimate Chicano Batman reside live performance is scheduled for November 3 in Ventura, California.
