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.
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.
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.
