Mengers, from CDMX, are Mexico's "most outrageous art-punk trio"
Mexico recently overtook Australia to become the world’s tenth-largest music market.
Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera are some of the most prominent contemporary Mexican musicians, and these artists’ narcocorridos and norteños have topped the US charts in recent years. Peso Pluma has collaborated with Cardi B and Anitta, while Grupo Frontera – who are based in Texas – have worked with Bad Bunny.
But these acts represent only a small section of the contemporary Mexican music landscape, which encompasses the political krautrock of Mengers, the trova and shoegaze of Lusia Almaguer, the surrealistic folk rock of Belafonte Sensacional and the Latina soul and R&B of Paloma Morphy.
Mexico is a huge country with many distinct regions and subcultures, and its music scene reflects this cultural diversity. It’s for this reason that Mexican music industry professionals Malfi Dorantes, of MalfiCo, and Cynthia Flores, of Ascendente Agencia, were invited to speak at BIGSOUND 2025. Ahead of their visit, Dorantes and Flores gave us the lowdown on their favourite new Mexican acts.
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Cynthia Flores’ top Mexican artists of 2025
Vanessa Zamora
This girl from Tijuana, in the north of Mexico, makes refreshing psych pop with tremendous composition, an incredible live show and a very independent work ethic.
Mengers
Mengers are Mexico’s most outrageous art-punk trio. They mix krautrock, experimental punk and psychedelia with lyrics that expose the feelings of a generation tired of many systematic situations.
Luisa Almaguer
A new queer icon, Luisa Almaguer expresses in her songs what she truly thinks about inequalities, her past, and her feelings with a particular rock fusion.
Belafonte Sensacional
The project, led by Isael Ramírez, brings a sonic perspective that perfectly encompasses the current surreal landscape of Mexico City.
Pahua
The talented singer-songwriter showcases a tropical electronic side that encompasses many roots styles with her feminine perspective and power.
Malfi Dorantes’ top Mexican artists of 2025
Paloma Morphy
Paloma Morphy blends soul, R&B and Latin influences with an intimate vocal style and deeply personal lyrics.
Disco Bahia
Disco Bahia brings a fresh take on synth-pop and disco with nostalgic melodies, tropical undertones, and retro aesthetics.
Dannylux
Dannylux is a rising star of the regional Mexican scene, fusing sad sierreño and alternative influences with raw, emotional songwriting.
GRLS
GRLS are an electro-pop duo known for their futuristic sound and empowering lyrics that explore identity, love, and youth.
Mengers
Mengers are a garage rock trio with an explosive sound, merging punk, noise, and sharp social commentary.
