SINGLE REVIEW: Los Fiascos - Your Satellite
Los Fiascos’ ‘Your Satellite’ is an infectious dive into the band's love affair with music, echoing the grit and creativity of 1970s NYC while injecting their own global twist. From the moment it begins, the track hooks you with a ska-inflected bounce, its beat both addictive and impossible to resist.
A killer rhythm anchors the song, blending punk’s raw energy with the playful brightness of ska and the melodic sophistication of new wave. The guitars shift seamlessly from groovy brightness to jagged, angular tones, before punching through with resonant, powerful riffs that elevate the song’s intensity. The splashy drums drive the momentum, while vibrant horns add a triumphant, celebratory flourish that amplifies the track's irresistible energy.
Written by Phoenix-based Aaron Hanlon, with contributions from a multicultural roster of musicians, ‘Your Satellite’ exudes a sense of boundless creativity. It’s catchy, addictive, and brimming with joy—a testament to music’s gravitational pull as an unstoppable force of connection and expression.