Dirty Karma
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Mexico City , Mexico |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Dirty Karma was a Mexico City-based indie rock ensemble active between 2005 and 2011, performing songs in both Spanish and English.
The group was established in 2005 by vocalist and guitarist Mauricio "Mau" García, drummer Hugo Barreto, bassist Gerardo Gabilondo, and guitarist Rodrigo Blanco. In 2008, they produced a self-titled EP comprising five tracks at TOPETITUD Studios, which is owned by members of Molotov. The mastering of this EP was handled by Chris Geringer, recognized for his work with artists such as Madonna and Rihanna. Their musical style blended elements of blues rock and psychedelic rock, drawing inspiration from musicians like Devendra Banhart and The Mars Volta.
In 2009, Dirty Karma appeared at the notable Vive Latino festival, sharing the stage with performers including Mongol Gol Gol and Ximena Sariñana. They also took part in the "Rock por la Educación" event advocating for reforms in higher education. The following year saw the departure of bassist Gerardo Gabilondo, who left to join The Y's. That same year, Dirty Karma launched their first full-length album, Four Elephants, recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios located in Tornillo, Texas. García mentioned that their experiences at Vive Latino heavily influenced much of the album’s content. Additionally, the band performed at the inaugural edition of the Corona Capital festival alongside prominent acts like the Pixies and Interpol.
By 2011, Rodrigo Blanco had become a member of Rey Pila, while Dirty Karma’s primary annual performance was at ITLAFest in Pachuca, Hidalgo. The band dissolved later that year. Subsequently, García went on to create Costera, which released its debut album in March 2017 with contributions from Zoé members León Larregui and Rodrigo Guardiola, as well as former bassist Gabilondo.
Albums
- Four Elephants (2010)
EPs
- Dirty Karma (2008)