Thee Commons have crafted a rousing blend of psychedelic rock and Mexican cumbia music over the course of three albums, the latest of which is this year's "Paleta Sonora." The trio -- featuring brothers David and Rene Pacheco and bassist Jose Rojas -- has a reputation as one of Los Angeles' best live bands for its feral energy and unique sound.
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Thee Commons stopped into the CPR Performance Studio before a show at Denver's Lost Lake Lounge. The band members played four songs off "Paleta Sonora" and spoke with Bruce Mitchell about the musical upbringing in the Pacheco household, their love for '90s pop stars like Mariah Carey and Backstreet Boys and how the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" influenced the new record.
Stream the session and watch Thee Commons perform "Milk & Honey" above. Watch more videos below.
Songs performed:
- "Elotero Spaceman"
- "Sequined Dress"
- "Milk & Honey"
- "Camisa Al Revés"
"Elotero Spaceman"
"Sequined Dress"
"Camisa Al Revés"
