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Los Angeles’ Mariachi El Bronx kick off 2026 with their new single “Bandoleros,” the latest offering off their forthcoming album Mariachi El Bronx IV, due February 13 via ATO. A Norteño-charged rallying cry, the track captures the fighting spirit at the heart of the record – a song the band describes as the album’s “battle cry.” Written amid a moment of mounting chaos both globally and close to home, “Bandoleros” channels courage and righteous indignation, concluding on a hard-won note of defiance: “We ride out / No matter how bad it may seem.”
“Bandoleros” offers another taste of the band’s first release in over a decade – a 12-song collection that honors the rich Hispanic music and culture integral to Los Angeles while chronicling gamblers, former playboys, warriors, and lovers navigating the weight of modern existence. The song premiered via Alternative Press who say, “the Bronx has turned into a melting pot of cultures and sounds, fusing mariachi music and the punk edge their fans know them for.” Read the interview here.
The video was directed by the legendary LA street photographer, director, and longtime friend of Mariachi El Bronx Estevan Oriol (Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Blink 182). “I’ve been working with these guys for years and this version of the band is unstoppable,” he says. “I’m proud to of been given creative freedom to match their massive sound with this video that visually matches the GIANT they’ve become.’”
The band adds, “we’ve been working with Estevan since the early 2000’s. His talent and style is unmatched. Over the years we’ve become friends so linking up for the Bandoleros video was a no brainer.”
Listen/share “Bandoleros” here and watch the clip here
Known for their electrifying performances and iconic charro suits, Mariachi El Bronx are bringing their powerful eight-piece sound back on the road in celebration of Mariachi El Bronx IV. The run culminates with a special album release show in Tijuana, Mexico on February 14 (low ticket warning) – a city that embodies the raw emotion, beauty, and intensity that have long fueled the band’s music. The performance will be livestreamed worldwide via VEEPS, extending the communal spirit of the night beyond borders and tickets are available here. Reflecting on the significance of these dates, the band shares: “These shows represent a sacred rite of passage for every Southern Californian. Tijuana is raw, beautiful, dangerous, and inspiring.”
Later this month Mariachi El Bronx will head to San Diego for a sold out show on January 17 followed by in-stores in San Diego and Los Angeles in February. In March they head to Australia for a run of dates. MEB kicked off this new chapter last Fall with a sold-out underplay show at LA’s famed La Cita. All dates are listed below.
Mariachi El Bronx tour dates
January 16 – La Santa – Santa Ana, CA
January 17 – Corazón del Barrio – San Diego, CA – SOLD OUT*
February 13 – M-Theory (In-Store Performance + Signing) – San Diego, CA
February 14 – Black Box – Tijuana, BC – LOW TICKET WARNING
February 17 – Amoeba Records (In-Store Performance + Signing) – Hollywood, CA
March 3 – Forum – Melbourne, AUS
March 5 – King Castle – Newcastle, AUS
March 6 – Roundhouse – Sydney, AUS
March 7 – The Tivoli – Brisbane, AUS
* support from The Mainliners
