Los Angeles-based band Chicano Batman source their high-spirited alternative Latin synthesis from Tropicália, West Coast psychedelia, and late-'60s/early-'70s soul, among other styles. Sounding both lively and laid-back, the group's dance-friendly grooves are matched to thoughtful lyrics that explore personal and political themes. 2017's Freedom Is Free was an engaging celebration of their fun and serious sides, while 2020's Invisible People revealed a greater musical sophistication and 2024's Notebook Fantasy added a retro-electronic sheen to their sound.
Eduardo Arenas (ba...