Thirty years of musical resistance are not fulfilled every day. Pantheon Rococó, the most important fusion skusion band in Mexico, arrives at this 2025 with a history marked by independence, internal democracy and fidelity to its essence. Born in 1995 in Mexico City under the cry of “Peace, dance and resistance”, the nine musicians have traveled a path that led them to rehearse in impromptu bedrooms to fill stadiums and conquer international scenarios.
His career is written in gold letters within Latin American music: four times they filled the Forum Sol on their 25th anniversary, an achievement that very few national or international artists have reached. In addition, they have taken their music to Europe, the United States and South America, with a particularly strong success in Germany, where their tours are expected with devotion. They have always done it independently, without losing control of their career and retaining a solid social and political commitment that is reflected in their letters and the energy of each presentation.
This year, Pantheon Rococó celebrates three decades with a new unpublished, sound album, launched on September 25, and with a national and international tour that will run until 2026. The celebration is not only a review of its generational hymns such as “the perfect dose” or “the lack”, but also a reminder that the band is still alive, creative and willing Thousands of followers.
In an exclusive interview, we talked with Don Gorri, guitarist of the band, who shared his reflections on this anniversary and what it means to continue on stage after 30 years.
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This 2025 turns 30 years of career. What does it mean for you to reach three decades of independent music and how have you changed as a band in all this time?
Hy, talking about thirty years is something strong, and the truth is that we have not always seen it that way. I think that responds to that, although we suffer at the beginning, we also saw each other grow and develop as human beings, accompanying each other in all these processes.
We have gone through so many things that it seems yesterday when we got together in the bedroom of one of the members, we raised the bed to put the battery and we all rehearsed for the pleasure of gathering, because we had learned a new chord or progression, and you taught it to the classmates.
That kind of thing makes us feel that all this was really yesterday. We live everything so intense that we did not allow ourselves to look back; We were always going forward. And when you work like this, three years later you turn and realize everything you have traveled, sometimes without having noticed it.
Looking back, which do you consider that it has been the most challenging moment of these 30 years and how did they overcome it?
I think that one of the most challenging moments is when you rethink: “What follows?” The departure of one of our members was an important blow, but it also helped us to reaffirm our commitment as a band and as people. We realized that, although we still do not know if it will be what we will do for the rest of our lives, we want to continue with this project called Pantheon Rococó.
It made us reflect and say: “The others continue, we have the same desire, we are still committed.” It is good, as a band, accept these moments and reaffirm our identity.
Do you have any anecdote that highlights the relationship with their fans in Mexico or abroad?
Yes, there are incredible fans that have followed us all over the world. For example, we have someone who lives in the United States, of Mexican origin, who has traveled to Europe and Mexico just to see us. And the fan who has seen us in more countries is Austrian: a retired teacher who has followed us from Colombia to Budapest, Germany and Austria, and also in Mexico, Argentina and other places.
The mileage he has traveled with us is impressive. She says: “Pantheon is my life”, and even learned Spanish for us. He came to teach our music in his school, using our songs as an educational tool. This shows us that music breaks borders and connects lives.
His new sound album came out on September 25. What can you tell us about the concept and energy of this album?
This album is an unprecedented material after six years. Before we had taken original songs, but mainly versions of other artists, such as offering. We felt the need to create their own songs, songs that may be the new hymns tomorrow. We were pleased to do it as we wanted, independently, with the producers we choose. It was an intense process because we were touring, traveling, but we achieved an album that reflects our current vision and energy.
The simple “Parison” and “Cha-Chave” include collaborations with artists such as Carín León and Sabino. How did these alliances arise and what contributed to the sound of Pantheon Rococó?
These songs were conceived to be collaborations. We wanted to invite artists with whom we have had a connection and admire. For example, Carín León contacted us after a festival to invite us to play “lack” with him. It was a natural and enriching encounter. The collaborations provide freshness, new voices and styles that are integrated into our sound without losing the essence of Pantheon Rococó.
If they had to describe in a phrase the legacy they want to leave after 30 years of career, what would it be?
The soundtrack of your life.
Any plan to visit the New York area?
Yes, we are planning a tour of the United States in 2026. New York has always been a very important place for us, and we want to celebrate it there, in addition to touring other cities and venues of the country.
