In this episode of Jotxs y Recuerdos, Carmen Castillo, a queer musician and artist from Reynosa, Tamaulipas/ McAllen, Texas, discusses her journey through various musical genres, including punk, hip hop, and ska. She also shares her experiences of coming out, dealing with misogyny, and the importance of community support in the Rio Grande Valley. Carmen emphasizes the role of music in advocating for social causes, such as her corrido for Bekah Hinojosa, a local environmental activist. She speaks the impact of external forces like SpaceX on the community and the need for resilience and resistance in the face of gentrification.          

*Carmen is also a current member of the band Twin Eater                                       

*Solo project is under the name Carmen Castillo                                                       

Previous Bands: The scarlet effect
L@s Skagaler@s
Angela & the exes
Blight Night
KRUX (w/a backwards R)
Monstruo Bohemio
Rotary Waves
Caldo Frío
Contraceptors 
Baseborn
Shanks & Chandeliers   

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Recorded and released in 2025