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Mariachi El Bronx IV

Posted by Loren on November 6, 2025

Mariachi El Bronx IV
photo by Auzzy Nufable

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Mariachi El Bronx has announced IV, the fourth album from the mariachi alter ego of The Bronx. The record will release on ATO and is their first new material in 12 years.

The new record "started as a battle between love and death but became a way to process all the chaos of the world," vocalist Matt Caughthran says of the album coming together, with 12 new songs in total -- one of which, “Forgive or Forget," is shared below.

The 8-piece band has a mini West Coast tour around the album's release, including a release show in Tijauna, MX on Feb. 14.

Mariachi El Bronx tour dates 

November 8 - La Cita - Los Angeles, CA

December 6 - La Santa - Santa Ana, CA

January 17 - Corazón del Barrio - San Diego, CA

February 14 - Black Box - Tijuana, BC

Tracklisting 

  1. Forgive or Forget 
  2. Bandoleros
  3. Songbird 
  4. All Things 
  5. El Dorado 
  6. Fools Gold 
  7. The Takers 
  8. RIP Romeo 
  9. Gambler’s Prayer 
  10. El Borracho 
  11. Tie You Down
  12. Into The Afterlife
Mariachi El Bronx IV
photo by Auzzy Nufable

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