Pxndx Speaks Out About Increased Terror in Mexico

By Michael Lopez

Many people use music to help cope with difficult moments in their lives. Whether it's trouble at home, an agonizing breakup or remembering a lost loved one, songs can offer a therapeutic escape. No one knows this better than Mexican rockers Pxndx, who are creating new music to help their local brethren cope with increased violence in their hometown of Monterrey.

“A nosotros nos gusta darle música a la gente y que se distraiga de esos temas," drummer Jorge Vázquez recently said.

And according to the latest news reports, a distraction is exactly what the citizens of Monterrey need. Once known as a vibrant, metropolitan city, Monterrey has recently fallen prey to the warring Gulf and Zetas gangs. Last year, more than 500 residents were murdered because of the escalating violence, and top concert acts have now refused to play in the city.

Not Pxndx. Regarded as hometown heroes, the quartet has sold millions of records and recently recorded their first Unplugged special. Now hard at work on their sixth studio album, the guys plan to address Mexico’s political turmoil in their next batch of lyrics.

"Lo malo es que no puedes hacer nada, te da mucha impotencia y sientes tristeza de que no hay forma de arreglarlo, más que cada quien haga lo que sabe hacer, en nuestro caso: música," said bassist Ricardo Treviño.

Expect to hear it all laid out in the upcoming Pxndx album, set to be released sometime in the next year.

What do you think of Pxndx's efforts? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Chisme, Cultura, Música, Mexico, panda, Pxndx