Macha y El Bloque Depresivo is a musical project that stems from the eclectic and rich musical background of its creator, Aldo Asenjo, widely known by his nickname “Macha”. Hailing from Chile, Macha first gained prominence as a member of the iconic band Chico Trujillo, which intertwines elements of cumbia, ska, and rock. However, with Macha y El Bloque Depresivo, which he founded in the 2010s, Macha plunges into the deep waters of Latin American bolero, waltz, and folk music, infusing them with a melancholic and deeply emotive style that resonates with the ‘bloque depresivo’ - or depressive block - aspect of the group’s name.

The collective's musical compositions are often characterized by their plaintive melodies and introspective lyrics, touching the hearts of listeners with themes of love, loss, and longing. Their performances, either recorded in the studio such as the eponymous "Macha y el Bloque Depresivo" or captured in the intimate settings of live sessions like "El Plebeyo (En Vivo)" and "Para Que No Me Olvides (En Vivo)", showcase the group's raw emotional energy and Macha's intimate vocal delivery. Songs like "Qué es lo que pasa" and “Gato Negro” exhibit the band's ability to blend traditional Latin rhythms with soulful melancholy, creating a soundscape that is both nostalgic and timeless, appealing to a diverse audience across Latin America and beyond.

Genres

Chilean Rock

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Latest Release

El Mago y La Publicidad

Macha Y El Bloque Depresivo

Single - Released June 28, 2024