Tres Leches

Tres Leches is actually two distinct music acts, so it’s important to distinguish them based on context.

One Tres Leches is a **Seattle-based trio** featuring Alaia D'Alessandro, Ulises Mariscal, and Zander Yates. They began around 2014 and are known for their dynamic punk-influenced rock sound, often playing in low-light, intimate environments which shape their creative process. The band is notable for swapping instruments mid-song and drawing from improvisation and personal experiences in their songwriting. Their debut LP, *Amorfo*, was released around 2018, and they continue to be an active part of Seattle’s underground music scene.

The other Tres Leches is a side project involving members of the Australian group Hiatus Kaiyote—specifically Paul Bender, Simon Mavin, and touring member Alejandro “Silentjay” Abapo. This incarnation emerged as a sultry, alt-soul outfit that reinterprets Hiatus Kaiyote’s catalogue with smooth, sensual reimaginings, often recorded on tour in hotel rooms. Their 2025 album, *The Smooth Sounds Of Tres Leches, LHCC Mart Vol. 1*, was released on the Brainfeeder label and includes lush, pared-back renditions of songs like “Telescope” and “Make Friends.” This project carries the cool, genre-blending legacy of Hiatus Kaiyote while exploring new textures and moods.

Depending on which Tres Leches you mean, the Seattle punk trio and the alt-soul Hiatus Kaiyote offshoot offer distinct but equally compelling musical experiences.

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