BRŪHA BAND’S “GROWING PAINS” EP RELEASE SHOW

Alma Blanco: Before talking about the performance, I want to give a little background so you understand where I’m coming from.

Brūha was formed in 2022; they’re a group built on family and friendship. You can feel that foundation immediately. Their sound blends indie rock grit with Mexican musical influences, and that cultural pride isn’t just “aesthetic” but intentional. It’s part of who they are. And as someone who deeply values Latino representation and immigrant stories, that already meant something to me before the first chord even played.

Before BRŪHA came on, three bands opened the night: Jommy, Obsidianos and Ragburn. Each one brought their own energy and helped build anticipation in the best way possible. The order of the artists felt intentional, and it set the vibe and gradually raised expectations. Even though all of them were amazing, my personal favorite opener had to be Rugburn. Their performance was intense and engaging, and they definitely warmed the crowd up perfectly for what was coming.

By the time Brūha stepped on stage, the venue felt like it was ready. And from the first song “Malibu Life” I knew this was going to be good. It was my first time ever hearing their music, and this concert was for their new EP release. But the second they started playing, I thought, “Yeah. I’m adding them to my playlist.” The vibe was immediate. It wasn’t forced. It wasn’t rehearsed in a robotic way. It was alive if that makes sense.

What stood out the most was the connection. Not just between the band members, though that alone was amazing to watch, but between them and the crowd. They weren’t performing at us. They were performing with us. You could feel how much they wanted the audience to be happy. To feel loved. To feel seen.

For me, I felt like Maxim, the lead guitarist, was completely merged in his instrument. It didn’t feel like he was just playing notes, he was living them. Every member was locked into their sound. It honestly felt special to be there. The Crowd: Small Venue, Big Energy. Even though it was a smaller venue, the passion in that room felt huge.

Johnny Estrada: What an incredible performance from the band. The energy was so alive it felt like they could play on and on, and everyone would still be dancing. The crowd matched the artist's energy with moshpits, crowd surfing, and just overall vibing to every track that was played.

My favorites were “Locket” for the anthem it created, “Growing Pains” for the drums, “A Donde Vas?” for its transition into Spanish, then “Tulip” and “Rtd” for its slow vibes. Going into this concert, I was not expecting the insane hype that the crowd and the artists would have, but I’m so glad that Brūha invited us out to come to their “Growing Pains” EP release show to experience one of my favorite concerts yet while working with KRCX. I became a fan, and now I will be on the lookout for new music from the band.

Check out this interview I conducted after the show with Fabian Guerrero, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist from Brūha, with insights on who the band is, what they do, inspirations, and their future. Thanks again, Brūha!