Local Motion: Ultrachic - Ultrachic

Ultrachic
Ultrachic (Self-released)
www.myspace.com/ultrachic

Ultrachic stand on a weird crossroad bridge where they sonically span the golden years of Venezuelan rock (Sentimiento Muerto, Dermis Tatu, Desorden Público) with the newer bloods who continue to make the racket (Zapato 3, Los Amigos Invisibles, Caramelos de Cianuro). The funny thing is, Ultrachic bass player Luis Golding actually played with Caramelos de Cianuro. He brings that band's international know-how to Ultrachic's power-pop tropical rock, with roots in punk, British invasion, and electro. Drummer Christian Mijares rounds out the rhythm, while the guitar and vocals of Manuel Diquez soar over everything, making the songs fun and danceable as fuck. "Cuando Cae El Sol" (When the Sun Falls) and "Cerca del Oído" (Close to the Ear) are repeat faves. Oh, and the packaging is extremely sexy!

-- Abel Folgar