624. MATISSE | El Ayer, Canciones vs. Contenido, Nostalgia, La Caída del Pop Mexicano

·1 hr 13 min·5 clips

Matisse discusses the nervous excitement of releasing their new album 'La Hier' in just five hours.

The episode begins with host Roberto Martínez welcoming the members of Matisse—Melissa, Pablo, and Román—hours before the release of their new album 'La Hier.' They describe feeling anticipation rather than nerves. The band explains the album's title and concept, 'yesterday,' which represents a nostalgic return to the pop music of the 2000s that inspired them, moving away from chasing current trends. They discuss the single 'Hypothetically' with Leonel García, noting it's a stripped-back acoustic ballad. The conversation shifts to broader industry critiques, with the band arguing that much current music lacks concepts and identity, driven by viral TikTok trends rather than substance. They express exhaustion with the pressure to constantly produce short-form content and the algorithmic demands of social media platforms. Matisse contrasts their collaborative experiences with legends like Cristian Castro and Leonel García—which were ego-free and based on song quality—with perceived ego problems and reluctance to collaborate among contemporary Mexican pop artists. They delve into the decline of Mexican pop, linking it to ego, market reduction, and social factors, while praising the regional Mexican genre for its camaraderie. The band reflects on the 'hustle' culture and the difficulty of enjoying achievements like selling out the Auditorio Nacional because they're already focused on the next goal. They emphasize that live shows are the ultimate reward, providing real connection beyond digital metrics. The episode concludes with an invitation to their Monterrey show and a discussion of favorite tracks from the new album.

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