Today we’d like to introduce you to Mucha Lucha.
Mucha, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
We officially came to be a band in 2025, but our story goes back way further than that. Alan Parra (vocals, drums), Brigett Murrietta (vocals, bass) and I (Jorge Ortiz – vocals, rhythm) all grew up together in Nogales laying the foundation for the band without even knowing it. Life eventually pulled us in different directions; Alan to Tucson, Brigett stayed in Nogales and I to Canada, and during those years apart, each of us found our way into music.
Diego Valenzuela (lead guitar) came into the picture separately, where we met in the late 2010s during our time in university, where we bonded over our shared love of guitar and music.
Then in late 2023, Brigett, Alan, and I reconnected in Phoenix after I reached out to Alan about collaborating on a project. I showed up that day with a 4-chord progression I’d been sitting on for a while but couldn’t quite figure out what to do with. This progression became the driving melody behind our first single, “Waiting For You.” That moment is what pushed us to take the leap and officially form a band. We landed on the name Mucha Lucha; representing the never ending fight. For months we wrote and performed together, but something was still missing, so I suggested bringing in a second guitar to round out our sound. That’s what led to Diego joining the group, and he’d go on to help us create “Miss December” and “No Sé.” by then we’d really started to find our sound; a genre-less blend of rock, hip-hop, R&B, pop, and Latin rhythm.
Since then, we’ve played venues like the Rebel Lounge and Central Records, and now we’re gearing up to record our first EP and will keep performing through 2027. We’re excited to show our growth both in sound and in performance; with an EP that’s going to be completely different from anything we’ve made before.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road hasn’t always been smooth. Brigett and Alan picked up their respective instruments less than a year ago ( literally going from 0 to 100). Trying to make new music while two of us were still learning our instruments has been a challenge but we’ve slowly started to overcome these hurdles and have seen a ton of progress as musicians. In addition the band has all had to balance their respective full time jobs while also being their own band managers. Having 4 members has been a huge help as they can divide and conquer; whether that be social media management, merch creation, or booking shows.
We’re most proud of how we’ve managed to keep our momentum going through the music we’re making. We really do think it’s a sound a that isn’t out there yet and the best part is that we are still evolving. (What sets us apart is simple: fans get to see our growth — and grow with us — instead of only getting the polished, finished product.)
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Jorge: There’s a lot of overlap in what we all do for the band, but if I had to put a label on my role, I’d say I’m a singer / songwriter who plays guitar to complement that. I think most people would agree that my singing is what sets me apart. It’s something I’ve always had a passion for. To me it’s always exciting when I learn a new vocal trick or hit a note that I had been struggling with or come up with a melody for a chorus. That said, if I’m being honest, what I’m actually most proud of is my growth as a guitarist, not because it comes naturally, but because it didn’t. Admittedly, it was something I struggled with but playing in a band and learning from people like Diego has really elevated my playing. The fact that we can keep pushing each other to improve is what has helped make this such a special process.
Alan: I think what I’m most proud of is all the time we’ve been put into making these songs and what we’ve been able to say in them and share with people as a result. I feel like leading with intention and allowing ourselves to let things come together rather than trying to force them has allowed us to bring together our experiences and skills to create the unrestrained music we get to make. I also think we’re really lucky to all be bilingual and have strong ties to Sonora as well as Phoenix which allows us to be able to express ourselves without having to worry about whether or not we are understood
Diego: I play lead guitar and synthesizer. I’ve played guitar for half a lifetime. Both of my parents played guitar in Mexico so I guess it was kinda meant to happen. I think I’m most proud of the progress this group has made playing together, and in a live setting. Looking at performances from less than a year ago and comparing them to how we sound now highlights the progress this group has made in a short amount of time
Brigett: I
I have always wanted to express myself through my music and art.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
Jorge: I think that music is very cyclical so I expect some older genres to come back into the spotlight. I think early 2000s rock or rnb will be making a comeback soon. Outside of that, I do expect AI to be a disrupter in the industry and it’s our job as musicians and artists to limit its use as much as possible atleast in the creative space. I don’t think it will be possible to completely avoid it; and it can be a very powerful tool in understanding music theory and how things connect. But when it comes to creating music and the art itself, we need to keep made by humans
Diego: Yeah, the biggest and most unfortunate change we’ll see is more acceptance to AI. It’s convenient and profitable so I doubt anything produced at a corporate level is gonna respect any kind of artistic integrity. Another prediction for 5-10 years is the return of early-mid 2010’s Tumblr kinda vibes in art. Hopefully with less galaxy print this time
Brigett: All I can say is that wherever it goes, I am hopeful that we can continue connecting with each other through music.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muchaluchamusic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19WA5oj7R2/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCT3wZu1vZK0FlRfN_sGSltQ
- SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/qaziX1g4gJB6tEeoLk
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07lMMmwOexRFYx8WHaa3IK
