Mexican indie rock band Chikita Violenta formed when the group met in high school in 2000. Luis Arce, Andrés Velasco, Esteban Suarez, and Armando David produced their self-titled debut on their own in 2003, and recruited producer Dave Newfeld for their second album, The Star and Suns Sessions. After touring in and around their home base of Mexico City and doing a west coast tour of the states, the band returned to recording with Newfeld for their third outing, Tre3s. The album was released in early 2011 on Arts & Crafts, and was accompanied by shows with Built to Spill and Ra Ra Riot. ~ Jason Lymangrover