Thermo

Mexican punk band Thermo were launched in their home town of Guadalajara, Jalisco, in the mid-'90s. The first to blaze the emocore trail south of the border, Thermo released their debut album, Arde en Mi, without the support of a record label, and yet the album hit number 52 on national charts, an amazing accomplishment for the first outing of an indie band. As Thermo's fan base grew and reputation flourished, so did their desire to create a truly unique sophomore album. The band traveled to Sweden to work with the crew at Tonteknik studios, veteran producers of groups like Cult of Luna, In Flames, and Refused. The result, 2007's Bajo el Control del Radar, earned Thermo their first slot on the Billboard charts. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez