Secret Agent is a band from Mexico City and their music is a harmonious combination of surf rock and spy movie score. You may think to yourself, “This has to be from the 1960’s.” But you’d be about six decades off. They formed in 2015 and released their debut ep just four years ago in 2017!
It’s hard to find such genuine sounding surf rock that transports you to the golden days of this very specific sub genre but this band is about as true to the classic as it gets. Even the art they have for each body of work is a blast from the past reminding me of old movie posters with the bold colors and retro fonts.
Every song they’ve put out makes you feel like the lead star in an action movie set in the 60’s: fighting crime, uncovering clues, and most definitely getting yourself into trouble but looking good while doing it. This band is the soundtrack to it all.
Their latest single “Moros En La Costa” has a very ominous and atmospheric quality to it that’s only enhanced by the alien-like synths which add a spooky touch. The guitar soars over a rhythm section groove and it all gets pulled back in by the deep moody baseline that gives the song its very essence. With no vocals, it still tells a story and you can let your imagination run wild while it’s playing on repeat.
If you’re looking to dive into this style of music or if you simply miss the classic sound, this band should be your next stop. They keep the quality of the oldies while implementing their own flare with some modern touches. I await the day their entire discography is added to a Tarantino film.