JULY 27, 2025 INTERVIEWS
Eblis Álvarez: A System of Economy
Bogotá, Colombia's Meridian Brothers are one of my favorite active bands these days. While I've been fortunate to see their touring lineup in New York a few times in the last year, I first discovered the band through recordings of 11 unique and amazing albums. The combination of classic salsa and cumbia with psychedelic, indie, and African guitar influences resembles nothing else, and they continue to evolve in creative and surprising directions. All of the music on Meridian Brothers' recordings is created by Eblis Álvarez, who also mixes and masters other bands, writes chamber compositions, and contributes electronics, guitar, and cello to other artists' albums. I enjoyed talking to Eblis on a Zoom call when he got a break from the group's incessant tour schedule, where I got to learn about his influences, mindset, and approach.
