A band name can be a promise, a provocation, or a little bit of both. Pink N’ Punk! feels like all three: two contrasting words sharing the same space, with an exclamation point that makes the invitation impossible to miss. It catches your attention before the first note even plays, and leaves you curious about the people behind it. For Scene Fever, we sat down with Pink N’ Punk! to hear their story in their own words.
How did Pink N’ Punk! first come together, and what did those early days of starting the band look like?
Pink N’ Punk! was born from pure frustration on my end (Galo)—I had dropped out of opera academy when I was 13. I was about to turn 16 when I met Dani, our guitarist, who had repeated a grade and ended up in my class. I saw a couple of videos of him shredding on electric guitar, and since pretty much everyone at school had a band playing Radiohead, Mac DeMarco, and The Strokes covers, I thought: Why not?
Back then, we were just a bunch of tourism students who didn’t have a single clue how to actually write a song, but we didn’t know that was the very beginning.
You formed in 2020 and are based in Monterrey. How has the place and scene around you shaped the band or the music you make?
That’s a great question. Monterrey gives you so much room to grow as an artist, though, to be honest, I didn’t fully realize that until I turned 23. The music coming out of this city—especially back in the ’90s—made such a massive impact, and it still resonates today.
But we weren’t really satisfied just making pop-rock. We wanted music that would hit people right in the chest, blending it with ’80s dream pop, riot grrrl punk, and shoegaze. I think those genres were growing a lot as a response to the conventional music industry.
How do you approach bringing different influences together while still making each song feel like its own world?
Pink N’ Punk! has gone through three different lineups—this being the third—and right now our references are scattered all over the place. I (Galo) take a lot from the biggest pop divas in the world, Isez (Dani) is a huge nu metal head, Okami has super eclectic tastes (anything from experimental noise to cumbia), and An-G is all about pop.
We’ve always had each other’s backs when it comes to ideas. If someone feels a bit stuck on their instrument, we respect that space, and we’re always pushing each other to level up during practice. But a lot of times, you get so caught up chasing perfection that you forget you just need to let go, have fun, and find yourself in whatever moves you.
Your bio describes Pink N’ Punk! as “the soundtrack for those who don’t fit in a single playlist.” What does that idea mean to you?
Exactly that. We started out writing pop-rock and a few pop-punk tracks, but people kept telling us that calling ourselves Pink N’ Punk! didn’t make much sense if we weren’t actually playing punk. So I looked at Dani and said, “You know what? If they want punk, let’s give them punk.” It was just super fun to dive into.
We’ve constantly shifted between different crowds, and honestly, that helps shape you as an artist and expands your range. You have to give yourself permission to play around and experiment with your art.
What does your songwriting process look like? Do songs usually begin with a lyric, a melody, an image, or something else?
I (Galo) usually write around a story or a specific feeling—mostly ones that leave me with more questions than answers. But sometimes I like expressing those feelings through melodies rather than just lyrics.
I’m obsessed with Cocteau Twins; even when Elizabeth Fraser sings in total gibberish, it hits so hard emotionally. Sometimes I just let my voice lead the way rather than worrying about the actual words.
How do visuals and style connect with the stories you want to tell through your songs?
I love it when art takes a super raw story and spins it into something playful and visually cute. To us, part of being “punk” is also finding beauty in the little things and leaning into tenderness.
Okami and I are both visual artists, so we’ve come to realize that telling a story doesn’t mean spelling out details. It’s about letting yourself get carried away by creation and capturing whatever inspires you in the moment.
Is there a song that feels especially representative of Pink N’ Punk! right now? What’s the story behind it?
Without a doubt, “Lemonade” is the track that brought us together in the first place, and it’s the one I (Galo) always lean on whenever I feel lost or hopeless about my career. I love seeing everyone feel the heartbeat of that song whenever we rehearse it or play it live.
“Lemonade” is a soft plea for compassion, tenderness, and love when someone feels totally adrift. And being vulnerable is a huge part of being punk, too.
What has been one of the most meaningful or surprising moments for the band so far?
Just connecting with An-G and Okami has been such a wild, wonderful experience on its own. We still hold a lot of love for everyone who was part of this project before, but An-G and Okami have these totally contrasting creative minds, and I love bringing them together—it just proves that the potential I saw in them is really blooming here with us.
Plus, sharing the stage with bands like Duck Fizz and Babastutsipop, and getting to record at Victoria Records and Nodriza Estudio, makes us super proud of how far we’ve come.
What do you hope listeners feel when they hear Pink N’ Punk! for the first time?
Belonging, and a real connection to vulnerability. We want people to feel that behind the band, we’re human too. Whatever feels like a terrible experience or a mistake in the moment can actually turn into a symbol of strength and togetherness.
In a way, to me, Pink N’ Punk! represents the yin and yang of femininity and its beauty.
What’s next for the band, and what are you most excited for people to hear or see?
Right now, all we can do is keep celebrating our wins and, of course, keep pouring everything into our debut album.
Scene Fever Rapid Fire
Pink N’ Punk! is made up of four people with four different musical histories, favorite shows, and recommendations. Here are their picks.
If each of you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Galo: Heaven or Las Vegas — Cocteau Twins
Isez: Absolution — Muse
Okami: Lateralus — Tool
An-G: Broken Machine — Nothing But Thieves
What is the best concert you’ve ever attended?
Galo: Parcels in 2026 at Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey
Dani: Muse in 2023 at Estadio Borregos in Monterrey
Okami: Dir En Grey in 2015 at Plaza Condesa in Mexico City
An-G: Tame Impala in 2023 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City
What was the first CD you ever bought?
Galo: I think it was EME15’s album. I was a fangirl at the time.
Dani: A 2006 reggaeton mix.
Okami: Zoé’s MTV Unplugged.
An-G: “La ciudad es nuestra” by Gallo Armado, a regional artist from Monterrey.
What was the soundtrack to your teenage years?
Galo: I was kind of a poser about emo music. I loved Paramore’s first albums, Pierce the Veil, Sleeping with Sirens, and all things pop-punk.
Isez: Any kind of nu metal mix.
Okami: A mix of Anna Varney, Marilyn Manson, and Pánico.
An-G: I was all about Sleeping with Sirens too!
What is one piece of merch you’ll never get rid of?
Galo and Isez love Pink N’ Punk!’s own merch. Galo has a lot of fun designing and wearing it, and says it’s so comfortable it makes her feel “a little whimsy.” Isez wants to start a full collection.
Okami: My Danny Carey guitar pick.
An-G: My Tame Impala and Nothing But Thieves posters!
What is one movie you think everyone should watch?
Galo: Frankenstein by Guillermo del Toro
Isez and Okami: Requiem for a Dream by Darren Aronofsky
An-G: What Dreams May Come by Vincent Ward and Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides
Who is an artist you think people are sleeping on?
Galo: NSQK is turning heads around, but I think there’s a lot of commitment in his recent work, “Mosca.” I also think Fidoisblue is great.
Isez: Punkis from Monterrey—they also released their debut album, so check it out.
Okami: Definitely Jessie Ware.
An-G: I love NXNNI and Sam Vásquez from Monterrey. Keep an eye on them!
What’s currently giving you Scene Fever?
Right now, it’s the whole energy around us. We’re deep into this new phase of the band—meeting new people, building a strong community, and pushing toward our biggest goals. But outside of us, the entire scene is buzzing.
Seeing venues support raw talent, younger kids blending crazy genres like screamo and pop, and women dominating the stage and carving out their rightful place in the music scene—that passion and creative evolution is exactly what’s giving us Scene Fever.
(Left to Right) Galo, Okami, Angie and Isez of Pink n Punk