Swiss Guatemalan experimental hip-hop act Baby Volcano has released her new single, Knock Down. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
The track is the first single from Baby Volcano's second EP SUPERVIVENXIA, which is released on 25 April.
The title of the EP is a blend of the Spanish words "sobrevivencia" (survival) and "supervivencia" (super-alive), "encapsulating the EP's essence: living life fully, embracing its sorrow as much as its joyous madness".
"Knock Down is packed with energy, love, and humour," Baby Volcano says. "It’s about taking hit after hit - like having buildings fall on you - and still getting back up.
"It captures the relentless pace of life: being swept away by a torrent of information, crises, and endless demands to work harder and pay more. It’s about falling, standing up, and falling again. It’s messy, it’s exhausting, but it’s real."
Baby Volcano, who trained in contemporary dance and performance in Buenos Aires, emerged on the Swiss underground scene with her debut EP Síndrome Premenstrual in 2021.
She has performed at major festivals across Europe, including Roskilde, Eurockéennes de Belfort, Paléo Festival, Dour Festival, Les Vieilles Charrues, Transmusicales, and many more.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I’m a Swiss Guatemalan artist. I live in the countryside. I have a cat named Chupito.
How would you describe your music?
My music is visceral with a lot of contrast. My music is hybrid with humour, tenderness and raw energy.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Marina Herlop, Chavela Vargas, Arca.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
I was 10 and went to see Diam’s, a French rapper that I loved so much.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Don’t Stop the Music by Rihanna.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Siento Que Merezco Más by Latin Mafia.
Favourite lyric of all time?
La Llorona by Chavela Vargas.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cómo Te Voy A Olvidar by Los Angeles Azules.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram: @babyvolcano.
Alan Corr
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