Chicano Batman, 'Cycles Of Existential Rhyme' (Live At SXSW 2016)

Dripping with 1970s organ and serious existential Chicano angst, this song could be a calling card for Chicano Batman. The sound and message washed over the crowd at Stubbs as the band used it to kick off NPR Music's SXSW showcase.

Watch the entire concert here, or check out other songs in the set list below.

Set List

• "Cycles Of Existential Rhyme"
• "Joven Navegante"
• "Right Off The Back"
• "Itotiani"
• "Magma"
• "La Manzanita"

Credits

Producers: Saidah Blount, Mito Habe-Evans, Otis Hart; Technical Director: Josh Rogosin; Director: Mito Habe-Evans; Videographers: Nickolai Hammar, Katie Hayes Luke, Cameron Robert, A.J. Wilhelm, Lizzie Chen; Editor: Kara Frame; Audio: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile; Assistant Audio Engineer: Loretta Rae; Production Assistants: Erin Conlon, Nathan Gaar; Special Thanks: SXSW, Stubb's BBQ; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann.

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