Serpentina Satélite - Space Rock From Peru

South America is certainly not the most likely place to produce any krautrock. But listen to Serpentina Satélite from Peru and your opinion changes immediately. They describe their music as freak 'n' roll and that's what it is: space rock in the best Ash Ra Tempel tradition.

In case you don't know: Freak 'n' Roll is also a song by Ash Ra Tempel. Well, I'm not sure if the early Ash Ra Tempel really had songs: they were cleverly built up 20-minute improvisations that were more psychedelic than almost anything else that ever got the label psychedelic.

Serpentina Satélite keep their material somewhat shorter and more compact, basically adding a touch of Hawkwind - more rock, if you wish - and a sense of rebellion. Serpentina Satélite is clearly more than music; they sound like a lifestyle.

I found them by accident on Reverbnation. It's the best place to get an impression of their music. Bandcamp has two album listed, both worth listening to. And if you're looking for a live performance, watch the video above. An orgasm for feedback freaks.