By: Lisa Steinberg
Photo By Amanda Imm
Q) Your music is often described as “pop” or “tropipop,” but how would you describe your sound?
Juan Pablo Isaza: We’ve always seen ourselves as a pop-rock band in Spanish. Even now, after playing stages like Coachella and touring stadiums around the world, everything still starts the same way for us: guitars, songwriting and the emotion behind the story.
Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Tu Cárcel.”
Simón Vargas: Coming off a really important moment for the band, we wanted to reconnect with the kind of songs we grew up listening to. “Tu Cárcel” is our way of honoring a song and a band that shaped Latin music for generations.
Q) You’ve mentioned this song is a tribute to Los Bukis. What is it about their music that inspired you?
Martín Vargas: There’s something timeless about the way Los Bukis tell stories. Their songs feel deeply emotional without losing simplicity and that’s something we’ve always admired. As a Latin pop-rock band, they’re part of the foundation that made acts like us possible.
Q) “Tu Cárcel” is off of your album Ya Es Mañana. What are some themes you explore on the album?
Simón Vargas: Ya Es Mañana reflects a band that’s grown a lot — personally and professionally. A lot has happened for us recently, and the album captures that feeling of moving forward while still holding onto who we are.
Q) What do you hope listeners take away from listening to this album as a whole?
Simón Vargas: We hope people feel something real. This album is about change, nostalgia, uncertainty, love and growth. Even as our world keeps getting bigger, we still want the songs to feel personal.
Q) You are headed to Mexico in the Fall on your YEM world tour. Why is that an important stop for the band?
Juan Pablo Villamil: Mexico has been one of the most important countries in Morat’s story from the very beginning. Now, coming back after announcing multiple sold-out dates as part of the Ya Es Mañana World Tour, it feels very emotional for us because the connection with Mexican fans has only continued to grow over the years.
Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?
Martín Vargas: Every country brings something different, but there’s something really special about seeing thousands of people in different parts of the world singing your songs back to you in Spanish. After experiences like Coachella, you realize music really can cross every border.
Q) What can fans expect from a live Morat performance?
Juan Pablo Isaza: A very emotional and energetic show. Right now, we feel more connected than ever to the live side of what we do. We want every show to feel massive, but also personal.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?
All: Thank you for growing with us. It’s honestly incredible to look back and realize that what started as four friends making music together has now taken us to stages like Coachella and to audiences all over the world. We never take that for granted.