In 1988 Mexico City, fifteen-year-old Meche discovers that she can cast magical spells by playing vinyl records. Alongside her friends Sebastian and Daniela, she uses music to alter reality, targeting school bullies and manipulating social hierarchies. They combine specific tracks with physical rituals to channel focus and intent. Two decades later, Meche returns home for her father's funeral, forced to confront the lasting damage caused by their youthful arrogance and the technical mechanics of their magic. The narrative shifts between these eras, documenting how high-fidelity sound translates into supernatural influence.
Readers who value the intersection of urban fantasy and musicology will find a technical examination of how rhythmic patterns and lyrical content function as occult fuel. This audience seeks a story about the intersection of technical obsession and social isolation. The book provides a look at the cultural landscape of late-eighties Mexico while detailing the specific costs of using art as a weapon. Readers finish the book with an understanding of how nostalgia distorts memory and how technological shifts from vinyl to digital impact personal identity and artistic connection.
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
