Fruta Brutal

Fruta Brutal is the project of Denver-based Ecuadorian songwriter Martín Better Longo, who writes between two cultures. The music pairs Latin American rhythms with glowing synthesizers and nylon-string guitar with heavy electric distortion, all built around flowing melodies. It draws on the restless spirit of ‘70s Brazilian Tropicália and the experimentation of modern psychedelic rock & pop.

With Susan Lucía (drums), Ben Weirich (synths), and Kramer Kelling (electric bass), the band has built a following in Denver’s independent music scene through a series of singles released since 2020. Fruta Brutal is currently recording their debut album, with the first single, "Furia Tropical," due in summer 2027.