Curfew Archives by Ruben O

(English)
Released June 23, 2021

Ruben Ordonez: vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele
Recorded at home by Ruben Ordonez and mixed by El Cepi (Diego Alvarado) in La Rockolita Studios, Guatemala City, in the first half of 2021.
Re- Mastered by Ruben O. in 2025
Album photo design by Ruben's Drone during lockdown in front of his house, where the street has never ever been empty.
Produced by Ruben O.
All songs ©2021 by Ruben Ordonez
All rights reserved

(Español)
Publicado el 23 de Junio del 2021

Ruben Ordonez: voz, guitarra acústica, ukelele
Grabado en casa por Ruben Ordonez y mezclado por El Cepi (Diego Alvarado) en La Rockolita Studios, Ciudad de Guatemala, en la primera mitad del 2021.
Re-Masterizado por Ruben O. en 2025
Diseño de la foto del álbum por el dron de Ruben durante el confinamiento frente a su casa, donde la calle nunca ha estado vacía.
Producido por Ruben O.
Todas las canciones ©2021 por Ruben Ordonez
Todos los derechos reservados


Side Notes and Bio:

Musical Journey
I began my guitar journey at the age of 13, deeply inspired by the raw energy of Kurt Cobain and the iconic riffs of Slash. My first formal band was formed with Jorge Quan and Javier Borrayo, where we recorded three instrumental thrash metal tracks that laid the groundwork for my passion for music. During the pandemic, I embraced the challenge of solitude and creativity, leading to the release of "Curfew Archives," a collection of accumulated music, all while crafting an acoustic guitar from scratch at home.

Band Experience
My experience in a thrash metal band in 2005 was thrilling yet stressful, as university demands often clashed with our musical aspirations. Afterward, I collaborated with Jorge to record an acoustic EP, which I plan to share with the world soon. I also played in "Vitriolo," a cover band that performed popular rock songs. One of our most memorable moments was a standout concert at a quinceañera, where we brought joy to the celebration. While the band had immense potential, I ultimately chose to prioritize my education, but I maintained strong friendships with all the members.

Projects and Collaborations
Working with Jorge, we delved into our voices through an acoustic EP that allowed us to express profound and personal emotions. "Curfew Archives" emerged from years of dormant creativity, featuring songs recorded at home during the pandemic. Throughout this journey, my main challenges were internal, often battling insecurities about my vocal abilities. However, the need to express myself through music became a driving force.

New Project
Currently, I'm excited to introduce my band Entropian, dedicated to exploring the realms of crossover thrash and death metal. We are set to release our first album in 2024, and I can't wait to share this new chapter with all of you.

Played lead guitar for an instrumental Thrash Metal band, Jorge and Javier (2005).
Played lead guitar with a live cover band, “Vitriolo” with “El Canche” (2007).
Sang an EP Album with Jorge playing only acoustic guitar .
On the pandemic and curfew time recorded an album with an ukulele, fingerstyle blues guitar, alternative ideas and concepts recording at home.