Soy Celesté is a Latin Feminist Punk music project from unceded Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho lands also referred to as Denver, CO. Their emotionally charged sound melds Latin Folk and Riot Grrrl punk rock through creative imagery to ignite social change.
“Machista” ft Joshua Trinidad out now!
Celesté Martinez (she/her/ella) is the creator, lead vocalist and guitarist of Soy Celesté. She is proudly supported by her bandmates stevie gunter (any/all) on bass and Saladin Thomas (he/him) on drums.
UPCOMING RELEASES
UPCOMING RELEASES
Single
July 5, 2024
Album
August 2, 2024
Machista
This punk song with some western flair is about how if people are not conscious of the ways patriarchy manifests itself then they can unconsciously perpetuate this system of oppression. The chorus specifically calls out people who identify with feminism and repeats the Spanish term “machista,” which can be translated into English as “sexist,” to invoke self-reflection.
Break Out EP
This sophomore EP of Soy Celesté features her full band sound. This is a collection of songs is about breaking out of toxic patterns and relationships so something new can emerge.
I’ll Tell You What (Official Music Video)
This grunge song comes from the memory of how it felt for Celesté to receive a handwritten letter from an ex, who claimed that she was a fraud. The lyrics tell the story of the impact the letter had on Celesté’s mindset, and what ultimately pushed her to end this toxic relationship as dispells these harmful beliefs.
Artistic Direction by Celesté Martinez
Videography by Jason Edelstein, The Salt Lick Denver
Music Video Production by Andrea Hoang & Jason Edelstein, The Salt Lick Denver
Body Sovereignty
This pop punk song focuses on how our bodies first belong to ourselves and it is our prerogative to remember this truth in the ongoing fight for reproductive justice! This single was released in honor of the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade in January 2023.
Unwinding
This debut EP “Unwinding” is a collection of songs that describe what it feels like to undo entanglements that can come with the end of a tremulous and volatile relationship. As Celesté found herself navigating a sudden and intense divorce in 2021, she turned to song writing. Each song encapsulates the emotions and memories Celesté experienced at various points of this separation, which ultimately catalyzed her to embrace a renewed sense of life.
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
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May 9th
Longmont
Summit Tacos
237 Collyer St Longmont, CO
Enjoy a great night of delicious tacos and live music! Soy Celesté will perform a series of solo sets starting at 6pm.
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May 10th
Denver
Skylark Lounge
140 S Broadway Denver, CO
Ask Carol is an alternative indie-rock duo that has emerged from the remote Norwegian mountain community of Auma, ready to shake up the music scene. Don't let the small size of this band fool you - with two guitars, drums, synth, Carol's unique bass and guitar system, and a bit of multitasking, Ask Carol packs a punch with a sound as big as a full band. Soy Celesté will be supporting this show with a duo with her drummer Saladin Thomas along side Aleysia Kraft.
Purchase $12 pre-sales here! $15 at the door & 21+
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May 19th
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June 2nd
“Machista” Single Release Show
2944 Larimer St Denver, CO
"Machista" is about how even those who stand for feminism can uphold the patriarchy. This song features Joshua Trinidad on trumpet who will also perform with my band along side Emma Luna on keys. Sam Bosch and s.t3v will open the show. Doors at 4pm. Show at 5pm.
$12 pre-sale tickets available here! $15 at the door & 21+
Presented by Indie 102.3 Punkyard
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June 8-9th
Underground Pride Fest
Seventh Circle Music Collective
2937 W Seventh Ave Denver, CO
BiteSize Productions presents the 3rd Annual Underground Pride Fest featuring a robust lineup of Queer musicians, bands, drg artists and vendors. Soy Celesté will perform a full band set Sunday, June 9th a 8:30pm. $15 at the door per day plus $5 annual membership. All ages and sober space.
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June 21st
Denver
Full band set. More details coming soon
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June 28th
Longmont
Summit Tacos
237 Collyer St Longmont, CO
What better way to kick off your weekend than with delicious tacos and live music? Soy Celesté full band will perform two sets with the first starting at 7pm.
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June 29th
Boulder
Hillside Pizza
1622 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302
Grab a slice and stay for a show! Soy Celesté full band will be playing with Velvet Horns, Give Me Gold & Tulpa. Doors at 7pm and Show at 7:30. Free and All Ages!
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July 6th
Denver
Mutiny Cafe
2 S Broadway Denver, CO
Full band set with Tiny Humans, Frog Team and Television Generation. More details to come!
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July 12th
Colorado Springs
Vultures
2100 E Platte Ave Colorado Springs, CO
Full band alongside a series of local bands Glitter Porn, Gunk! and GRL Band. More details on tickets coming soon!
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July 13th
Trinidad
The Well Hotel
155 E Main St, Trinidad, CO
Full band along side The Ragetones (Pueblo) and Lyra Muse (Santa Fe). More details to come!
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July 26-28th
Underground Music Showcase
South Broadway
Full band will be performing alongside 150+ national and local acts at Denver’s largest music festival. More detail on set time coming soon!
Get your weekend passes here!
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August 16th
Longmont
Summit Tacos
237 Collyer St Longmont, CO
What better way to kick off your weekend than with delicious tacos and live music? Soy Celesté full band will perform two sets with the first starting at 7pm.
Press
Queen City Sounds and Art “Best Shows in Denver & Beyond December 2023”
Indie 102.3 “How to Support Latin Artists Beyond Latin Heritage Month”
Contact
For solo and full band bookings and other inquiries email
soycelestemusic@gmail.com