Peces Raros return with “Parte del Juego,” a collaboration with Innellea released on belonging. The track combines Innellea’s precise, cinematic approach with the duo’s analog-driven intensity. It signals a new stage for the group as they expand their presence beyond Argentina and prepare for an extensive run of shows across North America and Europe.
Beginning in late October, the tour brings the band’s live format to audiences in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Berlin, London, Madrid, and several other major cities. Each performance centers on their hybrid approach to electronic music, connecting rhythm and atmosphere through a balance of instruments, synthesis, and voice. The result is a set that carries the energy of a club show while maintaining the physical engagement of a live band.
Speaking with Lucio Consolo and Marco Viera reveals a process built on curiosity and movement. They describe moments of burnout, rediscovery, and experimentation as essential parts of creating. “Parte del Juego” represents that mindset. It is a document of where their inspiration currently lives, formed through constant motion and an openness to whatever comes next.
Have you ever hit a stretch where nothing felt fresh anymore?
It’s always a possibility in any creative process, and you have to take that risk if you want to keep evolving. There are moments when it feels like you’ve already explored every possible sound or idea, and that can be a bit disorienting. But for us, that sense of uncertainty is also what makes creating exciting; it pushes us to look for something new. What usually helps us avoid stagnation is staying in touch with expressions that bring a new kind of energy or perspective.
It could be a piece of music, a poem, a film, a new sound, or even experimenting with a new instrument. Each of those elements has the potential to open a door you didn’t even know existed. We like to take those discoveries into the studio and just play with them, letting them evolve into something that feels alive again. In that sense, hitting a dry spell is never the end — it’s an invitation to search deeper.
What usually helps you get your ear back when digging for new music, or when sounds start to feel forced?
There’s never just one path back to inspiration; it’s something that constantly shifts. We both listen to a lot of music from different times and scenes, and that diversity keeps our ears fresh.
Sometimes the spark comes from being at a rave or a DJ set, where you suddenly catch a sound or rhythm that feels like a missing piece. Other times, it happens in a completely different context — listening to a Beatles record, or a Piazzolla vinyl, or even something completely outside of electronic music. Those moments remind us that inspiration isn’t tied to genre or trend, but to emotion and curiosity. It’s also about staying open and not forcing the process, but trusting that the right sound will reveal itself when you’re ready for it.
Do you take time away from music in those moments, or do you just head in a different direction?
In recent years, with all the touring and recording, we’ve been constantly surrounded by music. That immersion can be intense, but it also keeps the creative energy flowing. When something isn’t working, we usually don’t step away completely, we just shift our focus. Maybe it means working on another track, or starting a new idea, or diving into a different part of the process like production or sound design. Sometimes just changing direction within music helps you find the clarity you were missing. Of course, there are moments when it’s good to take a breath, but even then, we never fully disconnect from the creative mindset. The key is to keep the movement going, even if it’s in a different lane. That’s how we’ve learned to stay productive without burning out.
Is there anything outside of music that helps you reset your curiosity?
Absolutely. We’ve always been deeply influenced by other forms of art, especially literature, film and design. Those mediums feed our imagination in ways that music alone can’t.
Reading a novel or watching a powerful film can trigger visual or emotional ideas that later become part of a song’s atmosphere. We often think in terms of images or narratives, even when we’re producing purely electronic sounds. There’s something very inspiring about translating a feeling from another discipline into our own language, turning a cinematic moment or a line of poetry into texture, rhythm, or tone. That kind of cross-pollination keeps our curiosity alive and helps us see our own work from new perspectives. Ultimately, art in all its forms is interconnected, and we try to let that connection guide us.
Do you think burnout from music discovery happens more often now with how much is out there?
That’s definitely a consequence of the current state of the music industry. Today, it’s very hard for artists to prioritize quality over quantity — and that’s a real problem. We always try not to release a song or an album until we feel we’ve made something singular or different, and that takes a lot of time and work. The new ways of consuming music demand a kind of speed that’s not always good for creativity.
What’s something random or unexpected that’s helped you get out of a creative slump?
For our last album, we started talking a lot about our teenage years — those early parties, the energy of that period, and the music that defined it for us. We remembered how powerful the trance sound around 2005 felt, with its textures and emotional drive, and we thought it would be interesting to revisit that world from our current perspective. That memory became a kind of spark. We didn’t want to recreate that sound literally, but to capture its spirit and reinterpret it through our own sonic palette. Once we began exploring those ideas, the album really started to take shape. It reminded us that sometimes inspiration comes from looking back — not with nostalgia, but with curiosity about how those past influences can be transformed. In that sense, what started as a random conversation ended up becoming a defining part of the record.
How do you take breaks without feeling like you’re losing momentum?
To be honest, we usually don’t take many breaks in the traditional sense. We love what we do, and that passion keeps us constantly engaged, whether we’re on tour, in the studio, or preparing new material. When we do take a few days off, it’s more of a mental reset than a full stop. Even in those moments, ideas have a way of appearing, often when you least expect them. Traveling, seeing new places and being in unfamiliar environments can all spark creativity in surprising ways. We’ve learned that inspiration doesn’t disappear when you rest; it just changes form. So instead of worrying about losing momentum, we see breaks as another part of the creative rhythm; a quiet space where new ideas can breathe before we return to the noise.
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