Totimoshi
Melding alternative rock, punk, and metal influences (mostly Melvins and early Nirvana), enigmatic Oakland-based trio Totimoshi were formed in 1997 by vocalist/guitarist Tony Aguilar and bassist Meg Castellanos. Numerous drummers have worked with the duo since, and their LPs include 1999's eponymous debut, 2001's żMysterioso? (featuring drummer Johann Zamora), and 2003's Monolí (with drummer Don Newenhouse). As the band's sound evolved, Totimoshi enlisted drummer Luke Herbst for 2007's enigmatic Ladrón, which was produced by Page Hamilton of Helmet. Milagrosa, which Aguilar described as "an imaginary fight between love/compassion and hate/violence," arrived on Volcom in 2008.
~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide
