Psychotropical Orchestra

The Psychotropical Orchestra (PTO) returns, reawakened and reinvigorated. Born in Montreal’s scorching summer of 2003, founders Mariano Franco, Fernando Pinzon and Jose Dominguez fused Tropical Latin rhythms, Dancehall energy, and psychedelic Rock into a hypnotic, high-voltage sound. Their 2007 debut, Invasion Psychotropical, launched them onto stages across Canada and Mexico, earning a World Album of the Year nomination at the 2008 Quebec Indie Music Gala. Festival crowds at Montreal Jazz Fest and Festival des Rythmes du Monde surrendered to their infectious, trance-inducing performances. In 2009, Pacheco Sessions pushed their sound into uncharted territory, blending sprawling compositions with electronic textures. Just as their legend grew, PTO went silent in 2010, leaving fans in suspense. Now, after fifteen years, the magic is back. In 2024, the Psychotropical OG’s Mariano, Fernando and Jose embark on the long-awaited recording of their third album to be released in 2025 —an evolution of their past, a bold new chapter, and a resurgence of their intoxicating groove.