Ximena Sariñana, opened up about her new US tour “Rompe”, which marks a significant chapter in her artistic evolution. She also celebrates the raw emotions and renewed creative spirit she added to the “Amarte Duele” soundtrack and new EP.
San Diego Experienced Revived Hits and the Debut of the Rompe EP Live
One of the standout moments of the tour was her electrifying performance at Music Box in Downtown San Diego. Hundreds of attendees witnessed Ximena’s debut of singles from her new EP “Rompe”, including the dynamic track “Chispa Roja”. Ximena also revisited some of her most beloved classics with a live band.
“I always like to perform in San Diego. It is such a lovely city, and I can meet people from both sides of the border,” Ximena shared during the interview with Visión Music Magazine.
During the show, her connection to the audience was palpable. “It feels lovely to be so close to México!” she exclaimed, prompting a roar of cheers and chants from an audience deeply resonating with her sentiment.
A key highlight of the Rompe US Tour is the emphasis on live instrumentation and the synergy between Ximena and her band: “Being able to show my band to the audience is one of the new angles that excites me the most about this tour. They are incredible musicians with great instruments, and playing these songs with all the energy of live music will be something incredible.”
Reimagining Amarte Duele with a Rock-Electronic Edge
Ximena also treated fans to new renditions of songs from the iconic Amarte Duele soundtrack, a project that first placed her in the public eye 20 years ago. Songs like “Cuento”, “Mañana no es hoy”, and “Las huellas” were reborn with an alternative-rock energy and sophisticated electronic touches, offering a glimpse into the maturity that define her sound today.
Opening the night was Lulú Bulus, an emerging artist who is also Ximena’s keyboardist throughout the tour. Lulú’s serene and minimalist performance set the tone for the evening. The artist blends ethereal piano sounds and guitar melodies inspired by Mexico’s magical towns and coastal landscapes. “I love San Diego, because it is next to the water,” she shared. Her calm presence reminded us of the early days of Ximena’s own career.
It’s clear that Ximena Sariñana has come a long way since her breakout album Mediocre shook the Latin music scene in 2008. Her voice has grown more powerful, and her sound now boldly embraces a fusion of rock and electronic influences. At Music Box, fans experienced her versatility as she fluidly switched between a full live band setup and moments behind a DJ booth, a nod to the experimental roots of her early career.
The Rompe US Tour is an invitation into Ximena Sariñana’s new creative world, one that embraces chaos, happiness, and fearless self-expression. Tickets are still available at ximenamusic.com/tour. Don’t miss the chance to witness a transformative moment in the career of one of Latin America’s most beloved artists.
