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.
Debut album“Feminista Manifestó” out now!
“Riot Grrrl: Denver’s Punk Rebellion” Documentary
“Riot Grrrl is the woman, the femme, the them who refuses to be quiet… that is literally willing to start a riot!”
This documentary traces the history of Riot Grrrls in Colorado from the 90s to bands active in the punk scene of the present and features Catatonic Lyida, Cheap Perfume and Soy Celesté.
This documentary was created by the Punk Rebellion Film Crew: Director Kailey Aponte, Cinematographer Emily Maiwat and Editor Madeline Miller.
This film will be presented alongside a series of shorts for the Denver Women + Film Festival on April 25, 2026. Check out the festival website here for more details!
OUT NOW!
OUT NOW!
Debut Album
“Feminista Manifestó” is a 15-track album that captures more layers to Celesté Martinez story, her identity as a Queer Chicana, and intersectional feminist politics. This collection of songs includes a combination of original works and intentionally selected covers that captures the band’s unique sound of Latin Folk and Riot Grrrl Punk Rock. The aspiration is for this debut album to be as accessible as a Riot Grrrl zine- something that can be picked up and flipped through leaving an impression, a question, a point of curiosity.
Music and Lyrics- Celesté Martinez
Lead Vocals & Guitar- Celesté Martinez
Bass & Background Vocals- stevie gunter
Drums & Background Vocals- Saladin Thomas
Trumpet- Joshua Trinidad
Trombone- Hansen Millison
Tenor Saxaphone- Yuzo Nieto
Baritone Saxophone- Pablo Berman
Identity
Written by Marianne Joan Elliott-Said “Poly Styrene”
Originally Performed by X-Ray Spex
Studio Engineering- Chris Voss
Recording Studio- The Salt Lick Denver
Mix & Mastered- Celesté Martinez
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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.
Artistic Direction- Celesté Martinez
Lip Sync Direction & Videography- Tammy Ealom
Outdoor Videography- Eli Skye
Make Up Artist- Xajés Martinez
Stylist- Tailor Trash Co.
Video Editing & Production- Celesté Martinez
Stand Off Villain "Machista"- Saladin Thomas
Music and Lyrics- Celesté Martinez
Lead Vocals & Guitar- Celesté Martinez
Bass & Background Vocals- stevie gunter
Drums & Background Vocals- Saladin Thomas
Trumpet- Joshua Trinidad
Studio Engineering- Chris Voss, The Salt Lick Denver
Mix & Mastered- Celesté Martinez
“Machista” ft Joshua Trinidad was submitted for the Recording Academy 67th Annual Grammy ® Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award and is currently up for consideration.
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
SHOWS & FESTIVALES
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March 27
Chinga La Migra Benefit Concert
Gala Event Center - 4890 N Pecos St Denver, CO 80221
Come dance with us as we rally around the detainees in GEO and their families. 100% of proceeds will do directly to supporting basic needs & expenses for families. Food & Drinks will be available.
Show 5pm/ Soy Celesté set 8pm
18+
$25 suggested donation at the door. No one turned away!
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April 9
Denver
HQ - 60 S Broadway Denver, CO 80209
Soy Celesté will be opening for Girl in a Coma (San Antonio, TX) & Skating Polly (Oklahoma City, OK). This is a night of femme fronted punk rock you absolutely do not want to miss.
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm / 16+
Purchase $18 pre-sale tickets directly for included merch! Choose a Soy Celesté t-shirt (sizes S-2XL) or Feminista Manifestó CD. Tickets can be purchased via Venmo @soyceleste_music Add your name with t-shirt size or a CD emoji in the comments.
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April 25
FoCoMX
Surfside 7 - Linden St Fort Collins, CO 80524
FoCoMX is back for a mystical, magical experiment for its 18th year with 450+ bands at 40 stages across downtown Fort Collins.
Soy Celesté full band will be taking the stage as part of this festival at Surfside 7pm.
Get your festival tickets here!
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May 8
Fort Collins
Scrumpy’s - 215 N College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
Blast N’ Scrap show. More details to come!
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June 26
Tiny Humans EP Release
Mutiny Info Cafe - 3483 S Broadway Englewood, CO 80113
Soy Celesté full band will be opening along side Battle Pussy and Team Nonexistent for Tiny Humans as they celebrate their EP Release!
More details to come!
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July 11
Femme Fest
Eastfax Tap - 8001 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80220
Lineup includes: Air Moons, Battle Pussy, Burn the Myth, Diva Cup, Occam’s Rose, Pseudocrush, Rubber Goddess, Soy Celesté, The Backlash, & Tuff Tuff
Early Bird Tix on sale April 1st! More details to come!
Contact
For bookings and other inquiries email
soycelestemusic@gmail.com