Born in the South in the 1950s as an amalgamation of multiple genres including blues, gospel and country, rock music is one of America’s greatest inventions. It makes sense, then, that American bands would define the ‘sound’ and composition of rock; specifically, a combination of guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano/keyboards and vocals.
But of course, the sound of rock has evolved over the decades, as new bands have introduced new sounds, new instrumentation and new compositions. And these bands don’t just spawn in America; they come from all over the globe, and present their own spin on the genre.
Such is the case with Consequence of Energy, a blend of musicians from South America, who are helping to redefine what rock music can be with an approach that’s just as much about the message and themes behind the music as the music itself.
EXOTICDANCER.com spoke with the band to find out more about how their South American background has shaped their approach to rock music, and further delved into the themes that run throughout compositions such as their latest track, “Freedom,” a track which is available for download for all adult nightclub DJs via StripJointsMusic.com.
ED: Your project has been described as a ‘Tribal Future, Neo-Ritual’ sound that blends ‘Post-Rock Visions’ with ‘Sacred Bass’ and ‘Ancestral Noise.’ How would YOU describe Consequence of Energy, and how did your band arrive at this unique formula?
Consequence of Energy: Our formula didn’t come from a genre or a stylistic intention—it emerged from an internal and existential exploration. We began with fundamental concepts: light and darkness, life and death, positive and negative energy. We believe it’s all part of the same thing, that there’s no shadow without light, no transformation without rupture. Musically, that becomes a fusion of the ethereal and the raw, the spiritual and the visceral. We allow for meditative, subtle moments and then crash into bursts of distortion and intensity. Silence is just as important as noise—we’re always seeking balance between extremes. From the beginning, we intended for this album to be a journey—an emotional and sensory experience that pulls you into the void and the darkness, and eventually brings you through to the other side.
ED: As a Chilean band, how have your country and culture shaped who you are as a group? Do you have any Chilean or South American musical influences?
COE: Chile and South America have shaped us from the roots. Though we come from different countries, we all share a deep bond with this land—an emotional, spiritual, and energetic connection. There’s something different in the vibration here—a pulse from the ocean, the mountains, the sky, and the soil—and that energy makes its way into our music. We draw from the ancestral culture of this continent—its wisdom, resistance, pain, and beauty. There’s a symbolic and spiritual language that lives in South America, a connection to the invisible, the sacred, the natural. It shapes how we create and how we understand art. There’s also the isolation. Living in the south of the world forces you to look inward, to create from the depths, far from the noise of the major cultural centers. That isolation is a gift. It makes you invent, resist, and express from a place that’s raw and unapologetically your own.
ED: It’s been said that your band uses symbolism and imagery related to ancient rituals and cosmic forces in your online presence. How would you describe your band’s message and vision?
COE: Our vision comes from pain, transformation, and hope. We talk about the duality of existence: love and war, light and shadow, fragility and strength. We use symbolism, both visually and musically—rituals, cosmic elements, ancestral codes—because we believe music can be a portal. Each song is a ceremony. We don’t just write songs—we build emotional rites of passage. Our message is about embracing the full spectrum of the human experience, including what we usually avoid: vulnerability, collapse, rebirth. We want to connect deeply. This isn’t just music. It’s a space to remember who you are and what we’re all made of.
Freedom isn’t just a political concept or some abstract idea. It’s an emotional and spiritual need we all carry. That’s why we believe this song can resonate with anyone who has ever felt isolated, trapped, or silenced inside a system that promises you wings, but weighs you down like a cage. It’s a cry from the depths — but also a hope that there is another way to live. But Freedom doesn’t come for free.
ED: When was the band formed, and what brought you all together? Had you been playing in other bands separately, and did you already know you shared a similar vision for the kind of music you wanted to create?
COE: Consequence of Energy came together very organically. Some of us had played in other bands before, but this time it wasn’t about finding musicians — it was about finding purpose. We met at a time when each of us needed it most — we were carrying our own wounds, visions, and truths. And we quickly realized we were searching for the same thing: something real, something honest, without pretension. From our very first session, we felt something special was happening. This band was born from a need to heal, to break old structures, and to become one in the midst of chaos. Looking back, we understand that all of it was the result of synchronicities and a natural consequence of energy. Nothing was forced — it just had to happen.
ED: You have an impressive production team behind this project: Garth Richardson, Dean Maher, Howie Weinberg, and Dave Schiffman. How did you manage to bring this team together, and what has it been like working with them?
COE: It was a dream for us to work with such a powerhouse team: Garth Richardson producing, Dean Maher engineering, Dave Schiffman mixing, and Howie Weinberg mastering. Each of them has a legendary track record with artists who have defined eras. It came down to persistence, a clear vision, and the strength of the material—we knew we had something powerful, and they felt it too. Garth after working with us suggested this path with the others and made it happen. Working with them has been an intense learning experience. They’ve pushed us to the edge of our intensity, while also showing us how to find beauty in subtlety.
ED: Are you referencing life in Chile in the song “Freedom”? If so, how would you describe life in Chile to someone who has never been there?
COE: Freedom isn’t specifically about life in Chile, although of course, our experience here shapes who we are. The message is more universal. It’s a critique of the global societal structure—how communities are built today, how economies work, and how freedom has become a luxury tied to resources that are increasingly impossible to access. The song speaks to the frustration of living in a system that claims to be free, but constantly traps you in rules, debts, fear, and unreachable expectations. It’s a bitter, almost sarcastic observation of how the ideal of freedom has been captured by structures that contradict it. While our experience in Chile feeds some of that feeling, the song is really directed to anyone who’s ever felt trapped in that paradox: yearning for freedom in a world that’s not built to give it to you.
ED: What does freedom mean to you and to the band, and do you feel the ideas in this song can be embraced by fans everywhere?
COE: For us, real freedom starts from something deeply human: the ability to share, to feel supported in a world where you are not alone. Where you have a true support network, where your ideas are heard without hidden agendas, and where collaboration is born out of genuine care — not personal gain. That’s the freedom we dream of, and the one we scream about in this song. Freedom isn’t just a political concept or some abstract idea. It’s an emotional and spiritual need we all carry. That’s why we believe this song can resonate with anyone who has ever felt isolated, trapped, or silenced inside a system that promises you wings, but weighs you down like a cage. It’s a cry from the depths — but also a hope that there is another way to live. But Freedom doesn’t come for free.
For more information visit consequenceofenergy.com, www.instagram.com/consequenceofenergy/, and StripJointsMusic.com.
