Ünloco’s Joey Dominguez on Festival Tales, Tattoos, and Nostalgia at Aftershock 2026

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Ünloco’s Joey Dominguez on Festival Tales, Tattoos, and Nostalgia at Aftershock 2026

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In this lively and candid episode, Pipeman sits down with Joey Dominguez from Ünloco during the Aftershock festival. They dive into festival stories, the meaning and mispronunciation of the band’s name, Ünloco’s journey through the modern festival circuit, tattoo stories, generational changes in rock audiences, memorable mosh pits, severe weather experiences, and what’s on the horizon for Ünloco—including upcoming shows and new music plans for 2027.Main Topics CoveredBand Name Origins & MispronunciationsFestival Experiences: Aftershock and BeyondTattoo Meanings & Personal HeritageGenerations in Rock: Audience EvolutionMosh Pit Tales & Wild CrowdsWeather & Touring: Hurricanes vs. EarthquakesUpcoming Shows, Tours, and Music ReleasesFestival Culture in the US vs. EuropePlans for New Music and Cover SongsKey Discussions & StoriesBand Name StrugglesJoey Dominguez shares how "Ünloco" is frequently mispronounced, especially by "gringos" and discusses the clever merch designed to help fans say it right (00:48).The inspiration behind the umlaut in the band's name, drawing from bands like Mötley Crüe (01:03).Tattoo Stories & Personal HeritageJoey Dominguez details the stories behind his tattoos, each tied to his roots, musical journey, and personal milestones—from sugar skulls to the Texas star and the “Butcher” band with his brother (01:55 - 02:56).Festival Life: Aftershock and MoreFirst-time thoughts on Aftershock, the “unbelievable” hospitality from Danny Wimmer Presents, and how respectful festival crews impact a band's performance (04:27 - 05:15).The camaraderie and support experienced backstage, such as crew members rushing to help with water after a draining set (05:43).The Evolving Rock AudienceRemarkable sight of young kids passionately singing lyrics to albums released 25 years ago, highlighting the role of streaming services in keeping music alive across generations (06:33 - 06:52).Wildest Pit ExperiencesPipeman recounts epic pits at Limp Bizkit shows (08:48), while Joey Dominguez shares a story of accidentally ending up in a terrifying Pantera pit in Bogotá, feeling the ground shake like an earthquake (09:31 - 10:19).Surviving the Elements: Hurricanes vs. EarthquakesBoth speakers exchange stories about living through major natural disasters—Category 5 hurricanes in Texas and Florida, and feeling earthquakes in California (12:18 - 12:49).Festival Culture: US vs. EuropeComparing the rugged experience of European festivals—camping, carrying gear for miles, and extreme devotion of fans (15:25 - 15:51).Anecdotes about unusual festival fan behaviors—like wearing adult diapers to keep their spot by the rail (16:29).What’s Next for Unloco?Upcoming shows: More Texas and California dates (including Whisky a Go Go), and submissions for festival and UK appearances (14:20 - 14:45).Plans to release new material in 2027, beginning with covers—including Guano Apes’ “Open Your Eyes” and possibly Eminem & Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie” (18:33 - 19:47).Notable Quotes“Pretty much everybody does [mispronounce our name]... we even made a shirt with the phonetics.” – Joey Dominguez 00:48“It has to have a story if I’m going to put it on my shit, you know?” – Joey Dominguez 03:50“I’m seeing little kids singing the songs… transcend from a generation to another generation.” – Joey Dominguez 06:33“The pit was the whole length of the crowd… best pit I’ve ever been in.” – Pipeman 08:50“I just realized, oh my God, I’m in the pit… surrounded by pits on all sides.” – Joey Dominguez 09:31"I'll take an earthquake over a hurricane and tornado any fucking day of the week." – Pipeman 12:18"We're looking at possibly put out some new material in 2027." – Joey Dominguez 14:20“Let’s all just get along—and stop being Ünloco. Actually, mucho, mucho, mucho, mucho, mucho, mucho.” – Pipeman 20:28Resources & Links MentionedÜnloco (Band): Official website | Merch with phonetics shirtVenues & Festivals:Aftershock Festival (Danny Wimmer Presents)Whisky a Go Go (Los Angeles)Bloodstock (UK)Download Festival (UK)Grasspop & Hellfest (Europe)ACL (Austin City Limits)Knot Fest BogotáBands Discussed:Guano Apes (“Open Your Eyes”)Deftones, System of a Down, Limp Bizkit, Pantera, The KillersEminem & Rihanna (“Love the Way You Lie”)Butcher Babies (as a funny tour suggestion)ConnectUnloco: Find upcoming tour info and music releases via their official channels.Pipeman: Listen to more interviews from Adventures of Pipe Man on W4CY Radio.Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pipeman-in-the-pit--2287932/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests...

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