Psych-Funk Trio BALTHVS Transforms World Tour Into New Album 'Transmutations'

The album, out March 20, captures the band's live energy while adding studio polish.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Colombian psych-funk trio BALTHVS is releasing a new album called 'Transmutations' on March 20 via their own Cubensis Records label. The album was recorded live during the band's late 2025 European tour and Flesh and Soul tour, then brought back to studios in San Diego and Bogotá for additional recording and production by bandleader Balthazar Aguirre. The result is a unique hybrid that preserves the energy of the live performances while adding studio-quality production.

Why it matters

BALTHVS has built a loyal following through their dynamic live shows, and 'Transmutations' represents a new creative chapter for the band as they take full control of their business and artistic direction by releasing the album independently. The album also marks a bittersweet transition, with fill-in bassist Vanessa Muñoz appearing alongside returning member Johanna Mercuriana.

The details

Recorded during the band's late 2025 European concerts and the Flesh and Soul tour, 'Transmutations' features live performances that were then brought back to studios in San Diego and Bogotá for additional recording and production by bandleader Balthazar Aguirre. The album includes reworked versions of fan favorites like 'Ojos Verdes,' 'All is One,' and 'Johanna's Dream,' as well as new tracks like 'Mood Swing' and 'Shakedown Street,' the latter a tribute to the Grateful Dead.

  • BALTHVS recorded 'Transmutations' during their late 2025 European concerts and Flesh and Soul tour.
  • The album will be released on March 20, 2026.

The players

BALTHVS

A Colombian psych-funk trio that has built a loyal following through their dynamic live shows.

Balthazar Aguirre

The bandleader of BALTHVS who oversaw the additional recording and production of 'Transmutations' in the studio.

Vanessa Muñoz

The fill-in bassist whose ferocious energy redefined BALTHVS's songs in concert and who appears on the 'Transmutations' album.

Johanna Mercuriana

The returning member of BALTHVS who appears on the 'Transmutations' album alongside Vanessa Muñoz.

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What they’re saying

“We 'transmuted' the live concert into a studio album. We re-recorded multiple elements to ensure pristine studio quality while preserving the energy of the live experience, and 'alchemized' the songs.”

— BALTHVS (thatericalper.com)

The takeaway

BALTHVS's 'Transmutations' album represents the band's evolution as they take full control of their creative and business direction. By blending live energy with studio polish, the album showcases the band's unique psych-funk sound and marks a bittersweet transition as the group says farewell to one member while welcoming back another.