Ep. 105: Los Lobos - How Will the Wolf Survive?

Ep. 105: Los Lobos - How Will the Wolf Survive?

From EarWax by EarWax Team

May 22, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 105

About this episode

The episode explores the impact and significance of Los Lobos' breakthrough album 'How Will the Wolf Survive?' within the music scene.

We love showing L.A. love. And Los Angeles (and more specifically, East Los Angeles) loves Los Lobos! How Will the Wolf Survive? was the group's breakthrough record, after finding a home inside the Sunset Strip punk scene of the 80s. The fascinating mix of rock, country, traditional Mexican music, and everything in between gives Los Lobos the keys to the doors of many genres. A smart, sharp record that cooks as much as it educates, How Will the Wolf Survive? took Los Lobos from playing sets alongside the Blasters and the Germs into the national conscience. And they have not only survived, but they are still absolutely killing it to this day. Check out everything we have going on via the info below: Instagram: @earwaxpod TikTok: @earwaxpod Email: earwaxpod@gmail.com Credits: Produced by Hilary Miller, Claudia Rivera Tinsley, Spencer Belden, and Cody Tinsley Edited by Claudia Rivera Tinsley All original music written and performed by Spencer Belden Artwork by Hilary Miller

People in this episode

Host: EarWax Team

Topics covered

  • Los Lobos
  • music history
  • East Los Angeles
  • punk scene
  • genre fusion

Keywords

  • Los Lobos
  • How Will the Wolf Survive?
  • East Los Angeles
  • punk music
  • music genres

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Lobos, Sunset Strip, Blasters, Germs

Books & works: How Will the Wolf Survive?

Places: Los Angeles, East Los Angeles

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