Bustié is a dark electro project formed by primary artist Angelika Padilla aka Pogo Pope. Heavily influenced by 80's Freestyle, Electro, UK punk, and Janet Jackson's ‘Rhythm Nation 1814,’ Bustié crafts a dark and sweaty electro sound that they call "Anarcho Body Music." With lyrical content that touches on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, transgender empowerment and livelihood, and the freedoms of BIPOC, transgender artist Angelika Padilla summons action and attention to these topics in her songs.

Bustié’s new album ‘Throb’ (out May 22nd on Psychic Eye Records) embodies the evolution of Angelika’s work and collaborations from 2019 to the present. The album title is a nod to Janet Jackson’s sweltering dance track, “Throb.” Much like its inspiration, this album marks a clear direction into club-oriented dance music, while celebrating community, heartbreak, sociopolitics and life. “Throb” thrusts us straight into the world of Anarcho Body Music, encompassing elements of new jack swing, electro, disco, acid, and the freestyle flair that inspired the band’s foundational sound. This album is in dedication to Angelika's late mother Catherine, whom she lost during the making of “Throb.”

“This album is finally releasing six years after it was intentionally set to debut. It is a representation of the loss, anger, heartbreak and pain I’ve endured over this time, while trying to focus on empowering and celebrating my community,” says Padilla. “It holds a sonic representation of spells, for love, protection and dismantling systems of oppression. This IS music for the minorities, this IS, Anarcho Body Music.” - Angelika Padilla.

The first single, "Lady of Dread,'' takes one part cha-cha Hi-NRG disco and wields it through dark electro lenses, resulting in a song that is not only a spell for protection and activation, but a certified banger for the dance floor.

The second single, “Perimeters of Love,” fills the space of industrial dance romance and new jack swing. It’s a track with influences that are crystal clear, as is the message of yearning, devotion, and desire. 

The B-side to the single “Smile Now, Cry Later” references the low-rider classic by Sunny & the Sunliners. “Smile now, Cry Later” takes us on a ride through old school LA when Freestyle, Miami booty bass and Electro filled every backyard party. It is a club track sure to unite listeners through nostalgia and culture.

Originating from Los Angeles, California, Bustié now resides in Brooklyn, New York with lineup additions by Esmé & Harry Figueroa. Bustié also includes Heather Galipo (Crowjane, Egrets on Ergot, Prissy Whip), Gina Kuhn (More Ephemerol) Romy Hoffman (ROMY, Agender), and Rosa Castillo. 

Bustié has shared stages with acts such as Das Ich, Xiu Xiu, Kim Ann Foxman, Kembra Pfahler (and the girls of Karen Black) HIDE, Linea Aspera, Plack Blague, Geneva Jaccuzi, Mia Carruci, Dynasty Handbag and Soltera, and headlined festivals such as DTLA PROUD, FOLSOM NYC, sCUM, Substance, Manufactured, and Adverse Fest. After “Throb” releases, Bustié will tour the U.S. starting on May 29th, 2026.