Emo band Avella Ink is probably smiling – on the inside. Not yet two years old, the Mexicali, Mexico band has already been signed to Soundgüich records (Allison, Pastilla) and opened for U.S. goth-pop band Evanescence in México. (Considering emo kids are being openly attacked in Mexico City, that's no insignificant accomplishment.)

Comprised of Mike (vocals), Alexo (bass), Daniel (guitar), Chino (drums) y Marx (guitar), Avella Ink has attracted a devoted following with songs like Corre El Riesgo, a textbook screamo track with chunky guitar riffs, haunting piano lines and throaty screaming and "Cenizas," an acoustic ballad with sweet melodies and sweeping strings.

Avella Ink is putting the finishing touches on its debut album and is scheduled to appear on the first ever Warped Tour México this summer.

See: myspace.com/avellaink