Los Bitchos

Los Bitchos is a band based in London, England. The band consists of Serra Petale (guitar), Agustina Ruiz (keytar; synthesisers), Josefine Jonsson (bass guitar), and Nic Crawshaw (drums; percussion).[1] They predominantly play instrumental music in the style of cumbia from the 1970s and 1980s.[2][3][4]

Los Bitchos
Los Bitchos performing at the Wide Awake Festival in 2021
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active2017–present
Labels
Members
  • Serra Petale
  • Agustina Ruiz
  • Josefine Jonsson
  • Nic Crawshaw
Past membersCarolina Faruolo
Websitelosbitchos.com

Career

Los Bitchos was formed in London in 2017.[4][5]

They released their debut studio album Let the Festivities Begin! in February 2022, with the songs "Good to Go!", "Las Panteras" and "Pista (Fresh Start)" being released as singles beforehand.[6][7] The band performed at French music festival Rock en Seine in August 2022.[8]

In September 2022, Los Bitchos were the main act at the launch party for the revived New Century Hall in Manchester.[9]

Los Bitchos played The Park stage at Glastonbury Festival in June 2023.[10]

Style

Rolling Stone describes their style as "a globe-trotting psychedelic surf-disco safari"[4] and the band describe their music as "instrumental psychedelic sunshine cumbia".[11]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Let the Festivities Begin! (2022)[12]
  • Talkie Talkie (2024)

References
  1. Ganatra, Shilpa (5 February 2022). "Los Bitchos: 'Being instrumental puts us on an even playing field'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. "Bask in the dazzle of Los Bitchos' cumbia-tinged gem "Pista (Great Start)"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  3. "Los Bitchos Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. Dolan, Jon (7 February 2022). "Los Bitchos Already Conquered the Globe. You Just Haven't Heard of Them Yet". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  5. "Los Bitchos: la banda de uruguayas que hacen bailar cumbia a los ingleses". PiiiLA (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  6. "Los Bitchos". Spotify. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  7. "Let the Festivities Begin! - Los Bitchos | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  8. Singh, Surej (12 January 2022). "Los Bitchos share whimsical music video for new single 'Pista (Fresh Start)'". NME. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  9. "REVIEW: Los Bitchos bring riotous energy to Manchester's latest venue". 26 September 2022.
  10. "Glastonbury 2023 - Los Bitchos". BBC Music Events.
  11. Mylrea, Hannah (25 August 2019). "What's Your Band Called, Mate? Get to know Los Bitchos". NME. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  12. "Entrevista a Los Bitchos: "Cualquiera puede darle su propio significado a nuestras canciones y eso es fantástico"". Dod Magazine (in Spanish). 14 March 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
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