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Los Esplifs Drop Chemistry LP

April 24, 2023 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Surely you were not expecting that we would be covering some rad cumbia vibes this morning, but after realizing Los Esplifs dropped a surprise LP last week, I had to run and get it up. The Tuscon outfit popped up on my radar back in 2021 with their LP Estraik Back, which has a vibe that feels like it encapsulates all that I love about cumbia, particularly the rhythmic pulse. You get the same on their new LP, Chemistry, though they continue to work in some touches of funk and psychedelia throughout. This is a record that can hopefully get your blood pumping, as it did mine, so sit back and just take a listen to Los Esplifs.

<a href="https://losesplifs.bandcamp.com/album/chemistry-2">Chemistry by Los Esplifs</a>

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Los Esplifs Share Perro Rabioso

April 13, 2021 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

I listen to a whole lot of music, obviously, but I do tend to get stuck on certain albums that dominate my listening. Two records have been stuck in my rotation since early February…the new Reds Pinks and Purples (why don’t you own that already) and Estraik Back, the debut from Los Esplifs. Sure, its possibly not down hipster central, stylistically speaking, but who really gives a fuck out there. It just feels like a party to me, like there’s this natural celebratory nature to the craft; I’m constantly swaying my hips and shuffling my feet, even sitting here in my desk. There just aren’t a lot of bands that give me the feels like this lot…just wanna go to that restaurant and celebrate with them. Look for their debut on 4/20!

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