Mixing folk, electronica, and pop, Gepe, born Daniel Riveros, is an eclectic standout within Chile’s burgeoning indie scene.
With influences ranging from Chilean folklorist Violeta Parra to Sonic Youth and the Beach Boys, Gepe has created a unique sound which has made him popular in his own country and abroad.
Here are a few videos from two of Gepe’s full-length albums, his latest work, the highly-acclaimed “Audiovisión”, and one of his earlier albums, “Gepinto”.
I remember back in the 1990s when I first heard King Changó's frenetic single, "Don't Drop Your Pants" I thought I had stumbled onto the best thing to his Latin rock in a long time. Turns out, that single doesn't truly represent the band's often soft, reggae-ska sound, nonetheless I…
Before I even learned to speak Spanish I knew every word to every song on Julieta Venegas' breakthrough album Sí. It didn't matter that I couldn't understand the lyrics at first because I understood the sentiment through the way she sang and the music she played. Born in California but…
Maneja Beto is a band based in Austin, Texas that combines styles like cumbia and Tejano with rock and synth. They are super popular in their hometown, but have also been lauded by publications across the country. They call their music "indie en español" and have released several albums. Check…
Mixing folk, electronica, and pop, Gepe, born Daniel Riveros, is an eclectic standout within Chile’s burgeoning indie scene.
