TCU SPLIT VOL 1.
Present: Meridiano de Zürich • Cuarto Flotante • Bagre • Celibatos Técnicas Manuales • Niñosindigo • Platillo Volador.
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As a premonition that gets ahead of time, in 2012 they took their first steps to the always honored, Espacio Filomena. A venue that has witnessed the birth of Meridiano de Zurich, one of the revelation bands on the Santiago underground scene.
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Their gazing sound becomes the perfect soundtrack when you want to take a rocket and get out to the space. With piercing guitars, atmospheric melodies from the bass and drums that can make you wander quietly or be blown away in a second.
with energy, mature sounds and always loyal to their spirit. Nowadays, the band is formed by Alejandro Riveros, Danilo Pérez, Diego Cubillos, Francisco del Campo y Matías Cabezas. Constantly touring here and there, you can listen to their show in Matucana 100 recorded by Cohete Negro. The expectative for the future of Meridiano de Zurich is high. what makes this band, one that you can´t miss on your musical stash. Record Label: Tunless
That´s how in 2013, “Figurando el Silencio” was nothing more than the materialization of hard work and pure will. in 2015 they participate in the split Santiago/Portland, with Coastlans, Baikonur and Long Highways. With “220” and “Psicotrópico”. Two songs filled
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BAGRE
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From Talca with love, the hypnotic beats of Bagre.
another sense of security and chillness.
Lunar Tapes has become one of the best surprises of the recent years, an independent label with good musicians and interesting tunes. That’s why we praise today the amusing work of Bagre, and his catchy composition of nostalgic beats. Sometimes a video game, sometimes hip-hop, sometimes a chill and awkward afternoon, “La Fantástica Distopia del Hombre Pez”, his latest record, is all that. And we like it.
And if you think that`s too much, well, you can always press PLAY and get in the smooth vibe.
So, imagine you are in a very strange period in your life. Shadows get bigger, people are less people and everything seems to be a little off. But that´s OK, you know, because Bagre is still on your playlist. Every single track on “La Fantástica” gets you to
Enjoy the season of the Bagre folks, because is only getting better.
You can fulfill your longing of nostalgia with the cassette version of “ La Fantástica Distopia del Hombre Pez” available now or the digital format. But we strongly recommend you to get your Walkman and listen to this beats, rich in 8 bit essences and futuristic melodies.
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Been caught on the ethereal loop of Niñosindigo over and over and over and over and over again has to be a paradise.
irritating sounds of the city. A far away place, made by atmospheric folk, experimental samples and lo fi sensations.
Meet the personal project of Valeria Hernández, a visual artist from Concepción, and the woman responsible for many video clips and visuals from bands like Davida Loca or Niñosindigo itself, and indie art projects like Taller Monstruo.
We have nothing but a high fidelity to one of the most interesting projects of Concepción.
Her latest album, “Selva” finds the trance in the strings. An interesting approach to acoustic tunes backed by voices coming from the wind. All with the wild concept of “Selva”, sounds from remote places and remote tunes. In its own abstraction, Niñosindigo stands as an escape door to the harsh streets, bright lights and
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Been caught on the ethereal loop of Niñosindigo over and over and over and over and over again has to be a paradise.
irritating sounds of the city. A far away place, made by atmospheric folk, experimental samples and lo fi sensations.
Meet the personal project of Valeria Hernández, a visual artist from Concepción, and the woman responsible for many video clips and visuals from bands like Davida Loca or Niñosindigo itself, and indie art projects like Taller Monstruo.
We have nothing but a high fidelity to one of the most interesting projects of Concepción.
Her latest album, “Selva” finds the trance in the strings. An interesting approach to acoustic tunes backed by voices coming from the wind. All with the wild concept of “Selva”, sounds from remote places and remote tunes. In its own abstraction, Niñosindigo stands as an escape door to the harsh streets, bright lights and
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CUARTO FLOTANTE
As they prepare the release of their debut album and make some contact with extraterrestrial beings by the end of October, we want to show you a glimpse of what we like to call, a good ol’ psychedelic journey. Come and join Paulo Cifuentes, Sebastián Salas, Cristián Zuñiga and Francisco Matus inside the Cuarto Flotante.
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PLATILLO VOLADOR
As they prepare the release of their debut album and make some contact with extraterrestrial beings by the end of October, we want to show you a glimpse of what we like to call, a good ol’ psychedelic journey. Come and join Paulo Cifuentes, Sebastián Salas, Cristián Zuñiga and Francisco Matus inside the Cuarto Flotante.
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