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Los Retros | |
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| Also known as | Retrospect (formerly) [1] |
| Origin | Oxnard, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017-present [2] |
| Label | Stones Throw |
| Members | Mauricio Tapia |
| Past members | Chaisson Nuusolia Brayan[Note 1] |
Los Retros is an American indie rock band formed in Oxnard, California, in 2017. The band was founded by frontman Mauricio Tapia.[3] Mauri usually plays all of the instruments on his recordings.
They are most known for the viral single, "Someone to Spend Time With".[4][5]
History
[edit]Los Retros started out as a trio back in 2017, originally named Retrospect, the original lineup was Mauricio Tapia, Chaisson Nuusolia, and Brayan.[citation needed] They eventually changed the name of the band, because there was already a band by the same name.[1] The track "Someone To Spend Time With", which was the first piece of music material he did with the imprint Stones Throw, gave Los Retros a rise in popularity, and soon after, he was touring with the musician Cuco.[4]
In the same year of the single being released, Los Retros released the Retrospect EP,[Note 2] and released 2 singles from the EP, "Friends", and "Never Have Enough".[6] 6 months later, Los Retros produced for Sudan Archives' critically acclaimed debut album Athena, specifically the song "Stuck".[7]
In 2021, Los Retros released the Looking Back EP, which featured songs from the first album Retrospect, and some new material added in. For this release, it came with a color vinyl.[8] The EP also came with 2 singles, "Amtrak", and "It's Got To Be You".[9]
On September 18, 2024, "Someone to Spend Time With" was rewarded an RIAA gold certification for 500,000 certified units.[10] Los Retros also contributed a feature on HITOMITOI's song "Before You Go" in 2025. After years of inactivity, Los Retros released another single, "Doves", on August 14, 2025 with a feature from Japanese singer Hikari. On December 12, Stones Throw released the compilation album, "Early Days (2016-2019)", which featured 15 unreleased tracks recorded in his parents living room.[11]
Since the release of his single, "Doves", Mauri decided to change genres to city pop. This is shown on his album "Odisea", released on April 3, 2026, which is his debut album for the future of his new music.[12] In the album, he combines Latin American soft rock with city pop, creating music that hispanic city pop lovers can enjoy. It also includes the single "Doves" and a new song called "爆ぜるもの", which features Japanese artists Hikari and HITOMITOI, respectively. On April 19, 2026, Los Retros performed at Coachella for the first time.[13][11] On October 2026, Los Retros is set to perform at Stones Throw 30, a festival dedicated for the 30th anniversary of Stones Throw Records.
Musical style
[edit]In most publications, Los Retros takes influences from old, 1970's Latino artists, like Jeanette, and Los Ángeles Negros.[5][14] The name of the band, "Los Retros", also takes influence from Los Angeles Negros.[14] In an interview with Ones to Watch, Mauri says,
One thing that stuck to my mind was, [what] my parents would play, which was like, Spanish rock, from like the, 70's, and now, I just so now happen to really like those tunes, and realize, I guess my maturity somehow kicked in, and I tend to make tunes just like those.[15]
Mauri has also cited the Yellowjackets, musician Tonetta and other jazz acts as inspiration for his music.
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Mauricio Tapia, guitar, vocals, keyboard, bass, drums (2017–present)
Former members
[edit]- Chaisson Nuusolia, bass, guitar (2017–2022)
- Brayan, drums (2017-unknown date)
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Retrospect (2017, Bandcamp)
- Looking Back (2021)
- Odisea (2026)
EP's
[edit]- Retrospect (2019)
- Everlasting (2020)[16]
As Retro
- 12etro (2019)[17]
Compilation albums
[edit]- Early Days (2016-2019) (2026)
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "How Los Retros Turned '70s Jazz Into Your New DIY Indie Obsession [Q&A]". Ones to Watch. July 5, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Los Retros". Los Retros. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ jeffjank (December 25, 2020). "Los Retros - The Messiah". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- 1 2 "Los Retros, a Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist, wants you to take a break from life". Al Día News. July 1, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- 1 2 Roberts, Randall (June 27, 2019). "California Sounds: New music from Los Retros; a Chip and Tony Kinman retrospective". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Los Retros Drops Dreamy New Single "Never Have Enough"". Hypebeast. June 19, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "The Story Behind Every Song On Sudan Archives' New Album Athena". Stereogum. November 1, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Looking Back". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Los Retros: It's Got To Be You". COOL HUNTING®. March 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- 1 2 Johnson, Patrick (December 12, 2025). "Los Retros - Early Days (2016-2019)". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Los Retros - Odisea". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Moderelli, Rob (September 16, 2025). "Coachella Unveils 2026 Artist Lineup: Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Young Thug and More". Jambands. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bedroom Pop Band Los Retros Is Redefining the Forgotten Sounds of His Childhood". Remezcla. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] - All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. September 23, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Everlasting". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
- ↑ "12etro, by Retro". 12etro Discos. Retrieved July 15, 2026.