Arde Bogotá on Going to Los Angeles to Make Their Most Spanish Album Yet
Fresh off the release of Manufacturas del Club de la Gente Sola, the Spanish rockers reflect on their success at home and the excitement of taking their music to the U.S. Arde Bogotá on Going to Los Angeles to Make Their Most Spanish Album Yet Pedro Camacho
Spanish rock band Arde Bogotá has embarked on a journey to Los Angeles to record their most distinctly Spanish album yet. After achieving success in Spain with their 2023 hit album, manufacturers of the People's Solitude, the quartet sought a fresh perspective by working with renowned American producer Joe Chiccarelli, known for his work with The Strokes and My Morning Jacket.
The band's ambition was to collaborate with someone who was unfamiliar with their Spanish music scene, enabling the producer to judge their music solely on its merits. Reflecting on the project, frontman Antonio García tells Consequence that this record is more steeped in Spanish sounds and essence than anything they've done before.
Chiccarelli, who encountered unfamiliar elements in Arde Bogotá’s music such as flamenco and pasodoble, ultimately recognized these as integral parts of the band's identity. The search for identity is particularly significant for Arde Bogotá, as the band continues to expand its reach in international markets. Despite the band's double-platinum success with Cowboys de la A3 and sold-out performances at Madrid's Movistar Arena, guitarist Pepe Martínez Esteban reveals that conquering new territories is not about surpassing global icons like Madonna, but about seeking fresh adventures.
The band's upcoming U.S. tour includes intimate performances at The Hall at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, Pacific Electric in Los Angeles, and ZeyZey in Miami. While the transition to smaller venues and unfamiliar conditions presents practical challenges, the band remains committed to upholding the professional standards they've established in their home country. guitarist Jota emphasizes the appeal of these smaller shows, saying, "It's a fantasy, because it allows us to be close to people again."
As Arde Bogotá explores new possibilities outside of their native Spain, they acknowledge that their unique approach to singing in Spanish, which introduces a sense of intimacy that transcends language barriers, distinguishes them in the global music scene.
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