Los Albertos
Los Albertos are a six-piece band formed in late 2002. They play a high-energy mix of ska, punk, funk, dub and original beats, and they are based around brass-led dance music with guitar, bass and drums. Their sound also draws on a range of influences including John Barry, Prince, Madness, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Lee Perry and The Clash.
Releases
The band releases material independently. Their first album, Los Bop, includes the tracks “Cheeky Rascal”, “Bossman”, “Mr Chip” and “Pikey Killed My Goldfish”. The band also has a twelve-track album in its catalogue with songs including “Friends”, “Heal”, “Im Leaving the Band”, “Scientist”, “Resist” and “Beer Panic”.
Live activity
Los Albertos build a reputation through live performance in the UK and Europe, with appearances at festivals including Glastonbury, Beautiful Days, Shambahla, Larmer Tree, Spraoi and Lovebox Weekender. They also hold a monthly residency at Joogleberry in Brighton and play a wide range of gigs around the country and in Europe.
Style and reception
The band’s lyrics are described as contemporary and slightly naughty, matching a playful English humour. Their music is presented as dance-focused, with horn arrangements, energetic guitar work and strong drumming, and they are associated with an underground following.
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