Buscabulla performs in the Soundcheck studio.

Buscabulla: Reinventing The Caribbean Cool

Soundcheck | Oct 31, 2014

Buscabulla's name (Puerto Rican slang for troublemaker) might be rebellious, but the Puerto Rican by-way-of Brooklyn duo -- consisting of vocalist Raquel Berrios and instrumentalist Luis Del Valle -- oozes intense sophistication and innovation. Informed by a smattering of vintage Latin music, the salsa of Celia Cruz, and the '80s dreaminess of Argentinian rock band Soda Stereo, there's an inherent sensuality that runs deep within its Caribbean electro-psych songs.

It's been a busy and big year for the band, and couple: Buscabulla released its first EP in October -- produced by Dev Hynes (a.k.a. Blood Orange). And they gave birth to a baby girl. Still, the EP's unique, infectious songs show a lot promise. It's a sound that blends the past and the present, creating a seamless tropical revolution with their smart, cool Caribbean groove. 

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Set List:

  • "Caer"
  • "Temporal"
  • "Sono"

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