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Los Retros
Also known asRetrospect (formerly) [1]
OriginOxnard, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017-present [2]
LabelStones Throw
MembersMauricio Tapia
Past membersChaisson 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

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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]

On September 8th, he released his single "Solo Tu", a song inspired by the sounds of 1970's Mexican romantic ballads.[11] 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.[12] On December 12, Stones Throw released the compilation album, "Early Days (2016-2019)",[13] which featured 15 unreleased tracks recorded in his parents living room.[14]

Since the release of his single, "Doves", Mauri decided to change genres to Japanese city pop.[15] This is shown on his album "Odisea", released on April 3, 2026, which is his full-length debut album.[15] In the album, he combines jazz, R&B, and Latin American soft rock, and city pop.[16][17] It also includes the single "Doves" and a new song called "爆ぜるもの", which features Japanese artist HITOMITOI,[15] respectively. On April 19, 2026, Los Retros performed at Coachella for the first time.[18][14] On October 2026, Los Retros is set to perform at Stones Throw 30, a festival dedicated for the 30th anniversary of Stones Throw Records.[19]

Musical style

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In most publications, Los Retros takes influences from old, 1970's Latino artists, like Jeanette and Los Ángeles Negros.[5][20] The name of the band, "Los Retros", also takes influence from Los Angeles Negros.[20] 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.[21]

Mauri has also cited the Yellowjackets, musician Tonetta and other jazz acts as inspiration for his music.

Band members

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Current members

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  • Mauricio Tapia, guitar, vocals, keyboard, bass, drums (2017–present)

Former members

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  • Chaisson Nuusolia, bass, guitar (2017–2022)
  • Brayan, drums (2017-unknown date)

Discography

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Albums

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  • Retrospect (2017, Bandcamp)
  • Looking Back (2021)
  • Odisea (2026)

EP's

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  • Retrospect (2019)
  • Everlasting (2020)[22]

As Retro

Compilation albums

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  • Early Days (2016-2019) (2026)

Notes

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  1. ↑ Last name unknown
  2. ↑ Not to get confused with the Retrospect album that released in 2017.

References

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  1. 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.
  2. ↑ "Los Retros". Los Retros. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ jeffjank (December 25, 2020). "Los Retros - The Messiah". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. ↑ "Los Retros Drops Dreamy New Single "Never Have Enough"". Hypebeast. June 19, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Story Behind Every Song On Sudan Archives' New Album Athena". Stereogum. November 1, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Looking Back". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Los Retros: It's Got To Be You". COOL HUNTING®. March 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Five songs from this week for the weekend: From a Sofía Reyes and Becky G collab to The Marías and Andrekza". Al Día News. July 29, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ Brownstein, Charles (August 15, 2025). ""Doves" by Los Retros ft: Hikari". Northern Transmissions. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ Murray, Robin (December 15, 2025). "Los Retros Shares Deep Dive Compilation 'Early Days (2016-2019)' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Johnson, Patrick (December 12, 2025). "Los Retros - Early Days (2016-2019)". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 Murray, Robin (February 12, 2026). "Los Retros Announces Debut Album 'Odisea' | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  16. ↑ Wignarajah, Sanjeev (April 3, 2026). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: LOS RETROS - ODISEA". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  17. ↑ Johnson, Patrick (February 11, 2026). "Los Retros - Odisea". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Brownstein, Charles (June 29, 2026). "Stones Throw Celebrates 30 Years With Three Day Festival". Northern Transmissions. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Bedroom Pop Band Los Retros Is Redefining the Forgotten Sounds of His Childhood". Remezcla. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] - All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. September 23, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Everlasting". Stones Throw Records. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  23. ↑ "12etro, by Retro". 12etro Discos. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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