The new single from the renowned Chilean electro-rock band Astro debuts tonight exclusively on KEXP in Seattle. The single “Caribbean” is a teaser to Astro s upcoming album, "Chicos de la Luz" . The new single is available on iTunes: itunes.com/astro/caribbean-single
Astro frontman Andres Nusser explains the inspiration for the new track: "Some parts of the music were inspired by Enya, hence the name Caribbean (from her song Caribbean Blue). The lyrics are about the Star Children, a mystical belief that the souls of certain children come from space, with the mission of helping the world unify and live in harmony and peace."
"Caribbean" was produced by Andres Nusser, recorded at his studio, and mixed by Astro. Drums were recorded in the Red Bull Brazil Studios and the song was mastered by Dave Kutch.
After releasing their self-titled debut album, Astro was featured in the New York Times, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times, ABC News, NPR Music and many more outlets.
Astro formed in the mid-2000s in Santiago, Chile and made their U.S. debut at SXSW in 2012, where they earned considerable buzz, with About.com choosing Astro as the #1 international band to see at SXSW. Astro s new album will be released this summer via Nacional Records.
“Astro carries the legacy of smart, whimsical, catchy Latin alternative rock into the new electro-pop era ... a joy that needs no translation." - NEW YORK TIMES
"Lovely, melodic, reverbed falsetto, epic/dreamlike synth effects and real rock n roll drumming.” - MTV IGGY
