Hello Seahorse

Hello Seahorse

Genres: indie pop, indie, mexican, dream pop, mexico

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About Hello Seahorse

Formed in Mexico City in late 2005, Hello Seahorse! fuse indie rock, alternative rock and dream pop with dense synth textures and soaring vocals. Starting as a MySpace side-project, they quickly became one of Mexico’s most prominent independent acts when the breakout single “Bestia” (2008) erupted on national radio and earned a Latin Grammy nomination. Today the trio continue to evolve, moving from guitar-leaning art-rock to sleek electronica on 2023’s HÍPER. Biography Hello Seahorse! debuted with self-released LP …And the Jellyfish Parade (2006), followed by the bilingual Hoy a las Ocho (2007). Constant touring (Manifest, MX Beat, SXSW ’08) tightened their sound, while blog acclaim in the U.S. helped the single “Won’t Say Anything” gain college-radio rotation. Their third album Bestia (2009) pushed them into the mainstream: the title track won “Canción del Año” at the Indie-O Music Awards, MTV Latinoamérica handed them the “La Zona” award, and the Latin Grammy nodded them for “Mejor Canción Alternativa.” The Money Mark/Yamil Rezc-produced Lejos. No Tan Lejos (2010) broadened their palette—mixing brass, glitchy beats, and chamber strings—while 2012’s critically lauded Arunima cemented Denise Gutiérrez’s reputation as one of Latin rock’s most versatile vocalists (“La Flotadera,” “No es que no te quiera”). A four-song audiovisual mini-album, Entretanto (2016), preceded a brief hiatus; they returned with a sold-out 10th-anniversary live LP (2018), and the pandemic-era Disco Estimulante (2020), livestreaming the record in full when touring shut down. Line-up Denise Gutiérrez – vocals, lyrics Fernando Burgos (“Oro de Neta”) – keyboards, synths, bass Bonnz! (Gabriel G. de León) – drums, programming Past contributors include guitarists Julio Muñoz, José “Joe” Borunda and percussionist Héctor “Reez” Ruiz. Style & influences Portishead, Björk, Sigur Rós, Radiohead and Massive Attack loom large, but the band weave in Mexican art-rock (Santa Sabina), synth-pop (Phoenix) and shoegaze ambiance for a sound that shifts from ethereal ballads to dancefloor-ready anthems. Key milestones 2008 – “Bestia” reaches #5 on Reactor 105.7’s year-end chart 2009 – Indie-O “Song of the Year”; Latin Grammy & MTV Latino wins 2010 – Second consecutive Latin Grammy nod (“Criminal”) 2012 – Headline slots at Vive Latino and Coachella’s outdoor stage 2020 – Disco Estimulante nominated for Latin Grammy “Best Alternative Album” Awards & nominations Latin Grammy: 3 noms (2009, 2010, 2013), 1 nom (Album) in 2020 Indie-O Music Awards: 6 wins incl. “Canción del Año” (“Bestia”) & “Disco Pop” (Arunima) MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica: “La Zona” Award (2009) Lunas del Auditorio: “Revelación” (2010) Discography Studio albums …And the Jellyfish Parade (2006) Hoy a las Ocho (2007) Bestia (2009) Lejos. No Tan Lejos (2010) Arunima (2012) Disco Estimulante (2020) HÍPER (2023) EPs & mini-albums Entretanto (2016) Live releases Hello Seahorse! 10 Años (En Vivo) (2018) Notable singles & videos “ Won’t Say Anything” – college-radio hit (2008) “Bestia” – Indie-O & Grammy-nominated anthem (2009) “Casa Vacía” – lead single from Lejos… (2010) “La Flotadera” – viral video (2012) “Incendio”, “Dominó”, “Mujer” – prelude to Disco Estimulante (2019) Shared stage with Beastie Boys, Jarvis Cocker, M.I.A., Clinic, The Killers, Zoé, Julieta Venegas.

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