Kinski Gallo

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Kinski Gallo is a Mexican born musician and artist[1] from Los Angeles, CA. From 2006 through 2011, Gallo was the frontman of the bi-lingual rock group, Monte Negro.[2] In 2014, Gallo launched a solo global electronica project under his own name, Kinski Gallo. His first single, Cumbia del Corazon, was released in September 2014 as part of EA's FIFA 15 Soundtrack.

Early life[]

Kinski Gallo Rodriquez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, one of nine children. His father was a mariachi singer. Through his family and culture, Gallo was exposed to traditional romantic ballads, cumbias, boleros, and norteñtas. Gallo moved to Venice, California in his early teens.

Career[]

Gallo led the rock band Monte Negro, which was formed when he was in high school.[3][4] He was the lead singer;[5] his brother Rodax was also part of the band.[6] In 2006 he was a vocalist in the band Madrepore, which released an album, Overblown.[7][8] Once again the band included his brother Rodax.[9]

In 2007, Monte Negro released their debut album, "Cicatrix." It was later re-released in 2008.

In 2009 Monte Negro released an EP, Fugitives of Pleasure and Pasajeros."[10]

In 2010, Monte Negro released their second double-album, "Cosmic Twins."

In early 2012, Monte Negro announced their disbandment. Later Gallo began a solo project, developing a new sound called Paisatronica, a spin-off of tropicália electronica. Gallo then joined Juan Covarrubias of Daddy Yankee and , and formerly of Phantom Vox Studios in Hollywood, CA to create an EDM DJ Project called M.O.M. (Music of Mars).[11]

In 2013 he began performing and recording with his brother Rodax. The pair called their group Gallo.[12][11]

In 2014 Gallo's artwork was on display at the ROAM Gallery in Topanga.[1]

Currently, Gallo is working on a new EP under a new music project called "NVBES", which will be released in September.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "HOW'S BUSINESS?—ROAM creative – Topanga’s Newest Gallery". Topanga Messenger. May 22, 2014 - By Deja Cross
  2. ^ "New Summer Concert Series". Sacramento Press, June 6, 2011. David Alvarez
  3. ^ "Monte Negro rocks out". Daily Titan, April 11, 2011. By Krystle Uy.
  4. ^ "Monte Negro: no importa de dónde somos porque la música es universal". Espectaculos
  5. ^ "Looking Back to Go Forward". Kesta Happening Magazine November 2011 Issue', page6. Maria Veronica Cevallos.
  6. ^ Latina. Volume 11. Latina Publications. April 2007. p. 52. |volume= has extra text (help)
  7. ^ "Madrepore". Billboard World Cup Special, 2006.
  8. ^ "Madrepore". Billboard, Madrepore 6/7/2006
  9. ^ "New Summer Concert Series". Sacramento Press, By David Alvarez Jun 06, 2011
  10. ^ "Review: ‘Fugatives of Pleasure and Pasajeros’ EP by Monte Negro". Austin Vida, July 28, 2009 by Ian Morales
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b "Kinski Gallo: Tropicalia y la música de Marte". Indie Rox, 8 April 2015
  12. ^ "Gallo plays Sabbatical", Nuvo, Kyle Long, Jan 30, 2013
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