Latin GRAMMY-Nominated Bandalos Chinos Gets Global Stage Through Gibson
Bandalos Chinos is taking its sound to a worldwide audience through Gibson. The Latin GRAMMY-nominated indie band from Buenos Aires has joined the 2026 Gibson Artist Spotlight roster, which showcases musicians across Gibson’s global channels.
Each month, the program introduces a new musician or group through Gibson.com, social media, advertising campaigns, Gibson Garage in-store events, the Gibson Gazette and music media outlets. The goal is to help their music reach listeners worldwide.
Gibson Artist Spotlight Boosts Bandalos Chinos
Gibson describes itself as one of the world’s most relevant, played and loved instrument brands. It says the program reflects an artist-first culture and a push to elevate new music from musicians around the globe.
The band’s 2025 album Vándalos, produced by Fermín Ugarte, earned Latin GRAMMY nominations for Best Pop/Rock Album and Best Alternative Song for “El Ritmo.” Gibson describes the record as a bold new chapter marked by maturity, honesty and artistic restlessness.
Bandalos Chinos is one of 12 artists on the 2026 roster, alongside De Nachtwacht from the Netherlands, Charlotte Sands from Los Angeles and Paula Pera from Bogotá, Colombia. Nieve Ella from the United Kingdom and Last Train from Altkirch, France, are also featured.
Bandalos Chinos Tour Shows Global Reach
Gibson calls Bandalos Chinos one of the most influential forces in the new wave of Latin American indie music. The band formed in 2009 in northern Buenos Aires and solidified its lineup in 2014 with the breakthrough EP Nunca Estuve Acá.
Before Vándalos, the group built its name on three albums produced by Adán Jodorowsky: Bach (2018), Paranoia Pop (2020) and El Big Blue (2022). Songs such as “Vámonos de Viaje,” “Mi Fiesta,” “Demasiado” and “Departamento” became staples across Latin America.
The band has earned three Premios Gardel and sold out Luna Park in Buenos Aires and Teatro Metropolitan in Mexico City. Its touring footprint spans Latin America, Spain and more than 20 sold-out dates in major U.S. cities.
The Vándalos tour brought the band to Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago and Royal Center in Bogotá. It also stopped at La Riviera in Madrid, Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles and NK Hall in New York City.
The Gibson spotlight adds a global stage to a career that Gibson says is built on innovation, independence and a drive to push indie music forward. Gibson says the group is heading into a new era of creative clarity and global reach.
