Rey Pila

Rey Pila formed in Mexico City in 2010 – their name means King Battery in Spanish. The band (Diego Solorzano, Andrés Velasco & Rodrigo Blanco) specializes in synth-driven dance-rock – NME says they “sound like they were raised on a diet of The Cars, David Bowie and Kraftwerk.” In 2012 they relocated to NYC and started work on their second album. That's when Julian Casablancas discovered their song “Alexander”, signed them to his Cult Records label and produced three tracks on 'The Future Sugar' (2015). Rey Pila hit the road with Interpol and Brandon Flowers and took a “less is more” approach to their 'Wall of Goth - EP’ (2017), also co-produced by Casablancas and Shawn Everett. The band then toured South America with The Voidz, also releasing a Siouxie & The Banshees cover (“Israel”) and opening Depeche Mode’s Mexico shows. In 2019, Rey Pila released Lucky No.7 EP. Months later they were chosen by The Cure to open their Mexico City show at Foro Sol. In 2020, they released their third studio album, Velox Veritas, co-produced by Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio). Clash Magazine said they "have a truly unique sound, a cultural cross-exchange that matches stellar songwriting to a diverse palette of influences". The band took a hiatus and quietly released E.P. (2022) with no press or shows, though it showcases two stellar Boys Noize produced tracks. In 2024 Rey Pila are back with new music and are opening Justice's Mexican headline shows. More to come.