Playa Gótica

Chilean band Playa Gótica aren’t afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves, as evidenced by “Boy George.” The band didn’t give the song that title just for the sake of name-dropping; they actually channeled the British singer and Culture Club in the kitschy and charming pop-reggae track of their debut album. Though the band members look snug in their jackets and sweaters, the fire is both literal and figurative, thanks to the heat of the song’s funky bass line. Buoyed by glitz, grime and glamour, Chile's Playa Gótica bring their enigmatic allure to the mosh pit on Amigurumi. Produced by Dënver's Milton Mahan, their incandescent cuts get sassy on "Cosita," a jam propelled by infectious basslines that evoke Blur's poppiest moments. "Pigman" tears into shoegaze territory with fuzz-laden guitar, before entering more indie-pop terrain. Meanwhile, they cozy up for a slow-burning ballad on the simmering "Isla Negra." Singer Fanny Leona's honeyed pipes often take the spotlight as she sings of female empowerment and playful hookups. Whether they dip into dance-punk madness or kitschy pop reverie, Playa Gótica's punchy debut conjures the exhilaration of a new crush. I.R. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.