Los Retros is an American indie rock band formed in Oxnard, California, in 2017. The band was founded by frontman Maurisio Tapia.[3] Mauri usually plays all of the instruments on his recordings.
They are most known for the viral single, "Someone To Spend Time With".[4][5]
History
Los Retros started out as a trio back in 2017, originally named Retrospect, the original lineup was Mauri Tapia, Chaisson Nuusolia, and Brayan.[citation needed] They eventually changed the name of the band, because there was already a band by the same name.[1] The track "Someone To Spend Time With", which was the first piece of music material he did with the imprint Stones Throw, gave Los Retros a rise in popularity, and soon after, he was touring with the musician Cuco.[4]
In the same year of the single being released, Los Retros released the Retrospect EP,[Note 2] and released 2 singles from the EP, "Friends", and "Never Have Enough".[6] 6 months later, Los Retros produced for Sudan Archives' critically acclaimed debut album Athena, specifically the song "Stuck".[7]
In 2021, Los Retros released the Looking Back EP, which featured songs from the first album Retrospect, and some new material added in. For this release, it came with a color vinyl.[8] The EP also came with 2 singles, "Amtrak", and "It's Got To Be You".[9]
On Instagram, Mauri records videos of him working on a new Los Retros album, but nothing has been released to the public. On September 18, 2024, "Someone To Spend Time With" was rewarded an RIAA gold certification for 500,000 certified units.[10] Los Retros also contributed a feature on HITOMITOI's song "Before You Go" in 2025. After years of inactivity, Los Retros released another single, Doves, on August 14, 2025 with a feature from Japanese singer Hikari.
Musical style
In most publications, Los Retros takes influences from old, 1970's Latino artists, like Jeanette, and Los Ángeles Negros.[5][11] The name of the band, "Los Retros", also takes influence from Los Angeles Negros.[11] In an interview with Ones to Watch, Mauri says,
One thing that stuck to my mind was, [what] my parents would play, which was like, Spanish rock, from like the, 70's, and now, I just so now happen to really like those tunes, and realize, I guess my maturity somehow kicked in, and I tend to make tunes just like those.[12]
Mauri has also cited the Yellowjackets and other jazz acts as inspiration for his music.
Band members
Current members
Mauri Tapia, guitar, vocals, keyboard, bass, drums (2017–present)
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