Richie Londres

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Richie Londres
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Richie Londres - 2024. Photo by Scott Dennis
Background information
Born
London, England
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, record producer, film composer
InstrumentsGuitar, drums, vocals
Years active2005–present
Website http://solinvictocomiti.com

Richie Londres is an English record producer, film composer, and guitarist who has collaborated with Deftones and Cypress Hill on various projects. [1] He is the founding member and producer of Sol Invicto, Cultura Londres Proyecto, and Okujira. [2]

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Sol Invicto

Londres is the founder and primary producer of the underground instrumental group Sol Invicto, described as cinematic industrial electronic metal. [1] The project features Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter, Cypress Hill's Eric Bobo, UK drum and bass producer Technical Itch (Mark Caro), and drummer Dan Foord (ex-SikTh). [1] [3]

After years of private releases via the Sol Invicto Comiti members club (established 2017), the project shifted to public availability starting with the 2024 EP Loosely Aware. [1] In 2025, notable releases include the full public version of Initium ft. Zach Hill (a 21-minute reissue of the 2011 track, mastered by Technical Itch, dedicated to a young fan named Jack). [4] and the ongoing weekly Vault of Shadows Bandcamp series (pay-what-you-want exclusives, e.g., "Tokyo Nights", "Under The Surface", etc.). [5]

Londres has stated in interviews: "I'm open to opportunities and reaching a broader audience, but only on my terms," emphasizing resistance to industry pressures and meaning in imperfection. [6]

Cultura Londres

Cultura Londres Proyecto is a Latin hip hop/electronic project founded by Londres in 2004 with MC Tiago from Bolivia, and featuring Eric Bobo and Juan Rodriguez. [2]

Early Years 2004–2008

The group toured extensively in the UK from 2006 to 2008, released several music videos and two EPs, and supported artists such as Ozomatli, La Mala Rodriguez, and Joel Ortiz. [2] They performed at the Rhythms of the World festival in 2005. [7] In 2007, they opened for Ozomatli at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. [8] At the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) 2007, they received a "Super Traveler award" from Remezcla. [9]

Hiatus 2008–2022

Cultura Londres underwent musical and lineup changes, receiving positive fan reception worldwide. Due to Tiago's family commitments, focus shifted to Sol Invicto. [2] Londres has expressed intent to return to the project in interviews. [6]

Cultura Londres Productions 2022

Revived as Cultura Londres Productions in 2022, focusing on film and television scores for the Latin sector in collaboration with Universal Latino. [2]

Production

Londres is based in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. He uses a combination of Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and live instrumentation. [2] Influences include Motown to Aphex Twin. [2]

Discography

With Cultura Londres

With Sol Invicto

With Necro Deathmort

With Eric Bobo

With Universal

With Okujira

With thekeenone

Remixes

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Adams, Gregory (8 November 2024). "Hear DEFTONES and CYPRESS HILL side project SOL INVICTO's djent-spiked debut EP". Revolver. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Sol Invicto Exclusive Interview with Richie Londres for Deftones.Ru". Deftones.Ru. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "DEFTONES and CYPRESS HILL side project SOL INVICTO release full version of 2011 ZACH HILL collab". Revolver. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 "News: Sol Invicto releases new single and video mastered by Tech Itch and featuring drummer Zach Hill, dedicated to a young fan". ReGen Magazine. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, Etc.) Begin New Weekly Song Showcase With "You Can't Come Back"". ThePRP. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  6. 1 2 "SOL INVICTO's "Initium": Unearthing the Raw Power of a Long-Buried Record". Capital Chaos TV. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Performers – 2005". Rhythms of the World. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "OZOMATLI | 04.13.07 | LONDON". JamBase. 11 May 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "The Good, The Bad, the LAMC". Remezcla. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
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