Rey Pila

Mexico City-based musician Diego Solórzano began Rey Pila as a solo project following the breakup of his previous band, Los Dynamite. Rey Pila's sound combined driving synth pop beats with melodic guitar hooks and Ric Ocasek-like vocals. The project's self-titled debut full-length, co-produced by Paul Majahan, appeared in 2009. Rey Pila established itself as a live band, with Rodrigo Blanco, Andrés Velasco, and Miguel Hernández (also formerly of Los Dynamite) joining Solórzano, and the group played dates opening for Interpol, TV on the Radio, Muse, and others. Rey Pila moved t...