The connection comes when you turn up the volume, and you’re transported to a tropicalpsychedelic paradise. Miami-based group Elastic Bond blends their Latin heritage with Soul andelectronic music rooted in crafty songs and good vibes.Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce andHonduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formedthe band in 2006 and later joined forces with
Guitarist Buffalo Brown and Trumpet player David Burgos to expand its unique sound.

After their 2006 debut with the "Madrugada" album, they have made their way through stereosand stages with two more indie-hatched releases “Excursion” in 2008 and “Frecuencia Natural”in 2010. Their retro cool single "Pierdo El Control," from their latest release was featured in the 2011Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York and its music video on MTV3’s “La Hora Nacional” in2012. Elastic Bond has been rocking crowds in venues & festivals across the US and creating buzz in
Latin America and Europe. Currently the band is adding the final touches to their new album “Real”.
Click on the player below to watch the music video for "Pierdo el Control".

Visuals by: Tecne Collective
Foodies by: Gastropod

BRUNO (HUARANGO) MENDEZ (LEAD VOCALS , BASS ) Singer and bassist of Peruvian descent-- the lover all of Latin music including salsa and merengue, stirring the stew and supplying el sabor to the outfit. .. ..VIVIAN (VIV) FERNANDEZ (VOCALS) Our sassy Cuban sister providing the yin to Bruno's yang with sweetly styled vocals. .. ..MIKEY (THE PIRATE) CAMPILLO (GUITAR) The bands' high-energy guitarist hailing from Cuba possessed by the spirit of Jimi Hendrix and the balls of Tony Montana. .. ..NUMA (NU) FERNANDEZ (DRUMS) The Agentine with attitude bangin out the beats with dangerous flare and style to spare. .. ..CHRIS (EL GRINGO) RICHARDS (TRUMPET) Blowin that brass and mixing it up with jazzy tunes from the Heartland. .. ..GREG (NAPOLEON) GENOVA (TROMBONE) The Boston kid from the U bringin that bone to the band with the perfect sound

The word Araka is Spanish slang for “Watch out!” and this name fits for a group of talented musicians who have been leaving lasting impressions on the music scene over the past 5 years with their fusion of Latin grooves, reggae, rock, and ska. Based in Miami, FL, Araka have impressed their audiences with blistering hot live shows that showcase the band’s unique sound, while also paying tribute to legends of Latin-influenced music such as Santana, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Hector Lavoe, Fania All-Stars, Sublime, and others, but in their own inimitable style. Each member of the sextuplet brings something different to the table with their diverse cultural backgrounds. These musicians from Peru, Cuba, and the US, make up an eclectic mix that gives Araka a flavor appealing to a wide range of listeners. Araka is: Bruno Mendez (bass, lead vocals), Mikey Campillo (guitar), Chris Richards (trumpet, vocals), Greg Genova (trombone, vocals), Brad Draper (drums), and Cesar Hermosa (percussion).