Argentine / Kiwi Band Los Raquetazos Releases Dynamic Debut Single ‘Matador’
Los Raquetazos, a dynamic new two-piece band, drops their electrifying debut single, Matador. Fueled by punk-rock grit and the intensity of Buenos Aires, the song introduces listeners to the unmistakable energy of Los Raquetazos, a cross-continental partnership that unites American guitarist and vocalist Diego Raggio with New Zealand drummer Jamie Larson.
The duo’s story began at a bleary-eyed after-party in Buenos Aires, where an offhand conversation sparked the realization that they shared a deep love for raw, unfiltered sounds.
That moment laid the foundation for Los Raquetazos, a project that channels the frenetic pulse of life in the “true city that never sleeps.” Drawing on their bilingual identities and musical backgrounds, Raggio and Larson are here to make waves in both Spanish and English, delivering tracks that mirror the city’s vibrant, unrestrained atmosphere.
“Matador is a fever dream of a micro operetta of a purposeless bullfighter in the south of Spain. A mix of hardcore punk, surf rock and Spanish rumba.” – Diego Raggio
Raggio’s transition to Los Raquetazos marks a bold shift from his work with projects like Bosques sin Arboles, Ensamble de Serruchos, and Valdenegro. Meanwhile, Larson brings the relentless rhythms honed from his time with groups like Log Horn Breed, Ipswich, and Passion Pop Klub. Together, they create a powerful blend of sound that both challenges and celebrates their diverse musical roots, and Matador is only the beginning.
With Matador launched on all major streaming platforms, Los Raquetazos are set to deliver a raw, genre-defying style that pays homage to both their home countries and the underground Buenos Aires music scene that inspired them.
