Spanish Love Songs

Spanish Love Songs are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, in 2013.[1][2] The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Dylan Slocum, guitarist Kyle McAulay, drummer Ruben Duarte, bassist Trevor Dietrich, and keyboardist Meredith Van Woert. Since their formation, Spanish Love Songs has released three studio albums: Giant Sings the Blues (2015), Schmaltz (2018), and Brave Faces Everyone (2020).

Spanish Love Songs
Spanish Love Songs performing in 2019
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitespanishlovesongs.com
Members
  • Dylan Slocum
  • Kyle McAulay
  • Ruben Duarte
  • Trevor Dietrich
  • Meredith Van Woert
Past members
  • Gabe Mayeshiro

History

Spanish Love Songs was founded in 2013 in Los Angeles, California.[2] They started as a trio with Dylan Slocum (vocals, guitar), Gabe Mayeshiro (bass), and Ruben Duarte (drums).[2] Guitarist Kyle McAulay joined shorlty after, making them a four-piece.[2] The band played their first show in August 2013.[2] They began recording their debut EP which later became their debut studio album.[2] The band released their debut studio album in March 2015 titled Giant Sings the Blues.[2][3] The album was released through their own label.[2] In 2016, the band signed with Wiretap Records and rereleased their debut album with bonus tracks.[2] In 2017, keyboardist Meredith Van Woert joined the band, making them a five-piece.[2] In 2018, the band released their second studio album, Schmaltz.[2][4][5] In 2020, Spanish Love Songs released their third studio album titled Brave Faces Everyone.[6][7] The album debuted at No. 21 on Vinyl Albums chart and No. 61 on the Top Album Sales chart with 2000 copies sold.[8] Along with the album, the band announced a tour in the U.K. with The Menzingers and The Wonder Years.[7] The tour started on January 25, 2020.[7]

Musical style

Spanish Love Songs' musical style has been described as punk rock,[8][9][10] emo,[9][10][11] pop punk,[8][10][11] indie rock,[11] pop rock,[1] alternative rock,[12] garage punk,[13] and indie punk.[2] The band calls themselves "grouchrock".[2] Rich Wilson of AllMusic considers the band to be "[a continuation of] the emotinal punk tradition started by bands such as Jawbreaker and Hot Water Music."[2]

Band members

Current members

  • Dylan Slocum – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)[2]
  • Kyle McAulay – guitar (2013–present)[2]
  • Ruben Duarte – drums (2013–present)[2]
  • Trevor Dietrich – bass
  • Meredith Van Woert – keyboards (2017–present)[2]

Former members

  • Gabe Mayeshiro – bass

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Giant Sings the Blues
  • Released: March 25, 2015
  • Genres: Emo, pop punk
  • Length: 38:07
  • Labels: Wiretap
Track listing
  1. "Bad Day" - 1:35
  2. "Nervous People" - 4:33
  3. "Concrete" - 3:15
  4. "Dying" - 2:58
  5. "Mexico" - 4:32
  6. "Vermont" - 3:37
  7. "Friends" - 4:12
  8. "Remained" - 4:21
  9. "Stranger" - 5:36
  10. "Bright Day" - 3:27
Schmaltz
Track listing
  1. "Nuevo" - 2:10
  2. "Sequels, Remakes, & Adaptations" - 1:56
  3. "Bellyache" - 4:29
  4. "Buffalo Buffalo" - 3:52
  5. "Otis / Carl" - 3:48
  6. "The Boy Considers His Haircut" - 3:56
  7. "El Niño Considers His Failures" - 3:12
  8. "Joana, in Five Acts" - 3:48
  9. "Beer & Nyquil (Hold it Together)" - 3:02
  10. "It's Not Interesting" - 4:28
  11. "Aloha to No One" - 4:33
Brave Faces Everyone
Track listing
  1. "Routine Pain" - 4:23
  2. "Self-Destruction (as a Sensible Career Choice)" - 2:59
  3. "Generation Loss" - 4:26
  4. "Kick" - 4:02
  5. "Beach Front Property" - 4:07
  6. "Losers" - 4:25
  7. "Optimism (as a Radical Life Choice)" - 4:26
  8. "Losers 2" - 4:03
  9. "Dolores" - 3:11
  10. "Brave Faces, Everyone" - 4:26

References
  1. "Punk's Spanish Love Songs Urge 'Brave Faces Everyone'". PopMatters. February 11, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  2. Rich Wilson. "Spanish Love Songs AllMusic Bio". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  3. "Album Review: Spanish Love Songs – 'Giant Sings The Blues'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. Carr, Paul. "Spanish Love Songs' 'Schmaltz' Is Cathartic for Anyone Seeking Sanctuary From Life's Unpredictability". PopMatters. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. Crowley, James. "Losers Forever: A Conversation with Spanish Love Songs". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  6. "Spanish Love Songs Announce New Album, Brave Faces Everyone". Kerrang!. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  7. Leuthauser, Adrian. "Spanish Love Songs announce new album with honesty-fueled song "Kick"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  8. Glenn Rowley (February 20, 2020). "Spanish Love Songs Are Here to Help You Survive the 'Bleak Stuff' With New Album: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  9. Glenn Rowley (January 22, 2020). "Spanish Love Songs' New Single Is As Brutal As Honesty Gets". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  10. "Spanish Love Songs Are Here to Help You Survive the 'Bleak Stuff' With New Album: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  11. James Crowley (February 20, 2020). "Review: Spanish Love Songs Enlighten a Horrible World with Brave Faces Everyone". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  12. Pearlman, Mischa. "Album Review:Spanish Love Songs - Brave Faces Everyone". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  13. Andy Joice (February 4, 2020). "Spanish Love Songs - 'Brave Faces Everyone'". Punktastic. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
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