Gibson has selected Argentine indie-pop band Bandalos Chinos as its Artist Spotlight pick for November 2026, part of a monthly program that promotes emerging and established musicians across the guitar maker’s global marketing channels, including Gibson.com, social media, Gibson Garage retail locations and the Gibson Gazette.
Formed in Buenos Aires in 2009, Bandalos Chinos built a following in Latin American indie music through a trilogy of albums produced by Adán Jodorowsky, and the band says it has earned three Premios Gardel and two Latin Grammy nominations. Its 2025 album “Vándalos,” produced by Fermín Ugarte, received Latin Grammy nominations for Best Pop Rock Album and Best Alternative Song for “El Ritmo.”
The band has toured venues including Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City and the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, according to the announcement. Other 2026 Gibson Artist Spotlight picks include De Nachtwacht, Night Traveler, Charlotte Sands, Corella, verygently, Black Polish, jo0ji, Ponpon, Paula Pera, Nieve Ella and Last Train.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Libby Coffey, primeprgroup.com.