Buscabulla

Buscabulla, the duo of Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del Valle, represents a pivotal bridge between Latin American heritage and modern indie-electronic production. Formed in Brooklyn in 2011, they gained early attention through the Kitsuné label, with their debut EP produced by Dev Hynes (Blood Orange).

Their sound identity is a meticulous blend of '70s and '80s Latin influences - specifically salsa, calypso, and psych-rock - reimagined through the lens of synth-pop and downtempo electronica. Their career arc is defined by the move from the New York diaspora back to Puerto Rico, a transition that deeply informed their 2020 debut full-length, 'Regresa.' This album solidified their position as leaders of a new wave of 'Electro-Caribbean' music, exploring themes of displacement, belonging, and the political realities of the island. Critics praise them for their sophisticated use of analog synthesizers and their ability to make traditional rhythms feel avant-garde. They occupy a similar cultural space to artists like Helado Negro and Javiera Mena, blending high-concept art-pop with accessible, danceable grooves.