South American folk updated for the indie rock era.
Gepe: Influences
Chile’s modern folk guru is hip to the beats beyond his borders.
At Home With: Gepe
About Gepe
Artist Biography
Chilean alternative singer/songwriter Gepe, whose versatile style incorporates aspects of both indie pop and indie electronica, emerged to critical acclaim during the mid-2000s in association with the well-regarded independent label Quemasucabeza. Citing influences ranging from legendary Chilean singer/songwriter Victor Jara and sunshine pop icon Brian Wilson to alternative rock touchstones such as Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, he began his career in the short-lived duo Taller Dejao. Riveros then embarked on a solo career as Gepe, making his full-length album debut in 2005 with Gepinto. The follow-up album, Gepe Hungría, appeared in 2007 ~ Jason Birchmeier
Hometown
San Miguel, Santiago, Chile
Genre
Pop
Gepe: Member of
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