Levitation Room x Los Blenders

In Los Angeles, where the weight and pressure of the city’s fast paced culture can make your legs feel like pillars, emerges psychedelic quartet, Levitation Room, to break the bonds of gravity with their cosmic wall of sound and thought provoking lyrics. “Just as their name suggests, Levitation Room’s music instills the listeners ears with a light feeling of floating. The dreamy guitar and Lo-Fi projections of psychedelic rock and garage are reminiscent of a deep 1960’s era, but still grounded in an alternative dreamgaze flavor that permeates modern indie music today.” - OC Weekly. Their decidedly hallucinogenic songs whisper and hum the same gentle refrain of their summer of love influences, conjuring up the cognitive imagery of sunny days at the park, spent with friends in a euphoric haze along with lyrical and sonic meditations on life, love, society and self-awareness. 

In tradition, and much like the bands and musical troubadours that inspired them, Levitation Room started out with late night jam sessions in a dimly lit garage between fellow musicians and long time friends, Julian Porte and Gabriel Fernandez. Julian, a dedicated street musician who felt he needed a broader platform, found chemistry with Gabriel, who he knew as a guitar player in various teenage punk and garage bands around town. Coming together in 2012, they bonded over a shared love of British Invasion groups (The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones) and 1960’s psychedelic outfits like The Grateful Dead, Electric Prunes, The Pretty Things and began drafting their earliest tunes. It wasn’t until the late summer of 2012, that the band came to fruition when they found a rhythm section in two individuals with almost identical names; drummer, Johnathan Martin, and bassist, Jonathathan Martin. The four began writing songs, playing gigs and recording music out of a quaint studio in East LA. 

After the release of their self recorded demo “Levitation Room Vol. 1”, they quickly began gaining momentum and performing at local music venues throughout Southern California. 2015 saw the release of their first official debut EP “Minds Of Our Own” released on Burger Records. Later in the spring of 2016, they released their first full length album, “Ethos”, with the help of their friend and new keyboardist, Glenn Brigman, who recorded and helped produce the record. Since 2014, Levitation Room has participated in various shows, tours and music festivals across the US and Europe and continues to see the growth in listeners and followers on YouTube, Soundcloud and Spotify (with nearly 2 million plays on their song “Friends”). With the promise of a potentially bright future, Levitation Room has begun to mix and finalize their second album that they hope will display their process of maturity in sound and song- writing, exploring new territories of influence in music and instrumentation, combining folk, jazz, raga, soul, pop and of course… psychedelia. Stay tuned! 

In the vibrant heart of Mexico City, where contrasts shape the days and nights brim with endless possibilities, Los Blenders emerged—a band that transformed the ordinary into unforgettable anthems. Since their beginnings in the early 2010s, they’ve captured the spirit of a youth that seeks refuge in art, music, and humor, blending garage rock, surf, and lo-fi rhythms with a unique and undeniable identity. 

With three studio albums and one live record, Los Blenders have established themselves as a cornerstone of the independent music scene in Latin America. Their debut album, “Chavos Bien” (2015), marked the beginning of their ascent, with tracks like “Amor Prohibido” and “Meta y Dinero” becoming the soundtrack to countless stories of youth and camaraderie. Later, with “Mazunte 2016”, the band showcased their ability to evolve musically, exploring sounds and themes that connected deeply with their audience. Their most recent work, “Lxs Vamprixs”, further solidified their distinctive sound and positioned them as one of the most relevant acts in the Spanish-language indie rock scene. 

Beyond their recordings, Los Blenders have earned a reputation for their dynamic live performances, which have become a defining element of their success. They’ve graced some of the world’s most iconic stages, including Coachella, Vive Latino, Pal Norte, Teatro Metropólitan, and The Roxy, among many others. These live shows have not only showcased their energetic stage presence but have also elevated them as a must-see act, earning accolades from fans and critics alike. 

In 2024, Los Blenders achieved a new milestone with the release of their hit single “Verano Todo el Año”, a collaboration with Anabella Cartolano of Las Ligas Menores. The song resonated across four countries, further expanding their reach and cementing their influence on the indie music scene. 

Looking ahead to 2025, the band is poised for one of their most exciting years yet. With a new album on the horizon, they’re preparing for an ambitious tour that will take them across Mexico, the United States, Latin America, and Spain. This tour promises to bring their vibrant sound to new audiences while rekindling connections with their loyal fan base. 

Los Blenders are more than just a band—they are a movement that embodies the spirit of an era. Through every chord, lyric, and electrifying performance, they’ve created a musical universe that feels both intimate and universal. In their sound, time stands still, and the possibilities are endless.