Cristobal & The Sea are a truly pan-European band: based in London, but consisting of people from Spain (Alejandro ‘Ale’ Romero – bass, vocals), Portugal (João Seixas – guitar, vocals), Corsica/France (Leïla Séguin – flute, vocals) and the UK (Elliott Arndt – drums). And their music is just as multifaceted, incorporating bossa-nova, Afro-pop and Western folk and rock.

They name bands like Fleet Foxes, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas and Fleetwood Mac as their influences. This results in a rhythmic and colourful sound, as you can hear on their new single Steal My Phone.

22 September, Cristobal & The Sea will release their new album Exotica.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.