A new chapter for the LA musician...
02 · 04 · 2025
LA songwriter Bardo makes his solo debut with the new single ‘Renacer’.
An established favorite, he has been at the helm of Chicano Batman for nearly ten years.
Now venturing out on his own, he has teamed up with longtime friends at Stones Throw, who are releasing his new single, marking the first under his own name.
Available now, ‘Renacer’—which means “rebirth”—delves into his foundational experiences, creating an autobiographical piece that blends psych, indie, hip-hop, and music from the Latin diaspora.
Bardo shares: “Being the son of a Caribbean woman from the northern Atlantic coastal city of Cartagena is a deep-rooted part of my identity that shapes much of my character and everything about me; it’s a heritage I take great pride in. This song is a tribute to that heritage, to Colombia, to the Afro roots from where I originate, where the rhythm and emotion come from.”
Peanut Butter Wolf, the head of Stones Throw, remarks that the song “sounds like The Clash doing disco in the 80s for NYC dance clubs.”
This vibrant, catchy, and subtly uplifting single is available for you to listen to below.
Photo Credit: Jorge Grau de Corra
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LA songwriter Bardo embarks on his solo journey with the new single 'Renacer'. The artist has been a beloved figure for years, having led Chicano Batman to great success.