Boy Pablo is an indie-pop music project of Chilean-Norwegian singer-songwriter Nicolás Muñoz. Muñoz writes, records, and produces all the music. Boy Pablo consist of Nicolás Muñoz (guitar/vocals), Gabriel Muñoz (lead guitar), Henrik Amdal (bass guitar), Eric Tryland (keyboard), and Sigmund Vestrheim (drums). Boy Pablo found the spotlight in late 2017 after their music video for the song “Everytime” gained international popularity on YouTube.
Their latest EP; Wachito’s self-care tape released in 2021. This 5-track EP has a synth retro sound with an alternative rock sound. My personal favourite is Honey. Its poetic lyrics follow the story of falling in love with someone, and how the power of falling in love can feel timeless. The music video highlights the feeling of young love and innocence in the idea of finding love for the first time. The music video also has a narration halfway through explaining more of this love story adding an almost (500) Days of Summer-like feel to the narrative of the video.
The rest of the EP offers light synth that delivers a retro 80’s flare that is complimented very well by guitar and the light and warming vocals. Overall the Wachito’s self-care tape EP delivers a narrative of young love that explores the wonder of all the emotions that come with dealing with being compelled to be with someone. The last track of the EP is an acoustic song featuring Chavela. The singing duo delivers a charming song where they talk back to one another about being nervous to unveil their love for one another. Again the theme of discovering love is cemented as the main theme, but it is this last song that solidifies the idea of moving forward because both lovers are finally admitting that they have fallen for one another and although they may feel scared, the song ends on a hopeful note.
Boy Pablo plays at the Hollywood Theatre on October 27th, 2021 at 7pm!