Los Abandoned
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2007-10-05 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Los Abandoned was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Los Angeles, California. Distinguished by their bilingual use of Spanish and English (Spanglish) in lyrics, some of their well-known tracks are "Panic-oh!," "Van Nuys (es Very Nice)," and "Stalk U." Prior to joining Neil Young's Vapor Records in 2005, they had released two EPs and one full-length album.
They performed alongside notable artists such as Zoé, Café Tacuba, The Breeders, Calexico, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, and Aterciopelados. Their appearances included major music events like the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, as well as the Latin Alternative Music Conference held at Santa Monica Pier. Moreover, they served as an opening act for the Bridge School Benefit, sharing the stage with musicians like Paul McCartney, Neil Young, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
On October 5, 2007, the band declared their breakup through a Myspace announcement. Their concluding live show took place on October 7, 2007, at TarFest—a multidisciplinary festival combining film, music, and art—hosted at the La Brea Tar Pits.
Following their dissolution, journalist Gustavo Arellano remarked that Los Abandoned captured the postmodern Latino identity more authentically than any other group.
Members
Lead vocals and rhythm guitar were handled by Chilean American Lady P (Pilar Díaz, also known as María del Pilar), who also played ukulele and keyboards. She collaborated on songwriting with lead guitarist Don Verde. The bass guitar duties were performed by Vira Lata, while Dulce joined last as the drummer.
Discography
- Demotape (2002) EP
- Los Abandoned (2004) EP
- Office Xmas Party (2005) 7-inch Vinyl
- Mix Tape (2006)
- Favorite Band (2023) Single