La Vida Bohème
La Vida Bohème is a rock band from Caracas, Venezuela, formed by Rafael Perez, Daniel De Sousa, Sebastian Ayala, and Henry D'Arthenay in late 2006 and mid-2007. The band takes influence from late '80s punk, disco, funk, electronic music, jazz, salsa, reggae and dance music. Their first recording is a self-titled EP that includes three songs (Aprendiendo.a.apagar.un.cigarro.con.los.pies, Luz and I.p.o.s.t.e.l.)
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Live in 2009, left to right: D'Arthenay, Ayala (background), de Sousa, Pérez Medina | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Caracas, Venezuela |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | All Of the Above / Nacional Records |
| Members | Henry D´Arthenay Sebastián Ayala Daniel Briceño |
| Past members | Rafael Pérez Medina Moises Enghelberg Hector Tosta Daniel de Sousa |
| Website | lavidaboheme |
La Vida Bohème is Henry D’Arthenay (guitar and lead singer), Daniel Briceño (bass guitar and vocals), Daniel de Sousa (guitar and vocals), and Sebastián Ayala (drummer and vocals).
They won the "Festival de Nuevas Bandas" (New Bands Festival of Venezuela) in 2008.
They released Nuestra, their 12-track debut album, in February 2010. The album was available for free download for a limited time, followed by a limited-edition CD pressing in the summer of 2010. The album has been licensed by Nacional Records for release in North America in 2011. Their first single was "Radio Capital", a danceable tune anchored by a repetitive chant of "Gabba Gabba Hey", referencing The Ramones. They were widely acclaimed for their debut album, earning them a Grammy nomination and two Latin Grammy wins. Their song "Buen Salvaje" is featured in the EA Sports game FIFA 12, "Radio Capital" is featured in Grand Theft Auto V, and "Manos Arriba" is featured in FIFA 21.