In just five years, BALTHVS has become one of indie music’s most vital and globally resonant voices. With over 45 million streams, 10,000 vinyls sold, and performances in 56 cities across 19 countries, they’ve earned spots on stages from Austin City Limits to SXSW Sydney, while garnering praise from KEXP, BBC Radio, and Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM.
Hailing from Colombia, BALTHVS is a three-piece psychedelic funk rock band creating groove-driven, atmospheric music that draws from global influences. Their sound fuses the spirit of 70s psychedelia with funk, Latin rhythms, and ambient texture. Inspired by artists like Santana, Khruangbin, Thievery Corporation, and The Grateful Dead, BALTHVS create music that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking — a guitar-driven psychedelic funk rock experience that is unmistakably their own.
At the heart of the group is Balthazar Aguirre, a self-taught guitarist who started down his musical path after a near death rock climbing accident. The incident opened his eyes to his true passion – music – driving him to leave behind his life as a lawyer and form BATHVS. He is joined by fellow musicians and funk enthusiasts Vanessa Muñoz, the bassist, and Santiago Lizcano, the drummer.
Known for their prolific output and ever changing setlists, BALTHVS maintains a steady release schedule — often recording full tracks in single takes. Their fourth studio album, Harvest, marked a shift from solo production to a fully collaborative process, recorded during a month-long residency on a farm in Colombia.
In a landscape dominated by trends, BALTHVS offers something timeless. With a clear artistic identity, a loyal and growing fanbase, and a relentless commitment to creativity, they are carving out a unique space in the global psychedelic and indie funk scenes — one track, and one show, at a time.
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