La Vida Bohème is an alternative independent 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
La Vida Bohéme is Henry D’Arthenay, Rafael Pérez, Daniel de Sousa, and Sebastián Ayala.
They won the "Festival de Nuevas Bandas" 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 and are currently one of the most popular bands in Venezuela. Their song "Buen Salvaje" is featured in the EA Sports game FIFA 12 and "Radio Capital" is featured in Grand Theft Auto V.
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