Robot Zonda Explained

Background:group_or_band
Years Active:2006–present
Origin:, Buenos Aires
Genre:Pop rock
Label:Independent
Current Members:Kiko Robot
Javi Robot
Paky Robot
Billy Robot
Noe Robot
Dani Robot
Website:Official Bandsite

Robot Zonda is an Argentinian rock band, formed in 2006 at Buenos Aires, composed of Kiko Robot (vocals), Javi Robot (guitar), Paky Robot (drums), Billy Robot (bass), Noe Robot (backing vocals) and Dani Robot (keyboards).

Biography

Formation

Robot Zonda was formed in 2006 at Buenos Aires and keeps in activity at the present, performing hundreds of shows each year, both in their home town Buenos Aires and in other Argentina provinces and abroad. Robot Zonda is a Rock band, with influences from Hard rock, punk rock and grunge music.

National and International tours

From 2009 on, Robot Zonda performed at stages across the country, visiting many times La Plata city, Mendoza, Córdoba, Rosario and Costa Argentina.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Robot Zonda also went on International tours, visiting Chile twice, playing a total of five shows in the neighbour country, including two shows in the popular Blondie discothèque.[8] [9] [10] In 2018 Robot Zonda performed for the first time in New York City[11]

Main Shows

Robot Zonda has performed in several stages and festivals all across Argentina. Some of the main shows were at Luna Park Stadium, performing as opening act of Deftones and QuickSandNYC, Hot Festival (with Catupecu Machu and Massive Attack among others), Código País Festival (at Hipódromo de Buenos Aires), "PUMA Urban Art" Festival (at Buenos Aires Design with Tan Biónica and No lo Soporto among others), Sónica Festival (at The Roxy with Massacre), "Rock & Barrios" Festival, XPOX (Extreme Sports Exposition), Ahora! Festival, Offside Festival (at Anfiteatro Mataderos with Heladeros del Tiempo), Ciudad Emergente Festival (at Centro Cultural Recoleta with Poncho and No Lo Soporto among others), "Rock en el Rojas" festival, "3D Animation Rocks" festival (at Centro Cultural Borges), three times at Groove, three times at Niceto Club, Salón Real, The Roxy (Los Arcos) and Plaza de Mayo. The band has performed with 2 Minutos, Stuka, Doble Fuerza and with alternative musicians such as Daniel Melero, Juana la Loca, Onda Vaga, Billordo, La Armada Cósmica and Callate Mark, among others.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Schools Tour

In 2009, Robot Zonda started a Schools Tour, performing live shows every day during two months in more than 44 schools at Buenos Aires City. The success of this idea, made Robot Zonda repeat the Schools Tour every year, including more schools and extending it to Buenos Aires Province too.[20]

MTV Video Music Awards nomination

During 2009, Robot Zonda was nominated for MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamerica as Revelation Artist. It was achieved thanks to Robot Zondas' fans as they had to vote between several Argentinian bands.[21]

Maravilla Martinez Tribute

In February 2013, Robot Zonda wrote a tribute song to the current box world champion, Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez. The song had a big impact in specialized world press and was used by Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez himself to celebrate his 38th birthday.[22] [23] [24] [25]

Discography

Live recorded albums

Studio albums

Official Videos

YearSong
2020No les importa nada
2020Es Una Avalancha
2020Estoy Re Loco
2020Héroe Popular

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://vos.lavoz.com.ar/primavera-en-990 Robot Zonda at Córdoba La Voz Newspaper
  2. https://twitter.com/robotzonda/status/1043534293547536386 Robot Zonda at Cordoba
  3. https://www.facebook.com/events/955662471121751 Robot Zonda at Mendoza Event
  4. https://www.facebook.com/robotzondaoficial/photos/a.258518640328/10158480567390329 Robot Zonda at 9 de Julio Flyer
  5. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/suplementos/no/12-3810-2008-12-18.html Robot Zonda at Mar del Plata Pagina 12 Newspaper
  6. https://www.facebook.com/robotzondaoficial/photos/a.258518640328/10157802153330329 Robot Zonda at Costa Argentina Flyer
  7. https://www.facebook.com/robotzondaoficial/photos/a.258518640328/10157793453185329 Robot Zonda at Costa Argentina Flyer
  8. https://shockingwatts.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/robot-zonda-por-primera-vez-en-chile Robot Zonda first tour to Chile
  9. http://192.cl/agenda/conciertos/ciclo-primate-bicentenario-indie-regalamos-invitaciones/ Robot Zonda second tour to Chile
  10. https://www.facebook.com/robotzondaoficial/photos/a.10154651900750329/10150097209595329/ Robot Zonda performing in Blondie
  11. https://es-la.facebook.com/robotzondaoficial/photos/tbt-hoy-jueves-recordando-nuestro-show-en-estados-unidos-ac%C3%A1-la-puerta-de-ese-m%C3%AD/10157976579710329/ Robot Zonda at New York City
  12. https://www.vuenosairez.com/ar/ciudad-de-buenos-aires/agenda/deftones-en-argentina/179051 Robot Zonda at Luna Park Stadium
  13. https://www.rocktails.tv/2010/11/hot-festival-minuto-a-minuto.html Robot Zonda at Hot Festival
  14. http://jesicakusnier.com/2012/04/15/robot-zonda-en-groove-junto-a-onda-vaga/ Robot Zonda live at Groove
  15. https://www.zonaindie.com.ar/artistas/muchas-nueces/ Robot Zonda live at Código País
  16. https://uk.partybeep.com/stukas-underground-en-makena-junto-a-robot-zonda-cantina-club-20859-301160121.html Robot Zonda live with Stuka
  17. https://www.clarin.com/si/domingo-lumamiju_0_H1quZrYqvQx.html Robot Zonda live at Tecnópolis
  18. https://www.allaccess.com.ar/event/the-roxy-rock-nights-robot-zonda-grace Robot Zonda live at The Roxy
  19. http://festivalesanteriores.buenosaires.gob.ar/ciudademergente/home10/web/es/gallery/index.html Robot Zonda at Ciudad Emergente Festival
  20. https://www.zonaindie.com.ar/el-tour-escolar-de-robot-zonda/ Robot Zonda's Schools Tour
  21. https://www.informador.mx/Entretenimiento/Lista-de-nominados-a-los-MTV-Latinos-20090901-0100.html Robot Zonda's MTV Video Music Awards Nomination
  22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwA524X0RO8 Tribute Song to Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez
  23. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=488758714504581&id=367061049978240 Robot Zonda tribute song at Maravilla Martinez birthday
  24. http://www.cdb.tv/maravilla-tiene-su-propia-cancion Robot Zonda tribute song to Maravilla Martinez in Mexican press
  25. http://www.ciudad.com.ar/espectaculos/102874/maravilla-martinez-celebro-cumpleanos-propia-cancion Robot Zonda tribute song to Maravilla Martinez at Ciudad.com