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Los Angeles’ Psychedelic Duo Rio Kosta |
 “Hyper-cool music.” –The Line of Best Fit “Swoons and swirls, jazzy and house-tinged, a worldly and decadent collection of cuts that draw you in and chills you out.” –Wonderland “A glorious concoction of 70s groove, falsetto vocals, on-point harmonies, and utterly sublime sonics.” –1883 Magazine Los Angeles-based genre-blurring duo RIO KOSTA is excited to announce 2026 North American tour dates following the release of their debut album, UNICORN, and a sold-out UK/EU tour. The 16-city run begins on February 15, including stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles, as well as sold-out nights in Brooklyn and San Diego. Find more information and purchase tickets here. Inspiring comparisons to the likes of Khruangbin, MGMT and Jungle, their boundless concoction of ‘70s psychedelia, global funk grooves and swooning vocal harmonies has earned a wealth of admirers. They’ve been featured on the soundtracks to ‘EA Sports FC 26’ and ‘Skate’, and have been highlighted in recent ad campaigns from Apple and Target. And as their sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New York City and abroad have demonstrated, their live experience is heightened by exemplary musicianship and a euphoric ambience. The blissful, warm euphoria of RIO KOSTA reflects how the project came to be. The multi-instrumentalist producer duo, made up of Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos, met by chance backstage at a festival, each intrigued by the other’s vibe. That spark continued with their first jam session, which not only yielded their debut album’s title track but also generated a surfeit of ideas that seeped into the wider album. The duo recently sat down with Pickles for an intimate acoustic performance of album highlight “Ancients” – watch here.
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MOUNTAIN TOP”
RIO KOSTA 2026 TOUR DATES More information and tickets here FEBRUARY 15TH BAHIDORA FESTIVAL • MORELOS, MEX 17TH SCHUBAS • CHICAGO, IL 18TH A&R MUSIC BAR • COLUMBUS, OH 20TH BABY’S ALL RIGHT • BROOKLYN, NY SOLD OUT 22ND SONIA • BOSTON, MA 24TH JOHNNY BRENDA’S • PHILADELPHIA, PA 25TH DC9 • WASHINGTON, DC 28TH THE MOMENTARY • BENTONVILLE, AR MARCH 2ND WHITE OAK MUSIC HALL • HOUSTON, TX 3RD CLUB DADA • DALLAS, TX 4TH 3TEN ACL LIVE • AUSTIN, TX 6TH M3F FESTIVAL • PHOENIX, AZ 7TH MARKO DISCO • TIJUANA, B.C., MEX 10TH CASBAH • SAN DIEGO, CA SOLD OUT 11TH THE ROXY • LOS ANGELES, CA 13TH THE INDEPENDENT • SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ABOUT RIO KOSTA: The sound of RIO KOSTA, aka Mike Del Rio & Kosta Galanopoulos, echoes much of their respective heritages – with Kosta’s Greek background further flavoured by time in the Bahamas, and Mike being inspired by his Spanish and Italian roots, his time growing up in New York, and especially revisiting his identity following the passing of his Puerto Rican grandmother. Just as their music breaks free from genre constraints, their journey crosses borders without the need for a metaphorical passport. You could visualise them lost in the moment as day drifts to night at Coachella, like spiritual cousins to Khruangbin, but you could just as equally imagine them amidst the psychedelic haze of the original Woodstock. # # # For more information on RIO KOSTA, please visit: Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music
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