La Casa Azul

Spanish pop act La Casa Azul began weaving together the sugary pop sounds of groups like ABBA, the B-52's, and the Beach Boys in the late '90s, rising from indie pop obscurity to the Spanish Top 40 with the help of niche label Elefant Records. Releasing their debut album, El Sonido Efervescente de la Casa Azul, in 2000, the group's popularity swelled with television appearances on programs such as Zona Disney and Música Uno. La Casa Azul's hit single and video, "Como un Fan," was released in February 2005 and won the group its largest listening audience. The band's third release, La Revolución Sexual, earned a place on Spanish Top 40 charts following its 2007 release and quickly became one of Elefant Records' most successful releases. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez