Sisters. Shorties. Guitar players. Songwriters. Latinas
Before they were churning out glossy ‘80s-inspired electro-pop as REYNA, Milwaukee sisters Vic Banuelos and Gabby Banuelos, formerly known as the duo Vic and Gab, were on the indie-pop fast track as one of the city’s fastest-rising independent bands. In 2015, they decided that it was finally time to graduate from their signature Vic and Gab sound and, the following year, REYNA — a play on the Spanish word for queen — was born, ushering in a new (and poppier) era for the siblings under a regal name that “represented their culture, where they come from and, of course, powerful women.” - Billboard, Erica Russel.
Since taking on their new moniker the sisters have collaborated with producers Drew Pearson (Kesha, Lights,) Simon Oscroft (The Aces) John Feldman and Derek Furhmann. REYNA has independently released a series of singles, most recently releasing “Coachella” and it’s remix along with “Lonely Girl,” and “7'11,” which have so far garnered over 7.5 million combined streams on Spotify to date.
This year will see their trajectory to the top continue as they return to SXSW as 2022 official artists and the release of their debut EP “you could at least say goodbye.” Their first EP project will see the duo take the next steps in refining and solidifying their signature modern pop sound as they tackle the themes of love and heartbreak.