Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutiérrez is an instrumental band formed in 2015 by brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez in Zürich, Switzerland. Raised by an Ecuadorian mother and a Swiss father, their music draws heavily from their Latin American heritage, infusing elements of milonga, salsa, and cumbia into their distinctive guitar soundscapes. Estevan, who began playing classical guitar around age nine, was influenced by Latin styles and artists like Jack Johnson. Alejandro, eight years younger, taught himself guitar using YouTube tutorials. The genesis of Hermanos Gutiérrez occurred during a jam session in Alejandro’s Zürich apartment in 2015, where their natural musical chemistry emerged, leading them to realize they could create compelling instrumental music without vocals. Their early albums, including “8 Años” (2017), “El Camino de mi Alma” (2018), and “Hoy Como Ayer” (2019), explored various Latin musical traditions.

Their career progressed with a visit to Mexico and the Southwest US in February 2020 which influenced their fourth album, “Hijos del Sol,” incorporating more Western sounds. A significant turning point came with their collaboration with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, who produced their fifth album, “El Bueno y el Malo,” released in 2022 under his Easy Eye Sound label. This album, inspired by Ennio Morricone’s “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” soundtrack, garnered critical acclaim for its ability to evoke Spaghetti Western landscapes. Songs from this album were featured in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in January 2023. Auerbach’s production work for them earned him a Grammy nomination for Non-Classical Producer of the Year. Their sixth album, “Sonido Cósmico,” also produced by Auerbach, was released in 2024 and reached number 193 on the US Billboard 200 chart. They have also collaborated with Natalia Lafourcade on her 2025 album “Cancionera”, which won a Latin Grammy Award.

In 2025, Auerbach produced “Elegantly Wasted,” their first English-language track, a collaboration with Leon Bridges, whose video was nominated for the Best Music Video in the shorts category at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. In 2026, Estevan and Alejandro were invited by Jack Johnson to score his documentary “Surfilmusic,” which premiered at SXSW. The band continues to evolve their sound, consistently drawing inspiration from their combined heritage and personal experiences. Their upcoming album, “Los Ojos Del Cóndor,” is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.