About Us
Richard Bandini is a Spanish-American musician based in Chicago, known as the frontman and guitarist of Bandini. He began performing at 14 with his brothers in the band Kaplan, playing major festivals like Festimad and Benicassim. His music blends indie rock, alt-pop, blues, and sadcore, shaped by collaborations with artists such as Inhabitants, Julio de la Rosa, Manuel Cabezalí, Phil Yates, etc. In 2022, he released A Hymn to the Beauty of Silhouettes, praised for its emotional depth and sonic richness. With a new LP set for release in 2025, Bandini continues to craft songs that are intimate, resonant, and unmistakably his own.
Twosome is the new album of Richard Bandini. An introspective and evocative exploration of the complexities of human connection, love, and disillusionment. The album's tone is enriched with poetic imagery, as it contemplates faith and the passing of time. A blend of indie rock and art rock, the album’s introspective lyrics are framed by lush arrangements, creating an immersive listening experience that resonates deeply with those seeking meaning in an uncertain world.
The Shadow Cast is a talented ensemble of musicians who bring depth, energy, and nuance to Bandini’s songwriting. More than just a live band, the Shadow Cast are trusted collaborators, helping shape the arrangements and soundscapes that define Twosome. Their contributions were instrumental throughout the album’s creation, capturing the spirit of Bandini’s vision with subtlety.
Meet the shadow cast
Kyle Downs
Laura Hollingsworth
Kyle Downs
Kyle Downs is a Chicago-based guitarist originally from Dallas, Tx. His eclectic and improvisational style draws heavily from his interest in and experience playing in rock, gospel, funk, and jazz groups, searching for the common thread that ties them together.
Alex Karan
Laura Hollingsworth
Kyle Downs
Alex continues to sharpen his craft as a drummer and has performed all over the Chicagoland area. His wide range of musical experience includes Rock, Power Pop, Jazz-infused Rock, Rockabilly, Grunge, and Americana. As Alex’s style evolves, he continues to incorporate different percussive elements in his sound and truly enjoys adding a few colors to Richard Bandini's musical landscape.
Laura Hollingsworth
Laura Hollingsworth
Laura Hollingsworth
A native of the midwestern and southern United States, Laura grew up singing in choirs and playing classical piano. She has written, collaborated, and played in a variety of bands and musical styles, and loves to play with new sounds. Still, she feels most at home playing keyboards and synths in indie rock and folk bands.
Carlos Seoane
Carlos Seoane
Laura Hollingsworth
Carlos Seoane is a Madrid-based keyboardist and songwriter known for his rich melodic sensibility and deep roots in the indie rock scene. A founding member of Inhabitants, where he also contributed as a songwriter, Seoane has played a key role in shaping the sound of several projects, including his work with Bandini. His dynamic style and
Carlos Seoane is a Madrid-based keyboardist and songwriter known for his rich melodic sensibility and deep roots in the indie rock scene. A founding member of Inhabitants, where he also contributed as a songwriter, Seoane has played a key role in shaping the sound of several projects, including his work with Bandini. His dynamic style and creative input continue to leave a distinctive mark on every collaboration.
David Guinea
Carlos Seoane
David Guinea
Carlos Seoane is a Madrid-based keyboardist and songwriter known for his rich melodic sensibility and deep roots in the indie rock scene. A founding member of Inhabitants, where he also contributed as a songwriter, Seoane has played a key role in shaping the sound of several projects, including his work with Bandini. His dynamic style and
Carlos Seoane is a Madrid-based keyboardist and songwriter known for his rich melodic sensibility and deep roots in the indie rock scene. A founding member of Inhabitants, where he also contributed as a songwriter, Seoane has played a key role in shaping the sound of several projects, including his work with Bandini. His dynamic style and creative input continue to leave a distinctive mark on every collaboration.