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Blumarelo single release: Bones All Around

Written by:

Joe Taylor

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Blumarelo,New Music,Toronto music

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March 11, 2026

The Story

Set in 1960s Estonia, “Bones All Around” is a story about seeking freedom and creative expression against a backdrop of restriction. The song explores the lengths people go to for the things they love, specifically the historical practice of manufacturing contraband music using discarded x-ray film, known as “ribs records.” This story of seeking “gold” among beets and potato sacks is a tribute to the resilience of music and the human spirit.

Upon examining the lyrics, you’ll find several Easter eggs, including:

“burnt out in the middle,” referring to the creation of a hole for the record to spin with a cigarette butt, as was typical for ribs records.
“while Nero played his fiddle,” connecting the ancient Roman story of Nero playing his fiddle to the oppression of the Soviet Union.
“Ob-la-di and ob-la-da,” a tip of the hat to The Beatles, whose song of the same name was said to have been bootlegged behind the Iron Curtain.

About the band: Blumarelo defines their sound as “multinational rock,” a fusion that stems from the diverse geographical roots of its members. The band includes Vincent Teetsov (USA/Brazil/Estonia) on vocals and rhythm guitar, Renan Deodato (Brazil) on lead guitar, Mauricio Gamboa (Mexico) on bass, and Julious Nshaba (Uganda) on drums. Together, they create bookish, feel-good songs that inspire audiences to dance and dream.