Can you tell us about this track/release?

We played this song live for a long time to really nail down its sound. It’s been around for quite a while and has gone through a lot of changes. When Joan Manel joined as our drummer, the band’s sound became more energetic and dynamic. You could say that shift officially came to life with the recording and release of this track.

With "Jueves," we wanted to capture something urgent and fast-paced, but also optimistic and free. We moved away from the drum machine and the 80s vibe, which sometimes felt a bit cold and calculated. Live, it’s probably the song we enjoy playing the most—everything just clicks when we perform it.

What's your process?

To be honest, we don’t have a set process that always works. Every song has its own journey, and the key is to stay tuned for when something happens—something we can’t really explain, but it pushes us forward.

Usually, Max (guitarist) comes up with a somewhat structured idea of chords and melody, sometimes with a few lyric ideas. He shares it with David (singer), who brings the imagery and emotions to life. We talk about it, bring it to the rest of the band (it’s always good to have an extra opinion to balance things out), and then we work on it together during rehearsals.

Tell us about the scene in Barcelona

There are a lot of bands, artists, and different styles here, and it’s hard for us to map out a specific scene. That’s something we don’t feel as much in other Spanish cities, which makes us think maybe we’re too close to it to really see it clearly. For our part, we tend to think of the scene as more national than just local.

Who are your favorite local artists?

Magnetismo, Daft Kant, Primer Infant, Los Yolos, Petit Iberic, Joia, Fata Morgana, Sdh, Nueva Vulcano, St. Frances, Habla De Mi En Presente, Ghandi Rules OK, Rerobambola, Ciutat, Wapisimo, Sábado ... All good friends.

Who are your biggest influences?

Lately, we’ve been letting influences like Kiko Veneno, Antonia Font, and La Cabra Mecánica come through. Stylistically, they may not be the most obvious influences, but in terms of imagination and color, they fill a space that we believe sets us apart.

Early on, Décima Víctima and Golpes Bajos helped us get started. Then, the British wave hit us: The Cure, Joy Division, XTC, The Smiths ... We also drew from more classic sounds like Bowie or Paul McCartney, and Manolo García’s voice really guided us during times of doubt. They might not be as present in our music now, but they’re all touchpoints we turn to when we need to find common ground.

Any shoutouts?

The big news is that our album will be out this fall on digital and cassette. It’s been a slow, challenging process, but we’ve finally pulled it together into 30 minutes of music that’s both cohesive and varied. We’ve built an aesthetic and sound that mixes drama and solemnity with the lightness of pop.

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