Happy Birthday El Genio Equivocado!

Today, we have a very special Anniversary party. El Genio Equivocado (one of the best Spanish independent labels, featured a dozen times at the Blog, and run by my Indienauta bosses) makes five years of existence. Many of you know what does it means. The enormous merit of surviving with a small music label in this perennial crisis context, in a country where people doesn't buy records. The huge achievement of having promoted/promoting several exciting and diverse bands each year despite the regrettable lack of support to culture from institutions (outside the mainstream). And, foremost, the genuine, unique way in which Rafa & Joan have done it: building a (disfunctional, but hey! we are talking about music) a family. Happy birthday El Genio Equivocado! Here's our little tribute in the form of a playlist with all the bands that have been or are part of its roster. Raise your glasses for many many more years to come!

1. Quan tornis demà - Aias 
2. No Bailes - Algora
3. If you were my captain - Big Summer 
4. El Abrigo - Blacanova
5. Tu Lado Salvaje - Burrito Panza
6. Perdido - Cómo Vivir en el Campo
7. Piel de Naranja - Grushenka
8. Salgamos de Aquí - Hans Laguna
9. La Unión y la Fuerza - Joaquín Pascual
10. Los Líderes Africanos - El Lado Oscuro de la Broca
11. Secundarios del Mundo Uníos! - Las Ruinas
12.  Ramon - Les Sueques
13. Orange - Mequetrefe
14. Días de Radio - Montevideo
15. Mcfly - Muñeco
16. El Espejo - Murciano Total
17. Uno de Noviembre - Odio París
18. Tout Cette Lumière - The Birkins
19. La Guerra Mundial - Wiggum
20. El Parque - Cosmen Adelaida

Spanish Indie 21: suggesting the best national acts

The section devoted to national discoveries returns! And as a every great comeback deserves, we do it in full form, thanks to our three favourite local labels and psychedelic vibes!

Aries. Pending for many months, after reviewing the record at Indienauta it became mandatory. Behind the zodiac name hides the solo project of Isabel Fernández Reviriego, hailing from Bilbao but based in Vigo. Part of Electrobikinis and the memorable Charades, when the band called it a day, Isa keep working on new music. In 2012 she released debut LP 'Magia Bruta' on Bcore, followed by the digital free download of 'Grabaciones Varias' that same year. The bet was doubled with her sophomore album, 'Mermelada Dorada', out early this year on our dear La Castanya. Psychedelic pop, sweet, sunny, sensual, and evocative. Don't miss the hypnosis session summoned by this adorable & talented witch.

Muñeco. Hailing from Barcelona, Albert, Raül, Raúl (excellent taste, kudos to the families), Manel and Xoán started their instrumental project around 2010, first as a trio, then as a quintet since 2012, when they self-released 'Muñeco EP'. Well-received by critics, they toured Spain and got the attention of our most beloved label El Genio Equivocado, with whom released their debut album, 'Ocurre', this April. A kaleidoscopic feast of psychedelic, krautrock, space-rock and Manchester sounds. A sonic universe of their own that achieves genuine levels of greatness live, where their adventurous songs invites, impacts and overwhelms the listener.
The Hills Around. Coming from Castelldefels, Barcelona, the band, built by Luis González & Thierry Agulló formed around 2012, with first demos being heard in early 2013. This year, after being recruited by the perennial good taste of Discos de Kirlian, their proper first release, a self-titled 7" has just arrived this autumn. Three songs that sound, smell and feel like old-school guitar-pop. Melancholic, delicate, elegant, melodic to a quiet catharsis. Hear the echoes of the 70s and 80s, speculate with influences of the Go-Betweens or Roxy Music. But most importantly, let yourself drown on this trio of golden, eternal pop. More soon please!

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox 29

This weekend we are covering the Primavera Club 2014, an exciting little Festival (a comeback after a one year hiatus) gathering some of the most promising national & international bands. That's why we have prepared a special edition of our TOP TEN playlist devoted to some of the bands playing there. Several music wonders to discover. As always, it's all at our Blog's soundcloud. Join Us!

Direct links to the previous Jukebox weeks
Week 1      Week 8        Week 15     Week 22  
Week 2      Week 9        Week 16     Week 23 
Week 3      Week 10      Week 17     Week 24
Week 4      Week 11      Week 18     Week 25
Week 5      Week 12      Week 19     Week 26 
Week 6      Week 13      Week 20     Week 27 
Week 7      Week 14       Week 21     Week 28

Welcome to the Jukebox!

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox 24

After one week without writing due to technical issues plus moving to another apartment, we come back with our weekly TOP TEN playlist with the songs we have been enjoying the most lately. This week you can listen to some exciting Spanish indie groups like Lavandera and Muñeco, our beloved Allo Darlin' or a song from four Irishman your probably know about and, despite being so unpopular in "hipsterland" nowadays, know a thing or two about creating perfect music pieces. As always, there are all at our  Blog's soundcloud, so please Join Us and enjoy it!

Direct links to the previous Jukebox weeks
Week 1      Week 8        Week 15     Week 22  
Week 2      Week 9        Week 16     Week 23
Week 3      Week 10      Week 17  
Week 4      Week 11      Week 18  
Week 5      Week 12      Week 19 
Week 6      Week 13      Week 20
Week 7      Week 14      Week 21

Welcome to the Jukebox!

The Bloodbuzzed Jukebox 8

Here's our next round of our TOP TEN playlist, with the tunes I have been enjoying the most lately. As with previous sets, this is also available at the blog's soundcloud (come on and join us). A lot of new findings, as usual, the first single of the solo act of a former beloved band and...another masterpiece from my dear Sharon. Superb tunes!

Direct links to the previous Jukebox weeks
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6 
Week 7

Welcome to the Jukebox!