Impure and punchy pop, with fuzz and a ear-to-ear grin, incredibly bright melodies, and a clear love for crafting perfect songs that oozes from every note, in a transgenerational range that spans from the classic Spanish pop of the '60s to the best neo-psychedelic rock-garage of the last twenty years. In Exnovios' melodies, you can hear echoes of The Smiths, The Byrds, Spiritualized, Los Saicos, Brian Jonestown Massacre, or Jesus and Mary Chain, but when translated into the Spanish language, they add another dimension: dreamy and rootless lyrics, disillusionment but also euphoria, which perfectly match those acidic sounds. What's the secret? Without a doubt, it's the melodies. Always the melodies. You can catch their explosive live performance on September 14th, accompanied by Los Yolos at the Patio de Armas del Castell de Montjuïc.
Los Yolos are simultaneously the wild card of Spanish pop and its most unexpected punk group. Their songs transport us to a sensual and raw world, free from moral constraints but filled with wild and vivacious humor. They inherit the best of the new wave and blend it with a mix of delirium and passion. In their songs, there's not a hint of cynicism or ironic detachment; everything is natural and instinctive, just like life itself. If 'Rock Ciudad' (2021) welcomed us into their unique universe with a dark sound, updating the legacy of the ubiquitous '80s, 'Nos siguen por delante' (2023) testifies to an expansive moment, one of creative ambition and a confirmation of their talent. Live at Sala Barcelona, opening for Exnovios on September 14th, it's going to be a powerful combo!