Ajo

**Ajo** is the captivating musical project of Spanish artists María José Montijo and Raül Fernández, known for their hazy blend of lo-fi pop, dreamy soundscapes, and experimental textures. Emerging from Spain’s vibrant indie scene, the duo crafts nostalgic, off-kilter tracks that feel like unearthed cassette tapes from a surreal ’90s VHS universe. Their 2023 album *Beato VHS*—featuring standout tracks like "Tu Voz" and "Esqueje"—showcases their knack for pairing fuzzy guitars, warped synths, and María’s deadpan yet melodic vocals with a DIY charm.

With a DIY ethos and a penchant for vintage aesthetics, Ajo’s music often feels like a collage of retro-futuristic sounds and poetic, fragmented storytelling. Their work revels in the beauty of imperfection, weaving glitchy beats and home-recorded warmth into songs that linger like half-remembered dreams. Whether you’re zoning out to "Esqueje" or getting lost in the hypnotic repetition of "Tu Voz," Ajo invites listeners into their wonderfully weird, analog-hearted world.