La Bande

**La Bande** is a Madrid-based indie folk collective known for weaving hauntingly poetic narratives with rustic acoustic textures. Formed around 2018, the band blends Spanish folk traditions with surreal storytelling, often drawing comparisons to artists like **Javier Álvarez** or **PJ Harvey** in their ability to fuse raw emotion with darkly whimsical imagery. Their recent releases—including *Santa Margarita y el Dragón* and *La Llamada del Hombre Ciervo*—showcase their knack for mythic tales, pairing accordion, violin, and gritty vocals with lyrics that feel like cryptic fairy tales for adults.

Though shrouded in a degree of mystery (member details are scarce), La Bande has cultivated a devoted following in Spain’s underground scene for their live performances, which lean into theatricality and communal storytelling. Tracks like *El taxi eterno* and *Un Cadáver Exquisito* highlight their love for blending the macabre with dark humor, cementing their reputation as modern troubadours for listeners who crave folk music with a twisted, literary edge.