Spanish New Wave

Spanish New Wave, also known as "La Movida Madrileña," emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s in post-Franco Spain. Characterized by its fusion of punk's energy, new wave's synth-pop sensibilities, and flamenco's rhythmic intensity, this genre is marked by driving rhythms, prominent basslines, and eclectic instrumentation, often featuring guitars, keyboards, and saxophones. Vocals are often delivered with a distinctive, emotive intensity, blending poetic lyrics with catchy hooks. Born out of the cultural and artistic explosion in Madrid, Spanish New Wave was a reaction against the country's authoritarian past, embracing freedom and self-expression. The genre's cultural significance lies in its role as a soundtrack to Spain's transition to democracy, capturing the youthful rebellion and creativity of the time. While drawing from international influences, Spanish New Wave retained a unique flavor, distinct from its Anglo-American counterparts, thanks to its incorporation of flamenco and Latin American musical traditions.

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Agotados de esperar el fin (Edición Deluxe)
Album - 24 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024

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Alaska Y Dinarama
Ana Curra
Antiguo Régimen
Antonio Flores
Antonio Vega
Ariel Rot
Asfalto
Aviador Dro
Barricada
Burning
Celtas Cortos
Coque Malla
Derribos Arias
Desperados
Dinamita Pa Los Pollos
Duncan Dhu
Décima Víctima
El Último De La Fila
Enrique Urquijo y Los problemas
Fangoria
Gabinete Caligari
Gatos Locos
Ilegales
Jaime Urrutia
Kiko Veneno
LOS NIKIS
La Frontera
La Guardia
La Unión
Leño
Loquillo
Loquillo Y Los Trogloditas
Los DelTonos
Los Enemigos
Los Piratas
Los Rebeldes
Los Ronaldos
Los Secretos
Los Suaves
Los Toreros Muertos
M-Clan
Miguel Ríos
Mikel Erentxun
Modestia Aparte
Más Birras
Nacha Pop
OBK
Objetivo Birmania
Ole Ole
Paralisis Permanente
Radio Futura
Revolver
Rosendo
Seguridad Social
Siniestro Total
Tam Tam Go!
Tennessee
Tequila
Mikel Erentxun
Duncan Dhu
La Unión
Miguel Ríos
El Último De La Fila
Alaska Y Dinarama
Los Secretos
M-Clan
Nacha Pop
Loquillo
Radio Futura
Antonio Flores
Celtas Cortos
Los Ronaldos
Coque Malla
Kiko Veneno
Seguridad Social
Barricada
Antonio Vega
La Guardia
OBK
Ilegales
Fangoria
Enrique Urquijo y Los problemas
Rosendo
Loquillo Y Los Trogloditas
Los Piratas
Los Suaves
Siniestro Total
Los Toreros Muertos
Tequila
Leño
Revolver
Gabinete Caligari
Burning
Ole Ole
Tam Tam Go!
La Frontera
Los Rebeldes
Modestia Aparte
Jaime Urrutia
Ariel Rot
LOS NIKIS
Paralisis Permanente
Los Enemigos
Dinamita Pa Los Pollos
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Asfalto
Los DelTonos
Aviador Dro
Objetivo Birmania
Décima Víctima
Más Birras
Tennessee
Gatos Locos
Ana Curra
Antiguo Régimen
Derribos Arias
Desperados