Monday, June 23, 2008

El Guincho in Madrid



Barcelona-based El Guincho took the stage solo on Saturday at a free show in Madrid as part of the European Day of Music. Armed with only a sampler, a mic, one tom drum and a tambourine, he whipped the crowd into a frenzy with his tropicalia-based electronica. I've heard him compared to Panda Bear, who I also love, but the only real similarity is that they're one-man bands singing over loops. El Guincho veers much closer to dancey techno, and while his recordings might seem borderline annoying if you listen to it while typing at your computer, I highly recommend them for your next open-minded dance party and by all means, catch him on tour if possible.

Also on the bill were electro trio The Pinker Tones, also from Barcelona, who mixed things up by playing live bass, guitar and a pared-down drum kit along with their mixing and scratching.

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