Delorean: Barcelona's Sunny Electro-Pop Kings

Barcelona's electro-pop quartet Delorean has carved a niche in the late-decade underground with their sunny electronic euphoria. The band masterfully converges disparate musical movements, drawing from bedroom pop, disco-punk, and tropical psych. Their sound is as airy as Air France or Phoenix, yet their driving beats appeal to fans of Cut Copy or MGMT.

The Ayrton Senna EP, released on Fool House, exemplifies this convergence. Originally aspiring to a rock sound, Delorean evolved, absorbing synth-pop and post-punk influences. The EP features three compelling summer bangers, including a standout remix by DJ John Talabot, showcasing the group's developed dance-pop savvy.

Delorean prioritizes creating immersive tracks over traditional songs. Utilizing vocalist Ekhi Lopetegi's yelp as an additional looping element, they build layered compositions. Tracks like "Seasun" exemplify this with a methodical blend of house keyboards, vocals, and guitar, while "Deli" and "Moonson" offer infectious breakbeats and euphoric liberation.

Previously, Delorean gained attention for their dramatic remix of The Teenagers' "Love No," transforming a narrative of disapproval into a dancefloor anthem. This reflects their ability to craft gripping pop music that resonates deeply, acknowledging the fleeting nature of utopia and the dark side of ecstatic visions.