Split 77

Split 77

Split 77's new disc starts with a bang. "Supermerkatuko neska" is an amphetamine powered song. The press release says it's about night in Basque cities. A good definition. It's a great piece of work, dark and danceable, made at night and for the night. Yep, Split are back, it was about time!

Denak ez du balio: singles 1997 – 2007

Berri Txarrak

Berri Txarrak recorded five discs at Gor Diskoetxea. All five are indispensable in the context of Basque rock over the last decade. Txap has remastered 22 of the songs. Their followers have helped them to choose the best songs on Berri Txarrak, Ikasten, Eskuak/Ukabilak, Libre and Jaio.Musika.Hil .

The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III)

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monáe's début is the best I've heard for years. She's shown that she doesn't just take care of her image, she also knows how to give us great songs. Songs like Tightrope, Faster and Dance or Die are about as good as it gets in r&b, funk and soul. She's shown she can put together killing rhythms. Beyonce's already worried about her.

Ezarian

Lisabö

Ezarian was brought out in 2000 by Esan Ozenkik and Bidehuts has brought it out again. And now, unlike before, it'll also be available in vinyl. Ezarian is more than the sole witness to a whole decade, it influenced a whole generation. Lisabö's work stands up to time. It's indispensable for all collectors.

Don Inorrez

Bide Ertzean

The silence at Leidor Sessions has been broken by Bide Ertzean with their disc Don Inorrez. It's pop music, as before, with great melodies and arrangements. Over time they've learnt how to create perfect songs and their songs always sound sweet. Bide Ertzean is a safe bet.

Era

Zea Mays

If there's a rock group in the Basque Country today, it's Zea Mays. The years of experience have left their mark and each of their discs has a strong sound to it. Aiora Renteria's way of singing moves something inside us. They want to be able to be honest while they take on all of their listeners' emotions.