Klaus&Kinsky – Closing Party

Klaus-KinskiCome celebrate the end of our second year with a mega party and Klaus&Kinsky. The story of Klaus&Kinski, which already comprises three records after the release of “Tierra, trágalos” in April 2010, started unintentionally when Marina let Alejandro convince her to sing a Beatles cover to try out his home-based studio, which he set up in the summer of 2005.

Taking advantage of this chance, they recorded some other covers and, as they were at it, they continued with their own songs, specifically the ones written by Alejandro Martínez, who composes, arranges and produces all Klaus&Kinski’s music.

People who know him well say that Alex is part of that new generation seduced by technology, and it is certainly true, but it also should be pointed out that he is one of the most talented composers of that generation within the independent pop scene.

His guitar skills are as well known as his talent to find the right people to help him, all of which made Klaus&Kinski one of the discoveries of the 2008/09 season, thanks also to such brilliant records as their first Jabalina releases: their debut album “Tu hoguera está ardiendo” (November 2008) and the miniCD “Por qué no me das tu dinero” (May 2009), which allowed them do an extensive tour which proved their ability to connect with the public, an aspect of the band which is clearly determined by singer Marina, who takes her role with the panache of a spokeswoman willing to share with the audience her experiences and those of the rest of Klaus&Kinski, whose current line-up includes Marina Gómez Carruthers (vocals), Alejandro Martínez Moya (guitars), Paco Martínez Tomás (bass), Antonio de Vicente-Yagüe (keyboards and sequencers) and Pilar Crespo (violin).

In this gig they are offered support by Los Ingenieros Alemanes.

Artist: Klaus&Kinsky + support from Los Ingenieros Alemanes
When: Fri, 12/11/2010
Event Times: From 7.30pm
Venue: Cargo
Venue Details: Cargo 83 Rivington Street Shoreditch London EC2A 3AY

Klaus&Kinsky – The interview!

Alejandro Martínez tells us all the truth about Klaus&Kinsky!

Define yourselves:
Three caucasian men, and two women. Average height, predominantly dark and straight-haired. Mediterranean skin. Well, Marina is half Anglo-Saxon -her mother is from there.
What do you do?
Marina is a graphic designer. Paco, our bass player, designs videogames in Barcelona. Antonio, the keyboard player, teaches French literature (or something like that) at University. Pilar, our violinist, works at a music school in Toledo. And I also work in a music school.
But regarding our music, we think we do some kind of pop, or indie pop, with an electronic twist. Journalists say it’s very eclectic.
What can the audience expect from your collaboration with Spain NOW!? 
An honest and humble perfomance in an exotic romance language, with some winks to our ancestral history and culture.
Is this your first show in the UK?
Yes. Well, I fainted once in a plane, almost arriving to London. A flight attendant prevented me from hitting the floor with my head. I don’t know if that can be considered as a show… Anyway, we have played in Italy and Sweden before.
What can you say about the current state of Spanish culture within your field? What other emergent Spanish artists can you recommend for those who enjoy your work?
The proliferation of non-commercial pop bands (or few commercial indie pop bands) is a phenomenon consolidated in Spain years ago. The problem is that this music is seldom exported compared with other countries (USA, UK) that traditionally export alternative bands that can make a living with their music. We like Triángulo de Amor Bizarro, Los Punsetes, Wild Honey, Elastic Band, Scharwz, Charades, Fernando Alfaro, Alondra Bentley, and many more!
Do you have affinities or share interests with any artists working in the UK?
Obviously. The UK is a cultural hub (especially in music), and they have a long tradition of rock music, so there are many things we always love.
If you were a… you would be…
  • a say: “Who wants you well, walks on the path”.
  • a geographical accident: An isthmus. I don´t know why…
  • a time of the day: Twilight, because it’s the time when light dims.
  • a decade/century from the past (or the future): The 19th century. I love old r´n´b school.
  • an animal/mineral/plant: A coral.

Anything else you want to add?
“Be true with your parents”.