Migala was a rock-based
experimental band hailing from Madrid,
Spain. The band was known for its complex, varied, and often cathartic musical arrangements, heavily influenced by
pop
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* POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade
* Pop!, a UK pop group
* Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band
Albums
* ''Pop'' (G ...
,
post-rock
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,
folk, and traditional
Spanish music.
Although Migala have split up, giving their last concert at the
Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
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, members of the band continue to be involved in various musical projects: Abel with El Hijo, playing with the musicians Raúl Fernández, Xavi Mole and Kieran Stephen; and
Kieran Stephen records under the name of
Fantasy Bar. Nacho Vegas,
Manta Ray
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's ex-guitarist, was a member of Migala from ''
Arde
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The "Tallet" (hill) of Ardeh ...
'' up until ''
La Increíble Aventura'', while at the same time releasing albums under his own name and with his band,
Las Esferas Invisibles.
Discography
* ''Diciembre 3 a.m.'' (1997, Acuarela)
* ''Así duele un verano'' (1998, Acuarela)
* ''Arde'' (2000, Acuarela)
* ''Restos de un incendio'' (2001, Acuarela)
* ''La increíble Aventura'' (2004, Acuarela)
El Hijo
* ''La Piel del Oso EP'' (2006, Acuarela)
* ''Canciones Gringas EP'' (2006, Acuarela)
* ''Las Otras Vidas'' LP (2007, Acuarela)
Fantasy Bar
* ''Friday Afternoon Car'' (June 2008, Acuarela)
External links
Website of Abel Hernandez's solo project, El hijoMyspace of Fantasy BarAcuarela Discos, home of Migala, El Hijo & Fantasy Bar, and other bandsSub Pop Records band website
Spanish post-rock groups
Spanish rock music groups
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