Instrumental Duo's Global Rise: Social Media Sparks Asia Tour

In less than a year, your career has really taken off, even internationally. Did you ever imagine this when you first started?

Honestly, it's all been quite a surprise. We spent a year planning the project before we launched it, and we had a clear vision of what we wanted to do. Now, we're really happy with how things are going.

So you'd been planning it for a while, but you're both very young. How long have you been involved in music?

I'm 25 and Abril is 23, so yes, we were pretty young to be starting our project.

Did you know what kind of music you wanted to make from the moment you met?

Actually, we both played different styles of music on our own. For example, I studied classical music, then moved into jazz, but I'm also really into film music and many other genres, plus I sing and produce. Abril has worked with pop and flamenco artists. She's played rock since she was a kid and was also in a jazz big band. So when we teamed up, we blended everything. Our music is generally a fusion, with flamenco and modern styles really standing out. But I don't think our sound was a conscious decision; we've just let ourselves be surprised by what came out.

With so many influences, have you found a common thread when composing your music?

Our first EP comes out on the 26th. It's like a short journey through our musical world, a first taste. Everything has a consistent feel because we recorded it in the same studio and used the same production tools. So, while we didn't plan a specific story, the overall presentation feels cohesive. In fact, we're already recording our next project, a full album. We want it to be a big expansion of that universe, with collaborations and maybe a clearer concept. We'll aim it at a more international audience and want it to be more than just an introduction. With this first EP, our main goal was to establish a good sound for the band and grow from there.

And do you leave room for improvisation?

Our whole approach comes from improvisation, even though we both come from classical music, where everything is written down. Now, I'd say we do something hybrid, taking from both worlds. At concerts, we always like to include an improvised section where neither of us knows what will happen. We even invite the audience to join in, because that's how we began on social media.

What do you offer at live performances—the tracks you've already recorded, or also some previews?

Currently, we're playing the entire EP, and we also include some new material that we haven't even recorded yet. So, at the La Laguna International Jazz Week, we'll have a mix of everything.

Even though this musical project is still quite new, you've already had the chance to perform outside Spain, even in Asia. How did that opportunity come about?

It's interesting because I'd say it's easier for us to get noticed outside of Spain. We're not sure why, but we suspect that because our music is instrumental and has no lyrics, it can reach almost anywhere. Also, Asia really interests us because we noticed on social media, which is how we first got known, that many Asian people were following us. They suggested we come play in Korea, so we took the chance to organize a small tour. We spent a month doing four concerts and collaborating with local bands. It's something we definitely want to keep doing because we really felt the audience's warmth. In Tokyo, for instance, we played for 15 people who followed us on social media and were big fans. They brought friends and family, and by the end, we were playing to a pretty full room. That was incredibly exciting, being on the other side of the world. So, one of our constant goals is to focus on international opportunities.

You mentioned that even before your social media impact, you were already interested in Japan. Why?

It's always fascinated me since I was younger. I started studying jazz at 15, and one of my dreams was to perform in Tokyo. Many of my inspirations come from there, and I love their culture, so as soon as the chance came up, we decided to go for it.

Does the perception of your music change much from a country like Japan compared to Spain?

I'd say so, yes. Asian societies might seem very organized and strict in their daily and work lives, but when they come to a concert, they completely transform. We were really surprised to see them let loose and enjoy our show, perhaps even more than an audience in Spain. I'd even say they're a warmer audience, or at least that's the feeling we got. They even gave us gifts. For us, the most important thing was the affection we received.

Indeed, social media has become a great ally for you.

This musical project actually began when Abril and I started uploading videos, and people liked them, so we kept going. For a while, we saw social media as just another tool to promote our music, but we've realized it's actually one of our most important platforms. It's not everything; we also need a good team. But we're very happy because social media gives us a direct connection to our audience, who are ultimately a key part of this project's success.