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BLACK MARACAS

Intelligence LT — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:58:01 +0000

Hailing from Madrid, Black Maracas have become one of the most distinctive garage-rock acts on the Spanish scene in just a few years. With three albums under their belt — Prehistoric Ghost, Disturbing Sound and the recent The Anecdote — their sound blends fuzz, psychedelia and raw punk energy. Led by Dilly Child, the band has taken their sonic ritual across venues and festivals throughout Europe and the Americas, always delivering performances that are raw, visceral and fiercely electrifying. This June, they’ll hit Mendizabala like a summer storm: no compromises, just pure urgency from a band that turns noise into life and truth.

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CARPENTER BRUT

Intelligence LT — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000

One of the most influential figures in contemporary synthwave, Carpenter Brut, will arrive at Mendizabala to present his newly released album Leather Temple, the closing chapter of a trilogy. Since emerging in the mid-2010s, his sound has turned 80s nostalgia into a visceral experience packed with razor-sharp synths, pounding electronic pulses and an aesthetic inspired by horror cinema, heavy metal and arcade culture. Live, his proposal goes far beyond music, transforming into a full-scale spectacle of strobe lights, neon-soaked screens and a band that pushes the experience into a night-time, explosive ritual of electronics, metal and pop culture, pulling the audience into a dark, hypnotic and unstoppable journey.

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ROBERT FINLEY

Intelligence LT — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:58:00 +0000

One of the most distinctive voices in today’s blues and soul scene, Robert Finley grew up among cotton fields and gospel choirs in church. After decades as a street performer and barroom singer, he released his debut album Age Don’t Mean a Thing in 2016 at the age of 62, proving that passion and talent have no age. Partnering with producer Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), last year he released his latest record Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya, and has already shown in Zaragoza, Santiago and Madrid that he’s a living legend on stage: sweat, southern groove and a presence that turns every show into a ritual of soul and truth.

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DEWOLFF

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:27 +0000

DeWolff are a young trio with big ideas, grabbing attention since 2008 with their powerful blend of blues rock, psychedelia, southern rock and soul, delivered with raw energy, authenticity and a clear ambition to revive the spirit of classic rock through a contemporary lens. Despite their youth, they already have more than ten albums to their name, and on stage they’ve built a reputation as one of the most powerful live acts on the European scene. Their sound has a vintage feel, yet pulses with the relentless energy of a band that lives on the road: Hammond organ, thick guitars, deep grooves and a soul‑soaked atmosphere. Critics and fans agree — their shows are a cocktail of sweat, psychedelia and irresistible groove, and in Mendizabala they’ll prove it once again.

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HÄLLAS

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:27 +0000

Born in Sweden in 2011, Hällas arrive in Mendizabala straight from the depths of progressive rock and classic heavy metal, wielding a clear and unique weapon: their self‑styled “adventure rock”. A sonic journey blending 70s psychedelia, hard rock epicness and a narrative atmosphere that evokes old fantasy legends. Presenting their new album Panorama in Vitoria-Gasteiz, they’ll wrap us in a sound odyssey of mythology, wood, steel and distortion — a ritual for those who still believe rock holds a touch of magic.

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SUPERCHUNK

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:27 +0000

Formed in 1989 in North Carolina, Superchunk quickly became one of the cornerstones of American indie rock, thanks to a blend of punk energy, sharp melodies and an unshakable D.I.Y. ethic. From their self‑titled debut, they showed that urgency and rage could live side by side with pop hooks and raw honesty, helping define the sound of 90s alt‑rock with iconic tracks like Driveway to Driveway and Like a Fool. Their latest album, Songs in the Key of Yikes (2025), once again brings together urgency, melancholy and punchy power‑pop melodies. On stage, their shows are still a masterclass in cutting riffs, pounding drums and unadorned, sincere rock, a rare trait in bands with such a long‑standing legacy.

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COUNTING CROWS

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:27 +0000

With over three decades behind them and more than 20 million records sold, Counting Crows possess a rare gift: the ability to move without gimmicks, just the power of an honest melody and the unmistakable voice of Adam Duritz leading the way. Ever since their global breakthrough with August and Everything After (1993), they’ve become one of the most revered bands in American alternative rock, crafting songs that defined a generation — from Mr. Jones and Round Here to Accidentally in Love. They’ve kept their talent for building stories that hurt and heal in equal measure, and after returning to the stage in 2021, they’re set to land at Azkena Rock Festival for the very first time with their new album Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!. Expect a set of timeless rock and pure emotion — one of those nights that stay etched in your memory forever.

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VANDOLIERS

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:26 +0000

Labels are meant to be broken — and straight out of Texas, Vandoliers are here to prove it. One of the fiercest forces in today’s cow‑punk scene, their music is a whirlwind of punk urgency and country heart, where fiddles, trumpets and distortion collide in perfect chaos. Fronted by Joshua Fleming, a vocalist and songwriter who recently came out as a trans non‑binary person, their set at the festival will be soaked in sweat and filled with Texan stories that want nothing to do with stereotypes — just raw, honest rock & roll at its finest.

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THE HIVES

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:26 +0000

Since bursting onto the scene in the 90s, The Hives have earned a prime spot in rock’s recent history with their explosive formula of punk attitude, irresistible melodies and a style as sharp as it is wild. The Swedish five‑piece caused global mayhem with their second album Veni Vidi Vicious, featuring instant anthems like Hate to Say I Told You So and Main Offender, songs that defined an era. Their live shows, fronted by the ever‑unpredictable Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, remain one of the most adrenaline‑fueled experiences in rock: black‑and‑white suits, fearless stage antics and an electric bond with the crowd. Now returning to Azkena Rock Festival, get ready to sweat, jump and scream — because if rock & roll has a pure, noisy form, it looks a lot like this. The Hives Forever!

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ALCALÁ NORTE

Intelligence LT — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:19:26 +0000

In the heart of Madrid’s Ciudad Lineal district, Alcalá Norte was born in 2019 as a neighbourhood project created by three friends determined to give voice and sound to their surroundings. In 2024, they released their self‑titled debut album, and quickly rose to become one of the most promising names in Spanish rock. With influences from post‑punk, indie rock and ’90s Britpop, their songs reflect everyday life, disillusionment, broken dreams and nostalgia, connecting with a generation through committed urban lyrics and producing anthems that many already see as the soundtrack of the present.

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