Briefs #1

Unfortunately, at the moment I'm not able to post here as frequently as it was earlier due to some complicated circumstances at my dayjob, but the sun of Spanish rock still shines bright so I got an urge to write something about it, at least in brief.

First, there are some sad news.

• In August Javier Fernandez, the former drummer of Los Piratas, was accidentally killed by police attended at the place by the claims of domestic abuse. Fernandez, who suffered bipolar disorder, was shot dead after the refusal to obey the policemen. Later the family of the musician posted a message revealing that he was just ill and was never aggressive/abusive.
• After two cool albums and one equally cool EP Mi Pequena Radio finally called it a day as a band. I am waiting for any good news from the bandleader David Tabuena. 
• Mercromina decided to finalize the second stage of their existence, with Joaquin Pascual already having solo album to be released later this year. I was lucky enough to catch their show at Sonorama.
• Helena Miquel left Delafe Y Las Flores Azules putting the further perspectives of the band on hold. As for the time-being there are no additional notifications, let's say that from this moment on the band is just Oscar D'Aniello (Delafe) and Dani Acedo (no nickname).
• The Asturias-based indie label Discos Humeantes has called it quits for good. The final release of this garage/punk-oriented imprint is the 2-LP comp album "Siempre Adelante: Los Primeros Anos de Discos Humeantes". You can obtain the digital version of the album here on the 'name your price' basis.