107 Faunos

107 Faunos creates a sound they call 'rustic pop,' a term that perfectly captures the unpolished, organic, and slightly weathered beauty of their music. It is indie rock that feels lived-in, characterized by jangling guitars that occasionally drift out of tune and vocals that prioritize emotional honesty over technical perfection. There is a sense of 'dark optimism' throughout their catalog, where even the most upbeat melodies carry a faint shadow of melancholy.

What makes them distinctive is their commitment to a specific kind of aesthetic imperfection. Their songs often feel like they might fall apart at any moment, yet they are held together by strong melodic hooks and a unique lyrical perspective that blends everyday observations with surrealist premonitions. They are the architects of the 'La Plata sound,' a scene defined by its rejection of slick commercial production in favor of something more human and immediate.

For those new to the band, their early work offers the purest distillation of their lo-fi roots, while later albums like 'El ataque suave' show a more refined but still fiercely independent approach. It is music for people who find beauty in the cracks and prefer a basement show to a stadium concert.