Dorian
Pop · ES · Active since 2004

Dorian

Shimmering Spanish synth-pop that balances club-ready rhythms with a deep, urban melancholy. Perfect for late-night drives and bittersweet dancefloor moments.

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Dorian is a seminal fixture in the Spanish independent music scene, emerging from Barcelona in the early 2000s to bridge the gap between traditional pop songwriting and electronic club culture. Led by Marc Gili and Belly Hernández, the band's sound identity is defined by a sophisticated use of synthesizers, new wave guitar textures, and lyrics that prioritize emotional depth and social observation.

They are widely credited with helping to popularize the 'indie-electro' sound in Spain, influencing a generation of bands like Miss Caffeina and Viva Suecia. Their career arc is marked by a steady ascent from underground favorites to festival headliners, solidified by the massive success of singles like 'Cualquier otra parte' and 'La tormenta de arena.' Critically, they are praised for their 'Trilogy' of music videos and their ability to maintain a consistent aesthetic of urban melancholy across two decades. They occupy a unique cultural position as a band that is equally at home in a rock club, an electronic festival, or a prestigious theater like the Liceu.

Our Catalog7 Albums · 2004 · 2024
FI
Futuros Imposibles
2024
R
Ritual
2022
Justicia universal
Justicia universal
2018
La velocidad del vacío
La velocidad del vacío
2013
La ciudad subterránea
La ciudad subterránea
2009
El futuro no es de nadie
El futuro no es de nadie
2006
10.000 metrópolis
10.000 metrópolis
2004
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