Hidrogenesse

Hidrogenesse is the Barcelona-based duo of Carlos Ballesteros and Genís Segarra, the latter also a member of the influential pop act Astrud. Since 1997, they have carved out a unique space in the Spanish 'Indie' scene as a conceptual pop project that prioritizes artifice, irony, and intellectual curiosity.

Their sound is foundational to the Spanish electropop revival, blending the melodic sensibilities of the Pet Shop Boys and The Magnetic Fields with the rhythmic experimentation of Neu! and Kraftwerk. Their career arc has seen them evolve from the lo-fi synth-pop of 'Eres PC, eres Mac' to the more sophisticated, glam-influenced textures of 'Animalitos'. Critically, they are regarded as 'the musicians' musicians' within the Spanish scene, known for their meticulous production and lyrical depth that references everything from Góngora to Alan Turing. They occupy a cultural position as curators of a specific aesthetic that bridges the gap between the dance floor and the art gallery, influencing a generation of Spanish artists who value wit and conceptual rigor over traditional rock authenticity.