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GUINEU is known for her signature "#cuquitrash" style—a mix of sweet melodies, riot girl energy, and dark, melancholic undertones. She first gained attention with Putu Any, a 2020 pandemic-era hit and earned a Cerverí nomination for best Catalan lyrics. After winning over crowds at Primavera Sound 2022, she returns with her irresistibly raw and intimate sound to showcase at Primavera Pro.
How she describes her music
Honestly, I have no idea how it feels from the outside, but from the inside, my music feels like a soundtrack that follows you everywhere. I like to think that in a single song, I can express all the shades of our existence—joy, excitement, the thrill of being alive, but also fear of the future, nostalgia, and the constant doubt of whether we’re making the right choices. I hope that when someone listens to GUINEU, beyond understanding the lyrics, the melodies alone can make them feel multiple emotions at once—like a warm embrace that encourages them to keep pushing forward, whatever their personal struggle may be. But honestly, I’d love to ask someone who’s hearing my music for the first time what they think!
Her origins
Even though GUINEU was born around 2019-2020, I’ve been writing, playing, and releasing music since 2010. I was 16 when I first stepped onto a stage. Since then, I’ve gone from being a solo singer-songwriter to playing in various punk rock bands. I grew up surrounded by all kinds of music, but punk rock, indie, and pop have always been my biggest influences.
Her influences
Right now, apart from the classics that have always been with me, I’d say Alvvays is one of my biggest influences—or at least one of the bands I listen to the most! But my influences go way back.
Music has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid, thanks to my brother and my father, who are both drummers. Because of them, I grew up listening to bands like NOFX, Weezer, Rancid, Bad Religion, New Found Glory, and No Use For A Name. At the same time, I had my own pop idols—Avril Lavigne, No Doubt, Britney Spears, P!nk, Natasha Bedingfield, and so many more from the ’90s and 2000s. I think all these artists have left a massive mark on me, and you can probably hear their influence in my music in one way or another.
Her thoughts on the music scene in Catalonia
The music scene in Catalonia right now feels quite far from what I do (or maybe it’s the other way around—I’m the one who’s completely outside of what’s trending in Catalan music right now!). There are some amazing artists embracing current aesthetics and sounds, and I truly admire their work. But at the same time, there aren’t many Catalan-speaking artists that I feel I sonically fit in with. If I had to name someone, I’d say Angeladorrrm, but they have a very defined shoegaze sound, while I lean much more toward pop. So yeah, I do feel a bit lonely in that sense!
On her upcoming performance at the Primavera Pro showcase
Even though it’s a short set, it’s one of the most important shows I’ve played in a long time because it’ll be my first in a brand-new live format. Until now, I’ve always performed with a full band, but I’m now switching to a more stripped-down setup that allows me to explore different aspects of having a music project while also creating a different kind of show. I’ll be playing a few new songs from my upcoming release, and we’ll also be debuting some visuals—so yeah, everything will be brand new! I’m super nervous to see if the audience connects with it… I really hope they do!
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