Delorean
Electronic · ES · Active since 2000

Delorean

Shimmering, sun-drenched electronic pop that feels like a Mediterranean summer. Euphoric house rhythms meet hazy, layered vocals for the ultimate golden hour soundtrack.

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Delorean sounds like the exact moment the sun touches the ocean during a Mediterranean summer. Their music is a lush, high-definition blur of Balearic house rhythms, shimmering synth washes, and vocal melodies that feel like they are being carried on a warm breeze. It is electronic music with a beating human heart, trading the cold precision of the warehouse for the organic warmth of the coastline.

What truly sets them apart is their masterful use of texture. By running dense digital productions through analog tape, they create a sound that is simultaneously crisp and nostalgic. The vocals are often treated as instruments themselves, chopped and layered into ecstatic patterns that prioritize emotional resonance over literal storytelling. It is a sound that captures the specific tension between the physical energy of the dancefloor and the dreamy introspection of a long afternoon.

To understand their evolution, start with the Subiza album. It is their definitive statement, perfectly balancing their indie-rock roots with their destiny as purveyors of sophisticated club music. From there, explore the Ayrton Senna EP for a more concentrated dose of their signature euphoria, or dive into Apar for a cleaner, more pop-focused take on their sun-soaked aesthetic.

Delorean was a Spanish alternative dance band formed in 2000 in Zarautz, a Basque town. The band was originally composed of vocalist and bassist Ekhi Lopetegi, guitarist Tomas Lertxundi, keyboardist Unai Lazcano and drummer Igor Escudeo; they created the band to explore their mutual interests, from the local punk rock scene to electronic music. Lertxundi left the band in 2008 and was replaced by Guillermo Astrain. Delorean are named after the time machine featured in the Back to the Future series, which was a DeLorean car.
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Our Catalog8 Albums · 2001 · 2017
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