Elana Dara

Elana Dara is a band from Buenos Aires that started making music in the mid-2000s. Their early work mixed folk, rock, and electronic sounds, with Elana D'Angelo's vocals and experimental arrangements giving them a distinct feel. They built their audience through live shows and self-produced recordings when labels weren't sure what to do with them.

In 2010, they put out the album 'Anestesia,' which included the title track that became a hit. The song's raw, emotional take on love and loss connected with listeners, though its lyrics about drug addiction also drew some criticism. The band held to their artistic choices, seeing the work as an honest look at a difficult subject.

Later albums like 2012's 'Rompehielos' continued their exploration of personal and social themes. Songs such as 'amor não eh pra mim (part. Vitor Kley)' and 'sempre estrago tudo' show their knack for blending introspective lyrics with layered instrumentation, keeping their sound evolving without losing its core identity.