OCTO

OCTO formed in Barcelona, bringing together musicians with different backgrounds to create something that didn't fit neatly into existing categories. Their sound pulls from reggaeton, dancehall, and hip-hop, but filters those influences through electronic production and a willingness to let the music breathe in unexpected ways.

Putochinomaricón handles lead vocals and lyrics, often touching on social themes, while Vic Mirallas builds the electronic textures that give their tracks their particular atmosphere. Adrián Bello adds guitar and vocals, and Irene Junquera provides drums and backing vocals. The group's debut album was called "Equilibrio," and they followed it with "La Mitad" and "Origen."

Their track "A La Mitad" features G Sony and became one of their more recognizable songs. It's a good example of how they work, grounded in rhythm, but with space for melody and a layered production approach that feels both current and slightly off-center.