SEPTEMBER

Date

November 18, 2024

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Artist

La Síntesis

Catalog

RELEASED

Language

SPANISH [SPN]

Country

Spain

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Details Press Release.

Against a backdrop of post-Movida disenchantment, The September Boys announce the release of September, a four-track EP drawn from their legendary and long-sought demo recordings. Helmed by the visionary duo Joako and Patxi, September captures the first true echoes of British indie-pop ever to resonate authentically through Spanish music. The title track, “September,” with its jangling guitars and bittersweet lyrics, has already achieved cult status on Spain’s indie airwaves, heralded by Radio 3 DJs and championed by fanzines across the country. Other tracks like “Raincoat Days” and “This Town is Grey” further showcase The September Boys' knack for crafting heartfelt, melodic gems steeped in melancholy and raw romanticism. Recorded in lo-fi conditions that only enhance their dreamy textures, the EP marks both a beginning and an end—appearing just as the group, weary of music industry disinterest, quietly dissolved. Yet September stands as a lasting testament to the spirit of independence and the power of DIY artistry. Available now via limited vinyl pressings and select underground distributors, September is more than a record—it’s a pivotal moment in the story of Spanish indie, a beacon for future generations of pop romantics.

Pamplona, 1994

Achievements and awards

In the early ’90s, Joako and Patxi pioneered a new sound within Spain’s underground music scene: pure British-influenced indie-pop, at a time when few dared to step outside traditional Spanish pop-rock norms. Formed in 1992, their project—The September Boys—captured the wistful melancholy and jangly guitars of Manchester’s finest, weaving it seamlessly with Mediterranean warmth. Their sole demo, recorded in a tiny home studio with borrowed equipment, included four standout tracks that showcased their affinity for bands like The Smiths, Ride, and The La’s. Though the band never released a full album during their brief existence, two years later their defining songs saw daylight in a cult EP simply titled September, just as the group was quietly fading out. The EP’s title track became a surprise underground hit: “September” circulated via cassette trading networks, fanzines, and late-night college radio, earning a reputation as a timeless anthem of Spanish indie independence. Despite limited touring, The September Boys played memorable shows in Pamplona, Madrid, and Zaragoza, often alongside emerging bands who would later headline the burgeoning indie movement. Their influence is still cited by new generations of Spanish guitar-pop bands as a cornerstone of the scene’s evolution toward a more international sound.

Artist Bio.

The September Boys were a Spanish indie-pop group founded in 1992 by childhood friends Joako (guitar, vocals) and Patxi (bass, songwriting) in Pamplona. Inspired by the British guitar pop explosion of the late ’80s and early ’90s, they stood apart from Spain’s prevailing musical trends, drawing direct influence from bands like The Smiths, The Sundays, and The Stone Roses. Their music blended jangly guitar melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and an unmistakable melancholic tone that resonated with a small but devoted audience. With a DIY ethos, they recorded a four-song demo in early 1993, passing cassettes hand-to-hand and gaining unexpected airplay on local college radio and national indie programs. Though they rarely performed live—favoring intimate, word-of-mouth shows—their reputation grew steadily among Spain’s fledgling indie crowd. In 1994, as the band neared its quiet dissolution, Elefant Records compiled their demo into an EP titled September, which included the standout anthem “September,” now considered a classic of early Spanish indie-pop. Despite their brief lifespan, The September Boys’ influence rippled far beyond their years, inspiring a wave of Spanish bands to embrace a more international pop aesthetic. Today, September remains a treasured relic among collectors and lovers of timeless, bittersweet pop.
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