UNDERGROUND GARDENER

Milknaut is a Galician synth-pop duo from Vigo formed in 2008 by music school professors Iago Reigosa and Bruno Murmura. Reigosa contributes bass, guitar and shimmering synthesizer lines, while Murmura handles composition, arrangements, vocals and additional synth textures. Having previously performed under the name Murmura, the pair reimagined their sound to pay tribute to electronic luminaries such as Kraftwerk, New Order, Rheingold, DAF, Giorgio Moroder, Telex and OMD. Their elegant, retro-futurist approach blends crisp arpeggiators, vocoder-treated vocals and subtle guitar motifs with influences from bossa nova and dream-pop, yielding melodies both nostalgic and forward-looking. Milknaut’s first release, the limited white vinyl single “Gumboots Girl,” was unveiled as part of Elefant Records’ New Adventures in Pop series in March 2011. With standout tracks like the titular dancefloor anthem, the propulsive “Underground Gardener,” the shoegaze-tinged “Stay in My World” and the German-language electro march “Siebenland,” the single established their distinctive sonic signature. Celebrated for their striking visual presentation and high-energy live shows, Milknaut sold out their first showcase at Shibuya O-Nest and has performed notable events across Asia and Spain. They earned airplay on J-Wave radio nationwide. Emerging as leaders of contemporary synth-pop, they continue to explore vintage textures with futuristic flair.