La Oreja De Van Gogh (‘Van Gogh’s ear’) is one of the most popular Spanish bands of the last two decades. Last year, they released their 8^th album Un Susurro En La Tormenta (‘a whisper in the storm’). One of the most impressive tracks on it is Sirenas, which has now been put out as the group’s new single.

The songs deals with a topic that characterised the last 60 years of Spain’s history: the violent actions of separatist organization ETA. Sirenas is the story of a mother who tells her daughter about an ETA murder in San Sebastián (the city LODVG originates from). The intense lyrics are delivered over a driving musical backdrop.

The band says about the importance of the track: “Telling our children about ETA will hopefully create a world where we can live in harmony in the future.”

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.