Megara (band)
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| Origin | Madrid, Spain |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | megaraband |
Megara (Spanish pronunciation: [meˈɣaɾa]) is a Spanish rock band formed in Madrid in 2015, currently consisting of Kenzy Loevett, Vitti Crocutta, Tio Rober Bueno, and Raphaela Tache. They are set to represent San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "11:11".
History[edit]
Megara was formed in Madrid in 2015 by guitarist Rober and vocalist Kenzy.[1] That same year, the band released their debut EP Muérase quien pueda. In 2016, they released Siete, their first studio album. After the publication of their second studio album Aquí estamos todos locos in 2018, the band began rising in popularity, making their debut appearances at Download Festival and Resurrection Fest in 2019.[2][3]
Benidorm Fest (2023)[edit]
In 2023, the band participated in Benidorm Fest 2023, the Spanish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Arcadia". They finished fourth in the first semi-final on 31 January 2023, qualifying for the final, where they finished in fourth overall.[4][5] That same year, they announced that they would be the supporting act on the Spanish leg of Babymetal's World Tour.[6]
Eurovision Song Contest (2024)[edit]
In 2024, the band participated in the Sammarinese preselection Una Voce per San Marino 2024 with the song "11:11". The song was originally intended to compete in Benidorm Fest 2024, but was not selected by broadcaster RTVE.[7] To comply with Sammarinese selection regulations, verses in the Italian language were added.[8] They competed in the second semi-final, and, after qualifying to the second chance round on 23 February 2024, advanced to the final.[9] They were declared the winners of the competition by a five-member professional jury, and are thus set to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[10][11]
Musical style[edit]
The band have coined their musical style as "fucksia rock", a combination of electronic, dance and rock genres.[12] The band stated that they coined the term out of disdain of being put into one genre, with Rober Bueno stating in an interview, "we didn't see ourselves pigeonholed into any [genres]... [it] encompasses several styles. We like pop or rock and we express our tastes in our songs. And it has a mix of all that".[13] In another interview, the band described their music as "the perfect mix between the sinister and cotton candy".[14]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Siete |
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| Aquí todos estamos locos |
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| Truco o trato |
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Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Muérase quien pueda |
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| Truco o trato (Capítulo I) |
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| Pink Side |
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| Truco o trato (Capítulo II) |
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Singles[edit]
As lead artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Truco o trato" | 2020 | Truco o trato |
| "Ni contigo ni sin ti" | 2021 | |
| "Náufrago" | Mester de Juglaría | |
| "Medusa" | 2022 | Truco o trato |
| "Estanque de tormentas" | ||
| "Hocus Pocus" | ||
| "Arcadia" | ||
| "11:11" | 2024 | Non-album single |
As featured artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Geometría universal" (Arcano Boreal featuring Megara) |
2022 | Atlas |
References[edit]
- ^ MAG, NOTICIAS (3 February 2023). "Quiénes son Megara de Benidorm Fest 2023: biografía, integrantes, carrera y fotos de la banda de rock | Celebs de España nnda nnlt | FAMA". Mag. (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Vallespir, Victor (17 June 2019). "Cómo han acabado Megara en el Download". The Metal Circus (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Megara, el grupo de rock finalista ahora en el Benidorm Fest para ir a Eurovisión, ya actuó en el Resurrection Fest en Viveiro". La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 1 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Casanova, Verónica (4 February 2023). "Primera semifinal del Benidorm Fest 2023: Agoney arrasa y Megara da la sorpresa". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Casanova, Verónica (5 February 2023). "Blanca Paloma, directa a Eurovisión: resumen de la final de Benidorm Fest". RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Diez, Dani (4 May 2018). "MEGARA serán los teloneros de BABYMETAL en Barcelona y Madrid – Metalcry.com :: Tu Web de Rock y Metal" (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Adell, Daniel (15 February 2024). "Megara publica 11:11, la canción que presentaron al Benidorm Fest y con la que compiten en Una Voce Per San Marino". eurovision-spain.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "La banda española Megara representará a San Marino en Eurovisión 2024". Diario ABC (in Spanish). 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Youyou (23 February 2024). "San Marino: Megara among 8 "emergent acts" to Una Voce per San Marino final". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "'11:11' won - Megara will represent San Marino in Malmö". eurovision.tv. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Una voce per San Marino, Bertè arriva seconda. All'Eurovision gli spagnoli Megara". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ TV (31 January 2023). "Megara, Benidorm Fest | Quiénes son Megara, la banda de 'fucksia rock' que quiere ganar el Benidorm Fest 2023". Las Provincias (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Escartín, Javier (15 November 2022). "Megara: 'España tiene una asignatura pendiente con el rock'" [Megara: "Spain has unfinished business with rock"]. Huffington Post (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "'Arcadia', la canción rock que ha hecho finalista al grupo Megara en el 'Benidorm Fest 2023'". Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). 3 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Siete - Album by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Aquí Todos Estamos Locos - Album by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Truco o trato - Album by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Muérase Quien Pueda by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Truco o Trato (Capítulo I) by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Pink Side - EP by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Truco o Trato (Capítulo II) by Megara". Spotify. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
External links[edit]
Media related to Megara (band) at Wikimedia Commons
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