Singer‑songwriter Anni B. Sweet joined forces with the Spanish group Los Estanques to explore a sound that blends hypnotic psychedelia, progressive rock textures, catchy pop hooks, and glossy grooves from seventies rhythms. The collaboration, as Anni B. Sweet shares in interviews with Prensa Ibérica, marks a fresh center of creative energy where two distinct musical worlds meet and fuse into something intimate and expansive. The project demonstrates that when artists from different corners of the scene come together, the result can exceed the sum of its parts, producing a collection that breathes freely and invites listeners to ride a comfortable yet surprising wave of sound.
How did this musical partnership with Los Estanques come about?
Anni B. Sweet first encountered Los Estanques’ work and felt drawn to their unique musical language. The two acts connected through social media, where plans for a joint effort began to take shape. The initial aim was simple: to release a single collaborative track. From that first exchange, a natural ease emerged. Anni B. Sweet found a strong resonance with what Íñigo, a member of the band, sent, and Íñigo connected with her material as well. The conversation flowed so smoothly that what started as a one‑off project quickly grew into a deeper artistic partnership. The chemistry proved undeniable, and both sides sensed a shared desire to keep exploring ideas together.
Was it difficult for the two to connect musically at first?
The process unfolded with an ease that surprised everyone involved. The connection between Anni B. Sweet and Los Estanques proved wonderfully fluid from the outset. Each session felt almost effortless, with ideas and melodies harmonizing as if they had been in play for years. The collaboration is described as a natural conversation, where listening, understanding, and mutual inspiration drive the work. That organic rapport has become a defining feature of their studio time, and it is the kind of dynamic they believe will sustain a long, fruitful creative journey for both artists.
What can be shared about the collaborative album Burbuja confortable y elefante inesperado?
The album stands as a very personal and unguarded project for Anni B. Sweet and Los Estanques. It speaks from a place of freedom, with songs that prioritize joy and playful exploration over pretension. The recording atmosphere was marked by shared happiness and experimentation, a studio where each contributor felt free to take risks and follow instincts. Rather than aiming for a fixed blueprint, the artists let the music evolve into a cohesive whole that feels intimate and genuinely expressive. Both parties look back on the experience with happiness, recognizing that the record captures a spontaneous, fun moment of collaboration that translated into something lasting and meaningful.
Did the inspiration for the songs come from both sides equally?
The album’s creation was a collaborative tapestry woven from contributions by both artists. Some tracks originated from ideas brought by Anni B. Sweet, others from Los Estanques, and in several cases both artists handed material to the other, shaping it together. The duo experimented with expanding individual songs into larger, interconnected pieces. They discovered that several pieces could be repurposed or reimagined to fit the album’s overarching mood, making room for new territories while honoring each creator’s signature voice. This mutual exchange allowed the project to unfold as a true collaboration, with the final tracklist reflecting both perspectives in equal measure. What emerged was a larger, more complete album that benefited from the strengths of each artist, creating a unified sound that carries distinct fingerprints from both sides.