Morgan secured a notable opening. in the vibrant Spanish music scene. Their names sit on the Noites do Porto lineup, where they will perform songs from their newest album, The River and the Stone, on October 20. In addition, they will dip into selections from earlier work. The story is told by their vocalist, Nina de Juan.
They keep moving with The River and the Stone. What has this album brought to you?
A lot, and most of it positive. First off, the reception when the recording dropped was uplifting. The band felt the warmth of fans’ support. Making the record with a steady, low-simmering energy turned out to be a success, and its popularity grew. It broadened and diversified their repertoire, allowing performances in theaters and now festivals during the summer. The path has lengthened, with more journeys ahead. The project has enriched their lives and careers.
The slow fever of the project has also faced the pandemic.
Absolutely. The circumstances were unusual. Plans to pause were considered, but time lingered differently. The band hoped to enter venues and translate the songs, yet the months stretched longer than expected, delivering more room to develop ideas. This pause pushed them to explore new directions, try concepts they hadn’t initially envisioned, and push the music further while still preserving the core starting point. They experimented within their means, and what listeners hear on the recording reflects that spirit.
References to certain artists appear in these tracks. Is that a constant thread in the creative process?
Yes. Those influences matter because what someone grows up hearing becomes the backdrop for every choice they make. Each member carries different inspirations, and that mix keeps the writing lively and inventive. It makes the composing process genuinely engaging and fun.
The connection among the members is evident on both the album and live shows. Ten years have passed since Morgan formed; how did the band empower itself as a group?
Friendship plays a big role. They have shared more than music; they have shared chapters of life. The album made them talk more openly and understand one another better. Building a career in music also means sharing personal experiences with friends. Experience binds them closer. It feels like a family in motion.
With so many performances behind The River and the Stone, which song surprised you the most, or does nothing truly surprise anymore?
They don’t chase expectations. Songs are allowed to breathe and take on a life of their own. Live shows reveal how audiences respond differently from night to night, and that spontaneity is part of the magic. They welcome tracks that surprise, whether in a big moment or in a quiet breath between notes.
Do they still feel astonished by thousands singing along?
Yes, always. People connecting with a song online is one thing, but experiencing that energy in real time is intoxicating. It remains a rare, almost magical experience that never loses its impact.
Recent collaborations include sharing a stage with Fito in A Coruña and frequent collaborations with Quique González. Are these relationships central to Morgan’s core?
Indeed. Those experiences feed growth in both musical craft and personal life. They push the band to learn, to observe, to live the moment at the top of their game. Gratitude for these chances runs deep, and the doors they open keep widening.
Now it is time for Noites do Porto at Battery Dock.
Live performances are where Morgan shines. From day one in A Coruña, the band felt genuinely cared for and welcomed. The desire to return is strong because it feels like home, a place where the sound and the crowd fuse into something memorable. [Citation: Morgan interview, 2024]