To the Asturian band Marlon, who will perform at Sala The One in San Vicente del Raspeig this Saturday at 21:00, the phrase “slowly but surely” fits perfectly, because that is how their career has unfolded. They climb a few steps with every new release, and similar songs keep pushing their ascent. Tequila and Candela, With Tooth and Nail, anyone March and February are among the tracks that earned them an Odeon Award for New Artist (2020) or Best Rock Song (2021) [Citation: Odeon Awards official records].
The trio, composed of Adrián Roma, Juanmi and Jorge, says, “We have always fought to grow and learn. The three of us make a strong team, and that unity has brought us to this moment, but we are convinced that the best is still ahead.” They are currently immersed in preparing their third studio album, with a tour planned across the country before the new material reaches stages like the Wizink Center in Madrid. The upcoming concerts will span the nation, featuring their fresh songs along the way [Citation: Band interviews 2023].
The show takes place in San Vicente del Raspeig. Saturday the 22nd, at 21:00. Tickets €27
Blue House and King Africa
The Fogueres Fest presents the King of Africa in Alicante on Friday the 21st, a show as popular as the festival themes. Paquito, the chocolatier, remains a crowd favorite and will be followed by the main group responsible for hits like La Casa Azul. The lineup also features DJ sets by Mr. Completed by Mosi, Epicmotion, Raúl Méndez and Romeo Rock, delivering a lively night of dance and groove [Citation: Fogueres Fest lineup].
Alicante bullfighting arena. Friday 21, 20:00. €15 and €20.
Three concerts in Euterpe
Indie, pop and cross-cultural sounds fill the weekend at Euterpe: Vuelo Fidji (Friday 21, 22:00) brings a pop essence with eclectic influences; Georgina’s graceful voice (Saturday 22, 22:00); and the Murcian group Jamones con Tacones (Sunday 23, 19:30).
Sant Joan Euterpe Hall. Tickets range from €10 to €22
Cadavers and Levitants enter Villena
The Estigma Festival in Villena presents The Levitants and Ingresó Cadáver at the Plaza de Santiago. Levitants have new songs from a forthcoming EP due later this spring. They push forward with powerful vocals, dynamic rhythms and memorable melodies. Ingresó Cadáver, a Villena-based band, offers a darker, high-energy rock sound that has earned them a devoted fan base, aided by their recent album The Perfect Disease live performances.
Stigma Villena Festival. Saturday 22, 19:00. Free admission
Mr. Chinarro, the musical singularity
The Sevilla-based artist carries eighteen albums that cement his status as a key songwriter in Spanish pop history. His latest work, featured on a TV show, continues to reflect his signature style. Antonio Luque draws influences from bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, Echo and the Bunnymen, and The New Order.
L’Escorxador in Elche. Saturday 22, 21:00. €3
Garage rock with four girls
Darts, a band with roots in Phoenix and Los Angeles, brings a raw garage rock vibe. Four bold women deliver a powerful noise that excites the Cox audience.
Cox’s TNT Blues. Friday 21, 22:30. €16
Queen’s Biggest Hits
International singers with a strong rock band reinterpret the most iconic songs of Queen and Freddie Mercury in a symphonic Rhapsody project.
Great Elche Theatre. Friday 21, 20:30. €30