Delorean (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Zarautz , Spain |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Delorean was an alternative dance ensemble originating from Zarautz in the Basque Country, Spain, established in 2000. The founding members were Ekhi Lopetegi on vocals and bass, Tomas Lertxundi handling guitar duties, Unai Lazcano on keyboards, and Igor Escudero playing drums. In 2008, Guillermo Astrain took over guitar responsibilities following Lertxundi's departure. The band's name is inspired by the iconic DeLorean automobile featured in the Back to the Future movie series.
Career
From 2004 to 2006, Delorean released an EP along with two full-length albums, achieving modest mainstream recognition. Their move to Barcelona in 2008 marked a transition toward electronic production techniques and the creation of their own club event, Desparrame, aimed at shaping the local dance music environment. Their profile was further elevated by remixing tracks for notable artists such as The xx, Cold Cave, and Franz Ferdinand.
After performing at SXSW in 2007, they issued Transatlantic KK, a reworked edition of their second album Into the Plateau, through New York-based label Simple Social Graces. The 2009 release of the Ayrton Senna EP garnered critical praise. They supported tours alongside Swedish groups jj and Miike Snow. Their third album, Subiza, arrived in 2010 with worldwide distribution facilitated by True Panther Sounds.
In October 2013, while on tour in Mexico City, members of Delorean were subjected to a "virtual kidnapping" by individuals impersonating security personnel; they were freed after approximately 30 hours. This event resulted in the cancellation of several scheduled performances.
On October 17, 2018, Delorean publicly declared their disbandment via Facebook and completed their farewell tour in early 2019, culminating with a final show in Mallorca on March 15.
Discography
Studio albums
- Delorean (2004)
- Into the Plateau (2006)
- Transatlantic KK (2007)
- Subiza (2010)
- Apar (2013)
- Muzik (2016)
- Mikel Laboa (2017)
EPs
- Metropolitan Death EP (2005)
- Ayrton Senna EP (2009)
Singles
- "Bena" (2015)
- "Crystal" (2015)