The debut, self-titled EP from GlasGlas captivates with a fusion of electronic elegance and lyrical depth, balancing atmospheric mystique with themes of presence, transformation, and renewal. The project is the alias of Alejandro Vaquero, a Madrid-born musician now based in Tulum, whose background spans funk, nu jazz, trip hop, and beyond. With this release, Vaquero turns toward a more vocal-driven direction, shaping five tracks that explore resilience, balance, and memory through a vibrant palette of synths, keys, and rhythm.
Opening the EP, “Te quiero en tu centro” builds with a spacey sense of momentum. A title-touting vocal unveiling melds seamlessly with glimmering synth tones, intertwining with bass-y reverberations and a sporadically swelling synth pad. The lyrics embrace the idea of grounding oneself amid a noisy, overstimulated world, with a call to recognize inner strength and stay centered. The ensuing “Había una vez” excels similarly in growing from understated, nocturnal intrigue into more expressive, effervescent electro-pop strides with a more present rhythmic backing. The song’s reflections on balancing masculine and feminine energies — and envisioning ideals of freedom — add thematic weight to its colorful production.
A moody, caressing vocal presence intermingles with jazzy key trickling and serene synths on “Yo soy palabra,” crafting a sound fondly reminiscent of Air, while lyrically delving into the power of language and how words can summon ideas that reshape reality. “Intro” maneuvers from bellowing rhythmic pit-pattering into a haunting array of string-like resonance and lounge-y synth marveling, serving as a prelude to the finale, “Ahora Iluvia.” A chillwave nostalgia emanates in the ethereal vocal work and initial bass-y propulsions, bolstered by twinkling keys and a concluding multi-layered vocal entrancement. Written as a kind of funeral march in honor of a departed relative, the track resonates with hope more than sorrow, framing loss as part of life’s ongoing cycle of joy and renewal. All five tracks on GlasGlas’ self-titled EP excel with both atmospheric mystique and melodically inviting allure.
