Los Macana

Los Macana was a garage rock band from Madrid formed in 1985 by Miguel Martín (vocals), Roberto García (guitar), Pedro Arroyo (bass), Emilio Martín (drums), and José M. Jiménez (keyboards). Their songs, mostly composed by Miguel, are full of the power of classic garage rock, magically touched by psychedelia, well finished and evocative.

 

They made their recording debut in 1988 on the Romilar-D label with the release of a split EP with Sex Museum entitled ‘Sex Museum Vs. Los Macana’, with one side for each band. The production was handled by Luís Miguel Sánchez and the band itself. It was originally released on vinyl and cassette, but  reissued on CD in 1993 by Emi-Odeon. In 1989, once again sponsored by Romilar-D, they included two tracks on the compilation album released by the label entitled 'Agapo Live. Vol. 1', a live recording that also featured bands such as Los Enemigos, Las Ruedas, Cardiacos, and Sex Museum.  

 

In early May 2011, the Ágapo Flashback Experience was held in Madrid, a party commemorating the 26th anniversary of the opening of that venue. The following bands performed: Los Enemigos, Sex Museum, Las Ruedas, La UVI, Los Coronas, Espasmódicos, Glutamato Ye-Yé, Sex Tattoo, Los Macana, Cañones y Mantequilla, J. Teixi Band, Ana Curra, and Ágapo All Stars. In addition, 'Agapo Live' was reissued in a limited edition on vinyl and CD. [SOURCE: GRUPOS NACIONALES NUEVAOLA80]