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Cortés & The Crown is a post-punk and garage rock project with a sound that is both emotionally charged and melodically intricate. Cortés & The Crown's music blends sharp guitar riffs, atmospheric synths, and a vocal delivery that moves between detached coolness and raw vulnerability. Their music fuses the raw energy of garage rock with the moody textures of shoegaze and new wave, with dark, atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyricism. Lyrically, the project delves into themes of existentialism, inner turmoil, and the complexities of love and disillusionment.

Cortés & The Crown draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including the atmospheric and experimental soundscapes of The Horrors, the punk energy of The Damned, and the fuzzed-out, feedback-heavy style of The Jesus & Mary Chain. They also channel the dark, bluesy rock vibes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and the introspective songwriting of Ryan Adams.

Their debut album, Crímenes de Amor (2021), introduced listeners to a melancholic yet gritty world of romance and regret, while their subsequent works, including Beatitud (2021) and Aullidos (2024), expanded their sonic range with more polished production and deeper emotional depth. Tracks like "Ella Grita Soledad" stand out for their haunting portrayal of isolation and despair, while "Actrices" takes a more narrative approach, weaving a story through vivid imagery and reflective lyrics.

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Albums

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Title Release Date Track list
Crímenes De Amor 17 September 2021 Crímenes De Amor - Temporal - Mal De Amor - Sol - Ni Por Un Segundo -

La Hora - Otra Piel - El Mundo Atrás - Llave - Te Busqué

Beatitud 3 December 2021 The Jesus Experience - Svengali - Tierra - Sin Razón - Ella Grita Soledad -

Edén - Armadura - Redención - Lullaby - Rayos Caen

Aullidos 16 August 2024 Aullidos - Inútilmente - Ángel - Tan Luciferal - ¿De Qué Te Sirve? -

Aunque Seas Imán - Actrices - Labios De Metal - Nada - El último Salto Al Vacío




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