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BIO Cosaquitos en Globo ( Little Cossacks in Ballon ) is an Argentine electropop/synthwave act formed by Maru Pardo Saguier [vocals] and Sebastian Cordoves [synths/programming].

1 BIO Cosaquitos en Globo ( Little Cossacks in Ballon ) is an Argentine electropop/synthwave act formed by Maru Pardo Saguier [vocals] and Sebastian Cordoves [synths/programming]. Since their beginning in 2004, they have stood out for their very personal sound with a strong electro orientation - supported by the fact that Sebastian builds his own synthesizers- in addition to Maru's vibrant vocals and her filmic and self reflexive lyrics. Their songs, with strong melodies, are built around synthetic sound and dance grooves, keeping an energy often more associated to rock than electronic music. Already from their beginning, they caught the attention of different labels, such as Alerta Discos, owned by Zeta Bosio [ex Soda Stereo] which included some of their songs into 'La Noche' compilation, as well as other Latin American Labels like La Oreja [Chile], Isaac Junkie Records [Mexico] and Black Leather Records [Colombia], in addition to the releases published by two Argentine labels with international projection like Eternal Sunday and Dirty Noise Records, as well as Belgian electro label Alfa Matrix, which included one their songs into Absolute Grrrl s Manifiesto compilation, UK s Electro London Records, which included another of their songs into Synth Wave Vol. 1 vinyl compilation; and more recently, one of the songs of Humanum -their latest album- has been included into UK s Aztec Records compilation, which collects some of the best synthwave acts around the globe. In 2005 they began their live presentations in different pubs and clubs of Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Uruguay, within the context of parties and events and several festivals such as One Dot Zero, Codigo Pais, Noviembre Electronico and Fuga. They undertook two European tours: the first one in 2011, playing at venues like Superkronik [Leipzig], King Kong Klub and CCCP Club [Berlin], Catwalk Club [Barcelona] and Poptimistic [London]. Their second Euro Tour, which took place between April and May, 2015, led them to play at clubs like Konzulát, Madame Claude, Brunnen 70, Loophole and Kaffee Burger [Berlin] y Sala Siroco [Madrid]. Their live shows are characterized by their energy on stage and Maru's solid vocal performance, without losing the tidiness of the sound and the care for the details. cosaquitosenglobo@gmail.com

DISCOGRAPHY DISCOGRAPHY ALBUMS HUMANUM 4toCircuito

EP 4toCircuito [2011] MOVING UNDER Black Leather

Sunday Records [2007] SINGLES LOST IN THIS WORLD EP

[2015] DOMINO EP -4toCircuito- [2014] OUT OF PRESENCE

-Dirty Noise Rec- [2007] COMPILATIONS [2018] Pure

> Spirit (Electrozombies/Germany) / [2016] Synth Wave

Electrozombies Undead and Open Minded (Germany) /

(Peru) / [2014] NEOCYBERPUNK / [2013] ABSOLUTE GRRRL

I / TECNO MELODIAS BIOMECANICAS / MGZN-E (Chile)

SOUTHERN ELECTRO ORIGINALS (Eternal Sunday) - [2006]

2 DISCOGRAPHY DISCOGRAPHY ALBUMS HUMANUM 4toCircuito [2017] ASIMETRICOS 4toCircuito [2014] VOY A BUSCARTE EP 4toCircuito [2011] MOVING UNDER Black Leather Records Colombia [2010] COSAQUITOS EN GLOBO Eternal Sunday Records [2007] SINGLES LOST IN THIS WORLD EP -4toCircuito- [2015] FUEGO EN MARTE EP -4toCircuito- [2015] DOMINO EP -4toCircuito- [2014] OUT OF PRESENCE EP -Black Leather Rec- Colombia [2009] FANTASY EP -Dirty Noise Rec- [2007] COMPILATIONS [2018] Pure Synthwave Vol I (Aztec Records/UK) / [2017] Universe > Spirit (Electrozombies/Germany) / [2016] Synth Wave Vol. 1 VINYL (Electro London/UK) / [2016] Electrozombies Undead and Open Minded (Germany) / [2014] Fuga Pop / [2014] S.E.N.I. (Peru) / [2014] NEOCYBERPUNK / [2013] ABSOLUTE GRRRL S MANIFIESTO (Alfa Matrix/Belgium) / 4toCIRCUITO VOL. I / TECNO MELODIAS BIOMECANICAS / MGZN-E (Chile) [2010] DEFORMED FRAMES (Null Republik) [2008] SOUTHERN ELECTRO ORIGINALS (Eternal Sunday) - [2006] epop ESENCIAL (La Oreja/Chile) / SOUTHERN WAVES (Eternal Sunday) / epop (Chile) [2005] LA NOCHE (Alerta Discos)

[THE ELECTRICITY CLUB (UK) / September- 2017] "Although South America isn t usually the prime source of cream of electronica, there are gems, hidden in the depths of the Latin lands, and Argentina

( ) the listener can t have enough of the clear voice and scrumptious synthesised power pop, bearing the resemblance to the highly charged tracks of BERLIN ( ) It is time this undiscovered gem got

Don t understand Spanish? It matters not: the music speaks many languages and transcends many meanings. This stuff is good. [Revista The 13th (ARGENTINA) / September-2017] (.

.. A duet that grows album after album by betting on the least likely and less comfortable path. Without a doubt the most compact disc of the band." [SYNTH.nu (Sweden) / September-2017] (.

3 [THE ELECTRICITY CLUB (UK) / September- 2017] "Although South America isn t usually the prime source of cream of electronica, there are gems, hidden in the depths of the Latin lands, and Argentina shines through with the example of COSAQUITOS EN GLOBO. ( ) the listener can t have enough of the clear voice and scrumptious synthesised power pop, bearing the resemblance to the highly charged tracks of BERLIN ( ) It is time this undiscovered gem got unearthed. Argentina has it going on in the synth world, and COSAQUITOS EN GLOBO have it going on in bunches. Humanum is deliciously electronic, wonderfully melodic and wholesome. Don t understand Spanish? It matters not: the music speaks many languages and transcends many meanings. This stuff is good. [Revista The 13th (ARGENTINA) / September-2017] (...) We found a mature album, thought, from the start with 'Cruzando el Puente' something different in Cosaquitos, much more secure and sure of what they are looking for in terms of sound... A duet that grows album after album by betting on the least likely and less comfortable path. Without a doubt the most compact disc of the band." [SYNTH.nu (Sweden) / September-2017] (...) The strength is that they consistently deliver strong melodies that make me want to listen to the album, over and over again. Humanum may be one of the year's most surprising electropop albums and I really hope the duo continues to bid more on this product." [Rocktails (ARGENTINA) / October-2017] Cosaquitos en Globo have a new album: Humanum. And it s a chant to pop electricity, a logic follow up of that excellent Asimetricos (2014). With great songs and an even more organic and vibrant sound, it is one of those you can t miss of 2017 ( )

PRESS [Los Inrockuptibles (ARGENTINA) / September-2014]- "The dark electropop of this trio works like a double-edged knife: it is engaging enough to keep the dance floor lit up, while experimenting

The guitar of Diego Lopez gives the final touch to define the rock 'ish' sound of the band.

..) Twelve tracks ranging from the dance, obscure and melancholic approach, to the unraveling rage.

Maru Pardo Saguier's voice, warm and powerful, could sing zambas, blues or any other slow moving and profound thing.

Sebastian Cordoves builds the whole thing from his synths with a full understanding of the tradition of the genre and and foot always willing to take the next step.

4 PRESS [Los Inrockuptibles (ARGENTINA) / September-2014]- "The dark electropop of this trio works like a double-edged knife: it is engaging enough to keep the dance floor lit up, while experimenting with the rough textures of keyboardist Sebastian Cordoves (who builds his own synthesizers) and the cryptic lyrics of singer Maru Pardo Saguier. The guitar of Diego Lopez gives the final touch to define the rock 'ish' sound of the band." [La Razon (ARGENTINA) / August- 2014]- The electropop band presents their third album with songs built around synthetic sounds and dance grooves (...) Twelve tracks ranging from the dance, obscure and melancholic approach, to the unraveling rage.. [23 Magazine (ARGENTINA) / July-2014]- ASIMETRICOS is a clear example of how electronic music can build dynamic and engaging textures when working towards and as nuclear part of mature compositions. Maru Pardo Saguier's voice, warm and powerful, could sing zambas, blues or any other slow moving and profound thing. She is responsible for writing the lyrics, which are another highlight for her images, some confessional tone and a 'rock-like' lyricism. Sebastian Cordoves builds the whole thing from his synths with a full understanding of the tradition of the genre and and foot always willing to take the next step. Diego Lopez brings rock, funky and space guitars (...) [ArteZeta (ARGENTINA) / July-2014] Cosaquitos en Globo (...) set their musical basis around electropop and dance; powerful synthetizers with a constant mixture with rock. With already three records, the last one - ASIMETRICOS- consolidates their musical proposal: an engaging, sweet and captivating voice from their singer, mixed with rabid synthetizers, powerful bass lines and pop melodies, inviting ot to stay still [La Pop Life (MEXICO) / June-2014] Owners of a personal sound (...) Cosaquitos sounds Pop, but with the power and energy of Rock. Their melodies are extremely attractive and all their work has an aura of sophistication that separates them from most synthpop projects that have been growing in Argentina. Simon Reynolds would probably have to include them into his "Sofisti-POP" tag if he knew them!

[Vintech (SPAIN) / June-2014] ASIMETRICOS is now available. An album with lots of personality, full of synthetic sounds and powerful lyrics. And they do not lack energy, this trio.

They propose a very exquisite synthpop, supported by the fact that Sebastian builds his own synthesizers, which gives them a very personal sound that blends perfectly with the lyrics and voice of

[Killerrr (GERMANY) / June-2014] The album consists of twelve solid songs in terms of sound and expressiveness, covering sensations ranging from the dark and danceable Domino and Donde Voy, to the

. [Cultural Sono Magazine (COLOMBIA) / September-2012] The band from Buenos Aires, Cosaquitos en Globo, is a stimulating electropop proposal.

5 [Vintech (SPAIN) / June-2014] ASIMETRICOS is now available. An album with lots of personality, full of synthetic sounds and powerful lyrics. And they do not lack energy, this trio. We are in front of a group that has grown after their 2011 European tour, in which they made the Catwalk Club of Barcelona vibrate. They propose a very exquisite synthpop, supported by the fact that Sebastian builds his own synthesizers, which gives them a very personal sound that blends perfectly with the lyrics and voice of Maru and the powerful guitars. [Killerrr (GERMANY) / June-2014] The album consists of twelve solid songs in terms of sound and expressiveness, covering sensations ranging from the dark and danceable Domino and Donde Voy, to the melancholy of Fuego en Marte, Lost in This World and Under All, or the unraveling rage of Disconnected and Tras De Mi.. [Cultural Sono Magazine (COLOMBIA) / September-2012] The band from Buenos Aires, Cosaquitos en Globo, is a stimulating electropop proposal. Their kind of old school electronica sound plus their analog synths texture and its simple pop approach is very pleasent to one's ear. I would place their influences either with Fangoria as well as Kraftwerk. Their eight year career shows into a mature material. [The Front Blog (USA) / February- 2012] "I ve been enamored by this underrated Argentinean band for months and I don t know why, other than their song Out of Presence is dark electro-pop perfection. Maru Pardo Saguier has a deep, rich voice that just soars over the gothic, driving synths. It comes from their album Moving Under, on which I also recommend My Own Steps and Rejected. They also look as cool as they sound, which is half the battle."

AHT / (ARGENTINA) / September- 2011] In spite of not being a very popular genre in Argentina, they managed to catch the attention of several labels and

..From their 2010 album Moving Under, The System is Running Out is immediately impressive with its thunderous rhythms and Klingklang synths.

Continuing the new wave disco template, Out of Presence has the panache of BERLIN crossed with MUNICH MACHINE while Silence pulses marvellously into

6 AHT / (ARGENTINA) / September- 2011] In spite of not being a very popular genre in Argentina, they managed to catch the attention of several labels and gather an audience not only in Argentina, but also in many Latin American and European countries (...)" [The Electricity Club (ENGLAND) / June- 2011] "...From their 2010 album Moving Under, The System is Running Out is immediately impressive with its thunderous rhythms and Klingklang synths. The deep rich vocal makes it almost sound like THE MOTELS fronting a dance enhanced KRAFTWERK. Continuing the new wave disco template, Out of Presence has the panache of BERLIN crossed with MUNICH MACHINE while Silence pulses marvellously into oblivion (...)" [Technodisco (ITALY) / June-2010] As Capri and Romina Cohn, both 'imported' in Europe by International Deejay Gigolo, who found them in the smoky clubs of Buenos Aires almost ten years ago, now we can also adopt Cosaquitos en Globo

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