Doomed Confessionary: Agustin, Rodrigo & Juan (Girasol)
Girasol is a heavy psych/blues rock trio hailing from Patagonia, Argentina.
Formed in late 2019 by Rodrigo Oyarzun (bass, vocals), Juan Gramaglia (drums) and Agustin Lautaro Garcia (guitar, vocals), the band vindicates rock and roll of the 70s, from the most psychedelic, dark and heavy music of the era to the most tender and sweet of the folk songs.
They are currently gearing up to release their debut EP, which will see the light in May/June 2024.
While waiting for their first release, you can check out Girasol’s live recordings »En vivo en Vintage Bar« from October 13th, 2023.
Can you say a few words about your band?
We’re Girasol, a heavy psych band from the south of Argentina, Patagonia. Our music is a mix of heavy riffs, blues, and jazz, influenced by Black Sabbath and Pappo’s Blues, we revindicate the rock and roll of the 70s to the most experimental music to the most heavy music!
What was the biggest challenge for the band last year?
To finish our 1st EP haha.
What can you be most proud of so far?
Maybe that we’re the unique band in our city doing heavy psych.
What was your biggest regret?
That we didn’t start working on our album sooner, we lost a lot of time.
What was the best concert/tour last year and why?
Best concert was with 3 local bands, was killer.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
The rock and roll still alive, not a big scene, but we’re here.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
A lot of Black Sabbath and Pappo’s Blues.
Can you say something more about the music scene in Patagonia?
Well, there are a lot of musical projects, all different from each other, that rocks.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Maybe at the end of the year, in Buenos Aires, with Mephistofeles, or Moodoom or Ambassador.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
To keep rocking!
How can people best support your band?
Share and listen our first EP which will go out in May/June this year!
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Keep heavy rock alive! Cheers!
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well