Cuarto Marginal Kicks Off Sixth Mojo Fest with Intense Emocore and Indie Sound

The Canarian band surprised on the first day of the free festival, which also featured Cristina Mahelo, Go Cactus, and MVBA, at the Plaza de la Música.

Generic image of a music festival stage at night.
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Generic image of a music festival stage at night.

The Canarian band Cuarto Marginal inaugurated yesterday the sixth Mojo Music Fest at the Plaza de la Música Jerónimo Saavedra with a powerful live performance blending emocore, indie, grunge, post-hardcore, and shoegaze, surprising the audience with their versatility.

The first day of the festival, dedicated to the local venue Talleres Palermo, also featured performances by Cristina Mahelo, Go Cactus, and MVBA. The event, held across three stages, aims to give visibility to Canarian creators, allowing emerging groups to perform during prime time slots.
Festival director Lorenzo de la Hoz, accompanied by the Councilor for Culture of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, Josué Íñiguez, and the Insular Director of Presidency of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Pablo Rodríguez, highlighted the support for local musicians. Rodríguez also emphasized the importance of such festivals for the island, as they unite companies that support local products.
Thursday's lineup, dedicated to Lambada Records, presents six acts, including electronic, dreampop, and alternative sounds. Friday, the first ticketed night, will feature Tetas Frías, Good Franco, Nortec, Pynch, and Leiv, offering a mix of punk, rock, funk, and electronic music.
Saturday, the second ticketed night, will close the festival with Hostia Pedagógica, Heal, Belice, the fusion of Los Estanques and El Canijo de Jerez, Coach Party, and DJ Supersonikka. During these two nights, Fiucking Four Factory will manage stage changes.
Cuarto Marginal, a trio composed of Daryl (vocals), Mora (drums), and Aldri (bass), presented their first digital work, 'Vibra Bojack'. Their sound, described as a blend of Indie, punk, emo, and grunge, influenced by Title Fight, tackles themes like heartbreak, society, and depression, showcasing lyrical talent and an imaginative combination of rhythms and melodies reminiscent of bands like DIIV or Slowdive.
Cristina Mahelo delivered a scenic-musical performance fusing Canarian roots music with contemporary sounds, accompanied by Belén Lajalada. Her project, which speaks of folkloric heritage with digital rhythms, aims to create spaces for both relaxation and dancing, as seen in tracks like 'La herida' or 'Julia', inspired by emigration.
The first day concluded with garage rock sets from Go Cactus and global sounds from MVBA.