Hidden behind long brown hair and mischievous smiles, there’s something charmingly messy about Madrid’s Deers. The four-piece, led by Ana Garcia Perrote and Carlotta Cosials, can easily be imagined wandering through winding Spanish streets, smoking cigarettes, and laughing at the weird faces they make when the sun’s in their eyes. Creating music for playful jokesters, the two sing along to guitars that sound as if they’re arm wrestling while each tosses back beer. It’s here that the heart of Deer’s lives- collaboration between friends.
Known for their two captivating lo-fi garage tracks “Bamboo” and “Trippy Gum,” we’re just as curious about this Spanish band as the rest of them. Recently they caught up with us to talk about the pains of recording on cell phones, what they’re listening to, what their musical friends are making, and how they’d love to play in a jail.
What are some bands you’re listening to right now?
Ty Segall, Black Lips, Mac Demarco, M.I.A, Shannon and the Clams, Kendrick Lamar.
What was the inspiration behind your sound?
The sound was caused by the rehearsal place- it was definitely not a recording studio, [we had] one microphone, one computer, etc. The improvisation i.e. half of the solo and base of “Trippy Gum,” and the drums, were done by our great friend, and producer, Diego Garcia from The Parrots. He’s a genius.
“Bamboo” feels raw and uncut; especially in the way you deliver your vocals. Can you talk a little about that process of recording? What was the writing process like?
We recorded “Bamboo” just the two of us, in an afternoon in our new rehearsal place. We knew the lyrics and the guitars, but we wanted the sound to be more “complete” so Carlotta played the drums and Ana the bass! We wrote most of the lyrics that same afternoon. Sometimes we take longer, but this time we were lucky!
What’s your favorite place in Madrid to play?
Probably the Wurlitzer- it was the place where we lost our virginity as a four piece and many of the bands we like went there to play, too!
Who did you listen to when you were sixteen?
You seriously don’t want to know that! We listened to all kinds of music: soul, rock, rap, and funk, Britney Spears…
An album usually involves friends- do any help you on the road while touring?
We have the best friends we could ask for! On every trip we’ve had some good friends with us-from Guadalajara to London and Berlin. It means a lot to us, plus more friends = more fun!
Any bands your friends are in that you can’t get enough of?
Yes! We are huge fans of The Parrots. One of our most influential bands ever. The drummer, Dani, was one of our first fans (even when we made only covers!) and filmed us at our second duo-concert. The bass player, Alex, gave Carlotta the DanElectro for her birthday, and was present at half of the rehearsals. He also helped us with tons of decisions. And Diego, the guitarist and singer, recorded and mixed the two little songs that made you ask for this interview.
Read the full interview with Deers over on Nixon.
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