scientificos

Scientificos is a Spanish progressive rock and instrumental band founded in Barcelona in 2017. The original line‑up consisted of lead guitarist and composer Miguel Torres, bassist Sergio Ruiz, drummer Alicia Méndez, and keyboardist Javier López. After a year of rehearsals and local live performances, the quartet released their debut self‑titled EP in 2018, which gained attention in the Spanish underground scene for its fusion of complex time signatures, atmospheric keyboards, and melodic guitar work.

The band’s first full‑length studio album, Horizonte Elíptico, was issued worldwide in 2020 through the independent label Albatroz Music. It received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising its cinematic soundscapes and the way it blended elements of progressive metal, post‑rock, and ambient music. Scientificos followed up with a second album, Lumen, in 2022; the record expanded their harmonic palette and incorporated subtle electronic textures.

Scientificos performs primarily in Spain and neighbouring Portugal, occasionally touring in France and Germany. Their live shows are known for their improvisational sections and the use of extended gear, including loop pedals and effects units. The band has shared stages with other progressive acts such as Loops, Hibrids, and Cantos del Istmo, and has been invited to perform at festivals like ProgPower and Adentro.

Membership changes have been modest over the years. In 2021, keyboardist Javier López left the group, and the position was filled by musicologist and multi‑instrumentalist Ana Delgado, who brings a background in classical piano and synthesizer programming. Delgado's entry marked a subtle shift toward a cleaner, more orchestral approach in the band's later compositions.

Scientificos continues to write new material and tours intermittently. Their discography includes the EP Scientificos (2018), the albums Horizonte Elíptico (2020) and Lumen (2022), and several live recordings released through their official website. The band is signed to Albatroz Music and maintains an active presence on streaming platforms and social media.