Porque no vienes a buscarme?
Por qué me ignoran así?
Me niegan el sol
y el mar…
Over the course of their nearly 20-year-long tenure, Argentinian (by way of Berlin) post-punk project Mueran Humanos has remained one of our absolute favorite modern bands. Their command of melody, knack for experimentation, captivating dual vocal attack, and passionate live performances put them in a class all their own, and the duo’s four albums and numerous singles remain in heavy rotation to date. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, as the duo split in February of last year. We’ve been champing at the bit since then, waiting to see what, if anything, would come next, and with that in mind, we’re honored to premiere the lead single from Carmen Burguess, titled “El Mar.”
Similar to Burguess’ previous work, “El Mar” is a perfect blend of catchy melodies, deep grooves, seductive vocals, and bouncy synths. While the track seems playful at first glance, “El Mar” takes a deliciously moody turn at the halfway point, with a perfectly maneuvered key change giving way to distorted minor synth chords, adding a welcome bit of mystery to an otherwise dance floor-ripe single. As always, Burguess keeps you listeners on their toes, a common and welcome thread throughout her work over the years. Fans of Chris & Cosey, HTRK, Harry, and romantic new wave songstresses such as Nico, Laurie Anderson, and Marianne Faithfull will find much to love in the track, which continues to open up like a fine wine after several listens.
Check out El Mar below:
While Burguess has remained active in other mediums over the last few years, “El Mar” is the first taste of new recorded music from Burguess since the final Mueran Humanos LP. Her upcoming solo LP, Flores de Cuero, will be released digitally on January 15th, 2027 via Mixta Music, with a vinyl edition to follow later in the year. The LP was written and recorded between her hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Berlin. Following the release of the LP, Burguess will perform live in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Berlin.
Burguess has also just launched her own website, which serves as a living archive for her multimedia work: stories, dream journals, and drawings will be released over time, beginning with an unpublished short story, written entirely in Spanish, which is released in tandem with “El Mar.” Stay tuned over there for more of the Flores de Cuero story as it unfolds…
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