Andorran Brothers Furgas Gain Latin American Fame via Social Media

Brothers Ismael and Santi González from Encamp have taken their music project Furgas to unexpected heights, landing a strong following in Mexico and Argentina through social media alone.

The duo, whose name draws from family roots tracing back to their grandparents and great-grandparents, recently released their debut EP *Corazón*. The four-track release—featuring "Pozo," "Aurora," "Eres," and "Vicios"—explores gritty street life and personal stories with an uplifting twist, despite their raw themes. Structured around the anatomy of the heart (two atria and two ventricles), the songs aim to offer relatable tales viewed through a positive, self-help lens.

Furgas evolved from earlier bands the brothers formed as teens, including Kuajada at age 18 and later Canalla. After a hiatus, they dusted off old compositions a couple of years ago with help from a producer friend. "Why not push forward with these songs from the drawer?" they recalled deciding. Their sound blends Ismael's singer-songwriter leanings with Santi's rock edge, creating a pop-rock hybrid polished in professional studios with specific guitar tones.

Social media has driven most streams from Latin America, a surreal reach for two young men from a small Andorran parish. "It's strange that guys from Encamp land in Mexico thanks to networks," they said, expressing joy at connecting 15,000 km from home. Interest is building fast: outlets in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru are now reaching out for interviews.

They are finalizing a second EP for next year, which will lean more "rockero"—rational, energetic, and head-driven— including one track in Catalan to honor their roots. "We're from here; we can't ignore them," they noted, rejecting any view of the language as a limitation.

While grounded with day jobs, the brothers plan small steps: gigging locally once the new EP drops, building a full set for original shows. Andorra's scene offers festivals like Rockòdrom and Jambo for exposure but lacks rehearsal spaces and venues—private rooms cost 300 euros monthly, pricing out startups. They call for government subsidies to create public facilities.

Long-term, Furgas is a marathon, not a sprint. Living off music would be a dream, but success first means pleasing themselves.