Emerging from Spain’s deindustrialized Turón Valley, Jacques Mornard stands as a testament to resilience and the spirit of labor struggles that once defined the region. The band, born out of the collective experiences and friendships of its members in local bands, channels the transformation and resistance felt in this former mining enclave into their visceral and intense 6-tracker that you probably missed.
Their debut EP Dientes is the product of a collaborative process, where each member’s unique perspective and creativity are woven into a sonic narrative. The DIY philosophy that underpins their work is clear—Dientes is not shaped by external influences, but by the band’s commitment to authenticity and self-expression, mirroring the spirit of their surroundings.
The symbolism of the EP’s title, Dientes (Teeth), runs deep. Inspired by the custom where mothers keep their children’s baby teeth, the title evokes themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time.
The band uses this connection to childhood as a lens through which they explore the broader human experience, an introspective reflection on change and decay.
Musically, the EP bursts with chaotic energy, the vocals rise with gut-wrenching intensity, blending hardcore and screamo into a thick offering that will get you hooked instantly. The guitars cut like serrated edges—harsh yet melodic—while the rhythmic base anchors the songs in a dense, electrifying atmosphere that we cherish so much in wild screamo and post hardcore from Europe.
The band’s connection to their environment is key to understanding their identity. Their independence from external structures allows them to freely explore their vision, producing a sound that resonates with the real-world struggles of their surroundings. This independence is also evident in their first homemade production, Digresión, which served as a starting point for their ideas and eventually culminated in Dientes.
In collaboration with Llueve Estudio, friends and creative partners A. Torre and L. Rodríguez, Jacques Mornard adds a visual dimension to their work that complements their intensity.
This partnership produced the music video for Yerro, their second single, where the band reflects on humanity’s repetitive mistakes: “We close our eyes and cover ourselves, waiting for help that never comes. We repeat the same gestures, wrap ourselves in false security, only for excess to take us to loneliness back again.”
The band’s music is laced with emotional and conceptual depth, further explored in their track-by-track commentary:
Canción de Cuna
This is their first single, for which they filmed a self-produced music video that has been very well received. The track contrasts brutal strikes at the beginning and end, accompanied by a raw voice crying out for an incomprehensible absence, with a fast and chaotic central part.
No Ru
It talks about the deceit and betrayal that often accompany the loss of someone close. With sharp lyrical focus, the band delves into the emotional pain this situation creates.
Fatua
It evokes the intense and contradictory feelings surrounding armed conflict, immersing thenlistener in a tense and chaotic atmosphere that reflects devastation and loss.
Yerro
This is their second single, accompanied by a video created by Llueve Estudio. It speaks about the repetitive mistakes we make as human beings: “We close our eyes and cover
ourselves, waiting for help that never comes. We repeat the same gestures, wrap ourselves in false security, only for excess to take us to loneliness back again,” reads the conceptual text accompanying its release.
Rapto
An instrumental interlude that brings a moment of calm with its ambient melody. With this track, the band creates an atmospheric break that contrasts with the intensity of the rest of the work.
Salasnek
The EP closes with this track, regaining the energy from the beginning. Accompanied by a chilling spoken-word section, the song addresses a tragedy shared by many deindustrialized and decaying areas: mothers losing their children to the hell of addiction.
