Interview Morgana vs. Morgana

Forged in hardship and healed through connection, Kintsugi is Morgana vs. Morgana’s bold return—an emotional, genre-blending journey that turns personal scars into powerful, universal anthems of resilience.

1. "Kintsugi" is a powerful metaphor for healing and transformation. What personal or collective experiences inspired you to build an album around this concept?

In 2022, several members of Morgana went through setbacks that shook our stability as a band, even leading us to consider breaking up.
Fortunately, we've been together for a long time and were able to talk everything through openly and maturely. That allowed us to reconnect and form even stronger bonds than before, ultimately continuing our creative project with renewed strength.
That personal and collective process—where, through one’s own will and the support of peers, you manage to rebuild yourself and heal your wounds—is what I wanted to convey in KINTSUGI. Many people go through similar experiences of loss, heartbreak, anxiety, or depression, and it can feel like there’s no way out.
Telling the story that, with the right tools, determination, and genuine support from those around you, you can rebuild yourself and create something beautiful and strong from pain is a powerful message—one we should all be more aware of.  

2. With over 30 years in the underground scene, how would you describe the emotional and sonic maturity you’ve reached on this album compared to your early releases?

After these past few years, the band has reached a high level of emotional maturity; we're in a very stable phase. Overcoming recent challenges has brought us even closer and made us stronger on a deep, personal level. We feel that this transformation has directly shaped our sound—these songs feel more honest than ever, more direct, with no unnecessary embellishments or concessions.

While there are still elements that connect us to our earlier work, our sound has evolved naturally. Everything is more intense now, more visceral: the heavier parts hit harder, and the atmospheric moments are even more immersive. In the past, we used to stretch things out more, dwell on each section... now everything feels more focused, more alive, more dynamic. It's as if each song speaks more clearly, from a truer place.

3. The tracklist flows like a narrative arc. How did you approach the songwriting and sequencing to ensure Kintsugi works as a cohesive journey from start to finish?

The songs themselves tell you what they need—or at least, that’s how it works for me. We had the added challenge that two of the tracks, “Adornos” and “Sait-on Aimer?”, had been written years before KINTSUGI was released, and we didn’t want an overly long album or one with too many tracks.

It had to be as direct, focused, and powerful as possible in order to convey the album’s core message.

Once the remaining songs were finished, everything just clicked into place. Starting the album with “Despacio” and ending with “Crisálida” was also a deliberate decision. We always try to make sure there’s a logic or intention behind every process we undertake.

4. There’s a rich mix of metal, progressive rock, stoner, and post-rock across the album. How did you balance these stylistic elements to maintain your identity while pushing your boundaries?

We've always been a band that enjoys blending styles within rock and metal. We're five individuals with shared affinities, but also with distinct musical tastes, and that allows us to take risks and explore almost anything—as long as it feels coherent and doesn’t clash with our identity. We don’t consider ourselves purists of any one genre.

The vocals play a key role in bringing together those different elements within a single song. When we write, we always aim for each part to spark enough interest to make you want to know what comes next. In fact, we’d say it’s something we need for ourselves too—if we’re not curious or emotionally invested in what follows, the creative drive fades. That constant search is essential for pushing our own boundaries.

5. The lyrics are poetic, raw, and introspective—especially on songs like "Hoy Seré Yo" and "Despacio." How do you write lyrics that are both deeply personal and universally resonant?

It’s much simpler than it seems—you just have to go back to the old saying: “we're all human.”

In those songs, I narrate my experiences from 2022 to 2025. A lot has happened during that time: breakups, tears, joy, disappointment, surprises, eroticism, sex, rejection, acceptance, falling in love, loss... None of those things are exclusive to me—the person answering your question. You yourself, as the one asking, have surely lived through some of these moments too. And that’s probably where you connect with the band and its message.

That’s what turns something personal into something universal, just like you said.

6. Working again with Raúl Abellán and Edu Nogués at The Mixtery seems essential to your sound. What makes this collaboration so special and recurring?

Absolutely—we’ve been working with Raúl since 2013, when we began preparing “II. En el Nimbo” (2014) with him. Without a doubt, he’s been a key figure in shaping our sound and influencing the way we compose.

Raúl pushes us to go beyond our own limits. He takes us out of our comfort zone and constantly challenges us with new ideas—while still allowing us to remain true to ourselves. Pre-production sessions are intense—we leave with our brains fried—but the end result always makes it worthwhile.

There’s been a deep level of trust and understanding between us for a long time now. It’s a relationship that goes beyond the purely professional.

7. You’ve always been an independent band. How has this self-managed path influenced the way you create, record, and release music—especially in today’s music industry climate?

A lot, without a doubt. Sometimes we ask ourselves what might have happened if, at some point in our career, we had had the real support of a label. Would we have gone further? It’s very possible.

Even so, working independently has allowed us to stay true to ourselves. We’ve never had any external pressure—our only demand has been convincing ourselves that each album truly reflects what we wanted to express at that moment.

Since the release of Kintsugi, several promotion agencies have approached us, showing interest in working together. However, our past experiences with these kinds of companies haven’t been positive. At this point, we need more than just pretty words to be convinced. There are undoubtedly great professionals in the industry—but we haven’t had the luck of crossing paths with one yet.

8. Nacho Galacho’s artwork for Kintsugi is visually stunning and symbolic. How important is visual identity to Morgana vs. Morgana, and how does it tie into your music?

It’s essential—especially when you’re working with an artist who puts so much love into the details that nothing in his illustrations is there by chance. Everything has a reason behind it.

Nacho listens to the songs beforehand and draws inspiration directly from the music and lyrics. That’s why his artwork connects so perfectly with ours. He’s the final ingredient in the perfect recipe—the master touch, so to speak.

We come from a generation that used to buy albums in record stores, often just because we liked the cover art. Visuals have always been important to us—even down to the type of packaging we chose back when CDs were still being released.

9. Some tracks like “Adornos” carry a heavy sense of confrontation and social critique. What themes or messages did you feel most compelled to express in this release?

Political and social themes have always been very present in our work—though sometimes, you have to read between the lines. There are Morgana songs where listeners perceive spirituality or Christianity, when in fact they’re odes to anarchism—like “El Horizonte”, for example.

For me personally, that’s one of the most important things about a song: that it can be meaningful to each person in their own way.

Injustice, the oppression of the vulnerable, the social masks we’re forced to wear that prevent us from showing who we really are, and the overwhelming inequality between people—these are themes that appear in KINTSUGI and have always been, and will continue to be, part of our work.

10. Finally, Kintsugi is about honoring scars, not hiding them. What do you hope listeners carry with them after hearing this album from start to finish?

At the very least, a breath of relief. A recognition that many of us go through these hardships—and that we’ve experienced how empathy, understanding, and support can help you get through even the darkest moments.

No judgment, no advice, no empty clichés—just listening, nodding, and embracing. Be the rock that someone else needs, and don’t worry—someone will be that rock for you.

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