Carlos Ucedda is an alternative pop artist from Granada in Spain, known for his flamboyant visual aesthetic and bold sonic identity. Blending the textures and energy of synthwave, darkwave and retro pop from the 80s and 90s with influences from operatic and baroque music, he crafts a truly unique and immersive sound.
Inspired by artists like Thompson Twins, David Bowie, Human League, Talk Talk, Toto, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Erasure, Depeche Mode and Maniac, Carlos’ music fuses nostalgia with innovation, offering listeners an engaging and magnetic experience. First making his artistic entrance in 2022 with his debut single “Thinking About My Love”, he’s since gone from strength to strength, delivering a steady flow of well-received releases.
His collaborations with fellow artist Luke Tangerine have further expanded his sonic range while alongside his recorded work, Carlos Ucedda has also made an impression on the live circuit, performing at notable venues like Auditorio Manuel de Falla and Teatro Isabel La Católica in Granada, where his theatrical stage presence brings his music to life in spectacular fashion.
Now, after another prolific year, Carlos Ucedda launches into 2025 with his latest release, his new single titled “Inflatable e-Doll — Part One.” Drawing influence in particular from David Bowie and Jay-Jay Johanson, the track explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of Agalmatophilia, a paraphilia involving attraction to statues, dolls, mannequins and other lifelike figurative objects.
With a concept as provocative as its sound, this release marks the first instalment of an ambitious new project. Slowly building up the arrangement with filtered synth tones and hushed vocalisations, the bright shimmer of synth leads and rising rattle of percussion sets up a kaleidoscopic synth pop soundscape driven by grooving rhythm and cut with rich vocal leads.
Capturing a sepia-toned, nostalgic aesthetic wrapped in a modern sonic fabric, the track serves up a playful and danceable sound that’s catchy and entirely original from start to finish. Once again laying down an engaging and energising alternative pop outing, Carlos Ucedda offers a delightful bop that’s sure to win over existing and new fans alike.
Listen to Inflatable e-Doll — Part One below
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