Podcast Summary: Hinds Interview on "Cuerpos Especiales"

Podcast: Cuerpos Especiales — EuropaFM
Date: January 9, 2026
Hosts: Eva Soriano, Nacho García, Lalachús
Guests: Carlota Cosials and Ana Perrote (Hinds)

Overview

In this engaging episode, the hosts of "Cuerpos Especiales" welcome Carlota Cosials and Ana Perrote, the duo behind the acclaimed Spanish indie band Hinds, for a candid and humorous conversation. The discussion touches on their experiences over the New Year, challenges and joys of making music, fan questions, their live performances, the trajectory of their fourth album "Viva Hinds," and what the future may hold for the band. The tone is playful and warm, filled with moments of laughter and self-reflection.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Starting the Year: Honest Reflections on New Year’s Eve

• Eva Soriano opens by welcoming Hinds and joking about the early hour ([00:00 – 00:19]).
• Carlota and Ana discuss their New Year's Eve. Ana shares a vulnerable moment about feeling sad and crying on New Year's Eve, despite being with family:

  "Nochevieja la pasé muy triste... No sé si era alegría o qué era. No me gusta a mí, o no me ha gustado este. No sé." — Ana Perrote ([01:10 – 02:08])

• The group reflects on the idea that not everyone enjoys forced celebrations and that sometimes, solitude on holidays can be freeing ([02:08 – 02:52]).
• Eva agrees, sharing that celebrating alone is sometimes what one needs and normalizing the feeling.

2. The Creative Process and “Viva Hinds”

• Discussion shifts to their acclaimed fourth album, "Viva Hinds," with a mention of their collaboration with Beck on "Boom Boom Back":

  "¿Me vais a perdonar que colaboréis con el mismísimo Beck?" — Eva Soriano ([03:02 – 03:23])

• Ana jokes:

  "No te lo perdonamos. Imperdonable." — Ana ([03:23])

• They talk about how they rarely listen to their own albums after recording, focusing instead on evolving the songs for live performances:

  "No lo escuchamos, solo lo tocamos... las canciones tienen dos vidas totalmente diferentes." — Ana Perrote ([03:49 – 03:57])

• The hosts inquire about decision-making as a duo. Hinds reveals they bring in a trusted third person when they need a tiebreaker ([04:27 – 04:43]).

3. Resolutions and "En Forma"

• The song "En forma" becomes a segue into New Year’s resolutions ([04:50]).
• Carlota shares a resolution inspired by her grandmother:

  "Al 2026 no le pido que me traiga nada, sino que no se lleve nada, por favor." — Carlota Cosials ([05:14 – 05:18])

• The hosts and Hinds agree not asking for much can save on disappointment ([05:24 – 05:30]).

4. Fans & Singing in Spanish

• Many fans request more songs in Spanish after tracks like "En forma" and "Mala vista" ([05:30 – 06:06]).
• The band understands the expectation for national acts to sing in their native language but balances between Spanish and other languages for artistic freedom.

5. On-Stage Dynamics & Fan Questions

• The hosts play a fan question about why Carlota often climbs onto Ana’s shoulders during performances ([06:36 – 07:07]).
• Ana laughs, revealing it’s often to fix technical issues, and jokes about her strength:

  "Ana, está más fuerte que el vinagre. Cuidado, no te metas con las Hinds." — Carlota ([07:22 – 07:29])

• There are playful references to entering the stage in a giant trench coat, which they promise to consider ([07:34 – 08:04]).

6. “Viva Hinds” Tour: The End Is Near

• The band discusses the bittersweet emotions as their "Viva Hinds" tour nears its end ([08:41 – 09:05]).
• They mention having improved their setup just in time for the final dates:

  "Llevamos un año y medio haciéndolo fatal. Y ahora sabemos hacerlo bien." — Ana ([09:14 – 09:17])

• Performing for friends and family in local venues (like Madrid’s La Riviera) can be more nerve-wracking than playing for tens of thousands abroad ([09:25 – 09:59]).

7. What’s Next After the Tour?

• There’s no rest for Hinds; they’re already working on new music ([10:01 – 10:18]).
• They joke about possibly retreating to another country for inspiration but haven’t settled on plans ([10:18 – 10:46]).
• When pressed about new releases:

  "La respuesta oficial: Pronto... El objetivo es sacar algo este año." — Ana Perrote ([11:07 – 11:24])

8. Collaborations & Future Albums

• The band explains that collaborations (like with Beck) are serendipitous, not strategized ([11:33 – 11:57]).
• Attempts at planned collaboration projects haven’t panned out — they happen organically.

9. Lighthearted Game: “Viva” Connections

• The hosts play a word game with Hinds; the answers must start with “Viva” ([12:12 – 13:40]).
• Fun interactions include quickly guessing “Vivaldi” and joking about “Vivancos,” as well as “Vivax Boys.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On New Year's Eve Sadness:

  "Nochevieja la pasé muy triste... No sé si era alegría o qué era." — Ana Perrote ([01:10 – 02:08])

• On Collaboration With Beck:

  "No te lo perdonamos. Imperdonable." — Ana ([03:23])

• On Songs Having Two Lives:

  "Las canciones tienen dos vidas totalmente diferentes. Cuando es de estudio... y cuando es de directo." — Ana Perrote ([03:57])

• Resolution Wisdom:

  "Al 2026 no le pido que me traiga nada, sino que no se lleve nada, por favor." — Carlota Cosials ([05:14 – 05:18])

• On Performing in Madrid:

  "[En La Riviera] Mucha presión, que va. [...] La gente que conoces te pone más nerviosa." — Ana ([09:32 – 09:37])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:00 – 02:52] New Year’s reflections, vulnerability, and honest talk about emotions on holidays
• [03:02 – 04:43] The album "Viva Hinds," collaboration with Beck, and the creative process
• [05:00 – 05:30] New Year’s resolutions and the philosophy of “not asking, not disappointing”
• [05:36 – 06:22] Fans’ requests for more songs in Spanish and thoughts on singing in different languages
• [06:42 – 08:04] Fan question: why Carlota ends up on Ana's shoulders and stage antics
• [08:41 – 09:59] Final tour dates, nerves about playing for friends, and bittersweet feelings about the end of the era
• [10:01 – 11:24] What’s next for Hinds: new music in the works, plans for 2026
• [11:33 – 11:57] Collaborations: how they happen (or don’t)
• [12:12 – 13:40] Word game: all answers start with “Viva” (e.g., Vivaldi, Vivancos)

Conclusion

This episode delivers a mix of sincerity, humor, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Hinds. With refreshingly honest commentary on emotional wellbeing, the realities of creative work, stage life, and fan engagement, plus plenty of laughs, it's an essential listen for fans of the band or anyone interested in the modern Spanish music scene. The conversation is natural and lively throughout—Hinds promise new music soon and leave the door open for more spontaneous collaborations and playful stage antics (maybe even involving a giant trench coat).