Quique González (singer)

[1][2] Following less-than-successful exploits in Mallorca and London, he returned to Madrid in order to pursue his love of music.

Frustrated in talks with Polygram, González decided to release his full-length debut independently, though it floundered without major-label support.

The album's quality, however, secured a contract with Polygram, who released González's sophomore effort, Salitre 48, in 2001.

González's reputation as a writer with wry wit and personal sensitivity grew with the release of Pájaros Mojados in 2002.

As the record industry shifted beneath him, González sought an alternative to working with the multi-national labels he claimed were preoccupied with pop stars and reality television.