Niños Mutantes have pushed Spanish rock's boundaries for decades, adding quirky innovation to raw guitar grit. Originating in the ‘90s alternative rock boom, their style was informed by the quirky, oddball vibe of Pixies and Pavement as well as the classic indie feel of Surfin' Bichos and contemporaries Los Planetas. Explorations into synths can be traced to new wave bands like Depeche Mode.