Irene R. Tremblay is an atypical case in Spain's music scene for various reasons. First of all because of her stark & brave approach to performing: just her voice & guitar sometimes backed by atmospheric drumming. Second because the tradition behind her music (North-American roots - from Joni Mitchell to Cat Power- slowcore Will Oldham's or Mazzy Star's urban folk the hurtful refrains of Los Planetas or Mary Timony) rings sincerely in her voice. When singing in English her mother tong.