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Following in the footsteps of his cousin Dani, David Otero is the second member of Spanish power pop outfit El Canto del Loco to pursue a solo career, following their 2009 self-imposed hiatus. Born in Madrid in 1980, he studied law and aeronautical management before replacing original guitarist Iván Ganchegui in the early lineup of the hugely successful band, which scored four number one albums and 11 chart-topping singles during the noughties, one of which ("Despiertame") Otero penned. Taking advantage of their end-of-decade break, he released his debut solo album, Nada Lógico, under the guise of El Pescao (taken from one of the band's songs) in 2010. Written, performed, and produced almost entirely by himself, the album, which featured several tracks discarded from previous El Canto del Loco sessions, showcased a more experimental side, flirting with electronica, indie pop, and folk, alongside collaborations with hotshot producer Carlos Jean, DJ Wally Lopez, and Brazilian vocalist Ana Cañas.

After touring Spain for the next two years, Otero spent some time recharging his creative batteries in Argentina and returned in 2014 with Ultramar. Having concluded that the Pescao moniker had ran its course, the artist's next step was to reclaim his own name and release the simply-titled David Otero in 2017. Barely a year later he was back with 1980, inspired by the fondly remembered sounds of that decade. After releasing the duets album Otero y Yo (2021), featuring the likes of Taburete, Dani Fernández, Carlos Sadness, and Ana Guerra, Otero formed the trio 30s40s50s with singer Bely Basarte and producer Tato Latorre. Piloto, the project's first album, appeared in 2023. The following year Otero resumed his solo career with the introspective Inteligencia Natural, his sixth studio outing. ~ Jon O'Brien & Mariano Prunes