The Madrid-based rockers unleashed their debut album ‘Leave Me Alone’ this month.

But the Madrid natives came home with more than mended hearts: They decided to form a band.

I only knew a few chords and she didnt know how to play anything, says Perrote.

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But after that trip we thought, Lets make a run at do something.'

Says Perrote, We like garage music because its from your heart and your body.

We could have done very professional-sounding songs but we were thinking, this is our debut album.

If we sound like everyone else no ones giong to remember.

While rock may be a male-dominated industry, Hinds lineup is crucial to their mission.

If we had men in our band, everyone would think they were writing the music, Perrote says.

Rock & roll is clearly made by guys, and it seems to be made for guys.

But were discovering thats not true.

A version of this story appeared inEntertainment Weekly issue #1399, on newsstands now.