Urtz is a Basque rock band from Pasajes, Spain, formed in 1988. The group initially gained traction with their first demo Zelatan in 1991, which sold 1,800 copies and caught the attention of Gor Discos. Their first full-length album, Ekaitzaren garrasia, released in 1992, featured the hit "Negua datorrenean" and established Urtz as a prominent force in Basque rock. The band's subsequent albums, including Hautsa astinduz (1994) with the popular track "Kaixo", and Lur gazian ametsak ereinez (1998), continued to solidify their reputation. In 2001, Urtz released Aingeru, marking a shift towards pop-infused rock. The group disbanded in October 2003 but reunited in 2013 with the album Astiro. Subsequent albums include Zabaldu ateak (2019), Bizitzarekin dantzan (2020), and Esnatzean (2024).
