Every so often you come upon an album that completely takes you by surprise, transporting you to an unexpected place where you convince yourself that you’ve discovered something refreshing and promising. For me, that discovery has come in the form of Tonino Carotone’s second studio album titled, Ciao Mortali!. With its worldly blend of musical...
For this week’s edition of “Q&A Sessions,” we spoke with an artist who’s poised to become the first breakout star of 2011. Why is this relevent in 2010, you ask? First, take a singer who has been performing since age 13, writes her own material, and has already shared the stage with Wisin y Yandel. Not only is she proudly bilingual, but she’s...
Lucybell frontman Claudio Valenzuela is re-introducing himself to the world with his new creative outlook on love, life, and death. His debut album, titled Gemini, was a labor of love for the singer who would embark on a journey as a solo artist. The result is a successful collection that delves from English to Spanish, acoustic to rock, and other...
Whoever said the current state of rock is dead needs to listen to the self-titled album by one of the most influential bands in the Latin alternative music scene. With their highly anticipated second release, this California-based group proves yet again why they are one of the finest within the Latin rock genre. By incorporating heavy riffs,...
The steamy season is the time for creativity, and when you’re a member of The Pinker Tones, it’s a requirement. The uber Latin superduo from Spain have recently released another electronica masterpiece, titled Modular. With an eclectic mix of musical styles, the album has been described as the most un-Pinker Tones sounding album to date. But when...
1977 works as a title for Ana Tijoux’s sophomore album because it has old school soul. It reveals the many important moments of hip-hop, all while taking you back to the playgrounds of the 80’s and 90’s when Adidas were fresh and vinyl turntables were state of the art technology.
There’s also something modern, dare we say...
When you’re Patricia Manterola, it’s difficult to stick with one industry. Born in Mexico as Bertha Patricia Manterola Carrión, she was just eight-years-old when she had her acting and singing debut in Anita la Huerfanita. Since then, the talented and beautiful Manterola has grown up quite a bit and has starred in various Spanish soap...
As the temperature starts to rise, the search for a bangin’ summer soundtrack is a must for any music lover. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of cool beats and body shaking rhythms then you definitely need to check out ZZK Sound Vol. 2 by club powerhouse Zizek. While this album made its grand debut about a year ago, it continues to...
It’s been three years since the wild child of music has recorded a hit. After seemingly disappearing from the spotlight, he’s back and ready for a party. Famed producer and artist A.B. Quintanilla was secretly recording his highly anticipated album, La Vida de un Genio, which takes a hint at Carlos Santana’s Supernatural. It’s a musical feast for...
It’s official: Latin Alternative Music Conference is finally here and the best Latin artists from around the world will be celebrating our culture by performing at some of New York City's major hot spots. To kick off the festivities, throw your own fiesta in honor of LAMC and spin one of our top Latin alternative songs. All the artists selected...
