Encanto, Disney’s grandiloquent love letter to Colombia, is an undeniable and heartwarming classic. The film was just announced to have secured two Oscar nominations, one of which being Best Original Song with “Dos Oruguitas,” the folkloric sentimental opus of the film. The track was written by the multi-hyphenate artist Lin Manuel Miranda and sung by[…]
The members of Combo Chimbita have always been moved by a deep, instinctive urge to experiment, creating bold fusions that feel boundless and unrestrained. Their omnidirectional songs mix splashes of psychedelic rock, cumbia rhythms, Black Caribbean traditions, freeform jazz structures, electronic thunderbolts, and more. Amid so much eclecticism, there’s also a spectral quality to their[…]
From intimate pop to powerful indietronica, Ghostly Kisses comeback with “Heartbeat” makes us want to live inside the track. The thing about Ghostly Kisses is that the vocals and the sense of immersion are always spot on powerful. “Heartbeat” their newest single, is another great mix of chillstep with indie electronic and pure sensible pop.[…]
Just a month ahead of the event, the one and only indie-alternative in the Dominican Republic festival, Isle of Light Music Fest, has made a change in its lineup. Set to take place on March 12, the Dominican musician, singer-songwriter, and composer Vicente Garcia is replacing the ‘90s rock band The Rapture on the lineup[…]
After debuting at No. 1 in 2018, Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy is still making money moves. This week, the rapper’s first studio album is celebrating its 200th week on the Billboard 200 chart — a first for a rap album by a woman. Invasion of Privacy won the Grammy for Rap Album of the[…]
Karol G surprised her followers last week by belting out one of her favorite RBD songs on her Instagram account, capturing the attention of many-a nostalgic fans. But also in that group were some of the original band members — Dulce María and Anahí to be exact. Karol G es tan fan de RBD que[…]
A new Latin music festival is headed to the Windy City. On Tuesday, the Sueños Music Festival announced Ozuna and J Balvin as headliners for the brand-new festival at Grant Park on May 28 and 29. The festival, organized by the same folks behind Mexico’s Baja Beach Fest, will see the likes of Myke Towers,[…]
The Mexican singer Girl Ultra has been making liquid-cool R&B for a lot of her career, but her latest track “Punk” represents an exciting sonic turn: She teams up with the indie band Little Jesus from Mexico City and launches into a stewing overcast alt-rock track that’s quiet, intense, and endlessly catchy, all while pulling her[…]
Songwriter and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda is inviting fans of the Oscar-nominated animated film Encanto to join one another for a special virtual sing-along on February 10. You're invited to join the #EncantoSingAlong this Thursday at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Watch and sing along to #Encanto with @Lin_Manuel Miranda, and the cast of the movie. Get[…]
Rauw Alejandro is a fisherman lost at sea — and in his own mind — in the music video for his latest single “Caprichoso.” His first release of the year, the track will appear on the Puerto Rican star’s forthcoming EP Trap Cake Vol. 2. Directed by LateMilk, the video bounces between car washes, jet[…]
Don’t mind us or the chills running through our arms right now. On Feb. 7, Ally Brooke gave a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem at the NASCAR season-opening exhibition for the Busch Light Clash at the LA Coliseum — absolutely killing it. “I’m so honored to have been part of such an incredible event,”[…]
After being named Spotify’s most-streamed artist for the second year in a row, Bad Bunny can now add a bigger title to his long list of accomplishments – the most-streamed artist on all platforms worldwide. The Puerto Rican rapper’s global success shows no signs of slowing down with this latest feat. According to the points[…]
When Rosalía’s announced the release of her latest single “SAOKO,” we knew it was a direct reference to Daddy Yankee and Wisin’s 2004 classic reggaeton song “Saoco.” In a recent interview with Apple Music’s ¡Dale Play! Radio, the “Malamente” singer talked about all things MOTOMAMI, which is due on March 18, including giving credit to[…]
The long-awaited music video for Selena Gomez and Coldplay’s mellow, techno-piano-led “Let Somebody Go” just premiered (Feb. 7), and it has fans crying, screaming, and breaking up. The track “Let Somebody Go” was released back in Oct. 2021, (later accompanied by a performance of the song by Coldplay and Gomez on the Late Late Show).[…]
Grandparents will sometimes do anything to make their grandchildren happy. Such was the case with a Mexican grandma who’s featured in a video that has recently gone viral on TikTok. The video shows the abuelita collecting money to help her granddaughter buy a ticket to a Bad Bunny concert. Instead of Bad Bunny, however, the[…]
On Friday night (February 4), superstars Jennifer López and Maluma hit the stage during The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform the title song to their upcoming movie Marry Me, which debuts at theaters at the end of the week. .@jlo & @Maluma perform “Marry Me (Ballad)” Watch the full performance ▶️ https://t.co/rotQL9OPg3#FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/YTBrpOjScY[…]
Danny Ocean got rid of the hat, let his hair grow out, and sports some leather in the visualizer for his newest single “Istanbul.” The track serves as a new taste of the “darker Danny” he hopes to showcase on his album @Dannocean by Danny Ocean, out Feb. 17. Ocean premiered the one-take, motorcycle-blazoned visualizer[…]
It appears the Spanish artist Rosalía is back to experimenting, based on her latest music release. She just premiered “SAOKO” today (Feb. 4), the second single off her highly-anticipated MOTOMAMI album that is due for release on March 18. And with that, she unleashed much commentary from her fanbase and the Internet at large. The[…]
This week, the CNCO fandom — known as CNCOwners— received one of the most exciting announcements of the band’s career: the boys will be starring in a new show, 4EVER, produced exclusively for Disney+. The five-episode series will be released first in Latin America later this year, and other Disney+ markets will follow thereafter. Disney+[…]
Dominican music producer Juan Abreu, also known as Xtassy of producing duo A&X, has passed away on Feb. 4. The producer known for his collaboration on “Danza Kuduro” was 37. While the cause of death is yet to be known, the news was shared by friend and colleague Alcover — the other half of A&X[…]
Enrique Iglesias has dropped his new video for “Te Fuiste,” a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers off Iglesias’ latest LP Final Vol. 1. Directed by Marlon Peña, the video for the pop ballad finds Iglesias delivering the single in scenic spots throughout Miami, while Towers appears in a much colder climates. Nuevo Culture[…]
