Diego Verdaguer — the romantic Argentine singer behind tracks “Volveré,” “Voy a Conquistarte,” and “La Ladrona” — died on Thursday, his family informed fans on Twitter. Argentinian outlet Agencia EFE reported that his death was due to complications with Covid-19. “With absolute sadness, we inform his friends and fans, that our beloved Diego left his[…]
The buzz around Brazilian global popstar Anitta is incredible. It is a mutual commitment from both the artist and her devoted fanbase, especially since Anitta continuously delivers banger after banger, like her newest high-energy, English-language bubblegum pop “Boys Don’t Cry” released today Jan. 28. Anitta is known to be unapologetic and empowering – two of[…]
This is a weekly compilation of bite-sized song and EP reviews from our music writers. Discover new favs, read nuanced criticism of the week’s hottest releases, and more. This week, some of the featured artists include DannyLux, Nicky Jam, and Flores. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music. DannyLux – “Infeliz” Daniel Balderrama[…]
Ally Brooke is willing to do anything for love. At least that’s what she sings in her newest single, “Por Ti,” which cements the former Fifth Harmony star’s pivot to Latin music. The music video premiering on Nuevo Culture follows a female protagonist in a relationship with a criminal, as she ultimately decides to “do the right[…]
Anitta isn’t here to give any man her sympathy. On Thursday night, the Brazillian star released “Boys Don’t Cry,” an English-language, electropop earworm with a retro-futuristic vibe à la The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights.” “Sometimes you call me when you’re too drunk, oh God/Then you start telling me I’m the one, I’m not,” she sings. “In[…]
Singer and songwriter Joel DELEŌN released a new single on Jan. 27 titled “Coco,” along with a new music video. Joel has been focusing on his soloist career ever since he left the Grammy-nominated group CNCO in 2021. This latest single is his second solo single after the success of “La Culpa,” which left his[…]
Ricky Martin, the legend himself, is making his return to Latine pop! Fresh off of the success of “Que Rico Fuera,” his collaboration with Chilean-American songstress Paloma Mami, he returns with the excitingly minimalistic “Otra Noche en L.A.” “Otra Noche en LA” is sure to be your next favorite soft-pop song. Starting off with a[…]
It’s clear that Selena’s legacy transcends generations. To this day, we hear her iconic singles on streaming soundtracks (did you catch “Como La Flor” on Euphoria’s new season?), and are still being told new details surrounding her musical trajectory and personal life. Even though there’s much to uncover, one thing is now known for certain:[…]
La Solar Festival, one of Medellín’s most important and anticipated festivals, is finally back! This time at the Parque Norte de Medellín on Feb. 19, 2022. The festival boasts a major lineup full of both emerging and established acts in and out of the Latine landscape. Some of the performers include Rauw Alejandro, Tainy, Paul[…]
La Solar Festival, one of Medellín’s most important and anticipated festivals, is finally back! This time at the Parque Norte de Medellín on Feb. 19, 2022. The festival boasts a major lineup full of both emerging and established acts in and out of the Latine landscape. Some of the performers include Rauw Alejandro, Tainy, Paul[…]
Don’t remind Rauw Alejandro about the first time he performed in front of a crowd! He was the halftime entertainment for a basketball game in Puerto Rico “and it was a mess,” he tells Nuevo Culture for an episode of The First Time. “I don’t like to remember that first time,” says Nuevo Culture’s cover star with a[…]
Sin City is known for partying, but the RITMO festival will be hosting an epic fiesta for Cinco de Mayo. Kicking off May 5 and running through the 8, the festival secured a jaw-dropping lineup with some of reggaeton’s biggest names, including Farruko, Nio García, Myke Towers, and Arcangel, to name a few. The rest[…]
Masquerade is Vincent Poag’s latest album covering twelve awesome songs that take the artist’s unique style to another level. Vincent Poag stands above the mainstream and creates exceptional songs with a positive undertone. In “How Lucky I Am” he urges his audience to be thankful for the simple things that we usually take for granted.[…]
La Leyenda is back! Y con bebecita nueva… Reggaeton master Anuel AA has announced his return to the music scene — his first single since 2021’s Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren. The singer recently took to Instagram to share a video teasing the release. He was joined by Yailin La Más Viral, who were both lip-syncing[…]
The lineup for this year’s Governors Ball was announced on Jan. 25 and… it barely has any Latine talent. Set to take place from June 10 to 12 at Citi Field in Queens, New York, the lineup for 2022 includes three headliners: Kid Cudi, Halsey, and J. Cole. Other notable acts playing this year include[…]
As many eventually do, Sinaloan norteño band Calibre 50’s vocalist Edén Muñoz has parted ways with his band to start a solo career under the wing of Banda MS’ record label Lizos Music. In a Lizos Music’s Instagram post, the announcement stated: “IT’S NOW OFFICIAL!!! We want to share the newest member of the #FamiliaLizos.[…]
If the last two years have taught us any lesson, it’s probably that we shouldn’t take anything for granted, and that music will always find a way to be there for us. Like 2020 and 2021, this year is shaping up to be one of uncertainty with a barrage of mindblowing music to provide the[…]
We can barely keep up with all the accolades Encanto’s soundtrack is racking up! There’s a new milestone that the Disney film achieves every week. On Jan. 24, the film has claimed not only one, but three new achievements: the soundtrack kept its spot at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a[…]
Get ready to max out your credit card! On Jan. 24, Bad Bunny announced he will be extending his time out on the road and revealed he will be hitting stadiums in 29 cities across the U.S. and Latin America. The World’s Hottest Tour will be supported by DJs Alesso and Diplo on select dates[…]
The “Perra” saga continues to unfold. J Balvin won’t be legally bound to apologize for the video of his song “Perra,” as ruled by Colombia’s judicial court. Released last year, the collab song with Tokischa received a storm of criticism for its depictions of Black women as chained dogs. A tutelage complaint filed with Colombia’s[…]
The Instagram beauty influencer Jenny69, who set social media aflame with her viral single “La 69” last year, has just announced that she is releasing her follow-up single “Más Cabrona Que Bonita,” this Friday, Jan. 28. “You guys, I just uploaded my single cover! Like, I literally fucking uploaded my single cover to my next[…]
