THE PORTUGUESE ARTIST YOU NEED TO KNOW: JANEIRO
A staccato guitar line, in a cool jazz key, invites the bass drum to jump on top and never let go. From then on, the atmosphere is set, relaxed yet groovy, almost
FIRST LISTEN: Silvana Estrada Transforms Rage Into Release in “Dime”
It was a typical bustling day in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico: sounds, aromas, colors, and people moving in every direction, all enveloping us in its heartbeat. As we arrived at Luma Studio,
Brindo por los míos: Queralt Lahoz & Lia Kali Raise a Glass
Some songs arrive like a spark: instant, electric, fleeting. Others arrive like a warm breeze that lingers, like a familiar face in a crowded bar, or a night you never meant to
Roshâni Drops New EP Rooted in Geneva, Shaped by Colombia
Roshâni, the luminous Geneva-based duo whose name means light in Farsi, returns with Playa Los Ángeles, a soul-stirring three-track EP born from their month-long residency in Colombia. It’s a project that pulses
TIGRE SELECTOR: Killabeatmaker Reminds Us We’re All Children of Africa
There’s something ancient pulsing through the basslines of Killabeatmaker‘s Afro-Colombian folktronica. Born in Medellín, shaped by Venezuela, and rooted in Colombia’s twin coasts; the Caribbean and the Pacific, his sound is a ritual
Empanadas Ilegales Album ‘Sancocho Trifásico’ Is A Sonic Stew of Cumbia and Diaspora
There are no borders in the music of Empanadas Ilegales-only portals. With one foot in tradition and the other in full improvisational flight, the Vancouver-based ensemble returns with Sancocho Trifásico, their most expansive
Daymé Arocena Bares All on New EP Recorded Live in CDMX
Daymé Arocena, the Afro-Cuban soul powerhouse known for bridging continents with her voice, is returning to self through Daymé y yo. Out now, via her new distribution partner BMG, the 7-track EP
SOFI TUKKER Releases Butter, the Jazz Companion to Their Hit Album Bread
From the vibrant dance floors of global festivals to the breezy rhythms of Rio de Janeiro, SOFI TUKKER ’s artistic journey continues to win hearts over. Their latest album, Butter—a tender, jazz-laced companion to
Ridin’ Into the Heart of Soul: Cuco’s Most Intimate Album Yet
On Ridin’, out now via Interscope Records, Cuco doesn’t just drop a new album—he delivers a deeply personal and soulful homage to the culture, city, and sounds that shaped him. A love letter to
Ben Aler: The Mexican Artist with a Voice That Seduces in His Debut EP
In a world where new music churns out at lightning speed, Mexican-born, Berklee-trained artist Ben Aler offers a much-needed pause—a moment to sit in your feelings and let the sounds elevate you.