Album Preview: Miami’s Elastic Bond Signs to Nacional Records, New Album To Be Released June 25th

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Nacional Records is hands down the premier U.S. label for Latin Alternative music, so it is exciting to hear that Miami band Elastic Bond just signed with the label and will be releasing their next album Real on June 25th 2013.  Elastic Bond is a 6-member ensemble formed in 2006 by Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and the talented Honduran singer Sofy Encanto.  Their name is derived from physics, referencing the idea that they have united their diverse backgrounds and influences into one … [Read more...]

Bruno Mars (English) & Cruzito (Spanish) – When I Was Your Man

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Bruno Mars' latest single "When I Was Your Man" is a soulful ballad that bares his emotions as he contemplates the shortcomings that led an ex-girlfriend to split and never look back.  There are many reasons why people like Bruno Mars, for some it's the sincerity of his lyrics, for others it's his charm, and for me it's the soulful recollection of an era that I was never alive to witness.  In an age where mainstream radio struggles to maintain a voice amidst the sea of over-produced pop tracks … [Read more...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

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Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off Summary: The premiere episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is a balance of rhythmic dance tunes and inspiring romantic ballads, preparing listeners for the excitement of summer that awaits us around the corner.  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, from emerging acts Elastic Bond, Leslie Grace, and Madai, to established artists such as Elvis Crespo, Tommy … [Read more...]

Elastic Bond – Pierdo El Control

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Elastic Bond is a 6-member ensemble from Miami, formed in 2006 by Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and the Honduran singer Sofy Encanto.  Their name is derived from physics, referencing the idea that they have united their diverse backgrounds and influences into one special project.  The video for "Pierdo El Control" ("I Lose Control") was released in 2012 and the song itself comes from the Frecuencia Natural EP  (2010).  The fusion of a pop-influenced drum beat, reggae-guitar, jazzy keys … [Read more...]