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Danny Fornaris – Se Me Para // Freak

April 15, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

If you could spend a day shuffling through Danny Fornaris' iPod, I guarantee you that the results would be astounding. Once a reggaeton producer who kicked it with fellow Puerto Rican rappers Auudi and LG, Danny has since dived headfirst into a range of genres that span cumbia, rock, new wave, and bluegrass. Each release brings a different story and perspective that reflect his current interests. It's refreshing to see an artist who isn't afraid to experiment and Danny skillfully crafts … [Read more...]

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Julieta Venegas – Hoy

March 21, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Julieta Venegas is known for her soulful pop ballads and the latest video "Hoy" ("Today") adds an electro-indie ambiance to this sound. The song begins with a thin instrumentation of solo vocals and synth piano that eventually swell with the addition of the drums, grand piano, and back-up vocalist. This theme of a rise or awakening is mirrored in the lyrics, where there is an unfolding moment of clarity and happiness - self-professed to be the first time this has occurred ("hoy por primera … [Read more...]

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Episode 5: My Broken Valentine

February 18, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 5: My Broken Valentine Summary: Lovers across the nation recently took a day to rekindle that passionate fire, share some wine and chocolates, and set the mood with those canciones de amor that mysteriously took over every blog this month, irregardless of the language. Here at Spanglish Noise, we support your Valentine's Day experience and hope it was wonderful. We recently decided that instead of contributing to yet another standard … [Read more...]

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Hola Hi – Me Haces Volar

February 14, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Hidden amongst Miami's musical soundscape of club, pop, and Latin, lies a down-to-earth indie-pop band, Hola Hi. Their name is derived from a common greeting you might hear in bilingual Miami (Person A: "Hola." Person B "Hi.") where language is often uncertain and initial pleasantries can quickly set the tone for the rest of the conversation. We were introduced to the band by our friends at Las Gringas Blog (lean su entrevista con Hola Hi here) last summer and their first album Primavera is … [Read more...]

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Mink – Esperame

January 29, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Mink is an eclectic band from Mexico whose website description of "pop avante-garde" sums them up nicely. "Esperame" is a pop-rock track off their 2010 album Camino whose melancholic vibrancy matches the song's yearning for fulfillment. Leaves flutter and the hourglass ticks as both the music and video portray a sense of urgency. Only recently formed in 2007 and assisted by a production team who have worked with the likes of Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Zoe, Los Claxons, and Jesse & … [Read more...]

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Dawin – Light Of Day (Let ‘Em Go) & Via Bedroom EP

January 12, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Dawin is a talented Dominican-American crooner from NYC who brings a fresh Latin vibe to the mainstream sound of Urban R&B. In addition to possessing a voice that is comparable in many ways to Usher or Chris Brown, Dawin can also play the guitar and piano, utilizing these tools as an important part of his song-writing process. Where his new single "Light of Day" portrays his confident swag and a soulful passion for pop music, the free Via Bedroom EP artistically complements his … [Read more...]

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Julieta Venegas – Tuve Para Dar

December 28, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Julieta Venegas is a well-established Latin pop-rock singer from Mexico whose voice shines with a pure strength, but certainly is able to incorporate a sultry twang when the mood calls for it. Once the front singer for the band Tijuana No!, she has since released six solo albums to date, with another album Los Momentos rumored to release in February 2013. Today's song "Tuve Para Dar" comes from this album, and while listeners might want to initially interpret the tune as a relationship that … [Read more...]

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Alex Ferreira – El Afan

December 8, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

There's something contagious about Alex Ferreira's new video "El Afan." Perhaps it's the crazy dance moves, or the fearless way the lead actor produces a "pay-it-forward" effect whenever he kisses women, prompting them to participate in his crazy antics and adventure. Whatever its secret, this music video is as entertaining visually as it is lyrically. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Alex Ferreira, he's a Dominican singer who is currently situated in Madrid, Spain. Today's … [Read more...]

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Miguel Bose & Ximena Sarinana – Aire Soy

December 5, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Spanish-Italian singer Miguel Bose and Mexico's Ximena Sarinana teamed up for a new rendition of the song "Aire Soy," which originally can be found on Bose's popular 1986 album Salamandra. While at first glance this might seem like an unusual collaboration and song selection, the steady 80s drum beat and soft instrumentation in this piece actually fit Ximena's experimental musical interests quite well. The video presentation has an ethereal feel to it, where the absence of background … [Read more...]

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Episode. 3: New Music For Fall

November 3, 2012 by Joseph 2 Comments

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 3: New Music For Fall Summary: In the third episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast, Nataly Sanchez and Joseph Mitchell return with an exciting half-hour of new music for the fall, including an interview with Fito Blanko from the song "Pegadito Suavecito" and a preview of the upcoming 2012 Latin Grammy Awards. Whether you're a Spanglish-parlante or simply a listener who enjoys the fresh new sounds of Latin music, come join the newest voice … [Read more...]

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