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

April 18, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Elastic Bond Nacional Records Miami Real

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...]

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Raul y Mexia – Las Escondidas

February 4, 2013 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Mexican electro-mastermind Toy Selectah, still basking in the 2012 "Best New Artist" Latin Grammy success of his tribal proteges 3Ball MTY, returns today with with la energia of the Californian sibling duo, Raul y Mexia. Their new single "Las Escondidas" contains the explosive tribal-cumbia shuffle that many listeners have grown to love and Raul's romantic singing style is a sharp contrast to Mexia's urban grit. Raul y Mexia happen to be the sons of Hernan Hernandez, bassist for the popular … [Read more...]

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Ana Tijoux: Road To The Latin Grammys

November 14, 2012 by Nataly Leave a Comment

Ana Tijoux is a 2012 Latin Grammy Nominee of Chilean descent who is nominated in the “Best Urban Music Album” category for her album, La Bala. She is the daughter of Chilean self-exiles who had fled to France after the coup d’état of 1973 that put Augusto Pinochet into the role of dictator in Chile. When the dictatorship ended, she returned to Chile and became immersed in the underground Hip Hop scene of Santiago. Her socially-conscious lyrics and smooth delivery have led to her growing … [Read more...]

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Ana Tijoux – Volver

October 1, 2012 by Joseph 1 Comment

Recently nominated in the Best Urban Music Album category for the upcoming 13th Latin Grammy Awards, Chilean MC Ana Tijoux breathes a fresh life of philosophical wisdom and poetic rap lines into the oft-hidden genre of Latin HipHop. Her 2012 Album La Bala is perhaps most known for its socially-charged lyrics - evident through such songs as "Shock" or "La Bala" - but the deeper tracks on the album often take a more subtle approach to Ana's intellectual musings, as is evident in the new video … [Read more...]

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Monica Lionheart Interview

September 3, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Monica Lionheart Interview Summary: Monica Lionheart is a an indie singer-songwriter from New York who is know for her work with the groups Zigmat and Pacha Massive. She recently released her solo album Indian Summer under the label Nacional Records and the 11 tracks are sure to enthrall listeners with the melodic colors struggling against dissonance and surrounded by the sounds of electro-soul. Today’s interview introduces us to Monica's … [Read more...]

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Monica Lionheart – Let Go

May 31, 2012 by Joseph Leave a Comment

The music in Monica Lionheart's song "Let Go" delicately weds dissonance with tranquil beauty, as her indie-soul vocals bring warmth to any instruments willing to provide an accompaniment. For those unfamiliar with her name and solo efforts, perhaps you have heard of her groups Zigmat and Pacha Massive. Monica's music features eclectic arrangements and instrumentation - a feature that applies to this song as well. From the strumming guitarist who can't decide on major or minor chords to … [Read more...]

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Ana Tijoux – Sacar La Voz (Ft. Jorge Drexler)

April 28, 2012 by Joseph 1 Comment

Poetry and music rarely collide as effortlessly as when Ana Tijoux introduces pen to microphone. This young Chilean poet raps so smoothly and with such conviction that her vocals are more like that of a respected orator mixed with the seductive voice you hear when that attractive late night snack beckons you from the kitchen cabinet. Her 2012 sophomore album, La Bala ("The Bullet"), is full of politically and socially-charged messages. This is no surprise, considering how she grew up in … [Read more...]

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