Spanglish Noise Travels To The 2013 Latin Billboards!

If you don't know Henry Santos by name, you definitely should know him by his former band: Aventura. Much of the former success of Aventura stems from Henry's skill as a composer, so while his cousin Anthony "Romeo" Santos was the lead singer and "star" of the show, the talent truly was balanced within the group. When Henry and Romeo decided to go solo, their debut albums reached #2 and #1 respectively on the Billboard Tropical Chart. Henry Santos's new video "My Way" is as much a … [Read more...]

5 Ghoulish Tracks (Halloween 2012)

Disfraces, sombras, & plenty of dulces…I hope you’re all ready for another Halloween! In case the only music you’ve been hearing lately is the shrieks of teenage girls in the movie theaters, we’ve assembled a short list of Latinized Halloween(ish) tunes that we enjoy. From Lila Downs to Calle 13, we chose an eclectic mix - help us grow this list by sharing more song suggestions below in the comments! Lila Downs - La Bruja (The Witch) http://youtu.be/6NVNRlDWEy8 Calle … [Read more...]

Today has #TeamEliJas in a frenzy, thanks to the release of Eli Jas' second single, "Deseandote." This talented young singer, New York's Princess of Bachata, came hurtling onto the scene last spring with the release of her song "Tu Me Haces Volar" and the early recognition she received from MTV 3 (and Spanglish Noise of course - click here for the interview!!). The fact that she is a female bachata singer aside, what truly makes Eli Jas special is the emotion she oozes into every phrase, her … [Read more...]

Liz Menezes Interview

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Liz Menezes Interview Summary: New York's own Liz Menezes is an indie singer-songwriter whose music, even though she doesn't like to categorize it, is best described as Latin pop/rock. This trilingual artist released her first album, Yo, in 2011 and will soon be releasing a video to her song "Veneno." The interview with Spanglish Noise gives us a glimpse into her writing process, influences, and even a tale of a memorable open mic night in … [Read more...]

Prince Royce – Incondicional

I've heard it said that bachata is the new reggaeton, with its popularity skyrocketing in recent years thanks to the R&B-influence of such artists as Romeo Santos (Aventura) and Prince Royce. Their influence is undeniable and has produced a new crop of talent, including the likes of Grupo 24 Horas and Eli Jas (peep the Exclusive Interview here). Just as reggaeton was often accused of having a beat that is too monotonous, the same has been said of bachata. Prince Royce and his … [Read more...]