115 songs, albums and videos submitted this week
Todo, single by Becky G & Delilah. Sweet, melodic, romantic; beautiful voices backed by a gentle guitar until the music rises with violins, pulling your heart so you feel every word. Spanish. Stream on all major US and Mexican platforms.
El Pantalón Blue Jean, single by The Mexican Standoff. A song from the Hola Texas album with ongoing release updates through August. The Standoff is an all-female Mexican American band led by frontwomanFernanda Ulíbarriand based in East Los Angeles, which features four core members who play mariachi instruments and incorporate genres such as ranchera, country, cumbia, punk, and mariachi into their unique Mexamericana sound. El Pantalón Blue Jean, done in a conjunto style, makes you stand up and dance. Spanish. Stream on Spotify and major platforms
Burnout, single by The Warning. Hold on to something as the reigning rock queens, the sisters Villarrel from Mexico, deliver their signature power, melody, and sophisticated hard rock shaped by world-class (and they have the awards to prove it) virtuoso guitar, bass, and drum skills, and unique vocals. From the Keep Me Fed album. Stream everywhere.
Pura Madre, single by La Morar de Vihuela and Nancy Sánchez. So much fun. Sanchez and La Morrar have put together a traditional-sounding Mexican tune that exudes happy vibes and fun. A plus, their voices harmonize perfectly, making this song a play -again favorite Spanish. Stream on Spotify and major platforms.
Así es el Mundo álbum by Eljuri. The indefatigable guitar genius and powerhouse singer has released her best album yet. Sophisticated, emotion-laden, Latin/Caribbean-infused rock, with a touch of activism. One of the best guitarists out there, she blends the chords and riffs with her deeply feminine, but deeply confident voice. Eleven songs, each one unique and each one a joy to either listen to or dance to, Spanish and English. Stream on Spotify and major platforms.
My Luck Has Changed, single by Estani. There are two versions of Mi Suerte Ha Cambiado on this new conjunto album,Tú De Mí Te Acordarás, by theSan Antonio-bornESTANI. As you tap your foot and listen to either version – or to any of the songs on her album – you will understand why she just won theBest Artist in the Latin Traditional categoryat theHollywood Independent Music Awards. Conjunto, a combo of European and Mexican music, is inherently happy, and this song will make you smile and dance. Spanish. Stream on all major platforms.
BONUS. In case you have been living on the moon for the past week, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged to be married.
Patrick O’Heffernan