REVIEW VALET – About You, About Me
In 2014, CVSPER, a young producer from Chile, was featured in XLR8R. This was a big hit for the scene... Read Article
REVIEW Kali Uchis – Isolation
After a sparkling debut album Por Vida, Colombian-born American-raised Kali Uchis seems to be a constant fixture in the limelight.... Read Article
REVIEW Sonido Gallo Negro – Mambo Cósmico
When the current renaissance in cumbia got rolling in European about 18 years ago it was natural that its Peruvian... Read Article
REVIEW La Misa Negra – S/T
The seven member band from Oakland, California La Misa Negra resets their talent with their latest and self-titled second album.... Read Article
REVIEW Camarão – The Imaginary Soundtrack to a Brazilian Western Movie 1964-1974
His friends used to say, “His accordion speaks for him”. However, the most notable contribution to the genre of forró... Read Article
REVIEW Gitkin – Five Star Motel
The press blurb about the debut LP from Gitkin talks about inspiration coming from the artist’s wandering guitar salesman uncle... Read Article
REVIEW Motivado – Cobalto
With time and the knowledge gained in parallel projects, his electronic trio Estancia La Mar, and his continuous collaborations with... Read Article
REVIEW Bruxista – Human Resources
Known by many as El Sueño De La Casa Propia (ESDLCP), José Manuel Cerda is back at it again, though... Read Article
REVIEW El Búho – Balance
Balance opens like a springtime morning, with “Coro del Amanecer” nudging the door ajar to let in the light of... Read Article
REVIEW Kafundó Vol. 5: Afro-Brazilian Roots and Wires
There are few labels as dedicated to electronic music in Brazil as Kafundó Records. Through their compilations, as well as... Read Article
REVIEW Tribalistas – Tribalistas (II)
After a hiatus of 15 years, Marisa Monte, Carlinhos Brown and Arnaldo Antunes are collaborating again as Tribalistas. The years... Read Article
REVIEW La Lá – Zamba Puta
Her work may suggest otherwise, but Giovanna Nuñez, who sings under the pseudonym of La Lá, does not have a... Read Article