Continuing to shed light on the popular and contemporary musical landscape of the long and geographically diverse country of Chile, we share the newest sounds coming out of Latin America’s southern tip. It’s fair to say that electronic... Read Article
Javiera Mena‘s new single “Intuición” sees Mena evolving her synth-laden pop to take on tropical rhythms, an influence strengthened by the production assistance of Pablo Díaz-Reixa (Spanish tropicália-electro artist El Guincho). Bomba Estereo’s Li Saumet features as guest... Read Article
Chile’s ‘end of the world’ location and relatively small population give it a disadvantage when it comes to international bands touring the country. Unlike Rio or Buenos Aires, few artists include Santiago in South American tours, and those... Read Article
Earlier this year, the #freekesha case propelled the deep-seated issue of women’s rights in the music industry into public view. Yes, while some of the biggest stars of the music industry are largely female (Beyoncé, Adele…), the majority... Read Article
I’m the first to admit that working for Sounds and Colours is an opportunity for me to get an education in Latin American pop music. As the daughter of a father who lived and breathed tropical salsa and... Read Article
To finish off our Chilean month here on Sounds and Colours we thought we’d pick out some of our favourite modern albums from the country. It is fair to say that the music scene has blossomed in recent... Read Article
There is nothing novel about US record label Nacional signing a new Mexican band, as they have done with Dapuntobeat. But what is novel is when their first video features the talents of Chile’s indie-pop queen Javiera Mena.... Read Article
On an extremely sunny Sunday afternoon Alex Anwandter – fresh from his performance at one of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s alternative concert venues – sat down with Sounds and Colours in a quaint café in Santurce. As with... Read Article
Alex Anwandter’s sophomore effort, Rebeldes, is a modern study on queer politics and Latin American pop, wrapped in infectious neon beats and 80s style synths. As with his first solo record Odisea, there is no hint of his former... Read Article
Nacional Records have recently turned their heads towards Chilean pop – a scene that is producing some incredible moments right now – and have just released the latest album from Alex Anwandter. With more than a passing resemblace... Read Article
Here is a new collaboration between two of the Spanish-speaking music world’s finest talents. “Novias” already existed on El Guincho’s Pop Negro album from last year. Here, Javiera Mena – Chile’s queen of electro-pop – adds her vocals,... Read Article
New remix of Can Can‘s “Al Mar” by Peruvian I Am Genko. Can Can, from Ecuador, released “Al Mar” as a single back in July 2010. The original is a sparkling low-key pop tune, the kind of glorious... Read Article
