Medusa, sung by Gloria Trevi. One of Mexico’s most popular and prolific female artists releases a powerful, gripping, urgent song that will rock you with its drum in your heartbeat and carry you along with its immersive pop melodies. A brilliant creative triumph. Stream on Spotify and other major platforms. Video on YouTube. (hope you like snakes)
One Way Street, single by Rena Roberts. A fast-rising country pop star blends R&B and a country feel in this song, using her powerful voice and an explosive drum rhythm to bring urgency and feeling to the fore in this song. The run-up to her country release next month, Bad Girl Bible vol 1. Stream on most platforms.
Todas la Naves del Mundo, álbum by Jaramar. One of Mexico’s most renowned singers with over 13 albums and a Latin Grammy brings us a tale of Mexico with music from Conquest-era Spanish ballads to traditional songs from Veracruz and Oaxaca, all with a modern touch and the power of her voice which she can move from opera highs to breathy love lows. Extraordinary. Stream on Spotify.
Propiedad Privada single by Paulina Rubio. One of the most influential female Latin artists of all time released a new song in June that combines her wide-ranging voice with a pop beat. Gets into your ears and will not leave. On all major platforms.
Adentro, álbum by Francisca Valenzuela. The Chilean-American princess of all things music (and fashion) releases an album so intimate, so personal that the cover had to be her unadorned. Every song is a jewel and the entire collection is a deep dive into the music and heart of one of our generation’s most endearing and most talented Latin artists. Stream on all major platforms.
Paloma No Vuelve Amar, single by La Doña. Dreamy, exciting, danceable. She is a genius when it comes to songwriting and arranging. Every note is perfect, pure fun. Stream on Spotify
Patrick O’Heffernan
