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La Tierra by Flor de Toloache. The Grammy-winning indie mariachi group covers a 1997 patriotic classic by the legendary band EKHYMOSIS, considered by many as the “second Colombian anthem.” The music moves in a high tempo with percussion, horns, and the incomparable vocals of the women of Flor de Toloache. Available on all platforms.
You by Irene Diaz. The second single off her forthcoming album Lovers and Friends, the Mistress of Love Songs brings us an addictive rocking-energy love song that incorporates her unique and wonderful voice with hooky lyrics in a pop tune that is an absolute must at the top of your playlist. Available on all platforms. Check out the YouTube video – it will make you happy.
Screen Violence album, by Chvrches. The Glasgow trio does it again in their fourth album, only with Martin Doherty and Lauren Mayberry recording in LA and Ian Cook in Scotland the 9 big sound songs on this album will move you emotionally and kinesthetically. No wonder the album, released 3 days ago, has 18 million Spotify streams. Available on all platforms.
One Way Out, EP by Melissa Etheridge. From the first guitar note of “As Cool As You Try” to the final notes of “Like the Way I Do” this is classic gut-grabbing dive-bar Etheridge. The 4 songs on the EP will not let you go and you will love it. Available Sept 17; pre-order at https://www.melissaetheridge.com, pre-save at Spotify and Apple Music and other platforms. . Watch the YouTube video filmed at LA’s Molly Malone’s.
Nada es como quisiera by Fernanda Ulibarri. Singer, songwriter, producer, video producer, and all-around artistic genius brings us the music from the major Mexico City installation “Frida: La Experiencia Inmersiva” by Cocolab Worlds and OCESA. The music is pure joy and magic, happy and inspiring. Available on all platforms. Check out “Frida Inmersiva” at fridainmersiva.com.
Camera Lenta, video/single by El Dusty Adan Cruz, Serko Fu, and Morenito de Fuego. Classic party sound from the Latin Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, and ringmaster, “Camera Lenta” mashes together Cumbia, Electronic, & Trap for a taste of the Corpus Christi music scene through the lens of an MPC2000 sampler and clips of Latin and reggae music. Available on all platforms. Check out the cartoon skateboard video for the song on YouTube.
BONUS: Blessings and Miracles by Carlos Santana. The master is back and hotter than ever, with Rob Thomas, American Authors. Available for preorder at Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.
