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If you’re looking for one more dose of the summer movie season, a new Dracula origin story called The Last Voyage of the Demeter just might scratch that itch. Other than that, this weekend belongs to the indies. But don’t let that turn you off if low budget flicks aren’t really your thing. This weekend is giving us aliens, time travel, a whodunnit, and a documentary about one of the […]

Hip-hop turns 50-years-old on August 11. In honor of the special anniversary, we’re highlighting ten Latino rappers who hold an important place in hip-hop history. The list includes pioneers like Kid Frost, Mellow Man Ace, Lisa M, and Ivy Queen during her days with The Noise. Also, there’s rap stars Fat Joe, Big Pun, and Residente with Calle 13. The legendary group is rounded out by Angie Martinez, N.O.R.E., and […]

On my latest podcast episode:  In part 2 of our two-part interview with engineer/producer Ed Stasium, we traded some studio stories, talked about his home studio, mixing in Atmos, and much more. A look at why superfans aren’t so super anymore thanks to streaming. And the return of the icon amplifier brand Sunn. Ed was one of my first guests way back on Episode 23 in September of 2014, so […]

When Instagram’s Threads was first introduced, it started with a bang, climbing to around 120 million users within a week of release. It seemed that everyone wanted an alternative to Twitter (now X). The only problem is that the platform seems to have rolled out prematurely with not enough features that most users looked for. As a result, a variety of reports have seen its user growth basically plateaued, with […]

This summer in the Southern California art scene we see a focus on both nurturing homegrown talent and contextualizing international artists’ work within the zeitgeist. Across museums and galleries, there is an emphasis on revisiting overlooked or flattened narratives in favor of plural histories and perspectives. Caps embellished with shards of glass from a Ford-F150, larger-than-life piñatas in the shape of lowriders, and sculptures made from found objects – these […]

Welcome back to THE LIST, our monthly roundup of products we’re coveting right now, from beauty to home decor, culinary destinations and more. This month, as the hot summer endures, we’ve combed through the ether to select products made to care for textured hair, from coarse strands to kinky locks and everything in between. An Herbal Healing Scalp Tonic From Tecuane Apart from the morning ritual of styling and prepping […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Kali Uchis’ freaky perreo with El Alfa and JT, the debut album by Grupo Frontera, and Danna Paola’s introspective single. Also on the list: Lido Pimienta’s anthem for the Colombia women’s national football team, Carla Morrison’s ode to Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, and Ivy Queen’s celebration of reggaeton. Plus, Le Coco’s sexy single and DENNIS’ Brazilian […]

Professional songwriting has come a long way from the days where a piano or guitar and vocal would be enough to sell a song. As time when on, songwriter demos because just as sophisticated as a finished record in order to get the idea of the song across to the artist. Still, some artists, producers or managers need to hear more to imaging how they’ll sound on a song, and […]

After a decade in the industry, Becky G is getting ready to embark on her first headlining tour through the U.S. This milestone comes on the heels of the Mexican-American pop star bringing her genre-spanning hits to global stages, like Coachella, this past spring. As Becky G’s career continues to blow up, she remains committed to using her platform for good. Most recently, she has teamed up with Cheetos’ Deja […]