Music News

Música Mexicana is everywhere right now, and for all the right reasons. Trap corrido, or corridos tumbados, is the mix of regional Mexican sounds with reggaeton and urbano — a new blend pioneered by Gen-Zers that is taking the world by storm. On April 17, “Ella Baila Sola” by 23-year-old corridos star Peso Pluma and Mexican-American group Eslabon Armado became the first regional Mexican song to make it to the […]

Collaborations between artists have always brought about an interesting meld between two styles and even genres. Going back t the 1980s pairing of Run DMC with Aerosmith for their genre-breaking version of “Walk This Way,” collaborations tend to propel a hit to ever greater heights, or even revive it when it seems dead. Spotify recently looked into the process and found the success rate was much greater than thought. They […]

On my latest podcast episode: Rock collectables creator and KnuckleBonz CEO Tony Simerman talks about growing up backstage during rock concerts, his background in 3D animation, the problem with distributing custom beverages, 3D vinyl, and much more. Radio payola appears to be back. And a look at software and plugin subscriptions and why they are probably in your future. Listen to it the at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn […]

After shaping the sound of Latin pop music as a co-writer for stars like Christina Aguilera and Shakira, GALE is ready to break the mold with her debut album. In Lo Que No Te Dije, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter blends her Caribbean roots with elements of pop, dance, and punk music. With her most visceral and vulnerable lyrics yet, GALE is ready to make her mark as the next Latin […]

It was a hot but breezy morning in San Juan, Puerto Rico when singer-songwriter Matt Louis and I met at his favorite coffee shop, Gustos, where he writes and works on music. Looking dapper and relaxed, Louis wore dark shades and a red Chicago Bulls jersey that he paired with black lightweight cargo shorts and black leather boots. His cafécito of choice: a hot latte with several ice cubes that […]

Being an artist has always been difficult, but it may be even more so today since there are far fewer paying gigs than ever before. When it comes to releasing music though, for the most part that’s always been a losing proposition for indie artists. This fact was brought home by a Pirate.com survey that found that 75% of artists in the U.S. and U.K. lose money on their music […]

Long pants, high socks, long sleeves, hats, bandanas. Surgical tape wraps around the thumb, middle finger, index finger to protect blistered hands; gloves are too bulky for picking cherries. A howling Washington wind stirs dust around the field, distant chatter and laughter hanging low like morning dew. Farm workers bend, reach, collect. Behind a white picket fence, it would be called harvesting, but under the hot Washington sun, it’s called […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new albums from Nicki Nicole and Lupita Infante and Yendry’s most vulnerable song yet. Also on the list: Ana Tijoux’s empowering “Niñx,” Diana Flores’ dazzling dance track, and Bad Bunny’s Jersey club banger. Plus, more new albums from Juanes and Carin León. Nicki Nicole and Milo J, “Dispara” Nicki Nicole is baring her soul with her […]

Welcome to LATINA’s Friday Film Roundup, our weekly picks for the new movie releases on our radar. Unlike the week of May 5th, when “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was one of the only movies worth watching, there are now too many good movies coming out this weekend. Seriously, we had to include a bonus round this week to make sure we mentioned them all. From big tentpole films […]