104 songs, albums and videos submitted for review
Rum Boogie, single by Southern Avenue. “Rum Boogie,” is the second single from Southern Avenue’s upcoming Alligator Records debut, available in April 2025. The three women and one man of the Southern Ave. band have with toured with Sheryl Crow, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Jason Mraz. “Rum Boogie” is addictive – you can’t not feel like dancing, singing, head bobbing. It is just plain infectious. Stream on major platforms.
Honey, single by Raveena. The title is perfect for this slow, romantic, honey-dripping dance of beautiful vocals and light-touch instrumentals that will just drift you away. The first artist of Indian heritage to play at Coachella, Raveena is the survivor of genocide and now centers her art and life around spirituality. It shows. Stream on major platforms.
Come Undone, single by Close to Monday. rising European dark wave synth pop duo Close to Monday reimagined Duran Duran’s “Come Undone” as a heartfelt tribute from a personal moment for the duo’s vocalist Ann, who rediscovered a childhood video of herself dancing to the original track. This song honors the classic with with their signature blend of ’80s-inspired synths, cinematic soundscapes, and a rhythmic pulse. The result is a very enjoyable earworm. Stream on major platforms..
Consent, single by Dalia Dumont. Shuttling between France and the US, Dalia Dumont is the essence of “sin fronteras”. Her songs tackle tough subjects, like consent, stalking, and gun violence- situations people find themselves in the world over. In her upcoming album Fantasia (April 25) Dahlia does not pull any punches with her lyrics.Stream on major platforms.
By the Rio Grande single by Tish Hinojosa. A Mexican American who has lived in the Texas, New Mexico, Nashville, and Germany and developed unique blend of Mexican folk and country , American folk and country and pop, her new single By the Rio Grande is both beautiful listening and habit-forming. She records and sings in both Spanish and English; this song is English but with a very Mexican feel to it. One to put on Replay. Stream on Spotify
Te Sigo Amando, single, by Sparx. While not new – released in 2022 as a single – it shows up on Spotify’s New Mexican Music playlist and is captivating. The four women of Sparx weave urgent lyrics with Latin trumpets and beats and the inherent fun of Latin music. Many have recorded this song, but the Sparx version will have you listening over and over until you learn the Spanish lyrics so you sing along. Stream on Spotify
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