Reviews

Album review: “Cachispa” by Sebimor
When they released their debut LP back in 2019, Sebimor was firmly in their lane as Puerto Rico’s resident indie psych-rock band. That album, Badtrip, put them on the map with a specific sound that garnered them fans who felt fueled by the acid trip sounds of their music. Songs
Album review: “desde mi cuarto” by Krystal
It’s not particularly uncommon to discover an indie artist who has potential; most do, in fact. Part of the charm and appeal of following their careers is to witness that promise blossom as they continue to find themselves with each new release. But there’s also a lot to be said
Album review: “Cutie Pie :3” by Gyanma
Gyanma has been having himself quite a 2024. He kicked off the year with his own slot on RaiNao’s hit debut LP, CAPICÚ, which also gave him the chance to delight the crowd during her smash live concert in June. Last month, he made a surprise appearance on Jotaerre’s album
Album review: “La Plebe”
Any person with even a cursory knowledge of the music industry knows that every album is a group effort. Beyond the headlining name on the cover is a team of producers, songwriters, A&Rs, and more that put the work in to make a project come to life. Over a
Album review: “Poderío” by FOKINFROID
In hindsight, it should have come as no surprise that someone who calls themselves Robi Caco online decided to dabble in rock music. For five years now, FOKINFROID has distinguished himself as a member of the alternative rock/R&B band Los Rarxs alongside members Vento Alejandro and Erre, leaning
Album review: “Buscando Encontrarme” by Kevtopo
In a mediasphere where “views” and “likes” rule, it’s become nearly every hopeful artist’s dream to go viral. Not necessarily in the same way Justin Bieber or Tori Kelly did that started their careers, but in a way that’ll get maximum eyes and ears on you, with
Album review: “Inmortal” by Keysokeys
The road women artists have to take to gain some measure of recognition and success in the Latin urban music industry has become, if not better paved, certainly wider over the past few years. These advancements are due to the tireless effort of the legends who were front ’n’ center
Album review: “Numero1Uno” by Jan Mercé
After a few scant years withering on the vine, trap has once again surged in Puerto Rico and Latin America (or as Anuel AA succintly proclaimed: “Trap is back!”). While credit for its renaissance can be debated, it’s hard to deny a second wind is happening when stars like
Album review: “delincuente espiritual” by LaDí
The first thing you notice when you listen to LaDí is her voice. Not just in the obvious that-goes-for-every-singer way, but moreso its register: she manages to sound both like a close whisper and an ethereal transmission from deep space. Her first tracks, released under the name DiAnE, were rough