Felices los cuatro? On Thursday, Maluma brought his fans some “Cositas de la USA” with a fresh and sexy reggaetón single and a music video where, very naturally, the singer plays a Latin lover times three. In the video, Maluma doesn’t mind being a little naughty. The video follows him …
Read More »Las Sombras Are the New Vanguard of Argentine Rock
A narrow street in Buenos Aires rings with the melodic blare of Julián Pico’s voice and the low hum of his acoustic guitar. It’s a striking opening image for Argentine rock band Las Sombras’ debut short film, El precio de la canción (in English, “The Price of the Song”), and …
Read More »RS Latin Music Picks: Week of July 20th
Could your weekend playlist use a little more seasoning? Rolling Stone Latinselects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify. Afro B and Ozuna, “Drogba (Joanna)” — the Global Latin Version Momentum for cross-Atlantic …
Read More »YouTube Unveils New Bad Bunny Mini-Documentary
YouTube released a new mini-documentary on Wednesday dedicated to the life and times of the 26-year-old Puerto Rican superstar, Bad Bunny. Featuring footage from his most recent arena tour, as well as psychedelic animations, YouTube’s latest Artist Spotlight Story is a vibrant, 10-minute portrait of the artist at the height …
Read More »Yashua Finds Inspiration in Heartbreak on '777'
Yashua, a singer with a misty-eyed falsetto and a polished moonwalk, is only 20, but he says he has already experienced every possible shade of romantic torment. “I’ve dated girls older than me; I’ve dated girls younger than me,” he explains earnestly. “And it wouldn’t be like, we date for …
Read More »Mon Laferte Returns to Rock Roots in New 'Paisaje Japonés' Video
Latin Grammy-winning artist Mon Laferte has traversed many a genre over the years. Whereas she once cut her teeth as the bewitching, heavy metal frontwoman of Mystica Girls, she eventually came to embrace her rootsier side by venturing into cumbia, salsa, and ranchera sounds in her 2018 LP, Norma. But …
Read More »Kany García on 'Contra El Viento' LP, Championing LGBTQ Puerto Ricans
“Within the Latin music community, we [LGBTQ people] are still very few,” Kany García tells Rolling Stone from Washington D.C., where she recently marched in the city’s local Pride parade. “Not to perform,” she adds, “but to have an amazing time with friends.” It’s no regular Pride Month for the …
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