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Buscabulla’s music has always felt like a lush, shimmering dream, one that carries both the sweetness of nostalgia and the sting of reality. But behind their otherworldly synths and tropical-tinged grooves lies a story deeply rooted in identity, resilience, and the messy beauty of love. The Puerto Rican duo, Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del […]

The first time I set ears upon John Glacier, I was thousands of miles from home- a stranger living in a country I had never set foot in. As her track “Money Shows” chimed into my brain, Glacier’s voice lulled me into deep introspection. While heavily plucked notes pierce each eighth of 77 beats per […]

Fabi Reyna is not just making music, she’s building worlds. As the force behind Reyna Tropical, Reyna stands at the intersection of sound, land, identity, and memory, crafting a body of work that’s as emotionally rich as it is rhythmically infectious.

The music of girl groups from the 1990’s into the early 2000’s is a staple of R&B. Girl groups have been on the front lines of the genre in their style and sound with an equal focus on romance and self sufficiency. In the past two decades, however, girl groups have fallen off in favor […]

Alex Isley’s fifth musical project has arrived, this time taking shape as an inquisitive probe into love and its challenges. From the uncertainty in “Holding On” to the self-assured farewell in “Thank You for a Lovely Time,” WHEN covers the many facets of a complex relationship. Isely tenderly employs her dynamic vocal style in the […]

La Molly has a conversation with Santo Domingo’s Pablo Alcántara, better known as mediopicky, and explores his work.

Radio intern Piper Ruth explores Amaarae’s work.

Learn about Oakland-based rapper Ovrkast.

Our intern Dahlia Saenz has an artist spotlight: BLK ODYSSY.

Latin Alternative as a genre is vast. It encompasses everything from the neo-corridos of Natanael Cano to the soft folk pop of Natalia Lafourcade. The one thing all of these artists have in common is their ability to be sonic shapeshifters. Often influenced by culturally or geographically traditional sounds from their childhoods as much as they are the rock or hip hop of this county, most of the artists who fall under the Latin Alternative umbrella are using music as a bridge between the experiences of their parents and those of their peers. To help you better understand this multifaceted genre, here are ten albums that I think best exemplify the creativity and sense of wonder it takes to be a bridge.

Portland rapper Aminé has returned with his third studio album, 13 Months of Sunshine, released on May 16, 2025. This marks his first solo project since Limbo in 2020 and follows his 2023 collaboration with Kaytranada on Kaytraminé.

KWN’s music often explores themes of love, self-discovery, and mental health, resonating with listeners navigating similar experiences. Her ability to fuse soulful R&B with elements of rock and pop creates a sound that’s both fresh and relatable. The singer recently stated in an interview with New Wave Mag, “I’ve just been on a journey really that involves finding myself as a person and as an artist.”


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