This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Promesas” by Los Mono. Los Mono bring positive energy and inspired, post-modern funk at every corner on their album Somos Los Que Estamos. “Promesas” is a pounding party jam as narrated by robots carrying samplers - with plenty of thick bass lines and the sparkling sprinkle of a harp for exoticism’s sake.
This week’s Single of the Week is Mercy by Duffy. Duffy has quickly become one of 2008’s most exciting musical figures in the U.K. The sound on “Mercy” is one that’s out of time - glassy go-go soul with smoky undertones of regret. The young Duffy takes centerstage and does her best Dusty Springfield. It’s a finger-snapping Motown groove with some white-hot soul power underneath.
This week’s Single of the Week is “Paradise” by Ana Serrano van der Laan. Ana Laan was born in Spain, but grew up in Sweden. Her sweet, sublime voice spins gentle melodies in both Spanish and English, as evidence in this track “Paradise”. The track has a light rhythm but Laan’s voice is the true highlight. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
This week’s Discovery Download is “Wait Till I Get There” by Eric Durrance, from the Country music store. Eric Durrance is the ex-vocalist of Christian Rock band, Big Dismal. He is now back with country album, I Lost It All, and “Wait Till I Get There” is a rhythmic acoustic song with quite emotional lyrics. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
This week’s Single of the Week is “11h30″ by Danger. French newcomer Danger brings together glitchy pop with hard-hitting power chords and tone-pitched vocals. It’s a synth disco/funk overload and it’s pretty much irresistible. Hear it on the right sound system and it’ll likely change your life. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
This week’s Discovery Download is “Last Night (Radio Edit)” by Mavado, from the Reggae music store. Mavado is a Jamaican dancehall artist with a thick, rumbling vocal style. The beat is a blooming, bubbling electro pulse, over which Mavado carves out a meditative, revealing look at city life in his thick patois. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Mama Tierra” by B-Negão, Macaco & Nazão Zumbi. Macaco are a Barcelona-based band, with band members from all over the world. The band’s diversity give the band it’s electro accents of Latin music and rumba.
This week’s Discovery Download is “Entropy Reigns (In the Celestial City)” by Kelley Polar, from the Electronic music store. Kelley Polar made his first mark when he and some fellow performers from New York added live strings to the classic first album from Metro Area. This track is from his new album, and contains the crisp, driving minimalist beat that have made his sound so identifiable. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Mundos Diferentes” by Gabby Villanueva. Villaneuva had been a popular TV personality, but now she’s ready for her music career. This title track from her debut is a solid uptempo rock tune, with a great acoustic rhythm track and plenty of moody effects on the lead guitar. You can find out more about the artist on her Myspace.
This week’s Single of the Week is “Seven Days of Lonely” by I Nine. The quartet known as I Nine from South Carolina first came to our attention when they were included on the soundtrack to Cameron Crowe’s film Elizabethtown. Now the group’s Avril meets-Evanescence mixture of moodiness and big pop hooks is available as the Single of the Week. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
