“ĀæQuieren Rock?” is a documentary that chronicles the 22-year history of the Quilmes Rock festival, one of Argentina’s most iconic rock events. Directed by Federico Bareiro and produced by Juan Parodi, the 70-minute film features exclusive interviews with musicians, producers, and journalists, along with previously unreleased archival footage.
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Dillom: The Most Unconventional Voice in Argentine Rap
Dillom is the dark alter ego of Dylan León Masa, a 24-year-old Argentine rapper, singer, and songwriter who has revolutionized the Argentine urban music scene with his unique blend of trap, punk, rock, and experimental sounds. He is set to release a new electronic-infused collaboration with Spanish rapper Santa Salut.
Read MoreJoaquĆn Sabina: The Last International Tour of the Iconic Singer-Songwriter from SpainĀ
At 75 years old, JoaquĆn Sabinaāoften referred to as the Spanish Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen (although he rejects these labels)āis retiring. āHola y adiósā [Hello and Goodbye] marks his final international tour, which will take him across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe. His latest released song is titled āEl Ćltimo Valsā [The Last Waltz].Ā
Read MoreIs Fito PƔez the Most Relevant Living Nostalgia of the Golden Age of Latin American Rock?
Fito PĆ”ez, the iconic Argentine musician, has released Cuando el Circo Llega al Pueblo (“When the Circus Arrives in Town”), a single that previews his forthcoming album, Novela, set for release in March 2025. With touches of magical realism, the song tells the story of an eccentric circus arriving in […]
Read MoreIs Residenteās Las Letras Ya No Importan an ironic statement about contemporary popular music?
At 46 years old, Puerto Rican musician RenĆ© PĆ©rez, known as Residente, obtained his first Grammy in the category of MĆŗsica Urbana over Bad Bunny, Feid, J Balvin, and Young Miko. His album Las Letras Ya No Importan [lyrics donāt matter anymore], or “Les paroles n’ont pas d’importance” [words no […]
Read MoreIs Bad Bunny’s latest work the peak of reggaeton or the exhaustion of a commodified genre?
Bad Bunnyās sixth studio album, DeBĆ TiRAR MĆ”S FOToS (I Should Have Taken More Photos), has been widely celebrated as āa breathtaking balancing act, a succession of history lessons tucked inside airtight reggaeton, synth-pop, and folk songsā (Vulture) and the artist considered āa master at work to enact his vision […]
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