Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from romantic tumbados and lovesick R&B to multi-language crossovers and genre experiment ... Show More
Today
A unified popstar theory from Tinashe
On her eighth studio album Popstar, the criminally underrated multihyphenate Tinashe finally asserts herself as a Main Pop Girl, crafting a record about what it means to be a celebrity in the modern era. For her, it’s about grinding for years, living in the fantasy, and connectin ... Show More
46m 44s
Oct 27
The 'bummer hope' of midwest emo (ft. Yvette Young and Mike Kinsella)
A few months ago, Nate came across a glittering guitar riff unlike anything he had ever heard before; it managed to perfectly balance careful optimism with plaintive melancholy, stirring the spirit. That melody, played by guitarist Yvette Young, was a shining example of the “midw ... Show More
30m 20s
Sep 2023
It's 'El Tiny' season — and Alt.Latino has the lineup
This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview the artists coming to play Tiny Desk performances for their 'El Tiny' takeover, including indie explosion Kali Uchis returning home to Colombian beats, pop star Becky G debuting some Mexican regional soul and "La Caballota" he ... Show More
22m 50s
Oct 2022
FnBeats Mexico City Listening Party - La Gutie - 071022 - Part 3
FnBeats hosted a listening party in Roma, Mexico City.
Contents: live music, tunes on digital and vinyl, and live video projections courtesy of Meedy Flava.
Music by or played by: Tariq, Nouche, Mariam, Romizva, Meedy Flava
PR and hosting duties: Alin and Romizva
2h 24m