kalatva.

this is an amazing track from the mexican duo of classical guitar players, Rodrigo y Gabriela. they specialize in playing acoustic guitars really fast. and they’re good at it. their sound is uniquely latin and their heritage shines through their music. i first heard this song last summer but i couldn’t find the name of it. but now i have. and my life is complete. and make sure to check out the music video.

also happy bastille day y’all.

Diablo Rojo

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Diablo Rojo video

Jesus take the wheel! Our favorite Irish electronica artist, Roisin Murphy has debuted her video for her single “Movie Star“. In typical Roisin fashion, it does not disappoint. Enjoy it below!

hey guys! julieta venegas is a hot mexican poprocker who teamed up with the spanish rapper la mala rodriguez to record this live version of her song “Eres Para Mi”. this track has been tremendously succesful in latin america and the US. this version is off the MTV Unplugged album, which i’d highly recommend checking out if you like what you hear. the song is so sunny and the accordions are to die for, especially when blended so seamlessly with the reggae/ska rythyms. i also enjoy the lyrics; the story the girl tells of her unquestionable affirmation that the guy is for no one but her.

Eres Para Mi

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Basically, this song is beautiful. Jens Lekman is amazing, period. The calypso beats in “Happy Birthday, Dear Friend Lisa” and the imagery of Jehovahs interrupting birthday parties are basically my life. I love it. Listen and loveit too.

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I recently discovered PIC. He’s from California and I know very little about him. His style ranges from indie, to rap, to electronic. And his track “Systematik” is pretty good. There are plenty of synthesized, trippy beats to satisfy me. Check out his other tracks on his MySpace page.

Systematik

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