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It’s not common for electronic music to be accompanied by lyrics that go beyond trivial matters, but it’s even more complicated to mix dancefloor anthems with mental health or the loss of a father.
When does a work begin? When does it end? Is the creator the only person who can give it meaning? Does a certain unconsciousness help to break down certain barriers?
This is not an article about Zahara; we’re not dedicating it to anyone in particular. This is not an article about motivation, but it is about intention. This is not an article about past traumas, although they may be a driving force.
Dead Pioneers’ third full-length, Wagon Burner, is here, and as with their two previous works, the band isn’t playing for a draw; they never speculate. It’s not that they don’t know the meaning of the word, they just don’t like it.
Soul singer, rapper, samba-rock performer, singer-songwriter, composer, actor, and muse to one of the most iconic film directors of the 21st century.
All of this is Jorge Mário da Silva, better known as Seu Jorge, who has just released The Other Side (2026), undoubtedly his most intimate and melancholic work.
In recent years, we’ve been witnessing a renewal of folk music in the Iberian Northwest, a movement driven by established projects like Rodrigo Cuevas in Asturias or Baiuca in Galicia. The scene continues to grow, as does the number of exponents of this neofolk, with other notable emergences such as the Galician acts Ortiga or Mondra.
Access to AI is resulting in an explosion of new content across all industries, and music is no exception. From controversies over cloned songs on streaming platforms to bands or individuals producing tracks created 100% with these tools, the emergence of generative technology is already giving us a new vocabulary.
“Cuando llega el calor, los chicos se enamoran, es Nu Genea y el sol” could perfectly reflect the festive spirit of the Neapolitan band formed by Lucio Aquilina and Massimo Di Lena.
The undeniable summery, coastal vibe, a hallmark of their sound, permeates all their previous discography, as well as their recent album People of the Moon.
There are records that deserve to have been made if only for a single song. Dashboard Mary is one of those compositions, but Johnny’s Dreamworld is not one of those records.
The debut LP from the London-based outfit Modern Woman is a carousel of emotions and contrasts packed with exceptional tracks.
The recent release of Angine de Poitrine’s second album is generating an unusual, growing hype for a band where, without being 100% instrumental, vocals aren’t exactly the protagonist in their tracks.
That is why we find ourselves asking: is a voice necessary to reach the mainstream?