By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
My Buenaventura – The Indians
A group of Colombians based in Bilbao have decided to conquer the world from the largest city in the Basque Country by reviving Caribbean folk sounds combined with the already well-known breadth of rock from all eras. His thing is mixing champeta, salsa and cumbia, with contemporary sounds, seeking the immediate reaction of frenetic movement from the audience. The discography so far has consisted of three albums, the latest of which is titled The Indians, It's a compilation of three psychedelic-tinged songs, featuring intense reverb throughout the recording and an undeniable power in showcasing the results. The truth is, this band has managed to solidify an interesting sound, and contrary to what some might suspect, it's clear that everything has been done with the necessary seriousness to avoid any hint of exotic opportunism.
The Empire of the Moon – Le Monde
If you're looking for music with an intimate sound, something in the realm of contemporary electronica perhaps made to soothe the beasts that live within us, we would like to recommend This latest EP by the Argentinian artist Juan Sábato, which navigates between ambient, post-rock and trip hop in its three tracks. It's a sensitive, emotional production that manages to touch and perhaps even sensitize the listener. We appreciate the relaxed and tranquil atmosphere conveyed by each recording and every detail we discover with each listen. The mixing and the definition of each instrument are elegant. This is a gem that we hope will not go unnoticed.
King Kobra – Black Ballads
If any of you know Quentin Tarantino or any of the many film directors who want to copy his style of storytelling, please tell them that on Zonagirante.com you could hear a Costa Rican artist, who appears masked in promotional photos, and who makes music as dirty as the devil's soul, yet crafted with finesse, perfect for dancing a wild night on the beach, designed to end with you drunk, kissing repeatedly with sand covering your entire body. This is a raw, direct, exquisite sound production. A resounding punch disguised as unprecedented calm. This mysterious character deserves his chance to surprise everyone, locals and foreigners alike, anywhere on the planet, because what he does is recapture the magic of good old rock and roll from our continent. Great work.