By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Hip Hip – Turn
This Mexican trio achieves a pleasant rock sound without unnecessary frills. They get straight to the heart of the song and don't get bogged down in outdated virtuosity. It's music made in the living room under the simple premise of having a direct melody that allows the audience to connect immediately. to promptly sing their lyrics, which also avoid being bogged down in philosophical harangues or tedious monologues. The video's visual style rests on the same foundations, playfully incorporating the vibrant colors of the neighborhood. The editing, as is the current trend, overlays a few GIFs onto the artists' poses, adding dynamism to the final result. Is Hip Hip going to rewrite rock history? No. Does listening to and watching them brighten our day? Yes. Okay, that's enough.
Surfer Gorilla – Mangrove Mambú
We insist: If you want a fresh take on the musical fusions of the Colombian Caribbean, you must listen to Surfer Gorilla. Their work is risk-taking, bold, and yet, it still maintains a pursuit of pure enjoyment and unbridled dancing. His is characterized by a constant aesthetic obligation to renew what has already been seen and heard, and a healthy desire to surprise his growing audience., who have gradually come to understand that this duo based in the city of Santa Marta has the right substance to continue entertaining and pleasing their fans, breaking the odd tired old rule along the way. And yes: we have on screen a good-humored, hilariously confusing, and tastefully edited video.
Green Past – For you
Yes, we know. Many people see these kinds of pictures of bands before, during, and after concerts and festivals and immediately ask «"And when will we return to the good old routine of jumping around with our friends to the sound of good live music?"» And the answer is uncertain. However, this exquisite group from Mendoza, through a contagious tune, It invites us to celebrate as much as we can, thanks to a series of presentation files very well put together in the montage, effectively highlighting the roundness of the composition. It's pleasing, yes, quite pleasing.
Slowkiss – Ballerina
This Chilean band makes a beautiful sound. Dense, corrosive, heavy, uncompromising, but at the same time, not obvious. They are part of what, we hope, after the pandemic, we can call the innovative force of Latin American rock. What this group has done is fresh, attractive, and takes risks with new textures within the genre. To promote their latest single, they've featured the lead singer's sister, showcasing her talent as a contemporary dancer. Taking advantage of the solitude of the streets, they've created poignant images that reflect the times we live in. Everything works perfectly, especially when we hear that part of the lyrics that says «Because when you dance the entire world starts spinning and the wind brings me pieces of you». Gorgeous.
Solar System + Puerto Candelaria – My Colombia
We cannot miss the opportunity to review the joint recording made by two of the most popular neo-tropical sound groups in Colombia. And the fruit of this encounter is a song that recalls the good times of classic cumbia, embraced with a contemporary attitude. It's an enjoyable recording that will undoubtedly gain significant exposure throughout the continent and, why not, in global circles where the folklore of these lands holds a special place. The video, of course, is jovial and entertaining. This artistic fusion could, if we're being picky, have been bolder in its intentions, but the result, when it comes down to it, satisfies anyone looking for a catchy, uncomplicated dance.
