By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Pehuenche – Past and oblivion
This Mexican artist stands out in every aspect of his work. His highly nasal voice makes each syllable of every word feel savored and released into the air in a very particular way, reminiscent of the early days of Puerto Rican singer Daniel Santos. Furthermore, his music features a unique blend of psychedelic elements from the seventies alongside a timeless folk sensibility., curiously inviting us to perceive a song to hug and dance slowly, as if it were an old-fashioned bolero. This is an unexpected character, one who immediately stands out from the crowd and captures anyone's attention. The video? A relaxed, edited piece that cleverly takes advantage of the landscape of Paso de Cortés, a beautiful mountain pass nestled between the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, perfectly complementing the tranquility conveyed by the recording.
Santiago Motorizado – Stardust
And yes, little by little, Santiago Barrionuevo, singer, bassist and composer of the popular Argentine band El mató a un policía motorizado, is becoming a permanent icon of the most recent Latin American rock. Their songs get straight to the point, and they know how to capture the sensitivity of the moment in these messed-up times. This new single is no exception, as in just over two minutes, it captures the emotion of the moment and touches the listener in just the right way. However, we're not sure whether to interpret the promotional video as a critique of consumerism and sedentary lifestyles, or as a stark black-and-white portrayal of loneliness in these times. Perhaps, as we see on screen, the problem is solved with beer, pizza, and other food-related distractions.
Ana Sanz – I continue
This girl from Bogota has been a pleasant surprise within the Colombian music scene. Their sound is fresh, their songs are witty and simple And the truth is, by doing things right, it has enough going for it to gradually captivate its potential audience. Without much fuss, Sanz presents a video with a fun story that perfectly matches his style, and which we hope the general public will soon be able to see. The truth is, amidst the crisis generated by the pandemic, it's good to see a glimmer of renewal emerging in the capital's music scene.
Leena Bae + Mediopicky – Heat
And to close, we present the clip of an interesting Guatemalan artist, who, with the collaboration of a prominent Dominican producer, gives us a glimpse of where the new independent urban music is headed and what weapons it has to seduce the potential fanbase. Without getting bogged down in complicated processes, the singer relies on her physical beauty and an erotic atmosphere., In the style of the rooms where webcam companies operate, they try to convince us of their magic and the power of their song, perhaps hoping to leave their sensual presence in our memory and inspire us to hit the dance floor and shake our bodies. The result isn't too different from what we see in other products of the genre, but it's still enjoyable and entertaining while it plays and appears on our screen.