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- How Independent Musicians in Latin America Can Benefit from Online Music Promotion
The music industry in Latin America has experienced a digital revolution. From Mexico City to Buenos Aires, artists are building careers without ever signing with a major label. For independent musicians across the region, online promotion offers a real chance to be heard—not just locally, but around the world. If… Read more » - Pixel Parties: Latin America’s Digital Nightlife
Latin America’s nightlife is experiencing a digital renaissance. Virtual dance floors, livestreamed DJ sets, and online art collectives are redefining what it means to celebrate after dark. From Mexico City to Buenos Aires, partygoers are gathering in digital spaces where borders dissolve and creativity thrives. Technology isn’t just a tool—it’s… Read more » - How green was my Valle
What a time to be a fan of Marcos Valle. It’s a little like that double-decker bus: you spend hours at the stop, waiting in the cold and wet for one to appear, only for three to turn up in a row. First, Vampisoul re-released at the end of May… Read more » - Sem Fio – Tuning into the Novas Frequências Festival
Novas Frequências is a music festival based in Rio that reaches its 15th edition this year. This is something to celebrate, as putting on an annual music festival that explores new and experimental tendencies in Brazilian music is no easy task. The short film below, directed by Ivan Nishitani of… Read more » - Adrián Solano – The “Worst” Skier in the World (and the Most Inspirational One)
In the cold world of professional skiing, where athletes are forged on frosty trails from childhood and trained to perfection, Adrián Solano stands out like a palm tree in a snowstorm. And that’s not a bad thing. Back in 2017, Solano, a Venezuelan cross-country skier, made headlines across the globe… Read more » - Latin Music Festivals Reliable Power for Vibrant Performances
Looking to power up Latin Music Festivals with reliable energy for vibrant performances? You need a solution that ensures uninterrupted shows and electrifying experiences for every attendee. Power outages can dim the excitement. You deserve equipment and expertise to keep the rhythm alive without fail. For seamless installations, trust The… Read more » - Aviator Takes Flight in Latin America Online Casinos Amid a Crash-Game Boom
Some games whisper their appeal. Others roar straight off the screen. In Latin America, one title is climbing fast and burning bright: a no-frills, high-stakes crash game built on nerve and timing. Its rules are basic. Its stakes? Not so much. As players across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia lock eyes… Read more » - Gop Tun – A Maverick CollectiveThe Gop Tun festival is one of the musical highlights of the year to discover new Brazilian electronic music and to see artists I have been writing about in action. You can find anything from new Brazilian experimental artists playing live at the beginning of the afternoon to full-on peak-time… Read more »
- Visual Activism in Latin America: Art, Protest, and Graphic Design
In Latin America, protests speak not only through slogans and speeches. They scream from the walls of the streets, appear on Instagram feeds, turn into magazine covers, and even “pop up” on Spotify as visual mockups. Visual activism here is not an auxiliary element of political struggle, but its central… Read more » - Nunca Tarde – a round-up of recent new albums (DJ Dolores, Jaime Ospina, Natalia Bernal, Julia Mestre, Alvaro Lancellotti and many more)
It’s difficult to know where to start this month, there are so many fine new releases to tell you about. Perhaps I’ll just close my eyes and let my fickle finger of fate hover over my list… DJ Dolores: O Enigma do Frevo (Self-released?) A good place to start, since… Read more »
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