Lo Poloko is a group of musicians from Mexican, Chilean, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese backgrounds who came together in Rotterdam. While their music is grounded in Latin styles, they are always seeking to experiment with new sounds by incorporating a wide range of genres, including rock, ska, cumbia, reggae, Balkan,...
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![Album Review: Altin Gün – Aşk [Glitterbeat; March 2023]](https://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/altun-gun-ask-cover-335x335.jpeg)
The energy is evident on Altin Gün’s upcoming album Aşk (out on March 31 via Glitterbeat Records) which sees the band back in the studio together for the first time post-pandemic, following the release of 2021’s home-produced records Âlem and Yol. Use of vintage equipment and recording techniques nods to...
Triana y Luca‘s debut single, “Raíz” is a soulful amalgamation of melancholic melodies inspired by folkloric music. Rich with cultural influences, the track swings gracefully between acoustic, chamber folk and indie folk sounds while also blending traditional Mexican ranchera, jazz and flamenco styles. With its timeless themes of migration and...
Rotterdam-based sextet Antares Flare has recently released their second single titled “Sandstones” via Wicked Wax “Antares Flare offers a musical journey through the Congo rainforest, South-American magic realism and the psychedelic European realm of the 60’s”. You can find out more and buy the single on their Bandcamp page: https://antaresflare.bandcamp.com/track/sandstones
