Control Machete alum, Toy Selectah, is possibly one of the most hardworking DJs, producers, and creative directors out there. The Monterrey native is the mastermind behind a myriad of sought after remixes of a variety of artists such as Vampire Weekend, Santigold, Morrissey, Babasonicos Banda de Turistas, and his very own Sonidero Nacional. His pioneer infusion of cumbia and urban rhythms, and his ubiquitous energetic global presence, make him one of the major players in the Latin American music scene.
Toy Selectah’s latest remix reenergizes and “fixes” the new American indie pop phenomenon, Lana Del Rey’s hit, “Blue Jeans” with fast paced Mexican guarachero rhythms.…
In this column, DJ Juan Data gives you one worthy mixtape every week to check out. This week: Cal Jader
Expect no less from these AMAZING photos of Vive Latino 2012! Ft. Francisca Valenzuela, Café Tacuba, Bunbury, Kinky, MIS, Gogol Bordello, Austin TV, Illya Kuryaki…
If you can’t be in Mexico for Vive Latino 2012, you should at least be able to hear and see Astro, Café Tacuba, Dënver, Enrique…
We know what we liked about 2011. But what did THEY like? Find out what Francisca Valenzuela, Kinky Mr. Pauer, Zechs Marquise, Toy Selectah and others…
It’s pretty arbitrary to choose the best Latin songs of an entire year. One man’s Cerati is another man’s Merenbooty Girls. But we’ve crowned a…
Mexico City’s massive three day festival, Vive Latino, just announced its 2012 lineup! Ft. Café Tacuba, Dënver, Carla Morrison, Bunbury, Francisca Valenzuela, Kinky, La Lupita,…
Remezcla gives you the lowdown on the Latin who’s who at NYC’s 2011 CMJ Music Marathon (Oct. 18-22). Get ready for music madness!
The globe is struck with the sudden death of Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. Read what artists like Calle 13, Toy Selectah, Mexican Institute of Sound,…
Gun Selectah is the prefect combo of experimental intent and persistent percussion. With outstanding interludes, “Como Un Perro” claws at your knees and begs on…
The drums on this spooky voodoo cumbia, by Mexico City’s Spike Devil Disco, take over…
In this interview, guitarist Leo Mintek of New York's future rock quintet Outernational had plenty to say about imperialism, capitalism, immigrants rights, and revolution in this exclusive interview.
Don't readjust your computer screen. Enrique Bunbury returns with a flipped-out, upside down, honkey tonk melody, sure to send shivers up your spine.
In this new weekly column, Salvador Olguín features the works of "non-Latin" artists whose rhythms, themes, or melodic influences have earned it the name of Borderland Latin.
Best thing about mixtapes, most of them are FREE (!), and they're a great way to discover new music. In this column, we'll give you one every week.
