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Austin punkeros Sober Daze release new music video and announce unofficial SXSW performances

February 26, 2015 By Ian Morales

Earlier today Austin-based punkeros Sober Daze released their new skate/music video for “Live To Shred.” The single is their first from their forthcoming 7” split with San Antonio’s Knockin’ Chucks, scheduled for an April release from the group’s own Dazed Records. The 7″ will be made available in both vinyl and digital download formats.

Sober Daze was formed in Puerto Rico in 2002 by friends Peter Figueroa, Alex “Korn” Rivera, and Chris “Fatty” Bourcy. Shortly after they moved to Austin in 2003, they became notorious for their punk rock house parties with half pipe skateboard ramps and a tree house bar in their back yard at one point. The group currently performs as a four piece thanks to their addition of guitarist Alex “Rager” Loughborough in 2013.

Those in Austin can see Sober Daze live at the Punk Vs. Rockabilly 5 showcase on Mar. 16 at Flamingo Cantina and at the Eastside Throwdown Day Party on Mar. 20 at The Sahara Lounge.

Watch “Live To Shred” from Sober Daze below. Listen to more music from Sober Daze on Bandcamp.

Vega releases music video for “Que no te pese” ft. Carla Morrison

August 1, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

Vega Carla Morrison International Spanish folk-pop star Vega released her new music video for her single “Que no te pese.” The single features Mexico’s favorite indie darling Carla Morrison and can be found on iTunes here. Recorded on location in Mexico, the video shows the great complicity of both artists during the filming of it.

Spain-native Mercedes Mígel Carpio is from the south of Spain, from Cordoba. She was in Austin for SXSW in 2014, promoting her fifth studio album, Wolverines. In 2012 Vega was nominated for “Best Pop/Rock Album” for her album La Cuenta Atras.

Watch the music video for “Que te pese” below.

Nicaraguan singer-songwriter Perrozompopo releases music video for “Mundo”

July 28, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

Nicaraguan singer-songwriter Perrozompopo released his new music video for his single “Mundo.” Directed by Los Broderes Films, the single is the title track from his latest album released May 27 via Cosmica Records. The video originally premiered via MTV Iggy.

Mundo is the follow-up album to 2010’s Latin Grammy nominated Canciones Populares Contestatarias. Perrozompopo, whose real name is Ramón Mejía, has been winning over fans all over Latin America and the U.S. since 2000. His previous releases include 2008’s Quiero Que Sepas and 2011’s Die Fische & Perrozompopo: Live/In Nicaragua.

Watch the music video for “Mundo” below.

[7/19] Son De Rey single release party at Gypsy Lounge

July 18, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

Saturday, July 19, Austin-based Latin-fusion band Son De Rey will be celebrating the debut of their latest single “Pray For A Lover” at Gypsy Lounge. To go along with the single release, the band will debuting some of their latest music off their upcoming album and will release the “Pray For A Lover” music video at 11 p.m. The night’s performance will also feature a special collaboration with select members and alumni of The University of Texas Longhorn Singers. Dance U 2 will show off their salsa dancing skills and be offering lessons for those who wish to learn.

Son De Rey is a Latin music quartet whose music combines elements of pop, salsa, Tejano, cumbia and R&B. In addition to their original music, the group is known to perform covers of popular Top 40 hits with their own Latin twist, including “Careless Whisper” by George Michael (Wham!). In 2012, Son De Rey released their debut EP, Ojos Azules.

Gypsy Lounge is located at 1504 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 9 p.m. Music at 10 p.m. 21+ welcome. $5 cover. Visit the Facebook event page here.

Watch the video teaser for “Pray For A Lover” below.

Ecuadorian rockers Prime Ministers release new music video for “Take It Back”

June 9, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

Ecuadorian rock band Prime Ministers look to make their presence known here in the U.S. with the recent release of their new music video for their single “Take It Back.” The Brit-pop inspired English language track is off their upcoming Now, due out later this summer. The album will be their second full-length album and their North American debut. Both the song and album were produced and mixed by Max Heyes (Oasis, Paul Weller, Primal Scream).

Hailing from both South America and the Wynwood Art District (Miami), Prime Ministers first caught our attention in 2012 at South by Southwest when they were promoting their debut album, Take A Ride. The group has also garnered recent attention with their performances at Colombia’s Rock Al Parque and UK’s Great Escape Festival as well as recently sharing the stage with Santana. Prime Ministers are composed of Ernesto (guitar, piano, vocals), Chimo (drums), Pedro (bass and vocals) and Shaggy (guitar and vocals).

Watch the music video for “Take It Back” below.

Juana Molina releases music video for “Sin Guía, No”

April 29, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

Argentinian singer-songwriter Juana Molina released her new music video for her song “Sin Guía, No.” Directed by Argentine filmmaker/artist Dr Sepian, the video was shot in Tierra de Fuego, at the southernmost tip of the South American continent. It’s inspired by the Hain initiation ceremonies which used to be performed by the Shelknam people, who were among the original inhabitants of Patagonia. Young men on the verge of puberty were sent out alone in the forest, and had to perform a series of tasks (such as hunting, or fighting demons of the forest) before being considered as grown men and allowed to come back to the fold of the tribe.

“Sin Guía, No” can be found off Molina’s latest album, Wed 21, released in October 2013 via Brussels-based label Crammed Discs. The label has also reissued Molina’s back catalog that includes her four previous albums: Segundo (originally released in 2000), Tres Cosas (2002), Son (2006) and Un Día (2008). All of Molina’s albums are now available through all main digital stores worldwide, as well as on Crammed’s online store.

Watch the music video for “Sin Guía, No” below.

* Juana Molina will perform at the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in New York City in July. For more details, visit www.latinalternative.com.

La Ley release new music video for “Olivadar”

April 21, 2014 By Austin Vida Staff

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After a ten year long absence from the stage, Grammy Award winning rockeros La Ley debuted a new song “Olvidar” with a music video that made its official debut on Telemundo on Apr. 10. “Olivadar” is the first single off of the group’s upcoming album Retour, set for a May 13 release in the U.S. via Warner Music Mexico. The video was produced by Pancho Lora and was recorded at the Viña del Mar Festival.

La Ley is composed of Beto Cuevas, Mauricio Clavería and Pedro Frugone. The group has 7 studio-recorded albums, one live-recording (MTV Unplugged) and over ten records that combine their greatest hits. They are the only Chilean group to win 3 Grammys. La Ley also has two Latin Grammy Awards in their resume for “Best Rock Album” for MTV Unplugged (awarded in 2002) and Libertad (awarded in 2004).

Watch the music video for “Olivdar” below.

Watch the music video for “Compañero” from La Guerrilla

October 10, 2013 By Austin Vida Staff

Austin-based Latin fusion band La Guerrilla released their new music video for their single “Compañero” today. Directed by Leah Pérez, the video was shot during their live performance at the La Condessa Block Party in May. During their performance the group was wearing special Dia De Los Muertos inspired makeup and playing to a full, enthusiastic crowd. “Compañero” will be available soon from the band’s iTunes page and will be featured on the upcoming full length album, No Passport.

La Guerrilla is the musical project of Austin-based musician (by way of Peru) Enrique Rumiche. The official bio says it best when Rumiche refersthe project as “the ongoing World Troubadors Collective led by a Latino Transcontinetal Hustler.” The band’s sound is a bilingual fusion of traditional South American rhythms with elements of reggae, gypsy-punk and ska.

Watch the music video for “Compañero” below.