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Nacional Records announces debut release from Jungle Fire

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TropicosoNorth Hollywood-based Latin Alternative label Nacional Records announced this week that they will release Tropicoso from Jungle Fire. Set for a Sept. 30 release, Tropicoso will be the debut full-length album from the Los Angeles-based Afro-Latin funk band. If you are fan of Austin-based funksters Brownout, Cilantro Boombox or Hard Proof Afrobeat, then you will love Jungle Fire.

Jungle Fire originally began as a one-off project in 2011. Their music combines elements of cumbia, Afrobeat and traditional old-school funk and rock. In 2011, Ohio-based label Colemine Records released the group’s first 7” single “Comencemos” (a cover of Fela Kuti’s “Let’s Start”). Shortly after that sold out, Jungle Fire released a second 7” via Colemine for their single “Firewalker.”

Watch Jungle Fire’s music video for their song “Comencemos” below.

Chilean indie stars Alex Anwandter and Gepe to release collaboration album ‘Alex & Daniel’

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Chile’s most celebrated pop pioneers Alex Anwandter and Daniel Riveros (Gepe). Photo courtesy of Nacional Records.

Alex Anwandter and Gepe, two of Chile’s most popular indie stars, announced that they will come together to release a collaborative album Alex & Daniel on Aug. 19 via Nacional Records. According to the official press release, the two were brought together by a mutual admiration of the other’s music. Latin Alternative fans can expect an album composed of Chilean dance-pop and heartfelt balladry.

Daniel Riveros, otherwise known as Gepe, began his musical career playing with Chilean singer Javiera Mena. His solo career has been a major influence on the emerging new Chilean pop sound, with a combination of folk and electronic music with contemplative songwriting and undeniably catchy melodies.

Alex Anwandter, celebrated by critics and fans alike as the “Prince of Chilean Pop,” is one of the leading names of Chile’s new vibrant pop scene. Alex Anwandter brought together 80’s-influenced dance music to his debut solo album Rebeldes, released in 2013 via Nacional Records.

LAMC announces lineup for the annual free concert at Celebrate Brooklyn

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LAMC poster webThe Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) will be held again in New York City this summer for a special 15th anniversary celebration. The latest announcement was the lineup for the annual free concert at Celebrate Brooklyn, which will feature the acclaimed (and recently reunited) Latin Grammy winning duo Illya Kuryaki & the Valderramas, Latin Grammy-winners ChocQuibTown, and hard-hitting electronic duo RVSB (DJ Raff + Latin Bitman).

The LAMC has already announced the annual concerts at Central Park SummerStage featuring Beatnuts, Ana Tijoux, Bodega Bamz and DJ Tony Touch on Wednesday, July 9 and Babasónicos, Juana Molina and La Santa Cecilia on Saturday, July 12.

Registration is now open; discounted once again at only $99 for a limited time at www.LatinAlternative.com.

Early-bird registrants are automatically entered into a contest to win an exclusive LAMC guitar from Epiphone. Discounted hotel rates also now available here.

* Watch videos from the Celebrate Brooklyn performers below. The video from RVSB is NOT SAFE FOR WORK (NSFW).

ChocQuibTown – Calentura from plan9 on Vimeo.

Pachanga announces official pre-show and after parties

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Pachanga After PartyThe folks from Pachanga Latino Music Festival announced their official pre-show and a multiple after parties surrounding the festival. The festival happens on May 10 at Fiesta Gardens, but tickets for the off site events will only be available at the door of each specified venue and must be purchased separately. Pachanga ticket holders will receive a $5 discount for after party tickets.

Friday, May 9, the official pre-party kicks off at Empire Control Room & Garage with two stages. Outside on the patio the Austin-based DJ collective Peligrosa will spin the night away while live bands perform on the inside (Control Room) stage. The headliner is Nacional Records indie rockeros La Vida Bohème. Oh, and be ready Selena fans…Bidi Bidi Banda is making their proper debut. See full lineup and details below. Visit the official Facebook event page here.

Saturday, May 10, Pachanga takes over the East 6th block where popular hotspots Hotel Vegas, The Volstead Lounge and Gyspy Lounge reside. Pachangeros won’t have to go far from Fiesta Gardens to partake in the after festivities. Each venue will host different artists simultaneously, presenting different genres of the fest as well as what Austin has to offer. See full lineup and details below. Visit the official Facebook event page here.

Friday, May 9 | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ($10 ADMISSION)

Empire Control Room – La Vida Bohème, GOBI, Bidi Bidi Banda, Como Las Movies, La Vida Buena, Los Pajaros and DJ sets by Peligrosa

 

Saturday, May 10 | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. (FREE ENTRY)

The Volstead Lounge – DJ Orión of Peligrosa

 

Saturday, May 10 | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ($10 ADMISSION, $5 w/Pachanga Wristband)

Hotel Vegas – AJ Davila & Terror Amor, Making Movies, Migrant Kids, Vitera, and The Dirty Heat

 

Saturday, May 10 | 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. ($10 ADMISSION, $5 w/Pachanga Wristband)

Gypsy Lounge – Niña Dioz, Gina Chavez, Krudas Cubensi, and Little Brave

Santé Les Amis to release U.S. debut album via Nacional Records

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Montevideo, Uruguay electro-rock band Santé Les Amis will release their U.S. debut album via Nacional Records in May. Promo photo: Florencia Bereau/ Mayra Da Silva.

Popular U.S.-based Latin Alternative record label Nacional Records announced that they will be releasing the U.S. debut Sudamericana, from Montevideo, Uruguay electro-rockers Santé Les Amis. Set for a May 27 release, Sudamericana will feature songs in both English and Spanish along with a special dubmix of “The Road” produced by Vaimaca Dub.

Santé Les Amis has toured with Franz Ferdinand, Foals and Calle 13, making the band a fan favorite among indie rock fans who have seen them live. The group will make their U.S. debut at the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) in New York this July.

Watch the music video for the first single “Brasil” below. Listen to more music from Santé Les Amis  here.

Spanish indie rockers Polock announce release of ‘Rising Up’

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Polock album coverSpanish indie-pop band and Nacional Records artist Polock announced their sophomore album Rising Up will be released on Apr. 15 in The United States, Canada and Mexico. Often referred to as the Spanish answer to France’s Pheonix, Polock’s English-language lyrics and undeniably catchy choruses made their debut album Falling From The Trees a blogosphere favorite. Rising Up was mastered by Dave McNair (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Maroon 5, Beck).

Follow Polock’s video recording diary on their YouTube channel here. Watch the official album teaser for Rising Up from Polock below.

[3/14 – 3/15] Preview: Pan Americana Fest 2014

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Pan Am Fest Mar 14.15 On Friday, March 14, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) and Bellas Artes Alliance will present the fourth annual Pan Americana Fest. The free two-day event will feature some of the world’s best Latin Alternative along with local and regional acts for all to see during South by Southwest (SXSW). With a stacked lineup from top to bottom, there is more than enough talent to keep the party going from start to finish. The best part? It is absolutely free to the public.

Friday’s big name headliners include Mexican electronic duo Bostich + Fussible from Nortec Collective and Monterrey tribal sensations, 3Ball MTY. Texas will be well represented as San Antonio punkeros Piñata Protest and Corpus Christi’s Master Blaster Sound System co-headline before the Mexican faves. DJ Dus, a member of Master Blaster Sound System and Peligrosa, will step out and perform as El Dusty on both nights.

On Saturday, Mar. 15, the fest continues on with Venezuelan disco-funkeros, Los Amigos Invisibles. Their Nacional Records label mate Mexican Institute of Sound (M.I.S.) and Panabaynian hip-hop duo Los Rakas co-headline. Mexican rockera Poc opens the event on both nights.

The ESB-MACC is located at 600 River Street. All ages are welcome. No badge or RSVP required. The Pan Americana Fest will last from 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Visit the SXSW website here for set times.

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[3/13] Preview: Nacional Records & Friends official SXSW showcase

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Nacional Showcase Mar 13 Thursday, Mar. 13, U.S.- based Latin Alternative record label Nacional Records will present their official South by Southwest (SXSW) showcase at The Palm Door on 6th. The (almost) annual showcase will include four of the label’s official SXSW artists along with two “friends” in the Latin Alternative scene. Two of their artists are household names to many in Austin while the other two are familiar faces from other popular bands you’re likely to recognize.

The showcase headliners include Mexican electronic DJ duo Nortec Collective’s Bostich + Fussible and the multi-Grammy nominated Ana Tijoux from Chile. Both are previous SXSW performers and Pachanga Fest alumni. Tijoux is performing in support of her upcoming album, Vengo, which will be released on Mar. 18.

The other two Nacional artists on the showcase include Thievery Corporation’s touring vocalist, Natalia Clavier. Her critically-acclaimed solo album Lumen was produced by Austin-based producer Adrian Quesada (former Grupo Fantasma, Brownout). AJ Davila, frontman of Puerto Rican garage rock icons Davila 666, is performing in support of his Nacional records released solo album, Terror Amor.

LA-based singer-songwriter Irene Diaz and Puerto Rican indie-pop faves Fofé Y Los Fetiches round out the bill. The Palm Door on 6th is located at 508 E. 6th Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. Nacional Records is providing free t-shirts and other giveaways to those who arrive early while supplies last. This showcase is available to those with SXSW badges and wristbands. If capacity allows, non-badge holders can pay a cover at the door which is TBD. Visit the official Facebook event page here.

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