Peso Pluma Among Headliners for Next Year’s Tecate Pa’l Norte Festival

Peso Pluma is heading to Monterrey for a special performance next spring…

The 24-year-old Mexican Regional Mexican artist is among the headliners for the next edition of the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival, which has announced the extensive list of international stars that will take the stage the weekend of March 29-31.

Peso PlumaPeso Pluma is among a list of headliners that includes Keane, Maná and Fuerza Regida.

As it does every year, Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Nuevo León, in northern Mexico, will host one of the most highly anticipated musical events, where attendees can enjoy genres such as rock, pop, hip-hop and regional Mexican music. 

The first day will feature artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Peso Pluma, Keane, Aleman, Bad Religion, Belanova, Aterciopelados, Bomba Estéreo, Chencho Corleone, Deorro, Los Estrambóticos, Aitana and a large number of emerging groups.

The second day will highlight Blink-182, Louis Tomlinson, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Anitta, Danna Paola, Danny Ocean, Gabito Ballesteros, Latin Mafia, Sum 41, Yng Lvcas, Humbe, Young the Giant, R3hab, Justin Morales and many more.

The last day of the festival will feature Maná, Imagine Dragons, Placebo, Fuerza Regida, Los Enanitos Verdes, Enjambre, Kenia Os, Santa Fe Klan, Álvaro Díaz, Jay de la Cueva, Oscar Maydón, Kinky, The Warning and The Blessed Madonna, in addition to a variety of up-and-coming artists.

Created in 2012 by the entertainment company Apodaca Group, based in Monterrey, Tecate Pa’l Norte was created with the local public in mind, which had to travel to Mexico City to attend these types of musical events. Music, art, gastronomy and northern traditions come together in Tecate Pa’l Norte, considered one of the most important festivals in the country along with Vive Latino and Corona Capital, held in Mexico City by Ocesa.

Mora Releases Eclectic New Album “Estrella”

Mora is shining bright…

The 27-year-old Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has released his new album Estrella.

MoraThe 14-track set may be Mora’s most eclectic yet, both sonically and thematically.

Estrella finds Mora dabbling in reggaetón, perreo, trap and electronic, featuring a star-studded roster of collaborators — with OGs and newcomers alike, including Arcángel, Yandel, RaiNao, Alvaro Diaz and Dei V.

Whether you’re in love, overcoming heartbreak or just want some good escapism music, there’s something for everyone in the album: From the intergalactic romantic opening track “MEDIA LUNA” to the slowed down reflective “DONDE SE APRENDE A QUERER?” and the fast-paced, club-ready “LAGUNA” with Arcángel.

Putting Mora’s versatility at the forefront, the artist assembled an A-star team of producers for the LP, such as Ovy on the Drums, Sky Rompiendo and MAG.

“I would define the album as a combination of all I can musically contribute,” Mora says about Estrella.

Alvaro Diaz Teams Up with San Senra to Release New Single “1000Canciones”

Alvaro Diaz has a thousand reasons to smile…

The 27-year-old Puerto Rican rapper has reeled in the rising alternative Spanish act San Senra for a fashion-forward reggaetón single called “1000CANCIONES.”

Alvaro DiazProduced by Haze, the edgy urban track tells the story of a man who is aware that he’s a flirtatious ladies’ man, but he only has eyes for one special lady.

Notably, Díaz’s signature vocals blend with Senra’s high-pitched tones to remind the girl that even though they’re not together, the “1,000 songs” played at the club will always remind him of her.

“I can honestly say this was one of the best experiences,” Diaz says in a press statement. “It’s rare for either of us to do a reggaetón record, and that’s why this song is so special.”

Los Lobos to Perform at This Year’s BottleRock Music Festival

Los Lobos are ready to (bottle)rock

The Latin American band will perform at this year’s BottleRock, the one-weekend music festival scheduled to take place May 26-28 this year in Napa Valley.

Los LobosThe artist lineup was shared in poster form on Instagram by BottleRock’s official account.

The Red Hot Chili PeppersDuran Duran and The Smashing Pumpkins are listed at the top in big letters alongside Post Malone, Lizzo and Lil Nas, billing the six of them as the festival’s main headliners.

Underneath, dozens of additional acts make up the rest of the lineup. Alvaro Diaz, Leon Bridges, Carly Rae Jepsen, Wu-Tang Clan and Sheryl Crow are listed, as are Bastille, Tove Lo, Japanese Breakfast, Yung Gravy, CAAMP, Ashe and more.

Three-day tickets for the festival are available for purchase on BottleRock’s website.

Several artists and bands scheduled to perform have already started posting their excitement for the festival.

“We are thrilled to share the first 👀 show announcement for 2023,” tweeted the National, also on the lineup. “We will play BottleRock… which takes place in beautiful wine country, Napa Valley, CA.”

“BOTTLEROCK AND ROLL” indie pop project Dayglow posted on its Instagram stories.

Sebastian Yatra Teams Up with Alvaro Diaz on New Single “A Donde Van”

Sebastian Yatra isn’t going anywhere…

The 25-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, who recently co-hosted this year’s Premios Juventud, has joined voices with Alvaro Diaz for the first time ever on “A Donde Van.”

Sebastian Yatra

On the new track, Yatra and Puerto Rico’s Diaz sing solely about unrequited love.

“Where do the kisses go? / The ones you didn’t know how to accept / And the stares that you never returned / I want to recuperate them,” says the chorus.

Fusing their both worlds, “A Donde Van” is a seductive mix of Latin pop and Hip-Hop, with hints of Flamenco.

“It is an unexpected collaboration, and each one of us went out of our comfort zones,” says Yatra of the new single. “That’s one of the cool things I love about music, discovering new facets.  The song deals with where the kisses go when they are given, what happens with the caresses, the moments and the memories, it makes you remember all the people who have passed through your life.”

The video for the new single is expected to be released on August 27 at 8:00 am.

Alvaro Diaz Releases Music Video for Cazzu Collaboration “Deportivo”

Alvaro Diaz is getting sporty

The 27-year-old Puerto Rican rapper has joined forces with Cazzu to bring to life the story of a dangerous yet loving relationship in their new “Deportivo” video.

Alvaro Diaz

This isn’t Diaz and Cazzu’s first collaborative effort, but Diaz tells Billboard he’s always been a fan of the Argentine rapper-singer and was looking for the perfect song to collaborate on.

“I proposed this song to her and she immediately said yes,” said Diaz, who is part of NEON16’s management roster. “In less than a month, she added her vocals. We were excited to do the video but then the pandemic hit. I started thinking of ways to make it work, we couldn’t let this win us.”

With lyrics like “God, please take care of her, don’t let her get in trouble” and “she’s not a princess but I’ll build her a castle,” the infectious trap song is about a man who’s in love with a girl that’s no good for him.

“It’s about a girl who’s not normal but she’s still your girl and no one can touch her or criticize her,” Diaz elaborates. “You’re willing to do whatever you want for her and to protect her.”

In the music video, Diaz and Cazzu, portrayed by a model wearing a tablet with the singer’s face on it, are mischievous partners-in-crime. Diaz is clearly in love as Cazzu is doing her thing—robbing banks and breaking into cars, amongst other things.

“I told Cazzu I had this crazy idea for the video and she loved it,” he says. “She did her shots in Argentina and I filmed mine in Puerto Rico. Everything came out neat.”

In addition to “Deportivo,” Diaz says he’s whipping up an important project dubbed Diaz Antes that will include his two EP’s as well as more music.