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Ozomatli is a seven to ten piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles.

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Superfónicos To Release New Single 'La Verdad' This Friday Photo Superfónicos To Release New Single 'La Verdad' This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - July 10, 2024

Superfónicos the Austin-based Colombian Funk, Caríbe Soul band is set to release their newest single “La Verdad!” Adding to their debut album rollout, the new song takes on a psychedelic cumbia flavor while telling a tale about a juglar (a troubadour) searching for his lost love and losing his mind,...

Nosotros Adds New Tour Dates Ahead of New Single Release Photo Nosotros Adds New Tour Dates Ahead of New Single Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Nosotros, the critically acclaimed 10-piece Latin music band known for their vibrant fusion of rhythms and socially conscious lyrics, is set to release their latest single titled '#esperanza.” Inspired by the tumultuous events of recent years, including the transition from the Trump era to a post-pa...

Bear McCreary Releases 'The Singularity' Photo Bear McCreary Releases 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has released his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The Singularity is an ambitious concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience featuring a legendary l...

Video: Nosotros Release New Video for 'Mentiras' Featuring Daniel French Photo Video: Nosotros Release New Video for 'Mentiras' Featuring Daniel French
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Nosotros, the critically acclaimed 10-piece Latin music band known for their vibrant fusion of rhythms and socially conscious lyrics, has released their latest single titled 'Mentiras.” In the wake of a tumultuous political climate and presidential voting year, this song emerges as a powerful anthem...

Nosotros Will Release New Single 'Mentiras' Photo Nosotros Will Release New Single 'Mentiras'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Nosotros, the critically acclaimed 10-piece Latin music band known for their vibrant fusion of rhythms and socially conscious lyrics, is set to release their latest single titled 'Mentiras.” ...

Bear McCreary Unveils 'The Singularity' Photo Bear McCreary Unveils 'The Singularity'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024

On Wednesday, May 8, Image Comics will release the ambitious graphic novel companion to the album, created by McCreary with Mat Groom and produced by Black Market Narrative. The multiformat event begins with the premiere of the first single from the album, “Type III” (feat. Rufus Wainwright), availa...

Mento Buru Releasing New Holiday EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas II' Photo Mento Buru Releasing New Holiday EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas II'
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Mento Buru is a 7-piece band from Bakersfield, CA that combines an energetic blend of Latin alternative, Jamaican SKA and reggae sounds. Veterans of ska music's hyperactive nineties third wave, the group has released music on the Moon Ska and Steady Beat record labels establishing their reputation a...

Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices Share “Quiero Volver (feat Asdru + Flor de Toloache)' Photo Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices Share “Quiero Volver (feat Asdru + Flor de Toloache)' Ahead of Friday's LP Release
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

The Sin Fronteras journey began with 'Regresa Ya' and a new version of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces”. Ramos co-produced the album with Beau Bledsoe, founder/director of classical chamber Ensemble Iberica. The album features Latin Grammy winners Texmaniacs, Ensemble Iberica, and western band Slim ...

Grammy Award-Winning Band OZOMATLI Shares 'Sunsets' Off of Upcoming Studio Album Photo Grammy Award-Winning Band OZOMATLI Shares 'Sunsets' Off of Upcoming Studio Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022

May 6, 2022 - Two-time Grammy Award winning Los Angeles-based band,  OZOMATLI,  continues to release new music in 2022 – “Sunsets,” from the forthcoming album Marching On, is now available on all digital services. Listen to “Sunsets” now. Marching On is their first studio album since the critically ...

Weezer, Sheryl Crow, The Smashing Pumpkins & More Join BeachLife Festival Lineup Photo Weezer, Sheryl Crow, The Smashing Pumpkins & More Join BeachLife Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022

Headliners Weezer (Friday), The Smashing Pumpkins (Saturday) and Steve Miller Band (Sunday) will be joined by a wide range of talent rarely booked together for the same event, including 311, Sheryl Crow, Vance Joy, Black Pumas, Lord Huron, Stone Temple Pilots, UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Cold War Kids ...

Corey Brannan Inks New Deal With Blue Elan Records Photo Corey Brannan Inks New Deal With Blue Elan Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021

Over the last two decades Branan has released five albums to much critical acclaim from NPR, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone and others, who called him, “A country boy with a punk-rock heart.” He has toured extensively, appearing on stages from Letterman and the Ryman to your town’s shittiest punk bar....

OZOMATLI Celebrate 25th Anniversary with New Label, New Music Photo OZOMATLI Celebrate 25th Anniversary with New Label, New Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2021

To announce this landmark signing, Blue Élan partnered with FallingInSand, a popular TikTok account with over 3.4M followers, to create mesmerizing sand art....

El Dusty Releases New Single 'Pinche Cumbia' Photo El Dusty Releases New Single 'Pinche Cumbia'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020

El Dusty releases 'Pinche Cumbia.' The star-studded party anthem features GRAMMY nominated and winning artists Itawe (Locos Por Juana), Morenito De Fuego, Ozomatli, Campa Valdez (El Gran Silencio) & DJ Kane (Los Kumbia Kings). Pinche Cumbia is out today with Americano Labe....

Las Cafeteras and Mostly Kosher Headline HOLIDAY SONG TRACKS Concert Photo Las Cafeteras and Mostly Kosher Headline HOLIDAY SONG TRACKS Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2020

Acclaimed LA band Las Cafeteras and fan favorites Mostly Kosher bring their diverse and quintessentially So Cal sounds to Union Station's virtual concert experience Holiday Song Tracks this season. In collaboration with Metro Arts Presents, the concert will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m....

CQ The Drummer Announces New EP: Beach Café Vol. 1 Photo CQ The Drummer Announces New EP: Beach Café Vol. 1
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2020

The multi-talented Albuquerque based percussionist, drummer, producer, CQ the Drummer, AKA Camilo Quiñones, is proud to announce his debut EP: Beach Café Vol. 1 featuring Billboard chart topping jazz trumpeter Ryan Montaño! The new EP is due out November 27th on Americano Label. ...

Ryan Montano Teams Up with Percussionist CQ The Drummer For 'Beach Cafe Vol. 1' Photo Ryan Montano Teams Up with Percussionist CQ The Drummer For 'Beach Cafe Vol. 1'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 24, 2020

The multi-talented Albuquerque based percussionist, drummer, producer, CQ the Drummer, AKA Camilo Quiñones, is proud to announce his debut EP: Beach Café Vol. 1 featuring Billboard chart topping jazz trumpeter Ryan Montaño! The new EP is due out November 27th on Americano Label. ...

MENTO BURU Releasing New EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas' on November 25 Photo MENTO BURU Releasing New EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas' on November 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 24, 2020

Mento Buru is a 7-piece band from Bakersfield, CA that combines an energetic blend of Latin alternative, Jamaican SKA and reggae sounds....

Raul Pacheco Joins Up With Camilo Quiñones on 'Cruisin' Song' Photo Raul Pacheco Joins Up With Camilo Quiñones on 'Cruisin' Song'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020

The multi-talented artist, Raul Pacheco is proud to announce his newest release 'Cruisin' Song' out now with tastemaker imprint Americano Label....

The Sound Of Ghosts Release Heavy-Hitting Americana Rock Single Photo The Sound Of Ghosts Release Heavy-Hitting Americana Rock Single
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 05, 2020

The Sound of Ghosts are a band unlike any you've ever heard. One minute they're releasing a chill folk song and the next they've put out a rock single that will be stuck in your head for days. This Americana Rock musical collective hailing from Los Angeles, incorporate a vast array of styles and inf...

The Sound Of Ghosts Release Catchy New Single 'Heavy Burden' Photo The Sound Of Ghosts Release Catchy New Single 'Heavy Burden'
by A.A. Cristi - July 15, 2020

The Sound of Ghosts just released their first single since their record, Delivery & Departure in 2018. The new release, 'Heavy Burden' is a catchy folk rock song written after reading Eckhart Tolle and his concept of 'pain bodies,' the weight of the pain we carry around from our past traumas....

Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival Photo Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020

The red-eyed, twenty-foot paper mache shark that lives above the bar at Solana Beach's famous Belly Up nightclub has been witness to countless jaw-dropping live shows in this intimate, 600 capacity live music venue—and the shark misses concerts just as much as the rest of us who are now sheltering-i...

Cali Roots Partners With Last Prisoner Project To Announce 'The Isolation Sessions' Photo Cali Roots Partners With Last Prisoner Project To Announce 'The Isolation Sessions'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 23, 2020

The California Roots Music & Arts Festival is proud to announce the “The Isolation Sessions.”...

Slightly Stoopid Announce 'Summer Traditions 2020' Tour Dates Photo Slightly Stoopid Announce 'Summer Traditions 2020' Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

Today, Billboard chart-toppers Slightly Stoopid unveil the first round of dates for their annual summer tour. Dubbed Summer Traditions 2020 (a nod to the outdoor summer tour-circuit the band has done annually since 2006), Slightly Stoopid and fans alike will travel the states, sharing good times wit...

Salvador Santana and Asdru Sierra Team Up for New Music Video Photo Salvador Santana and Asdru Sierra Team Up for New Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - August 27, 2019

GRAMMY Award-winning musician and artist Salvador Santana has teamed up with longtime friend and musical peer Asdru Sierra of the GRAMMY Award-winning group Ozomatli for a new project and today they've released the official music video its lead single, “Canvas.” Filmed in their hometown of Los Angel...

Olmeca Announces New Album DEFINE Out Later This Month Photo Olmeca Announces New Album DEFINE Out Later This Month
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019

Olmeca is proud to announce his new album “DEFINE,” dropping August 23rd with OneRPM. The new album is a whirlwind of sounds and an introspective record that delves into the lines and borders that make up individuals and communities. Olmeca goes beyond race and politics, and creates an album that is...











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