Publicado en Revista Vía Pública San Juan lo escribió así: “En el principio era el Verbo, y el Verbo era con Dios, y el Verbo era...” Si uno oye LUX con atención, sabe que el versículo termina con Rosalía. No porque se crea diosa, sino porque canta desde un lugar que no le debe nada a lo terrenal. Confirma que la española es una de las compositoras más visionarias de nuestra generación, además de que marca un punto de madurez creativa donde su riesgo conceptual encuentra clar

Officially published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Bogotá traffic won the first round. After crawling through nearly 50 kilometres of classic Friday traffic, we finally made it to Teatro Astor Plaza around 6:15 p.m. — fully expecting door chaos. But the queue was surprisingly short — not because people were early, but because Bogotá was still holding them hostage. At 7 sharp, staff opened the lobby, and by 7:30, the doors to the hall were open. That’s when the energy really star

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Love songs often get stuck on the butterflies. The dizzy spark of a first kiss, the adrenaline of “forever and always,” the cinematic swell of strings when everything is still brand new. Colombian singer Laura Kalop takes a different route on her latest single “Seis Vidas.” This isn’t about falling in love — it’s about choosing to stay in it. Again, and again, and again. Kalop wrote the song for her husband Jairo, celebrating th

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Love songs are rare in Joshua Bassett’s catalogue, which makes ‘Blue’ feel like a milestone. For the first time in a while, Bassett sounds like someone who’s in love and actually letting himself enjoy it. No heartbreak, no veiled sadness — just a dreamy, soft track that captures the thrill of new joy. The track itself is stripped-back and intimate, keeping things minimal so the focus lands on Bassett’s voice. His delivery is sof

Publicación original en Revista Vía Pública “El mejor profesor del mundo”. Así lo define Santiago, su pequeño aprendiz que toma lecciones de piano a las 5 de la tarde. ​ Mueve sus manos con agilidad y energía sobre las teclas de un piano antiguo grande C Bechstein que llena la esquina del salón con piso laminado. A ratos parece olvidar que está en clase con el coro de pensionados y se transporta a un estado de trance creativo. Su esposa lo regaña por improvisar arreglos, pero

Jacob Collier is one of the most brilliant minds in contemporary music, and seeing him live only confirms it. His ability to build entire sonic worlds from the ground up, harmony by harmony, feels like witnessing magic in real time. It’s musical genius, yes , but it’s also joy, play, and connection. That was the energy I walked in expecting.

We’ve waited for ‘The Subway’ for what feels like forever. A live-only fan favourite turned myth, Chappell Roan once swore she’d never release it — which made the arrival of the studio version feel like a sacred moment in the pop timeline. Some fans memorised the performances by heart; others (like me) avoided the live versions entirely, saving a moment that may never come. Now that it’s here, one thing is clear: ‘The Subway’ is a modern breakup classic. Heartbreaking, cinema

Originally published in Sound Spectrum Magazine Colombian artist Laura Kalop delivered a tender and reflective midday performance on May 18 at Bogotá’s Cumbia House, blending original songs, reimagined covers, and candid storytelling in a set that felt both casual and quietly powerful. Though brief—just under an hour—the show offered a revealing glimpse into Kalop’s evolution as a songwriter and performer, with themes of family, identity, and cultural memory woven throughout.

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Some songs are made to entertain, others to inspire. But ‘Desapareciste’, the haunting new track by Colombian artist Isabella Ruiz, exists to grieve — and to make you grieve with it. Across just under five minutes, Ruiz delivers one of the most emotionally charged ballads in recent memory, using her voice not just as an instrument, but as a vessel of collective pain. Rooted in the reality of Colombia’s more than 120,000 disappea

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine In just under two minutes, Bad Bunny’s latest track ‘ALAMBRE PúA’ is short, suggestive, and — in my very humble opinion — one of his more forgettable singles. If you’re into his flirtier, late-night playlist material, you might have fun with it. But if, like me, you prefer when Benito dives into more emotional or political territory, this one probably won’t hit. The track opens with a soft, flute-like synth layered over a standa

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Some songs demand to be heard at full blast, in very specific places. For Eva Pagán’s latest single, the ideal spot might be somewhere underwater — literally. The singer calls it the ideal soundtrack for a glass-walled restaurant under the sea — but swapping the dining tables for a packed club dancefloor and you’re closer to the truth. This short, shimmering bit of electropop flips an everyday moment — a train ride through New Y

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine What do two queer Colombians running on questionable sleep and armed with a microphone have in common? Apparently, enough to turn a simple interview into a therapy / jam session — which is exactly what happened when Eva Pagán sat down with me to ramble about her new song ‘Til I Die’. It feels oddly full-circle to be here, interviewing Eva. I’ve been following her since 2020, when she dropped ‘I’ve Never Written One Song About a

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine TikTok might’ve spoiled most of ‘Soprano’ before it even dropped, but honestly? No complaints here. If anything, the full version of Molly Grace’s new single confirms what fans have suspected since ‘Heaven Sent’: this woman was made for pop stardom. On the surface, ‘Soprano’ is just a high-energy banger — but listen closely and you’ll catch a far more sensual subtext — or, should I say, direct text, lol. With lyrics that lean in

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine You know a song has landed when it shows up unprompted on your FYP. In this case, it’s Karol G’s ‘Un Gatito Me Llamó’, the now-viral track where she sings about an oddly endearing phone call, and closes the song with a full-blown meow. If that didn’t catch your attention, chances are her single ‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’ did. Its upbeat rhythm and tightly produced groove have made her reach over 1.2B streams on Spotify only,

Originally published on Sound Spectrum Magazine Eva Pagán’s new single ‘In The Mirror’ marks a turning point—not just in sound, but in identity. Previously releasing music as Eva Westphal (her legal surname, from her German side), she now performs under her mother’s last name, Pagán, in honour of her Puerto Rican roots. It’s not a rejection of her past—she’s said herself she loves her dad—but more of a reclaiming. This rebrand is the beginning of a new era: one that leans ful