Nacional Records has announced the release of Diego Garcia's newest single, "She's Amazing," “She’s Amazing” was, like much of Diego’s previous work, inspired by his wife and muse, Laura. However, during the demo recording process, Diego’s involvement with Conservation International (a non-profit dedicated to protecting the Earth) inspired several changes to the song. He became inspired by the ultimate muse, Mother Nature. The time spent working to fight climate change and tr

One of the world's most thrilling ska group Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra has released a new digital-only EP, Chienowa, available now on all streaming platforms. The new EP follows the release of their latest album Paradise Has No Border, which features Inspector and Los Auténticos Decadentes The four-track album also highlights the group's collaboration with Ging Nang Boyz singer Kazunobu Mineta on the title track. Meanwhile, Brazilian rapper and producer Emicida gives "Samur

Natalia Clavier is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her critically-acclaimed debut album Nectar with a special re-release via Nacional Records, which is available now. Originally released on Thievery Corporation’s ESL Music label, the 12-track album introduced audiences to a sonic universe of jazz, classical, Argentine folk, American soul, protest rock, and chill electronica led by Clavier’s warm, soothing, breathless vocals. Clavier made her Nacional Records debut with so

Los Nastys are a four-piece garage band hailing from Madrid, Spain. Songwriters and guitarists (and brothers) Luis and Fran Basilio formed the band in 2013 out of their grandfather’s garage, releasing their debut EP Me Lo Encontré in early 2014. Their U.S. debut album Cannibal Business came out on Nacional Records in 2016. Their latest project was a collaboration with fellow Madrid garage rockers Hinds, titled El Sueño de Benilandia, with each band covering the other’s music.

Diego Garcia initially made his mark on the music scene as front man for the indie rock band Elefant. Drawing from his Argentine roots, he continues to explore his heritage with a sound that conjures the spirit of 1970s troubadours like Sandro and Jobim as well as singer-songwriters like Leonard Cohen and Harry Nilsson. His first album on Nacional Records, Laura, was featured on "Best of the Year" lists by NPR, iTunes, KCRW, WXPN and many other fine outlets. "Don't Go" is the

With a catchy fusion of rock and electronica, Sante Les Amis are back with their newest single, “Como Animales.” Sante Les Amis, an alternative rock group hailing from Montevideo, Uruguay, quickly became part of the local music scene by producing a sound that has been called “rock for the dance floor.” With two EPs and a full-length album under their belt, plus a series of live shows characterized by intense audiovisuals, they played on the biggest stages in Montevideo alongs

On Wednesday, January 10th, The Regent Theatre in DTLA brought a night of electronic genres to its stage. Opening the night was Los Angeles' very own, L.A.Drones. The electronic duo, masked and wearing all black, brought some thumping beats and sexual lyrics. They were an energized force that served as a great crowd warmer. Fresh off from producing the enchantingly beautiful soundtrack of Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible was scheduled

After performing at SXSW Festival, La Vida Boheme stopped by Los Angeles for a private show at the intimate Nacional Music Hall in celebration of their new album La Lucha on Thursday, March 23, 2017. #alternativerock #alternativemusic #Rockalternativo #AlterLatinoMusic #Rockalterlatino #AlterlatinoMusic #LatinAlternative #LaVidaBohème #Venezuela #NacionalRecords #Rock

Two-time Latin GRAMMY winners La Vida Bohème have released a visual introduction to their new album La Lucha. Filmed in La Vida Bohème's native Venezuela by Johan Verhook, the short film starts with an introduction from former Uruguayan President José Mujica and features a cast and crew made up of Santa Fe de Sucre locals. It premiered exclusively on Billboard and Noisey. It was an almost year-long journey between Mexico City and Puerto Rico to record the album, which was rec

The Chamanas es un grupo que mezcla sonidos del pop independiente con sonidos tradicionales mexicanos, así como otros estilos latinoamericanos como el danzón o la bossa-nova y un tinte “throw-back” al pop en español de los 70’s y esta combinación a llevado a The Chamanas a recibir su primer nominación para los Latin Grammy’s como “Mejor Nuevo Artista.” The Chamanas se creó en la región fronteriza entre El Paso, TX en Estados Unidos y Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, México, y así co