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Carin León Announces Boca Chueca Tour 2024

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Carin León is hittin’ the road…

The 34-year-old Mexican music star will launch his Boca Chueca Tour 2024 this fall.

Carin LeonThe tour is set to kick off September 27 in Reading, Pa.

Promoted by AEG Presents in partnership with CMN, the trek will hit major cities across North America and Europe, including one night at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, two nights at the United Center in Chicago and his debut performance at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Following the North American leg, the Sonora-born artist will head to Europe, with confirmed dates in Madrid, London, Amsterdam and Paris.

“Embarking on this tour is an exhilarating opportunity to share my new music with fans throughout North America and Europe alike,” the “Primera Cita” singer said in a statement. “Taking my songs and the vibrant essence of Música Mexicana to a global stage is truly an honor.”

Since launching his solo career in 2018, León has established himself as one of Mexican music’s most versatile and eclectic artists today.

His country-tinged, soulful regional Mexican sound has also played a big role in globalizing música mexicana.

The Boca Chueca tour announcement comes on the heels of León’s debut at Coachella, where he gave a riveting performance that included surprise guests such as Mau y Ricky and Molotov. He’s set to make his debut at Stagecoach Festival on Friday, April 26. He’ll also be the opening act for The Rolling Stones show in Glendale, Calif., on May 7 at State Farm Stadium.

For more information on the tour and the complete list of dates, click here.

Georgel Releases Spotify’s First-Ever Pride Latin Exclusive Single “No Putx,” Featuring Molotov’s Tito Fuentes

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Georgel is commemorating Pride Month through music…

The 36-year-old Mexican singer-songwriter, whose real name is Julio Arevalo Reyes-Rosas, has released the empowering anthem “No Putx” featuring Molotov‘s Tito Fuentes.

Georgel

In the neo hip-hop satirical track, Georgel – who’s at the forefront of ushering the Latin R&B renaissance – doesn’t hold back singing about the machista Latin culture and its efforts to oppress the LGBTQIA+ community with homophobic slurs such as p—.

But in “No Putx,” the rising artist also reaffirms the empowerment of a community that demands equality and justice.

“No te confundas que ese no soy yo,” Georgel sings defiantly. “No somos machos pero somos muchos … Ahora dime quien es el [puto].”

“No Putx,” which becomes the first Pride Latin Spotify Exclusive Single, is a new take on Molotov’s 1997 rock anthem “Puto,” in which they use the infamous “p–o” chants to critique Mexican politicians. The new track is Georgel’s gift to his fans for Pride Month, which he tells Billboard he’ll sing “fiercely and loudly!”

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs to Perform at Next Year’s Chicago-Based Ruido Fest

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Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are ready to make some ruido…

After a year away, Chicago’s Ruido Fest is set to return in August with a star-studded lineup that includes the Argentine ska band, Café Tacvba and Panteón Rococó as headliners.

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Marking the return of one of Latin music’s biggest festivals to the Midwest since the COVID-19 pandemic, the alt-rock fest is set to take place on August 20-22 at Union Park. Other artists set to perform throughout the three-day event include Moenia, Los Amigos Invisibles, La Doña, Lido Pimienta, Mexican Institute of Sound and Little Jesus, among others.

The announcement arrives as cities across the country are beginning to loosen COVID restrictions, including Chicago, which is currently in its “bridge phase” of its reopening plan.

Max Wagner, co-founder of Ruido and owner of event production company Metronome, tells Billboard that production will follow state and city guidelines.

“The hope is that by late August things are somewhat back to normal,” Wagner says. “We will try to keep everyone safe. There will be more people cleaning and all of our staff will be required to have masks across the grounds. With fans attending, we’ll follow CDC guidelines and whatever they’re saying at the time of the festival in terms of mask or no masks outdoors.”

Launched in 2015, Ruido Fest has featured an array of Latin artists, including Enanitos Verdes, Hombres G, Zoé, Molotov, Vanessa Zamora, Bomba Estéreo, Intocable, El Tri, Los Tigres del Norte and Maldita Vecindad.

For more information on the festival and how to buy tickets, visit ruidofest.com.

Here’s the Ruido 2021 lineup in alphabetical order:

Ambar Lucid
Café Tacvba (Sunday headliner)
El Chisme
El Shirota
Evil Empire
Inner Wave
Kaina
La Armada
La Doña
Las Nubes
Lido Pimienta
Little Jesus
Los Amigos Invisibles
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (Friday headliner)
Margaritas Podridas
Maye
Mexican Institute of Sound
Moenia
Nahuales Underground
Nanpa Básico
Panteón Rococó (Saturday headliner)
Rosalba Valdez
Silverio
The Mini Projects
Tone Zone Skam

Sebastián Yatra to Perform During Monterrey, Mexico’s Virtual Tecate Pa’l Norte Festival

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Sebastián Yatra is celebrating el Norte…

The Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey, Mexico, will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 26-year-old Colombian singer and songwriter taking part in an online event set for April 17.

Sebastian Yatra

In addition to Yatra, Puerto Rico’s Guaynaa, Martin Garrix, Molotov, The Hives and more will play Tecate Pa’l Norte, which will include more than 1,000 minutes of music, produced in multiple green-screen studios with support from three-dimensional audiovisual production and special-effects companies from Belgium, United States and Mexico.

“The same team of experts who collaborated on Tomorrowland Around the World will work to transform this musical experience into a one-of-a-kind visual event,” a press release announcing the show reads. “Eighteen Tecate Pa’l Norte style artists will be in charge of making three incredible scenarios come to life in the water, the jungle and the floating islands of the virtual planet.”

The festival will run from 4:00 to 11:00 pm CT on April 17, with presales starting Wednesday.

Tickets and more can be found at TecatePalNorte.com.

Molotov to Headline the First-Edition of Vive Latino in Europle, Vive Latino Zaragoza

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Molotovis bringing their sound to the Iberian Peninsula…

The Mexican rap rock band has been named one of the headliners of the first edition of the Mexican mega festival Vive Latino to be held in Europe. 

Molotov

A new event, branded Vive Latino and characterized by the “quality, vanguard and independence” of the 20-year-old must-attend annual Mexican festival, will take place in Zaragoza, Spain.

Vive Latino Zaragoza is set to take place on September 11 and 12, with performances by headliners Molotov, Bunbury, Vetusta Morla, Leiva, Andrés Calamaro, Café Tacvba,Taburete, Kase.O and Ara Malikian.

The more-than 40 announced rock and alternative acts, both iconic and emerging, on the monster line up also include Aterciopelados, Mon Laferte, Dengue Dengue Dengue, Miss Bolivia, Babasónicos, Mexican Institute of Sound, Little Jesus, Ximena Sariñana and León Benavente.

They said in an announcement that Vive Latino Zaragoza will transport “the attitude and identity of the festival with the most tradition and success in Latin America.”

Vive Latino Zaragoza will take place at the Espacio Expo, the grounds of the 2008 International Expo.

Upon announcing the festival, the city’s Vice Mayor, Sara Fernández, stated that Vive Latino Zaragoza will allow the city to “reclaim the importance it is due on a national and international level” and “put Zaragoza back on the cultural map.”

Victor Manuelle to Perform at the Los Dells Music, Art and Food Festival

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Victor Manuelle is headed to the Midwest…

The 49-year-old Puerto Rican salsa singer is set to perform at the second annual Los Dells Music, Art and Food Festival.

Victor Manuelle

Manuelle is among the new wave of artists confirmed for the two-day music event that’s known as the largest Latin multi-genre music fest in the Midwest.

Other additions include Flo Rida, El Tri, Zion & Lennox, El Haragan & CIA, Mau y Ricky, and Jesse Baez.

Organizers of the event also revealed that Farina, Descember Bueno, Jarina de Marco, Raquel Sofia, Gadiel,and Oscarcito will all perform at the Toyota Music Denat the festival.

They will be joining already-confirmed acts such as Karol G, Aterciopelados, Porter, Wisin & Yandel, Bad Bunny, Molotov, Chiquis Rivera and La Original Banda el Limon.

Los Dells Festival will take place over Labor Day Weekend on September 1-2 at Woodside Ranch in Madison, Wisconsin.

For additional festival details, visit LosDells.com.

Venegas to Perfom at Chicago’s Ruido Fest

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Julieta Venegas is ready to make some ruido in the Windy City…

The 46-year-old Mexican American singer will take the stage at Chicago’s 2017 Ruido Fest.

Julieta Venegas,

Venegas, a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning singer, joins a lineup that includes Cultura Profética and Molotov.

Adding a norteño twist to the alt-rock set of performers is legendary band Intocable, who will perform alongside Alejandro Marcovich, former Caifanes guitarist.

Other bands set to perform include Bomba Estéreo, Fobia, Duncan Dhu, Titan, Mon Laferte, Javiera Mena, Alex Anwandter, Adan Jodorowsky and Buscabulla. More artists will be announced in the upcoming months.

The third annual Ruido Fest will take place on July 7-9 at Addams/Medill Park with tickets for the three-day fest on sale now.

“We are very appreciative of the support of the local and international community that have supported,” Ruido Fest founder Max Wagner said in a statement.

“We always are looking to reward the faith that the fans show in us by striving to bring in the best talent, and provide opportunities for artists that don’t receive a lot of chances to perform in this country. Our goal this year, and every year, is to provide the best experience and best value possible for our loyal fans.”

Last year’s performers included Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Panteon Rococó, Carla Morrison, Natalia Lafourcade, Aterciopelados and Maldita Vecindad.

Molotov to Headline Next Year’s Vive Latino Festival in Mexico City

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iVive Molotov! In Mexico City, that is…

The four-time Latin Grammy-winning Mexican rock band is set to headline next year’s Vive Latino in Mexico City.

Molotov

Taking place March 13-15, 2015 at the Foro Sol, the massive annual festival will also feature Robert Plant, Caifanes, Dave Matthews Band and Brandon Flowers.

The Specials, Babasonicos, Interpol, Happy Mondays, Jorge Drexler, Aterciopelados, Nortec Collective and Garbage are also among the artists announced.

In all, more than 100 acts are scheduled to perform at the festival. The lineup includes Vive Latino’s characteristic mix of groups from Mexican groups and other Latin American countries, as well as other well-known international artists, which this year include Mali’s Tinariwen as well as the announced Anglo bands.

Vive Latino, which last year was expanded to four days, has returned to its three day format. 2015 marks the 16th edition of the festival.

 

Tickets for the massive annual festival went on sale Friday morning (Nov. 28).

Molotov Planning to Work on New Album Material After the Band’s U.S. Tour

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Molotov is ready to return to the scene with brand new music…

The Mexican band plans to record an album of new material after completing their current U.S. tour, band member Paco Ayala told Efe.

Molotov

“Now in our concerts we are playing new numbers that haven’t been recorded to test them with people. And we like to do this, to release them live, to see the public’s reaction,” said Ayala in a tphone interview.

Some of those new songs, including “Santo Niño de Atocha” and “Goner,” are going over well with the fans, added Ayala.

Since the band can’t compose an entire album’s worth of material while touring, Molotov plans to work on new material after the tour.

“We have to take time to prepare the new songs and put out a good disc,” he said.

Molotov, winner of four Latin Grammys, are currently on a 26-city U.S. tour that is taking them from coast to coast.

Ayala and his bandmates – Miky Huidobro, Tito Fuentes de Garay and Randy Ebright – are all multi-instrumentalists and each takes part in singing/rapping lyrics that mix Spanish and English.

Molotov attained international recognition with the 1997 album ¿Donde jugaran las niñas?, which included “Gimme The Power,” a song denouncing Mexico’s political class that has become a protest anthem.