In September, Rock y Roll Radio published a blog titled "10 Spanish Language Artist You Need To Hear Right Now." This blog was based on a list from the VenusZine Summer 2009 magazine. The interest on this particular blog was amazing. So Rock y Roll Radio created a playlist based on some of the bands in the VenusZine magazine list plus Rock y Roll Radio included some bands, locally and nationally, that also need to be heard.

1. Maneja Beto - Campanera
An Austin, Texas band which combines Latin, cumbia, Mexican folk, rock en Español and indie. Their sound is very unique and will have you asking, "why haven't I heard of these guys before?"
(myspace.com/manejabeto)

2. Ocote Soul Sounds - Divinorum (Quantic Remix)
3. Ocote Soul Sounds - Carino
Martin Perna of Antibalas and Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma lead the genius behind Ocote Soul Sounds. The masterfully combine Afrobeat, Latin groove, psychedelia and funk into a mix of heavenly sounds. You may have heard of Ocote Soul Sounds but you definitely need to re-visit and become re-acquainted now.
(myspace.com/ocotesoulsounds)

4. Charanga Cakewalk - La Cumbia Lounge
5. Charanga Cakewalk - Belleza
6. Chananga Cakewalk - La Negra Celina
Charanga Cakewalk is an Austin, Texas group that combines Mexican cumbia, Latin beat and mellow lounge music that has a mystic sense. Once you hear Charanga's music you'll want to remain under their spell.
(myspace.com/charangacakewalk)

7. Del Castillo - Suenos Madrigales
An Austin, Texas band that has a strong Flamenco sound and influence. Their music is strong and bold in sound and their Flamenco sound sets them apart from other Latin bands.
(myspace.com/delcastillo)

8. Girl In A Coma - Clumsy Sky
9. Girl in A Coma - Say
A San Antonio, Texas band of two sisters and a best friend. Their music is brash and in your face punk, alternative and folk rock. If you haven't heard of Girl In A Coma (GIAC), you will now.
(myspace.com/girlinacoma)

10. Subrosa Union - 420 Every Day
Originally from El Paso, Texas, now Austin based, Subrosa Union combines reggae, Latin and funk into a nice base heavy beat. Put Subrosa Union on your bands to watch radar.
(myspace.com/subrosaunion)

11. Dignan - They're Outnumbered
From McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, although Dignan doesn't sing in Spanish, they are Latino. Dignan definitely has an indie, almost soft rock sound. These guys have created a following here in Texas and expanding fast. Watch out!
(myspace.com/dignan)

12. Los Hollywood - Te Quiero Tanto
Originally from San Diego, California, Los Hollywood combine indie, rock and pop into a really nice sound. Hiedy, the lead singer, gives the band it's personality and sound. Los Hollywood works extremely hard at getting their music and band as much exposure as possible.
(myspace.com/loshollywood)

13. Monte Negro - Lejos
14. Monte Negro - Don't Let Me Down
15. Monte Negro - Give Me Love (No Llores)
A Los Angeles, California band which combines Latin, rock en Español, reggae into an edgy, bilingual rock sound. You'll be hearing from Monte Negro soon if you haven't already.
(myspace.com/montenegrorocks)

16. 60 Tigres - Dentro De Mi Cuerpo
60 Tigres from Monterey, Mexico combine funk, psychedelic and punk into an upbeat but bold dance beat. They definitely generate a strong energy in their music.
(myspace.com/sesentatigres)

17. Bam Bam - Hi-Q
18. Bam Bam - Sin Las Pata Traseras
"This quirky, high energy rock group out of Monterrey is the current sweetheart of the Mexican indie scene."
(myspace.com/dalebambam)

19. Hello Seahorse - Bestia
20. Hello Seahorse - Cassette
"Mexican electro-pop a la School of Seven Bells."
(myspace.com/helloseahorse)

21. Quiero Club - Showtime
22. Quiero Club - Let Da Music
"A MGMT-like dance band from Monterrey."
(myspace.com/quieroclub)

23. Jovenes y Sexys - Suerte
24. Jovenes y Sexys - El Reloj
"This folk-y Venezuelan duo has been compared with the Bird and the Bee."
(myspace.com/jovenesysexys)

25. Ceci Bastida - Que No Te Digan
"Known for her work with Julieta Venegas, this pop soloist will be releasing her first full-length this year."
(myspace.com/cecibastida)

To hear this playlist, go to www.rockyrollradio.com

Nortec Collective featuring Bostish and Fussible is coming to the University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center (UTPAC), specifically Hogg Memorial Auditorium on September 25, 2009.

Who or what is Nortec Collective?

First, let's define "Nortec." Nortec is a form of music which combines Mexican Norteño music and Techno music. Norteño is a style of music concentrated in Northern Mexico along the Mexican/US border and Techno is a style of music using technology to make music or fuse music with electronic beats or sounds. Nortec music was created by the DJ's in the border discos and bars.

Second, the who.

Nortec Collective is group of DJ's who create Nortec music. This collective is an extremely musically creative and technologically savvy group of artist. The collective consist of: Bostich-Ramon Amezcua; Clorofila-Jorge Verdin; Fussible-Pepe Moght and Hiperboreal-PG Beas.

Rock y Roll Radio saw Nortec Collective featuring Bostich and Fussible at the 2008 Pachanga Latino Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Bostich and Fussible had the crowd in a mad frenzy. The music, the beat, the visual cinematic show and the musicians playing the accordian, clarinet and trumpet created an incredable show and atmosphere. The crowd was dancing, jumping up and down to the beat, screaming and shouting in euphoria. Although the Hogg Auditorium is a more refined venue than an open park, expect the same reaction as the music festival crowd. Wow!

Nortec Collective featuring Bostich y Fussible Radio Edition playlist consist of:

1. Tijuana Sound Machine

2. Tengo La Voz

3. Que Bonito Bailas

4. Tijuana Makes Me Happy

5. Tijuana Bass

6. Ovidala Compa

The video below will give you a sense of what to expect when you attend a Nortec Collective performance.

For more information on Nortec Collective click on blog by Xina Jardin