*RIYL (recommended if you like)
Concert Manager’s Pick — Jose Morales ’22
Album: “MOTOMAMI — ROSALÍA
Genre: Pop, Alternative Reggaton, Experimental Pop
RIYL: Mala Rodriguez, Bad Bunny, Charli XCX
Blurb: MOTOMAMI is ROSALÍA’s third album, where she continues to experiment with popular Latin sounds, such as reggaeton and bachata, along with more expressive pop tracks. She provides some fun and catchy performances and production on tracks like “CHICKEN TERIYAKI” and “LA FAMA (with the Weekend)” but also includes some stripped down tracks highlighting her vocal performances and introspective lyrics with tracks like “HENTAI” and “COMO UN G”. The 16 track album has a lot to offer, as ROSALÍA proves to be a versatile and risk-taking artist.
Concert Manager’s Pick — Jose Morales ’22
Track: Muchas Cosas — Natalia Lacunza
Genre: Latin Pop, Indie Pop, Bedroom Pop
RIYL: Kali Uchis, Steve Lacy, Mené
Blurb: If you’re looking for more catchy bedroom pop, here is Natalia Lacunza’s latest track, Muchas Cosas. She is a pop artist based in Spain who got her first break from her performance in reality talent show, Operación Triunfo.
Library Manager’s Pick — Kyle Hooker ’24
Album: Car Wheels On A Gravel Road — Lucinda Williams
Genre: Folk-Rock, Country
RIYL: Kathleen Edwards, Cowboy Junkies
Blurb: This is another childhood album, but I was re-listening to it recently, and it is quite a gem — not a bad track on the album. There is lots of twang and beautiful guitar with poetic lyrics. The third track is called “2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten”; I think it’s pretty funny that she’s using texting lingo in 1998.
