Hot Chip – One Life Stand

There are lots of bands that have incorporated the style and glossy production sound of top 40 hip-hop and pop into their music, but none are able to do it with as much class as the indie rock band Hot Chip. They have been crafting some of the catchiest dance-floor anthems of the past decade with their great music and clever, often tongue-in-cheek lyrics. They burst onto the scene largely with the tracks “Over and Over” and “And I Was a Boy from School” from their 2006 release, “The Warning.” Their new album, “One Life Stand” is said to be more somber than their previous releases, so it will be interesting to see where the band goes from here on out.

Vampire Weekend – Contra

These preppy art school kids have divided music fans into love it or hate it camps, with their detractors criticizing their usurping of African rhythms and Paul Simon “Graceland” influences in their music. It’s hard to come down on Vampire Weekend for stealing from black musicians when throughout musical history that is all that white people have done. Their new record is full of even more of that catchy, literate pop music that they are known for, with lyrics that sound straight out of a “Gossip Girl” novella.

The Besnard Lakes – Are the Roaring Night

This epic indie rock band is hard to pin down; their vocalist sounds like your typical whiney indie rock singer but their sound really shoots for the stars, with lengthy, often seven minute long songs that slowly burn their way into your skull. Their albums seem to be loosely conceptual, with their breakthrough “Are the Dark Horse” being followed by “Are the Roaring Night,” with an effectively appropriate image of a roaring night fire on the album cover. I don’t know what these guys are up to but it sounds like it is worth following.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

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Think of rhythm and diversity in music and you have to turn to Latin music. Musical styles of all Latin American countries are collectively called Latin music. Prevailing languages in Latin America are derived from Latin language. Spanish, Portuguese and French are the common languages of Latin America. Hence, Latin music lyrics can be written in Spanish, Portuguese, Latin and other Romanic Languages.

That is why diversity is the main characteristic of Latin music. Energetic rhythms of Central America make Latin music more lively and attractive. Shades of Caribbean tune are frequently observed in Latin music. Simple acoustics of the Southern Cone and Andes impart liveliness in this music.

Flavors of Spanish and European musical styles and wild African beats are quite prominent in Latin songs too. Rhythm, diversity, down-to-earth tune and perfect use of instruments have established Latin music at an esteemed position. And that is the reason millions of people are fond of Latin music; even those who do not understand Latin, Spanish or other Romanic languages listen to Latin music to enjoy the tune and rhythm.

Latin rhythm is very evocative and impulsive – it is quite easy to move the audience by the beats of Latin songs. That is the reason Latin and Spanish songs are played as dance numbers while partying. People love to toe to the beats of Latin music always. A lot of Latin music videos are released every year; it proves that dance is an invariable part of music in Latin America.

Latin rock is a significant part of Latin music. Latin rock is basically a blend of rock and Latin American instruments. The Caribbean and African rhythms make Latin rock jolly and jovial. Latin rock has a huge teen audience not only in Latin America, Mexico and Europe but all over the world. Music magazines, music TV channels and radio stations play Latin rock and publish music charts regularly to keep track of latest releases.

Latin rock is known for connecting various cultural and linguistic groups. Hence, diversity, the main feature of Latin music, is clearly observed in Latin rock too.

Carlos Santana is said to be the creator of Latin rock. He used rock guitar with classis Latin songs in 1960s and gradually Latin rock started getting shape. The style underwent a revival in late twentieth and early twenty first century by the path breaking styles of musicians like Jaguares, Aterciopelados and others.

All forms of Latin music including classical songs, jazz, rock and pop are popular in Latin America and have been widely spread to the outer world as well. Visit online music stores and music magazine websites to learn more about Latin music.