Mon Laferte at Rosemont – Music of Latin American Triumph Oscar De Leon·May 6, 2024After dominating arenas across Latin America, Mon Laferte has finally brought her Autopoiética tour to the United States....Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Juanes in Chicago – The Unmistakable Love of Latin American Music Oscar De Leon·March 19, 2024The music of Juanes has been a big part of my upbringing. From my Mom constantly playing his...Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Panteón Rococó In Chicago | Latin America’s Argument For Ska Oscar De Leon·October 19, 2024Growing up, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with Ska. It’s a pretty easy genre to hate on....Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Desde Latinoamerica: June 2024 Oscar De Leon·June 17, 2024I love to blast music at my job. The kitchen is the perfect environment for loud, raucous music...Best of ListsFeatured·4 mins read
Desde Latinoamerica: May 2024 Oscar De Leon·May 13, 2024It was 3 am on a weekend night in 2017. I was coming home from prom and I...Best of ListsFeatured·5 mins read
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – August 2023 Dane Jackson·August 28, 2023Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicNew JamsReview·11 mins read
Julieta Venegas at The Riviera Theatre | Graceful and Emotive Oscar De Leon·June 14, 2023Julieta Venegas has had a wonderful career spanning more than twenty years. She has made some of the...Concert ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Rock En Español | Maná at The United Center Oscar De Leon·May 9, 2023If there was ever a shred of doubt in your mind that Latin American rock bands were unpopular...Concert ReviewsFeaturedReview·3 mins read
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – March 2023 Dane Jackson·March 27, 2023Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReview·15 mins read
Maldita Vecindad at The Riviera: A Triumphant Return To Chicago Oscar De Leon·November 22, 2022Maldita Vecindad and Chicago seem to not be getting along. Sadly, in 2019, their performance at Aragon Ballroom...Concert ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
