If you are someone who likes to read news, possibly you're aware that Venezuela has been crazy lately: elections every year, protests, political prisoners, shortages, exodus of talent, relatives of political prisoners for drug trafficking and hundreds of other things that I could name, unfortunately.
However, in the midst of this political and social situation still it continues to make inroads an alternative music scene that cries out with bands and singer - songwriters increasing attention, demonstrating discs, videos, nominations and even awards that Venezuela is part of the fresh face of pop rock latino.
In that vein, but I hope to have more surprises insurance during this 2016 musical, yes there are certain artists who most likely edit their new albums during the 365 days that spring. So, if you want to have a clear picture of what means pay attention, this would be my Top 5 of all.
Famasloop
If there is a band that has managed to reinvent itself in absolutely every way, is Famasloop. Over the years, musicians and albums have made radical (and good) changes in sound, structure live and even concept, even going to edit as a single from what will be his new album a song in salsa, although they like to be labeled by far atino under the style of "Cuckoo pop". They change so much so, that 'Ashes', the name of this new production, began as an EP of b-sides and rarities, to evolve over the months to be ambitious unreleased album that will release this 2016.
Tomates Fritos
By now Tomatoes are part of the DNA of rock in Venezuela. Playing music and releasing albums from the 90s, the underground label removed with the 'Man bullet 2010 and have managed to maintain its status from' Hotel Miramar '2012. For 2016 announced the launch of a fifth album, yet name, pointing to teach the rest of the Latin music market because the sound that characterizes them has made to his native Puerto La Cruz called "the Nashville of Venezuela".
Innkeepers
It took them four years to complete their second Innkeepers and awaited album. Somewhere of 2016 born in the San Ignacio de Loyola School band will release an album yet unnamed but with a first single, "Heaven", a theme that suggests a band that has learned to find and patent their sound , maturing in both music and lyrics and in his artistic concept, much more adult and up sexoso.
Small Revancha
He integrated by Claudia Lizardo (daughter of PTT Lizardo, live Venezuelan rock legend) and Juan Olmedillo (leader of the Mints) duo and were pleasantly surprised with the release of their first EP 'false brethren' in 2013 and that sound that accompanied playing between pop, rock, folk, tango and bolero. About three years it took them to finish what will be his second production, probably in EP format. Advances could see live had psychedelia, crazy and screaming. I certainly hope so .
La Vida Bohème
His first album was a success that helped catapult rock and moved in Venezuela at the time. His second album won a Latin Grammy for Best Rock Album. His third album out this year. Caracas band put the challenge to record and edit the new board during these 12 new months ahead. Some issues and have played live in different shows and formats similar to listen leaving 'Will' line: rock with folk elements and structures nuances. I could also hear from afar to travel to Puerto Rico to record a very, very known producer. But do not believe me, I am superstitious and I heard a street 13.
Other names?
Luis Iran, humanoids, Kuámasi, Colors, other solo projects of various musicians and even there is talk of Viniloversus. Who knows. Hopefully it is a super 2016 moved, but musically.
