Have you had to pull three chairs at the function as a mini bed because your mom and dad promised they would be leaving in 10 minutes but ended up staying until 3 a.m.? Do you also have a Tío Luis who screams “Tragos Amargos” after one too many cervezas? Do you have a small, weird, loud dog you can’t take outside because all hell will break loose?
If any of this sounds familiar… welcome home, mi gente LATINO! Whether it’s the music blasting from the speakers, the smell of your mom’s pozole (served bright and early on the week’s hottest day!) or the familiar chaos of a family gathering, Hispanic culture has a way of bringing people together.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re partying to the sounds of our favorite corridos, perreos and cumbias. You can catch us at the House of Audre Lorde on Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. ¡Vengan todos!
For your reading enjoyment, we’re highlighting Hispanic artists who deserve a spot on your playlist and celebrating the sounds that bring us together. Read our HHM blog picks below!
Six Sex
The Argentine singer blends reggaetón with electronic and rave influences, creating music that feels otherworldly and euphoric, especially with a good pair of headphones. If you’re looking for neoperreo and Latin techno influences, Six Sex is the girl for you. With tracks like “Bitches Like Me,” “Tócame” and “Hot & Perfect,” you’ll escape into a world of fantasy and seduction.
Isabella Lovestory
The Honduran-born artist brings a playful, high-fashion edge to Latin club music, mixing infectious rhythms with quirky production and an aesthetic that feels straight out of a surreal pop fantasy. . She’s the type of artist who makes you run back into the club after you’ve already decided to leave because the music was simply not there, only for “Mariposa” to come on and suddenly you’re back on the dance floor. (Speaking from personal experience.) Her EP POP GIRLS CLUB captures that same unapologetic energy, infusing reggaetón and electronic influences into a sound that is made for late nights and questionable decisions.
Rusowsky
Spanish-based, experimental singer and producer Rusowsky brings a blend of R&B, techno, bedroom-pop and reggaeton in his emerging discography. Born Ruslán Mediavilla to Belarusian parents, Rusowsky received his musical introduction through classical training, flashes of which can be seen in his elaborate and chaotically intentional sound. In his debut project, “Daisy,” released in May 2025, the Spaniard truly fleshes out his avant-garde sound through the LP’s 13 songs which feature American artists Jean Dawson, Ravyn Lenae and Kevin Abstract, along with Rusia-IDK labelmate, Ralphie Choo. Rusowsky is fresh off his ACL debut and continues his first major American tour this month.
OC Chris
There might not be a faster-growing 18-year-old artist in the DFW music scene this year than OC Chris. The Dallas-born rapper went from getting his face slashed in high school to appearing on Gabe P’s On the Radio which has previously platformed superstars like Drake, Central Cee and Ice Spice. OC Chris dropped his third studio album this past year. Labeled “Oak Cliff Soldier,” after his Dallas neighborhood, the Mexican-American rapper represents his roots with his signature melodic and trap influences and a feature from prominent Texan rapper, That Mexican OT.
Enjambre
One of the closest things to my heart is my love for sharing bands that have seen me at my most vulnerable – sometimes more than my dearest friends. Enjambre is one of those gleaming bands of safety. Their 2010 release, Daltónico, features “Visita.” It is a heartfelt plea and a yearning for a lover to stay despite an uncontrollable drift apart. Every time I hear it, I want to grab my skateboard, find an empty parking garage, and roll down carefully with my hand floating just outside my body’s personal bubble. I coast as Luis Humberto sings the chorus, building a soaring tension of volume and emotional intensity. When he hits that line – “La semana me parte en dos de viernes a domingo” – I feel the absolute freedom of existing in the moment, perhaps like a caterpillar waiting for nature to break open my cocoon. “Vida en el Espejo.” In those four minutes, every emotion of life flows through me. It opens with a crescendo of synths and keyboards alongside sweeping, intense strings – a sound that feels like someone is either about to propose to you or leave you for good. As that tension begins, the swell of a little frog in my throat turns to a big toad. I know that if I played it in my car, everyone would either start tapping their toes or quietly turn their heads toward the window – unwilling to let anyone see how deeply warmed they’ve become as the song progresses
Cafe Tacvba
Arguably one of the most influential bands for Latinos in the post modern era, winning countless music awards and performing for over 35 years with all of their original members, Cafe Tacvba spans over nearly every Mexican music genre. They were once described as making music critics open up a thesaurus to describe their sound because it is so exceptionally everywhere; from reggae, to romantic bolero, to electronic rock, they have songs for everyone. Their ability to nail every genre they delve into makes their band a beautiful representation of the true cultural diversity in Mexico. Every song is sure to give you a fun time and bring nostalgia for Latino’s who grew up listening to them. An esteemed song of theirs is “Chillanga Banda” because of its upbeat, trippy sound heavily featuring chillango slang which famously sounds almost like gibberish to even some native Spanish speakers. Their unabashed pride from where they come from and willingness to embrace all types of music is the key to their success.
Daniel Me Estas Matando
Mexican band, Daniel Me Estas Matando, is composed of two friends, Daniel Zepeda and Ivan De La Roja. While they had their start in 2018, their songs pay homage to the bolero sound prominent in Mexico in the 50s, identifying their sound as specifically “boleroglam”. Their aesthetic takes you to an era of dreamy Mexican romance films, enveloping you in their sense of passion and longing. Every song has a soft but upbeat rhythm of guitar, drums, and even cello, perfectly paired with devastatingly romantic lyrics perfect to dance to or cry your heart out. A personal favorite song of mine is “No Soy Nada,” due to its floaty sound and impassioned performance from lead singer Zepeda.