Lost in MySpace

Our own MySpace page is doing quite well, but essentially MySpace Music exists to find new bands. When every kid that plays three guitar chords has its own page, discovering good music between the general sludge can be challenging. So the selection below is not representative at all - just remarkable findings for you to enjoy.

Maui y Los Sirenidos called their disc Flamenco Sumergido - and that's what it sounds like: jazzpop drowned in Andalusian influences. Check out the very excentric front lady Maui in the psychedelic video for "No Pensar En Nada".

They could've fitted well in our Electronic Week: Sidestepper makes cultures clash with their tropically spiced drum&bass and club music. Lead man Richard Blair picks his guest vocals very well, they give all songs an authentic bolero feel. Aterciopelados vocalist Andrea Echeverri joins in on one song too, apparently.

Jose Conde y Ola Fresca updates salsa and son with a funky and soulful touch. He defines his latest album as "musical ajiaco" (which is a famous Cuban stew with many ingredients mashed up). Tasty!