Music knows no boundaries, and new artists, bands and collectives hybridize genres to contribute to the Latinx “new wave” sound. Here are seven emerging Latinx artists, bands and collectives on the rise in Dallas.
Luna Luna is a bilingual Latinx band that blends modern, alternative, indie pop genre elements to create their unique sound. Their latest single, “Time,” released on Oct. 23 is a catchy, alternative pop song that includes a bit more live instrumentation than the rest of their discography.
“The rise of new wave Latinx artists is one of my favorite things happening in music right now, said Kavvi, lead vocalist and producer for Luna Luna. I was born in Colombia, but I grew up in Dallas. Growing up here I discovered all types of American music while at the same time was being introduced to music in Spanish by my mom. I feel like that’s why you re getting the type of music that s coming out by this new wave of Latinx artists. It’s the blend of the American