20 New Songs to Listen to This Week From Fabio Capri to Ela Minus

By  Remezcla Estaff

Fabio Capri

Photo by Elias Lopez.

This is our weekly compilation of bite-sized reviews of newly released songs by our talented music writers. Discover new favorites, read nuanced criticism of the week’s hottest releases, and much more. Who knows, you might walk out of this with a new fave or two. Some of the featured artists include Fabio Capri, Ela Minus, and Andy Rivera with El Jordan 23 and El Malilla. Follow our playlist featuring these tracks and more on Spotify or Apple Music.

Fabio Capri - “Verbo”

Xavi megafans are already familiar with brother Fabio Capri and his role as a frequent collaborator across the young regional breakout act’s catalog of hits. Now, the singer-songwriter returns to the limelight with a corrido romántico of his own called “Verbo.” “Yo le doy todo/por esos ojos/si traes el cora roto, yo te arreglo todo,” Capri belts out over rich guitars before name-checking all of the designer goods he’s ready to spoil the woman of his dreams with.  – Nayeli Portillo

Ela Minus - “QQQQ”

DÍA, Ela Minus’ awaited sophomore album, is finally here, and it’s certainly an evolution of the Colombian electronic music artist’s sound and a deeper dive into her psyche. For instance, “QQQQ,” the album’s fourth single, is a euphoric dance track with swirling synths, a thumping beat, and a gritty, overdriven sound that deals with looming, apocalyptic feelings. It’s a timely release in today’s global landscape. “Si lo que veo es el fin, que se acabe el mundo,” she sings as the bass drum saturates our speakers, like she’s lamenting with detachment from the center of a crumbling planet. – Cheky

Andy Rivera, El Jordan 23, El Malilla - "Panty Chanel"

The newest single from Colombian artist Andy Rivera huddles together talent from all over Latin America. “Panty Chanel” features the participation of Chilean rapper El Jordan 23 and Mexican “reggaetoñero” El Malilla, collaborating on a track that was dreamed up during a music camp in the Dominican Republic and brought together by Puerto Rico-based Rimas Music. While the song’s lyrics hinge on the longing for a lost love and the items that remind you of them, the trio cushions the heartbreak with a catchy, blood-pumping beat that they’re more than capable of floating over. — Juan J. Arroyo

GALE - “Skittles”

In her first track of 2025, newly established “pop It Girl” Gale makes a sugary homage to the magic behind a first love and to an old friend. “Skittles” is the latest from Latin Grammy-nominated, Shakira friended, Puerto Rican singer, teasing the follow-up to her landmark debut Lo Que No Te Dije. On it, she demonstrates her growth in combining uplifting pop progressions with dynamic choruses. “Skittles” captures the everlasting moment of pursuing your first love, and with it, the fleeting sense of joy when it comes to an end. Sonically, Gale paints a picture reminiscent of early relationships, her upbringing in Puerto Rico, and friendship while capturing the innocence of it all. There’s a playful energy to the song. The bubbly instrumental and groove make it viciously danceable, all while keeping the themes in check. – Alan Baez

Los Esquivel, Prince Royce, Brray - "Bachata Belica"

Mexican hermanos Sebastian and Eugenio Esquivel, artistically known as Los Esquivel, joined forces with bachata sensation Prince Royce and reggaetonero Brray for their latest single, “Bachata Bélica.” The rising electronic duo created the ultimate lover-turned-party boy song, blending regional Mexican rhythms infused with bachata and el movimiento. Together, you can see the four exposing their hearts on their sleeves to what they’d do for their lover while showing off their dance movies. “Bachata Belica” encompasses a fusion of Mexican, Dominican, and Puerto Rican roots that will easily make you want to get up and party too. — Brenda Barrientos

Nino Freestyle, Nacho, Boy Wonder CF - “Dime”

While U.S.-based, Nino Freestyle and Nacho have teamed up for a single that brings in some tropical flavor from their respective Dominican Republic and Venezuela on their latest collab, “Dime.” A sedated reggaeton track, the duo takes turns with their flows to detail the quite common experience of developing a strong connection with someone and questioning where it goes when one person is left yearning, ready to take the next step, and the other hasn’t opened up to provide an answer. Despite this, the two rappers don’t back down from letting every reason they have fallen for the person be known, pleading their cases with their sincerest feelings and exuberant confidence in knowing they are the right men for their match. – Jeanette Diaz

Patrick Luna - “Vulnerable”

Rising Mexican singer Patrick Luna released his newest sensitive offering, “Vulnerable,” a song for the bélicas that are also romanticas. “Vulnerable” exudes simple and traditional música mexicana elements such as a deep bass guitar and rhythmic requinto that leads the emotive melody for the heartbroken crooner’s soft pop-like vocals. “Vulnerable” is part of his debut EP + Romántico Que Bélico, a musical project meant to showcase his roots intertwined with his romantic verses. “I’m a natural romantic, and that’s what I’m most passionate about writing, because it comes from a place of authenticity and sincerity,” he said in a statement. – Jeanette Hernandez

Enme - "Lua Cheia"

Sweetness and heat come together in this beautifully passionate track by Brazilian artist Enme. “Lua Cheia” combines the voices of Enme and fellow Brazilian singer Uana, both hailing from the Northeastern region of Brazil, a place that contains a multitude of cultures wrapped by some of the most musical accents in the country. The deeply romantic lyrics present love confessions that culminate in an invitation to a meeting under the full moon by the sea, where Enme eagerly waits for her lover as the listener laments the nearer the song gets to its end. The singer’s fans might find consolation in the fact that Enme is preparing to release an EP set to come out in March. – Júlia Henn

SIMONA - “Cocon”

Following her 2023 pop odyssey Esfera de Amor, Argentine singer SIMONA decided to fully lean into prismatic club thumpers. Later that year, she released a collection of edits and remixes and teamed up with Hiedrah and NAAFI alum Tayhana for the absolutely pummeling double single, “Cabalgata.” As she teases her forthcoming LP, the Barcelona-based vixen has unveiled “Cocon,” a sonic mind-meld of reggaeton and industrial techno examining the power of desire. The track and campy, sexy music video are masterclasses in seduction and control, a reminder that one’s body is always to be displayed and shared under one’s own terms. – Richard Villegas

Terraplana - “Charlie”

With “Charlie,” Terraplana provides a good start to the year with a dose of guitar power. Featuring grungy guitar chords that give way to psychedelic textures, this Brazilian four-piece finds a middle ground between alt-rock and dream pop. At the center of it all are Stephani Heuczuk’s vocals that balance directness and ethereal bliss, communicating the feeling of getting lost and finding oneself amid the confusion from the lyrics. For those of you who like your rock with brash chords and a slight dissonance, as well as beautiful melodies, “Charlie” is the perfect song. — Marcos Hassan

shego - “Curso Avanzado de Perra”

Sometimes, it’s just better to embrace the mayhem that surrounds us each and every day. Lucky for us, Madrid post-punk band shego has blessed us with a crash course in the art of waking up and choosing violence with their latest single “Curso Avanzado de Perra.” Jagged guitars and a pulsating bassline cut through messy, satirical verses brought on by those kinds of ceaseless late-night doom spirals “del que no te saca ni dios,” as the trio wreaks havoc in nun cosplay throughout the accompanying video. – Nayeli Portillo

FE7O - “Cervezas y Tabacos (feat. Sacro, Habichuelas)”

FE7O’s first album, OCIO, was an ambitious experiment from a rookie artist that melded hip-hop, jazz, and lo-fi chillpop in a unique way that resonated with listeners. His newest project, out today, both is and isn’t a departure. While OCIO dabbled in oft-repeated themes of longing and desire, his sophomore release tacks a new direction towards softer introspections. The musicality remains as moving and layered, and in single “Cervezas y Tabacos,” it’s heightened by the participation of band Habichuelas and rapper Sacro. FE7O has called this album a “healing” one that got him through the last year, and the marked maturity of his lyrics and music reveals an artist that everyone should keep an eye on. — Juan J. Arroyo

Lagartijeando - “Cumbia de la Selva”

Lagartijeando, aka Argentine artist Mati Zundel, just announced the release of his forthcoming new album 7 Caminos, his fourth on Wonderwheel Recordings and follow-up to 2021’s La Tercera Visión. Today, he shares its first single, “Cumbia de la Selva,” a flavorful jazz-splashed cumbia with a wonderful airy mix that could potentially kill any feelings of anxiety if you let it wrap around you. Walking between pillowy samples, sharp percussion, and dreamy synths, Zundel sings cryptic words that use the sun as a metaphor for a spiritual journey, rounding up the song as the soul balm it is. – Cheky

Michi - “Snoobie”

The phrase “90’s sounding” gets thrown around a lot in online music spaces to describe R&B tracks that hit, but the latest from Stones Throw’s Michi truly reflects the times of the phrase and captures that spirit. Michi’s take on sultrous soul over sensual instrumentals fits perfectly with the Stones Throw roster, reflecting a touch of sensibility and sadness over a wavy groove. The Blake Rhein and Paul Cherry produced instrumental captures the essence of a simpler time, drawing on fundamental patterns of early contemporary R&B, making the best use of minimal drums and a dreamy synth. Paired with a laxed flow and warm beat, Michi details a love gone wrong in such a raw style while keeping the vocals calm and focused. There’s a soft synergy to it, complimenting Michi’s balmy demeanor. Originally teased as a Knxwledge remix, “Snoobie” sheds its house riddim skin to reveal a seductive, contemporary sound. It’s the final teaser for Michi’s debut album Dirty Talk, bringing a vibrant, sensual, soulful sound that fans can fully indulge in. – Alan Baez

Milena Warthon & Cumbia Club - “VUELVE CORAZÓN”

Andean pop princess Milena Warthon teamed up with Uruguayan collective Cumbia Club on “VUELVE CORAZÓN.” The Peruvian singer yearns for a past lover to return in a cumbia-induced track that questions why said lover left in the first place. The track is said to be the first of many that we can expect from the singer — who is also set to release an album sometime this year. The duo’s catchy collaboration is poised to be “eL jiT DeL VerANO,” per Warthon’s Instagram post. Don’t sleep on Warthon; the Gen Z artist is working on bringing visibility to Andean culture to the world. — Brenda Barrientos   

Kevin Kaarl - “Búscame Otra Vez”

Mexican indie folk singer Kevin Kaarl shares his single “Buscame Otra Vez,” marking his final single and preview ahead of his upcoming album release ULTRA SODADE. Produced by his twin brother Bryan Kaarl, the signature lovelorn track indulges in a usual aura of heartbreaking lyricism while wrapped up in a more uptempo melody that still allows his string guitar to remain the centerpiece. Preparing for the emotional aftermath of a quickly approaching end to a relationship, Kaarl unrequitedly revels in the last lingering glimmers of hope as he earnestly pleas for his once lover to take a closer look to see he is still questioning their declining fate in hopes she will find him once again. The accompanying visuals flip this theme on its head, as it takes the vantage point of his ex-lover’s perspective as they unravel the journey to the end of the romance. – Jeanette Diaz

Paris Bang Bang - “10:AM”

Mexican drag performer Paris Bang Bang released “10:AM,” a new club banger that gives the girlies and gays permission to get messy in public. Produced by Muisli, the jam radiates thick synthesizers accompanied by a throbbing beat, echoing pop club anthems circa the late 2000s. Moreover, with peppered-in iconic spoken phrases like, “Antes muerta que sencilla,” Paris Bang Bang motivates you to go to the club with high heels and full-glam and forget about being criticized or looked down upon. And she’s not wrong. It’s 2025, and the world is burning, might as well go out dancing in a flashy attire that gets people talking. – Jeanette Hernandez

TRÍADA - “Sale La Luna”

This Buenos Aires-based trio, comprised of members Diamela Spina (percussion, vocals), Aylen Reynoso (guitar), and Julia Percowicz (vocals), is undoubtedly connected by heart, soul, and passion for music. Their take on Liana Flores’s “Rises The Moon” is the first time the song has ever been recorded in Spanish, and both the language and arrangement provide a whole new dynamic to the track, as the triad’s voices and harmonizations lull the audience into a calming, albeit more positive, feeling than the original. TRÍADA’s debut EP, De Versiones y Alma, is set to be released on March 21, and is sure to offer even more unique and carefully crafted sounds to the world. – Júlia Henn

michi - “Friendzone”

The ever-less elusive chanteuse known as michi is back with another slice of dramatic R&B titled “Friendzone.” Channeling sultry Y2K divas like Aaliyah and Destiny’s Child, the rising Dominicana addresses and dismisses an insistent admirer who won’t get off her back, getting creepier and more off-putting with every new interaction. Juxtaposing her sassy vocal runs against acoustic guitar strums and cinematic string arrangements, the result is a nostalgic earworm that tackles evergreen themes of harassment and consent. – Richard Villegas

Mourn - “Alegre y Jovial”

Singing in Spanish for the first time in its brilliant career, Barcelona’s Mourn has tapped into what could well be the best music of its career so far. Interlocking guitar dynamics give “Alegre y Jovial” a sense of layered passion that approaches the golden age of Midwestern emo without sounding derivative, with an uptempo rhythm keeping the track rocking. Vocally, there are melodies upon melodies, with verses as catchy as choruses and the actual chorus exploding with misty-eyed emotion, ready to be sung along by those feeling young, restless, and intense about every aspect of their lives. — Marcos Hassan

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