Weekly Roundup: RGV songs and videos 09/15
Arzalez - Preguntame Algo
The high-flying latin rock and robust electronica of Arzalez’s dembow-driven single is massive enough for the international stage, and humble enough to be about a need for more contact with his parents.
The NPC’s - Superman (Goldfinger Cover)
Just in time for the release of the remade Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is this cover of the biggest highlight of its soundtrack. It features countless ska musicians (including the RGV’s own Sadie Hernandez of Los Skagaleros and JamClub) and a cameo of Tony Hawk himself. It’s irresistibly fun, goofy, and uplifting.
Common Girl - Blue Lavender
The immersive moods of Common Girl’s vibrant debut song flow with lo-fi hauntology and dream-pop blurriness.
Gizmo x GodBlessTheKid - Watch You Bleed
This abrasive horrorcore song set to uncanny CGI is transgressive and enjoyably over-the-top enough to be featured in TRASH’s YouTube megachannel.
PLAY - SHAWTY (featuring Masosauce) / Into U
Releasing two short pop-rap and R&B singles in one week can mistakenly present PLAY’s output as quantity-over-quality, but PLAY keeps his vignettes charming, tuneful, and focused.
I Killed Techno! - I Wanna Play Your Funeral
The morbid cyberpunk of I Killed Techno! stands out on its own, but when set to a tribute compilation of the surreal moments and good times of his past performances, it reminds us that he may very well be the RGV king of house shows.
