¡Feliz inicio de semana! Mientras que en nuestras entregas anteriores ya desmenuzamos la edición de septiembre de Mondo Sonoro y los detalles de Pitchfork CDMX, hoy nos enfocamos en álbumes conceptuales fascinantes y el regreso de leyendas del synth-pop a la Ciudad de México.

Sonidos Frescos: Leyendas en CDMX y Covers Sorpresa

The alternative scene in Mexico City continues to book legendary acts, while contemporary R&B and alternative artists are breathing new life into classic rock tracks.

• Marc Almond en la CDMX: The legendary Marc Almond is arriving in Mexico City to perform the timeless classics of Soft Cell. This highly anticipated visit perfectly aligns with the release of Soft Cell’s new and final album, titled Danceteria, which is set to drop this September. It is a massive moment for fans of the foundational synth-pop sound.
• Kelela reinventa a Incubus: En un cruce de géneros verdaderamente inesperado, Kelela ha lanzado un cover de la canción “Mexico”, original de la banda de rock alternativo Incubus. This reinterpretation showcases how fluid the boundaries between alternative rock, electronic, and R&B have become in the current landscape.

Global Spotlight: Álbumes Conceptuales, Supergrupos y Literatura Musical

On the global front, we have a slew of announcements regarding highly conceptual albums, legendary collaborations, and some exciting leaks from the punk rock underground.

• El Proyecto Futurista de Pet Shop Boys: El icónico dúo Pet Shop Boys ha anunciado un nuevo álbum de estudio que estará basado en la vida del célebre matemático inglés Alan Turing. The project promises to explore Turing’s futuristic vision, blending historical narrative with their signature electronic pop sound.
• The Avalanches y Mike Patton: As we continue to track The Avalanches ahead of their Pitchfork London appearance, we now have massive news about their upcoming album. Mike Patton has confirmed his involvement in the project, appearing on tracks titled “Total Recall”, “Superfun™ TV Spot”, and “Paradise Island”. The album also boasts contributions from electronic pioneer Suzanne Ciani and Yellow Magic Orchestra’s Haruomi Hosono.
• El Regreso de DIIV: The atmospheric indie-rockers DIIV are officially ramping up their new era. La banda ha presentado “Kid”, el segundo sencillo de su próximo material de larga duración, el cual llevará por nombre ZIRP! y será editado el 30 de octubre.
• Homenaje a los Ramones: For fans of raw punk energy, a tribute concert to the Ramones performed by the supergroup Cretin Family has recently leaked online, generating significant buzz in the underground circuits.
• La Historia de Boards Of Canada: Finalmente, para los coleccionistas y amantes de la literatura musical, la revista especializada Disco Pogo tiene listo un nuevo libro dedicado enteramente a narrar la historia del elusivo dúo de música electrónica, Boards Of Canada.

What are your thoughts on Pet Shop Boys tackling the life of Alan Turing, or Kelela covering Incubus? Let us know in the comments! ¿Qué opinas del nuevo álbum conceptual de Pet Shop Boys o del sorpresivo cover de Kelela? ¡Te leemos en los comentarios!