Filters Top 10 of 2007, Day Twenty Three: Mexican Institute of Sound

by Staff | 12.23.2007

Based out of Mexico City, DJ and producer Camilo Lara is the mastermind of M.I.S. by night, and by day is the president of EMI Mexico. Talk about split personalities, this list of top tens of 07 is clear indication of Laras unique impressions and influences from the life in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City. Along with groups like Nortec Collective and Kinky, M.I.S. is part of a growing Mexican electronica movement, encouraging fusions of folk and more traditional music with modern sounds.

Camilo Lara Of Mexican Institute Of Sound:

1. Tunng, Good Arrows (Thrill Jockey)

2. Simian Mobile Disco, Attack Decay Sustain Release (Interscope Records)

3. Shy Child, Noise Wont Stop

4. Cafe Tacuba, Sino (Universal)

5. Candie Payne, I Wish I Could Have Loved You More (Deltasonic / Sbme)

6. Dizzee Rascal, Maths + English (XL Recordings)

7. The Go Team!, Proof of Youth (Sub Pop Records)

8. LCD Soundsystem, Sound Of Silver (Capitol)

9. Cornelius, Sensuous (Everloving)

10. The Pinker Tones, The Million Colour Revolution (Nacional Records)
NACIONAL RECORDS !

Poor Eddie! Slapped by Jonaz and Rosso (P. Mosh)

Visit: www.myspace.com/therealpmosh

Quiero Club/Niña/Viva Radio dj’s at American Apparel – Flea Market

When I was younger,  I never understood what a flea market was.  I thought it was sort of a pet store with a flea section. But then I saw people getting clothes out of a big piles and not fleas last week during American Apparels’ flea market event…weird ah?

Now in Los Angeles, we still don’t have flea sections or killer termites - but we do have a crazy mass of people fighting for extremely cheap clothes!  With loud Mexican pop music!  Two bands called “Regias” (from Monterrey, MX) played and taquito trucks lined the way to battle the hunger after the whole crazy ordeal. 

 
The scoop:  I got to American Apparels’ factory around 4 pm and besides waiting in line for a while, Niña was playing in between the two main AA buildings so everyone who was standing on the Disneyland attraction-size line had the chance to listen to Niña tunes, catch the smell of those Taquitos (mmm yummie) and get a little anxious by watching people walking out of the building with big bags filled with colorful cheap clothes. I guess I have to get there earlier next time.

After finding some cheap stuff, Quiero Club got on stage.  The crazy fiesta songs worked perfectly for this event.  Fans were trying to decide whether looking for the matching pair of socks was worth it or continue listening to the group sing happily: “No me gusta la coke…” || “I don’t like drinking coke” - hard decision, indeed.

Well - I’m off, I need some diet coke and taquitos. Plus, trying to survive the Cali-breeze wearing my brand new hoodie.

Later

Welcome to this special holiday edition of our Nacional Newsletter. We want to take the time to thank all our dedicated readers and supporters for this wonderful year. Let’s take a look back at all the great releases from this momentous 2007:

Manu Chao- “La Radiolina”
Pacha Massive – “All Good Things”
Mexican Institute of Sound- “Piñata”
The Pinker Tones – “More Colours”
DJ Bitman- “Latin Bitman”
Los Bunkers – “Live in Concert” DVD
Various Artists - “Raul Campos Presents: Loteria Beats Mixtape, Vol. 1”
Various Artists- “Mun2 - The Chicas Project”

Digital-Only Releases:
The Pinker Tones – “Karma Hunters Remix EP”
Mexican Institute of Sound – “Extra! Extra! Extra! EP”
Monareta - “La Bonanza”
Misterio – “Beat Zombie”
Los Bunkers – “Live in Concert”
Bomba Estereo – “Vol. 1”
Ovni - “Aterrizaje!”
Pecker - “2 y las Nadadoras”
Hip Hop Hoodios - “Viva la Guantanamera” EP

Let’s hear a round of applause for all of our releases - and here’s to a HUGE 2008 for Nacional Records! Now on to the news:

We’re proud to report that MANU CHAO’s Grammy-winning song (and current single) “Me Llaman Calle” was TIME Magazine’s #8 Top Song of 2007!!!! Check it out here.

“Me Llaman Calle” was also chosen as one of the Top 10 songs of the year on NPR.org. Manu is all over the place on various “Top of 2007” lists for “La Radiolina”. Vote for him on WNYC.org here.

Check out this great article from La Nacion [Argentina] about Manu’s recent visit to Buenos Aires and his work with patients at La Colifata.

**Cover Alert** Manu is featured on the cover of this month’s LA VIBRA – check out the article here: www.lavibra.com

Don’t forget that Manu Chao’s album “La Radiolina” is also now available in a special limited edition double vinyl version. You can order it from Amazon.com.

Also on the decks, check out DJ BITMAN’s “Latin Bitman”. eMusic made “My Computer is Funk” a free daily download last week and LAist.com ran a great review on their blog – check it out. DJ Bitman will be running full-steam ahead in 2008, with new singles and new videos coming to you!

MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND (MIS) finished a mini coast-to-coast visit in the US last week for Naco Nights in New York City and a special event in Los Angeles. Check out the latest single “Escribeme Pronto” and the exclusive video [you see it first!] at youtube.com. In other delicious news, MIS was featured in the December issue of Bon Appetit Magazine’s list of “Top Party Music” for the song, “El Microfono” off of his latest album, Piñata. How tasty!

ATERCIOPELADOS were honored by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture among the top figures of Colombian culture in the last decade. Check out the full article here. Congratulations! Aterciopelados will also be back in Spain at the top of 2008, with dates in Madrid [January 3rd] and La Rioja [January 4th]; as well as a date in Costa Rica on January 25th.

Check out this amazing video from Aterciopelados at the Feria del Libro in Guadalajara. Don’t forget to vote for Aterciopelados – they’ve been nominated for a Premio Lo Nuestro Award for Best Rock Album- VOTE aqui!

PLASTILINA MOSH will be hitting the studio by the end of this month for their new album coming at you in 2008. We wanted to share a pic from the Nacional Records Holiday Party at the Chivas Studio from earlier this month in Los Angeles:

In other great news for 2008, we’re excited to present the latest project by SEÑOR FLAVIO [of Fabulosos Cadillacs fame], called “Super Saund 2012” – get plugged in at his Myspace page and get ready for an amazing good time.

TODOS TUS MUERTOS’ MySpace has been updated, featuring songs off their “Greatest Hits” album, due out February 19th. Make sure you add them and help spread the word! Can’t wait to see where TTM will tour in 2008? – check out this video of the group in Barcelona from earlier this year: www.youtube.com.

And finally, THE PINKER TONES, who are gearing up for the early 2008 release of their new studio album, “WILD ANIMALS”, were featured on Link TV. Check out the exclusive commentary on their innovative videos from the album “The Million Colour Revolution” - we can’t wait to see what videos the boys from Barcelona come up with next…GRRRR!

As always, get plugged in with us at our MYSPACE Page, YOUTUBE Channel and awesome BLOG.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Awww. Christmas Time has arrived! The day after Halloween, my boss bought a small golden tree to put on top of my counter; the reception area of Nacional Records’ office. It truly is my first Christmas and was starting to feel like it! December 3rd was our time to celebrate. We made the office feel more like XMAS, putting together the tree and waiting patiently for the Puerto Rican food to arrive. We even had special guests: our own Plastilina Moshs’, Jonaz and Rosso, who kicked back before dinner playing Guitar Hero in our artist lounge. Fun times, especially with the wine!

Dinner went smoothly - all smiles and music [xmas music, anyone?] The food was delicious and we took some crazy pictures. And that was only Monday! On Tuesday, the Chivas Studio Party with PMOSH hit us! Mr Pmosh was in town ready to rock the house and for those who are new in the Nacional Records family, like ME - this was a special occasion. We don’t need to mention the line outside of the place and the drinks inside and all that. All the industry folks mingled to free Chivas. Finally, PMOSH took the stage and.how to put it without sounding redundant? THEY ROCKED IT!

Rosso, Jonaz and Edy sang, rocked out, jumped around, and what else? I definitely got into it with their performance and energy. I will give you a small backstage insiders look again, since I was able to hang out with the guys before the show. I can say that again, our artist are not only musically talented, but also amazing people. Jonaz and Edy are just crazy and hilarious - the whole group just seem to be in on the same inside joke. It’s really fun to be around. Tijuana was their next destination and shhhh - Jonaz told me Buenos Aires would be on the map for their next tour soon after they finish the new studio album in 2008. Can’t wait for my city to experience PMOSH!

If I were you I’d add Nacional Records on myspace friends along with our artists. I wouldn’t miss our releases and these parties for anything. With all the updating we’re doing, that’s the place to get all the latest info. Next up: Kinky at the Chivas Studio, Xmas musings, and reflections on the new year, 2008!

 -luv, LULA xoxo

I’ve been meaning to post these for awhile…For those that missed out on the AMAZING Pacha Massive (w/ Tonolec & Los Amigos Invisibles) and The Pinkertones shows in NYC, here’s a little taste in foto and video!  Check back in for more in December - there’s so much going on in winter wonderland, NYC-landia!  [not to mention finals]

Pacha Massive @ Irving Plaza

Pretty Maya, before the “technical difficulty!”

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Diego y Charo de Tonolec

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Yes, that’s Nati in the flesh! Nacional Records representing!

The Pinker Tones @ SOBs

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Los vendedores.

The Pinker Tones in pink

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NOS VEMOS PRONTO!

-APRIL