Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum is a pop music connoisseuse, focusing mainly on K-pop and Latinx music and culture. She's written for Teen Vogue, MTV News, i-D México, Remezcla, and many other publications that let her ramble about dope music. When not hanging out with her shih tzu Alfie or looking for the best asada tacos in Los Angeles, catch her at a K-pop show with a lightstick in hand.
Except for maybe billionaires, the pandemic wreaked havoc on most people’s lives. Korean-American R&B singer based in South Korea MRSHLL was no exception. Shows in Europe and his performance at SXSW were swapped for watching Netflix and eating take out. With concert money having dissipated, he relied on other jobs like participating in an online concert organized by a German…
The history of the mojito cocktail is largely disputed. Though the exact etymology of the word "mojo" is uncertain, its origin traces back to Africa where the word refers to a magical charm or talisman. Add a Spanish suffix for a diminutive and you get “mojito,” the sweet yet tart summer drink that some believe was created by African slaves in…
Though it may not seem like it—given that sounds like reggaeton pop are currently dominating the so-called Latin music field in the streaming age—Mexicans can be huge rock snobs. So the fact that Zoé, with their signature indie rock and synthpop sonic identity, are one of today’s most emblematic Mexican rock en Español bands in and out of Latin America—a…
