Mexican Institute of Sound > Swine Flu

Hi, Digidreams readers! I'm <3ecky, here, tweet here, and always eat my veggies. Enough introduction; let's get to it.

Laureana Toledo Courtesy of Nacional Records

While everyone's blaming Mexico for their little piggie problem, I suggest we take those scared and angry feelings, crumple them into a teenie tiny ball, throw them out the highest window you can find, and take a listen to the bad-ass music coming from this plagued country. I present to you: Mexican Institute of Sound.

Mexican Institute of Sound is the piglet creation of DJ, producer, and Mexico EMI president Camilo Lara. Lara is a Mexican music trendsetter known for his annual Christmas compilations. His music mixes classic Mexican music elements with modern electronic music techniques. The result is interesting, quirky, inspiring music that engages and intrigues. Lara's music has a smooth, fresh flow, each song with its own unique vibe. Some tracks are rather ambient and loungy, lacking vocals or cultural influence; others are are heavy on latin influence with a beat to get your hips shakin' on the dance floor (or bedroom, in front of your mirror, practicing your shimmies) . The MIS experience is like a musical safari, adventuring through an array of electronic wildlife. (No pigs allowed.)

Check it out:


You can pig out on the group's latest album cleverly named Soy Sauce (2009) for just $5 here. Go ahead. Don't be a swine. Buy good music. (See what I did there?)

Thanks, Mexico.