Alma Muñeca - "Anhelo"

Photo by Rae Mascardo Alma Mu ñ eca are an art-pop band based out of Austin, TX. Their latest single, "Anhelo," is an exciting burst of pop music that's going to appeal to those who don't typically enjoy anything pop related. The song certainly has modern pop elements to it, more so on the alt-pop side. But it also has some strong roots in 90's electronica or techno. Once the beat starts truly kicking in, those of us that went through a post Trainspotting club or rave phase are going to start having flashbacks. I can't quite put my finger on it, but "Anhelo" also has some indie rock vibes to it. If you bristle at the term pop, you still need to give Alma Mu ñ eca a shot. Lead singer Coc ó Allegra says of the band's latest single: "How can I feel so passionate and loving about someone yet I also feel so much confusion, anger and sadness about them too? Keeping yourself hopeful in hopeless moments, freezing time with my lyrics and sharing it ...