Mexican-born singer, songwriter, and producer Girl Ultra (Mariana de Miguel) continues to redefine the sound of Latin alt-pop and R&B with her signature blend of moody nostalgia, funk-laced grooves, and genre-defying experimentation. With a dedicated global fanbase and a reputation as one of Mexico’s most forward-thinking artists, she has become a leading voice in a new wave of Latin music that is both emotionally raw and sonically adventurous.

RRRomeo is Girl Ultra’s most ambitious and transformative project to date. Co-produced alongside the legendary funk duo Chromeo, the album was recorded between Mexico City and Los Angeles and draws inspiration from synth-pop, house, darkwave, indie rock, city-pop, and analog funk. Across eight tracks, Girl Ultra blends shimmering nostalgia with modern production, creating a bold and cinematic sound that reflects both her cultural roots and artistic evolution. Featuring collaborations with Buscabulla, Chromeo, Jean Tonique, and Empress Of, RRRomeo is a fearless statement from an artist pushing beyond genre boundaries and firmly establishing her place at the forefront of contemporary Latin alternative music.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. ¡El groove de Romeo!
2. Te Caigo
3. Mentirasmentiras (feat. Buscabulla)
4. RRRomeo
Side B
1. Denisse
2. Ironía (feat. Chromeo)
3. Ramera (feat. Jean Tonique)
4. Tomás (feat. Empress Of)

Mexican born artist Girl Ultra (Mariana de Miguel) has swiftly become one of the leading voices in Latin R&B. Known for her innovative production, relatable lyrics and contemporary beats, Girl Ultra has captured the hearts of audiences both in her native Mexico and internationally.

With one album and three EPs under her belt, GU returns with her new EP ‘blush’ which embodies a whole new palette of sounds that blend dry, clean vocals, bare acoustic guitars, and driving drums with a clubby approach. Recorded and mixed in the vibrant backdrop of Mexico City with an intimate team of close friends, the highly anticipated 7 tracker is a deeply emotive narrative that speaks to the tumultuous intersection of attraction, desire, and melancholy - themes that resonate profoundly with today's youth.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical and cultural influences, her EP is a nod to St. Etienne, early Björk, Frou Frou, Royksopp’s ‘Melody AM’, Erlend Oye’s DJ Kicks, and Dean Blunt’s gritty sound processing, along with the lyrical stylings of celebrated Mexican artists Ely Guerra and Julieta Venegas.

TRACK LISTING

1. Blu
2. Blush
3. 5to Elemento
4. Bruce Willisss
5. Lalala
6. Rimel
7. Guapa

Long out-of-print 1993 debut album by beloved indie-rock band Velocity Girl back in print with a new, band-approved mix, and a full album of bonus tracks compiling singles, outtakes, and the band’s 1993 Peel Session.

Formed in 1989, Velocity Girl were one of the leading lights of 1990s indie-pop, fusing the hooks of Britpop with the fuzzy guitars of shoegaze. They released three albums on Sub Pop between 1993 and 1996, and reached the mainstream with a song on the platinum-selling soundtrack to the classic teen film Clueless.

In 1992 the band began work on their debut album, Copacetic, at Easley Studios - once home base to the Bar-Kays and other classic soul bands - in Memphis with Bob Weston (Volcano Suns, Shellac) at the helm, and then mixed the album with Weston in Chicago. While the album had strong songs - pop tunes like “Audrey’s Eyes,” “Pop Loser,” and “Living Well” alongside ambitious explorations like “Pretty Sister” and “Here Comes” - the band had little experience with production and lacked the skills to “drive the boat” in the studio. As a result, the album turned out to be a rather stripped-down affair, lacking the lushness of their prior recordings. To the band’s ear it was jarring, and they soon realized this wasn’t the record they hoped to make. Bob Weston had done exactly what was asked of him and captured the sounds, but the band didn’t do its part to articulate a clear vision. But the band’s slot in the studio was over, and Polvo had just showed up to work on their album, so off Velocity Girl went to shoot the video for “Audrey’s Eyes.”

Copacetic came out in 1993 and people seemed to like it just fine, but within the band there was a sense of disappointment to the point where most members couldn’t stand to hear the record. Between then and now, the band learned a lot about recording, and Archie Moore developed a career in audio work, and the band finally decided to revisit Copacetic. After extensive digging, the 2” tape reels appeared in Jim’s ex-wife’s mother’s house, and in the spring of 2023 Archie began working on a remix. Song by song the new mixes emerged just as the band envisioned them. Soaring vocals from Sarah (who studied opera in college), chiming lead guitar, juicy fuzzed out rhythm guitars and clear pounding drums. The pop songs are much poppier. The sonic blasts are more powerful, and the record hangs together as a cohesive document that flows from song to song. The approach was not to make a 2024 sounding record but rather to go back to the 1992 mindset and create the record the band should have made then.

The result, UltraCopacetic (Copacetic Remixed and Expanded), is an exciting alternate history of Copacetic. And, while they were at it, the band dug up and refreshed the rest of their studio material from the era: Ultracopacetic includes “Warm/Crawl” from the Velocity Girl/Tsunami split 7”, “Creepy” from the Crazy Town 7”, “Stupid Thing” from the Audrey’s Eyes 7”, and the unreleased album outtake “Even Die.” Topping it all off is the band’s complete five-song 1993 John Peel session, including two tracks that haven’t been heard since the original broadcast. UltraCopacetic is truly the definitive version of Velocity Girl’s first record. 

TRACK LISTING

Pretty Sister
Crazy Town
Copacetic
Here Comes
Pop Loser
Living Well
A Chang
Audrey’s Eyes
Lisa Librarian
57 Waltz
Candy Apples
Catching Squirrels
Warm/Crawl
Creepy
Stupid Thing
Even Die
Here Comes (Peel Session Version)
Always (Peel Session Version)
Crazy Town (Peel Session Version)
57 Waltz (Peel Session Version)
Copacetic (Peel Session Version)