Joaquin Muerte, photo by Chris Hernandez

Felipe iruegas Jr, photo by Chris Hernandez

Logo, by Gemini Vato

"San Antonio, TX, based band Joaquin and The Glowliners keep the city’s often overlooked connection to Chicano soul music alive. On their latest single, “I Remember,” frontman Joaquin Merte reminisces about young love and the reality of loss amid lone late-night walks. Sky-high falsettos and a romantic, harmony-driven feel give “I Remember” a distinct vintage sheen as Merte sings in seamless Spanglish, “Just friends knowing deep in our hearts nos queremos, baby,” putting a contemporary spin on this truly timeless sound."

- Nayeli Portillo, Remezcla
"Em um cenário musical saturado, Joaquin and The Glowliners se destacam como uma pérola rara de nostalgia e autenticidade. Originários de San Antonio, Texas, eles canalizam a herança Chicano através de um som que é tanto uma homenagem quanto uma reinvenção. O nome da banda, inspirado pelo movimento de Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales, não apenas evoca o passado, mas também ressoa com um chamado para o futuro da música Chicano. Com canções como “Hinder”, um retrato sincero do amor que mistura soul antigo com doo-wop, Joaquin Muerte e sua banda nos transportam para uma viagem sonora única. Cada nota é moldada com cuidado e paixão, revelando uma conexão profunda com suas raízes e uma visão clara para o futuro da música Chicano."

- MJ Barreto, Roadie Music
"Joaquin and The Glowliners' "No Time Like Now" is a captivating tribute to Chicano soul, blending four-part harmonies with an old-school bass line and classic lowrider soul tempo. The song exudes warmth and nostalgia,evoking the spirit of the '60s Chicano movement while promoting love and positivity. The band's seamless integration of multi-rhythm tracks, from fast bops to slow-tempo brown-eyed soul, showcases their versatility."

- Last Day Deaf

PRESS

2024

Latinitas Magazine - Capturing the Essence of Chicano Soul, Extended Review

Voyage San Antonio - Conversations with Joaquin “Muerte” Abrego

Soul Tracks - “No Time Like Now” First Listen

Urban Music Scene - “No Time Like Now” Extended Review

Last Day Deaf - “No Time Like Now” Single Review

Roadie Music - “Hinder” Single Review

Speed on the Boat - “I Remember” Single Review

Remezcla - “I Remember” Single Review

San Antonio Current - Glowliners Debut Music Video at Slab Cinema

Sounds and Colours - “I Remember” Single Review