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Reviews, interviews, radio and features from around the world, grouped by type, newest first.

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Reviews & Articles

2026

ElFiesta.es
ElFiesta.es (Spain)Razteria presenta “Respira”, una canción que invita a soltar el pasado y confiar en el camino de la vida“Una canción en español que combina pop latino y sensibilidad R&B para transmitir un mensaje de calma, renovación y confianza ante las incertidumbres de la vida.” · Respiraelfiesta.es ↗
CharlyFM
CharlyFM — Radio Online de Canarias (Spain)Razteria presenta «Blink of an eye», una propuesta de pop alternativo con influencias globales“La música independiente no entiende de fronteras y Razteria es una de esas propuestas que apuestan por explorar diferentes caminos sonoros.” · Blink of an Eyecharlyfm.com ↗
La Caverna
La Caverna (Mexico)Razteria lanza “Surrender” y “Sing It All Out”“Razteria presenta “Surrender” y “Sing It All Out” como dos caras complementarias de una misma exploración emocional, articulando su propuesta boliviano-estadounidense desde un pop ecléctico que prioriza la intención sobre la fórmula.” · Surrender & Sing It All Outlacaverna.net ↗
Pilar Informativo
Pilar Informativo (Mexico)Razteria reivindica la vulnerabilidad y el poder interior en Surrender y Sing It All Out“Estas piezas no solo expanden su vasto catálogo musical, sino que profundizan en su esencia como mujer y creadora integral que utiliza la música para describir el espectro de las experiencias más profundas de la vida.” · Surrender & Sing It All Outpilarinformativo.mx ↗
Blanca Lechuza
Blanca Lechuza (Mexico)El espejo del alma: Razteria inaugura 2026 con una odisea sonora entre lo «Oscuro y Claro»“En un mundo que se mueve a mil por hora, Razteria ha decidido bajar las revoluciones para mirar hacia adentro.” · Reflection of You & Oscuro y Claroblancalechuza.com.mx ↗
La Caverna
La Caverna (Mexico)Razteria explora luz y sombra en nuevos singles“Razteria reafirma así su identidad como creadora integral, donde técnica, mensaje y estética visual se entrelazan en un universo sonoro coherente y expansivo.” · Reflection of You & Oscuro y Clarolacaverna.net ↗
Infozona
Infozona (Mexico)Razteria explora la dualidad humana con dos nuevos singles“Es una meditación sonora sobre la identidad y la percepción en el marco de las experiencias profundas.” · Reflection of You & Oscuro y Claroinfozona.mx ↗

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Música en Palabras
Música en Palabras (Argentina)Mainstreet, Raised On Candy, Razteria y Pizza Academy“El estilo vocal versátil de Razteria, combinado con el trabajo de guitarra experimentado de Shul, ofrece una perspectiva refrescante de los sonidos retro con un toque moderno.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Thoughts Words Action
Thoughts Words ActionRazteria – Prowess Blossoming“Her soulful, sincere, confident, emotive, powerful vocal performance decorates everything she intended to achieve with this album.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)thoughtswordsaction.com ↗
Os Garotos de Liverpool
Os Garotos de Liverpool (Brazil)Razteria revela o álbum “Prowess blossoming”“uma sonoridade belíssima, com vocais angelicais, melódicos” · Prowess Blossoming (album)osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br ↗
Info Music
Info Music (France)Prowess Blossoming, l’éclosion musicale de Razteria et Dave Shul“Une écoute incontournable pour les amateurs de musique riche et sincère.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)infomusic.fr ↗
La Caverna
La Caverna (Mexico)Razteria y Dave Shul sorprenden con “Prowess Blossoming”“un álbum que rinde homenaje a las sonoridades retro del rock y pop mientras las reinterpreta con un enfoque contemporáneo.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)lacaverna.net ↗
York Calling
York Calling (UK)Discovery: Razteria brings a warm, timeless sound in new album“Her voice is utterly compelling and is paired beautifully with the unforgettable instrumental arrangements.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)yorkcalling.co.uk ↗
Hit Harmony Haven
Hit Harmony HavenRazteria’s ‘Prowess Blossoming’: A Soulful Journey Through Time, Love, and Self-Discovery“Razteria’s ‘Prowess Blossoming’ is a bold musical statement from an artist whose ability to blend multiple genres and languages shines through on every track.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Sistra
SistraRewrite time by RAZTERIA“Breezy, charismatic, warm, and confident.” · Rewrite Time (single)sistra.me ↗
Edgar Allan Poets
Edgar Allan PoetsRewrite Time is Razteria’s Single Out Now“Razteria’s vocals are smooth and expressive, filled with a warmth that’s engaging and heartfelt.” · Rewrite Time (single)edgarallanpoets.com ↗
End Sessions
End Sessions (Mexico)Razteria – Ah“¡cada sonido y cada variación en sus cantos es hipnótico!” · Ah (single)endsessions.com.mx ↗
Chunedesk
ChunedeskRazteria Captures the Magic of the Moment with Her New Single “I Love”“Razteria has the sweet simmer to her vocal that blend very well with the instrumentation” · i love (single)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Musikepool
MusikepoolLove’s Bullet: Razteria’s Shot to the Heart“Razteria’s vocals, which range from soft and tender to powerful and commanding, add depth to the song’s emotional landscape.” · Shot to the Heart (single)musikepool.com ↗
Info Music
Info Music (France)Razteria explore le temps et l’amour dans son single « Time »“Les mélodies aériennes de Razteria, portées par sa voix émotive, sont parfaitement soutenues par la production impeccable de Dave Shul.” · TIME (single)Excerpt in Press Compilation (PDF) ↗
End Sessions
End Sessions (Mexico)Razteria – Tocar las estrellas“su estilo nos ha parecido fresco y con su portentosa voz nos sedujo” · Tocar las Estrellas / catalog featuresendsessions.com.mx ↗
Mesmerized
MesmerizedRazteria Returns with Evocative Ballad ‘i love’“Simplicity always pays off. Razteria knows it well, letting her nuanced and inspired songwriting shine bright over an elegant carpet of mellow classic rock-pop.” · i love (single)mesmerized.io ↗
Música en Palabras
Música en Palabras (Argentina)Razteria – “Tocar las estrellas”“es un álbum que no solo resalta el talento de Razteria como compositora y vocalista, sino también su habilidad para combinar lo viejo con lo nuevo.” · Tocar las Estrellas (album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Dulaxi
Dulaxi“Time” By Razteria: A Soulful Journey Through Love And The Fluidity Of Time“presents itself as an engaging examination of love and the march of time, packaged in a pop rock structure that blends delicacy with powerful changes.” · TIME (single)dulaxi.com ↗
Indieoclock
Indieoclock (Brazil)Razteria lança pop rock viciante e com groove delicioso; OUÇA!“uma canção nostálgica que facilmente nos conquista como amor a primeira vista.” · Tocar las Estrellas / catalog featuresindieoclock.com.br ↗
Tunesaround
TunesaroundRazteria’s latest single ‘Shot to the Heart’“is a testament to Razteria's artistic vision and creative storytelling” · Shot to the Heart (single)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Os Garotos de Liverpool
Os Garotos de Liverpool (Brazil)Razteria une pop contemporâneo e soul na faixa ‘Life Is Too Short’“uma linha vocal melódica, instrumentos de sopro riquíssimos e uma atmosfera que une a essência do soul e o pop contemporâneo.” · Life Is Too Short (single)osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br ↗
The Other Side Reviews
The Other Side ReviewsTrack of the Day: Razteria – Life is too short (2024)“you have a masterful symphony set to stir the butterflies in your tummy while simultaneously calming the storm in your breast.” · Life Is Too Short (single)theothersidereviews.com ↗
Rising Artists Music Blog
Rising Artists Music Blog“Life is too short” by Razteria“A captivating voice is sometimes all one needs, and Razteria proves this time and time again” · Life Is Too Short (single)risingartistsblog.com ↗
Rockola Indie
Rockola IndieRazteria – Life is too short“la melodiosa voz de "Razteria" es vigor para el alma” · Life Is Too Short (single)rockolaindie.com ↗
Testing Melodies
Testing MelodiesEmbrace Every Moment: Razteria’s New Ballad ‘Life is Too Short’“Renée on the vocals showcases a huge range, breathing life into every note she sings” · Life Is Too Short (single)testingmelodies.com ↗
Sistra
SistraLife is too short by RAZTERIA“It’s one of those tracks that you wish would never stop, prompting me to hit the repeat button.” · Life Is Too Short (single)sistra.me ↗
Cosmonauta Radio
Cosmonauta Radio (Mexico)Razteria – Life is too short“hace un mágico despliegue de nostalgia con enorme calidad” · Life Is Too Short (single)cosmonautaradio.com.mx ↗
End Sessions
End Sessions (Mexico)RAZTERIA – Life is too short“su estilo contemporáneo es todo un deleite” · Life Is Too Short (single)endsessions.com.mx ↗
Indieoclock
Indieoclock (Brazil)Razteria traz pop que foge da mesmice e nos conquista“Uma música feita para o sucesso, cheia de alma, vida e cores” · Life Is Too Short (single)indieoclock.com.br ↗
Iggy Magazine
Iggy Magazine (France)Razteria vous convie à prendre un moment de pur bonheur musical en écoutant son nouveau single original intitulé Life Is Too Short“La voix de Renée Asteria Peñaloza, à la fois douce et expressive, interprète les paroles avec une sincérité désarmante.” · Life Is Too Short (single)iggymagazine.com ↗
Karl Is My Unkle
Karl Is My Unkle (KIMU)Razteria shares her soul and high emotional quotient on sublime and refined new opus, Life is Too Short“range is simply sublime and we deeply connect with the charisma that she sings with.” · Life Is Too Short (single)karlismyunkle.com ↗
Roadie Music
Roadie Music (Brazil)Prowess Blossoming: duo Razteria lança álbum pop rock retrô · Prowess Blossoming (album)Original article offline
Radio Armazém
Radio Armazém (Brazil)Indie Noise Nation · Prowess Blossoming (album)radioarmazem.net ↗
Roadie Music
Roadie Music (Brazil)Rewrite Time: Razteria lança single sobre um amor que só poderia ser possível em um universo alternativo · Rewrite Time (single)Original article offline

2023

KQED Arts
KQED ArtsBay Beats Invites You to Rock Out at the Library“eclectic multilingual tunes by Razteria” · Live shows & featureskqed.org ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — RewindFiesta Latina · Live shows & featuresiriemag.com ↗
Hoodline
Hoodline (San Francisco)Fiesta Latina Brings Music and Dance to Brick & Mortar Tonight“Peñaloza described the album as varying in style, with everything from acid rock to cumbia to reggaeton.” · Live shows & featureshoodline.com ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — RockRazteria – Tocar las Estrellas · Tocar las Estrellas (album)iriemag.com ↗
Cosas Que No Vienen Al Caso
Cosas Que No Vienen Al Caso (Mexico)Razteria – Tocar Las Estrellas“Razteria es un ser místico de la nueva era, una ninfa del siglo XXI, que retrata con peculiaridad y certeza cómo es vivir con el regalo más grande que nos ha dado el universo: la vida misma.” · Tocar las Estrellas (album)cosasquenovienenalcaso.blogspot.com ↗
Dynamite Rock FM
Dynamite Rock FM (Mexico)Razteria Toca Las Estrellas con su nuevo disco · Tocar las Estrellas (album)dynamiterockfm.blogspot.com ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — Reggae GuideRazteria – Tocar las Estrellas“Razteria dips into multiple genres offering a complex look at world music across the decades.” · Tocar las Estrellas (album)iriemag.com ↗
Metal Obscura
Metal ObscuraRAZTERIA, anuncia estreno próximo de su álbum: TOCAR LAS ESTRELLAS“En la música del mundo no puede faltar el tema de la naturaleza y “Madre Tierra” cumple con ello mediante la descripción de la vida y nuestro mundo.” · Tocar las Estrellas (album)metalobscura.com ↗
En Tijuana Hay Rock
En Tijuana Hay Rock (Mexico)RAZTERIA ANUNCIA TOCAR LAS ESTRELLAS, SU NUEVO LP“Siempre mostrando buena vibra, la intérprete busca la exploración de nuevas formas de expresar sus canciones” · Tocar las Estrellas (album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Roadie Music
Roadie Music (Brazil)No último álbum de Razteria, Tocar las Estrellas, ritmo e melodia se cruzam · Tocar las Estrellas (album)Original article offline

2022

Mugs Noticias
Mugs Noticias (Mexico)Razteria estrena el video para Madre Tierra“El video muestra a Razteria en completa conexión con la naturaleza, paseando y cantando en el Tilden Botanical Garden de Berkeley, California; el clip fue dirigido y editado por Capitán Walas.” · Madre Tierra (single & video)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Dynamite Rock FM
Dynamite Rock FM (Mexico)Madre Tierra, el clip más reciente de Razteria · Madre Tierra (single & video)dynamiterockfm.blogspot.com ↗
Lo Mixto
Lo MixtoRazteria estrena el videoclip para Madre Tierra · Madre Tierra (single & video)lomixto.com ↗
Rokkers
Rokkers (Mexico)Razteria estrena el videoclip para Madre Tierra“Madre Tierra está inspirada en la canción Latinoamérica de Calle 13, es cantada en español, con algunas palabras en quechua (lengua indígena sudamericana).” · Madre Tierra (single & video)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Skelerock
Skelerock (Mexico)Razteria rinde homenaje a la madre tierra“La cantante latinoamericana Razteria lanza el tema Madre Tierra a manera de homenaje al mundo que habitamos a ritmo de pop y world music” · Madre Tierra (single & video)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Tracktor
Tracktor (Mexico)Homenaje a la Madre Tierra: Razteria · Madre Tierra (single & video)Original article offline
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — RespectRazteria – Wu Wei“Razteria creates eclectic multilingual pop music with vocals reminiscent of Sade, electronic elements of Massive Attack, grooves of Steel Pulse, and the Latin vibe of Shakira.” · Wu Weiiriemag.com ↗
Rokkers
Rokkers (Mexico)Razteria rinde homenaje a la madre tierra · Madre Tierra (single & video)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
En Tijuana Hay Rock
En Tijuana Hay Rock (Mexico)Razteria lanza Madre Tierra · Madre Tierra (single & video)Original article offline

2021

San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle — DatebookListen: Elton John and Stevie Wonder team up, plus a rare live recording of John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’“The San Francisco songwriter makes breezy Latin pop with a tropical feel flowing through multilingual songs that give a nod to her Bolivian/Dutch roots.” · No veo nada / Space to Play eradatebook.sfchronicle.com ↗
Revista MIP
Revista MIP — Música Independiente PerúEl peruano/argentino Zezé Fassmor comparte su mundo a ciegas con la artista internacional Razteria en “NO VEO NADA”“La canción hace un guiño al estilo tropical relajado de Sade con el ritmo de Shakira y el pavoneo reggae de Rita Marley” · No veo nada / Space to Play erarevistamip.blogspot.com ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — May 2021 coverIRIE | Reggae Magazine May 2021 featuring Razteria“featuring Razteria on the cover with her latest release, ‘No Veo Nada’, along with an exclusive IRIE interview.” · No veo nada / Space to Play erairiemag.com ↗
Pizza Box Music
Pizza Box MusicNo Veo Nada – Razteria review“I think Zezé’s powerful poetry paired amazingly with Razteria’s wonderful voice and singing style and the song flowed really well!” · No veo nada / Space to Play erapizzaboxmusic.blogspot.com ↗
Agencia de Noticias Órbita
Agencia de Noticias ÓrbitaRazteria Lanza «No Veo Nada» un Nuevo Adelanto de Su Próximo Álbum“Simbólicamente a través de esta canción, Razteria es «la dulce voz,” que lo ayuda a «ver el horizonte,»” · No veo nada / Space to Play eraArchived copy · web.archive.org ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — May 2021 issue (PDF)IRIE Mag Reggae, May 2021 — Razteria cover · No veo nada / Space to Play eraOriginal article offline
OUT FRONT Magazine
OUT FRONT MagazineSinger-Songwriter Razteria Releases New Music Video“For me, this is a song about living and loving life in the present moment” · What I Love & Why (music videos)outfrontmagazine.com ↗
Second Society Report
Second Society ReportRazteria/Renay Release New Music Video For “Why”“the video uses choreographed dance and yoga to embody how they function as an entity, the idea representing that there is beauty in pain.” · What I Love & Why (music videos)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗

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Ink 19
Ink 19Renee Asteria (Asteria Records)“If Renee Asteria was on a major label, the hype machine would’ve been cranked to the hilt – and deservedly so.” · Renee Asteria (debut album)ink19.com ↗
World Music Central
World Music CentralRenée Asteria Launches Debut CD and Proactive Record label Asteria Records“Renee Asteria’s nine-song, self-released debut album, Renee Asteria, features a mix of pop/rock, light jazz, and quirky reggae.” · Renee Asteria (debut album)worldmusiccentral.org ↗
Review
Review by Laura Turner Lynch (via CD Baby)Renee Asteria — Renee Asteria (2005)“Renee Asteria is music that is both magical and meaningful!” · Renee Asteria (debut album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Review
Review by J-Sin (via CD Baby)Renee Asteria — Renee Asteria (2005)“Folk-rock meets Latin pop in a coalescing that is refreshingly brilliant, breathing new life into a stagnant singer/songwriter genre.” · Renee Asteria (debut album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Review
Review by Adam Harrington (via CD Baby)Renee Asteria — Renee Asteria (2005)“What a voice. This is a record that melts in your heart; when Asteria turns up the heat, we are all blissfully scorched.” · Renee Asteria (debut album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗
All Music Guide
All Music Guide (via CD Baby)Renee Asteria — Renee Asteria (2005)“the multi-talented, ethereal-voiced Renee Asteria, whose nine song debut CD is more like a compelling whirlwind that twists wildly in all sorts of emotional directions.” · Renee Asteria (debut album)Archived copy · web.archive.org ↗

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Lost in the Manor
Lost in the Manor (UK)LITM Rock Picks“The lead singer arrests your attention with her velvety, sultry vocals, the melodies dripping with emotion” · Prowess Blossoming (album)lostinthemanor.co.uk ↗
SONGPLODE
SONGPLODETANKATAKA, Mina, Razteria, Mad Nad Bo & Rose White new this week!“The collaboration of Razteria and Dave Shul stands as a testament to their enduring artistry, offering both nostalgia and a modern twist.” · Prowess Blossoming (album)songplode.art ↗
Indiefferential
IndiefferentialIndiefferential Picks — December Vol. 1 · Prowess Blossoming (album)indiefferential.com ↗
KMasters Digger
KMasters DiggerOctober Top Picks (Week 2) — Tracks of the Week“Razteria crafts a soulful alternative rock track that speaks to the bittersweet longing for a love that can only exist in an alternate universe.” · Rewrite Time (single)kmastersdigger.com ↗
Analyze My Lyrics
Analyze My LyricsRAZTERIA · i love (single)analyzemylyrics.com ↗
Indiefferential
IndiefferentialWhat’s New? September Editions · i love (single)indiefferential.com ↗
Space Sour
Space SourHYPERSPACE: Best Discoveries of the Week – Episode Ninety-One“Razteria delivers an emotionally charged performance” · Life Is Too Short (single)spacesour.com ↗
Tape Ranger
Tape RangerSingle Feature: Razteria“Pulling you in with a powerful vocal performance over melodic and well-produced instrumentals, we added the single to our Indie POP! playlist on Spotify.” · Life Is Too Short (single)taperanger.com ↗
PopHits News
PopHits NewsRAZTERIA – Life is Too Short · Life Is Too Short (single)pophits.news ↗
IRIE Magazine
IRIE Magazine — ReleasesIRIE Playlist – January 2024 featuring Razteria – Fade Away · Playlists & featuresiriemag.com ↗

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Live Show Listings

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Broke-Ass Stuart’s SF Events
Broke-Ass Stuart’s SF EventsRazteria, DJ Vinn Zego, Individuo, Amor do Samba (event listing) · Live shows & featuresOriginal article offline

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Berkeley Daily Planet
Berkeley Daily Planet — Arts CalendarRenee Asteria and Ruben Quinones — Nomad Cafe, Berkeley“Renee Asteria and Ruben Quinones at 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Cafe, 6500 Shattuck Ave.” · Live listingsArchived copy · web.archive.org ↗
Concert Archives
Concert ArchivesCaribbean Allstars / Renee Asteria — Ashkenaz, Berkeley · Live listingsconcertarchives.org ↗
Upcoming
UpcomingWoman Fronted Roots — Alphabet Lounge, New York City“Agent DOuble E – Renee Asteria – Eclectic Latin Reggae & Rock” · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
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UpcomingA Night of World Fusion — La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
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UpcomingA Night of Musical Diversity — Beale Street Bar and Grill, San Francisco · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
Upcoming
UpcomingAgent Double E — Ace in the Hole Cider Pub, Sebastopol“Agent DOuble E presents Folk-Rock from 6 till 730 and a Latin Reggae & Rock – full set from 730 till 9” · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
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UpcomingAgent Double E — The Lion’s Den, New York City“Agent DOuble E aka Renee Asteria Presents Eclectic Latin Reggae and Rock made in Argentina” · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
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UpcomingWoman Fronted Roots — 169 Bar, New York City“Agent Double E – Renee Asteria – Eclectic Latin Reggae & Rock” · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗
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UpcomingWoman Fronted Roots — Ashkenaz, Berkeley“Agent Double E – Renee Asteria (virb.com/agentdoublee) "Faces of Agent DOuble E" CD Release & Naomi & the Courteous RudeBoys” · Live listingsarchive.upcoming.org ↗