Switched on Pop Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club
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Nov 11, 2025 Rosalía's new album Lux makes a bold departure from her previous work, featuring orchestral sounds that blend the sacred with the profane. The dense project includes 18 tracks in 13 languages, showcasing poetic lyrics and influences from various artists, including Patti Smith. The hosts explore the album's genre-defying production, highlighting unconventional elements like spectral vocals and avant-garde arrangements. They also discuss how flamenco roots and modern pop collide, encouraging listeners to immerse themselves in its complexities.
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Orchestral Pop Replaces Dembow
- Rosalía's Lux replaces Motomami's dembow with dense orchestral and avant-pop textures to create a new hybrid sound.
- The record feels more aligned with Björk and classical maximalism than straightforward reggaeton or club music.
Symphony Structure And Global Languages
- Lux features four distinct movements and thirteen languages across 18 tracks, signaling a symphonic ambition.
- Rosalía worked with the London Symphony Orchestra and arranger Caroline Shaw to realize that classical framework.
A Team Of High-Caliber Collaborators
- Rhianna notes Rosalía assembled producers who worked on Blonde, Yeezus, and Magdalene, emphasizing a high-caliber team.
- Nate jokes Rosalía created a "school of gifted children" to realize Lux's ambitious sound.