Susan Santos Announces New Album, Single And Music Video

by Glenn Sargeant | Jan 12, 2024

Celebrated Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter Susan Santos is pleased to announce the release of her new studio album “Sonora” on Friday 5th April 2024.

Pre-order the new album from www.susansantos.info/shop. The album is available to pre-save digitally HERE.Released Friday 12th January 2024, the first single “Hot Rod Lady” is available to stream at https://orcd.co/hotrodlady.The music video, filmed at Joshua Tree National Park in California, is available to watch in this article.

“Sonora” is the album of the desert, and the desert people. The songs tell stories ranging from survival, thirst, outlaws, escape, and freedom against a backdrop of scorpions, lizards, and roadrunners. Before listening, it is highly recommended to embark on your road journey with a full tank, and don’t pick up any hitchhikers.Based in Madrid, Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught left-hand guitarist. She writes her own songs that reflect her signature blend of rhythm and textures. She is a creative force in the guitar world, and a truly unique artist in her own right.The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous establishments and venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America.She has shared the stage withZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards, and “Best Female Album” at the 2019 LA Critics’ Awards.

Album Tracklisting:

1. Hot Rod Lady (3:59)2. Snakebite (4:57)3. So Long (4:26)4. Have Mercy (4:31)5. What I Want (4:58)6. Voodoo Wheels (3:23)7. Call Me Tonight (3:32)8. Let It Ride (5:50)Production CreditsAll songs composed by Susan SantosRecorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Black Betty Studios, MadridProduced by Susan Santos and Jose NortesSusan Santos: vocals, electric, baritone and acoustic guitars, banjo, thereminDavid Salvador: bass guitarJulie El Lento: drums

“Sonora” is Santos’ sixth studio album. The album title encapsulates the overall vibe that permeates throughout the eight songs. Although each of the album tracks vary in style, they all share a common thread – the desert. Sonora is the first that that Santos fully identities in more ways than one. The album is diverse and encompasses guitar styles that ranges from Western to psychedelia.“Sonora” was recorded at Black Betty Studios, Madrid, and is produced by Santos and Jose Nortes.All songs. composed by Susan Santos, were recorded as a trio featuring David Salvador (bass) and Juli El Lento (drums). Santos sang lead vocals and played electric, baritone, and acoustic guitars, banjo, and theremin.

Feature Image Photo Credit: Juan Pérez-Fajardo

Susan Santos new album “Sonora” is released on Friday 5th April 2024. Pre-order the new album from www.susansantos.info/shop.

The album is available to pre-save digitally HERE.Released Friday 12th January 2024, the first single “Hot Rod Lady” is available to stream at https://orcd.co/hotrodlady.

For more information visit her official website here: https://www.susansantos.info/