Spanish duo MESTIZA open 2026 with the release of their new single Que Calor, Que Calor, arriving February 20 as the latest preview of their forthcoming second studio album Spanish Chica. The album is set for digital and vinyl release on April 10, marking the next chapter in the duo’s rapidly expanding artistic universe.
A slow-burning, percussive heater, ‘Que Calor, Que Calor’ captures MESTIZA’s unmistakable signature: Latin grooves intertwined with commanding percussion and a brooding, magnetic atmosphere built for late-night dancefloors. The track threads hypnotic rhythm with emotional intensity, merging flamenco-rooted textures with contemporary Afro house and melodic techno frameworks. Handclaps and rolling drums create a pulse that feels both ancestral and forward-facing, resulting in a record that simmers with tension and release—immersive, ritualistic, and unmistakably powerful.
The single arrives amid a landmark year for the duo. This summer, MESTIZA made history as the first female artists to lead a full-season residency in the main room of Hï Ibiza, currently ranked the world’s number one club. Taking over Sundays in the iconic Theatre space, they will helm a 19-date residency from May 31 to October 4, marking the first time a female headline act has held a summer-long residency in the venue’s main room. The achievement represents a defining cultural milestone for Ibiza, reinforcing the duo’s position at the forefront of global electronic music.
Their Ibiza residency announcement coincides with another historic moment. In April, MESTIZA will perform at Coachella, becoming the only Spanish female artists represented at the festival this year. Their debut at the California institution signals a significant step in their international expansion, underscoring the project’s growing cultural resonance far beyond Spain.
After spending a decade as solo artists, the pair joined forces in 2021 to form MESTIZA, quickly forging a distinct sonic identity that bridges flamenco’s cultural heritage with the hypnotic energy of electronic production. Their performances unfold as immersive journeys where Afro house, melodic techno, and Latin rhythms collide with the emotional charge of flamenco, transforming the dancefloor into a space of collective ritual and contemporary expression.
Their debut album Quëreles, released in December 2023, debuted at number one in Spain during its first week, establishing the duo as one of the most compelling new forces in electronic music. Featuring national and international collaborations, the record laid the foundation for a broader creative world where music, fashion, symbolism, and visual storytelling coexist. Feminine strength, ancestral codes, and immersive stage design remain central to their identity, with each performance conceived as a transformative experience that extends beyond the traditional club format.
With Spanish Chica on the horizon and a calendar filled with global festival appearances and high-profile cultural moments, MESTIZA continue to scale their vision to unprecedented heights in 2026. ‘Que Calor, Que Calor’ not only sets the tone for their second album but signals the beginning of a defining new era—one rooted in heritage, propelled by innovation, and destined for the world stage.
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