Lux: Rosalía’s Bold New Musical Journey
The Spanish artist Rosalía chooses to move forward rather than dwell on the past, creating an album that is thrilling, mysterious, and richly unconventional.
Music Trends in 2025
The year 2025 is notable for a widespread musical regression. Bands like Oasis have capitalized on nostalgia, while Radiohead's return was underwhelming, offering only familiar hits. This November also sees yet another Beatles documentary and related album release, highlighting a cultural fixation on the past.
The gravitational pull of rock’n’roll’s yesteryears has become a crushing negative energy, dragging us all into a black hole of boomer and Gen X sentimentality.
Rosalía’s Defiant New Direction
Amid this retro trend, Rosalía’s album Lux stands out as fearless and innovative. The cover art, depicting her dressed as a nun, signals her commitment to a new artistic path with no intention of reverting.
Exploration and Evolution
Previously, Rosalía explored flamenco, electronica, and reggaeton across three albums, gaining huge acclaim, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Now, with Lux, she challenges expectations by venturing into experimental music's outer limits.
This breathtaking odyssey into the further reaches of experimental music marks her as an heir to Björk.
Björk herself makes an appearance on the album’s eccentric single "Berghain," symbolically passing the creative torch.
Summary
Rosalía’s Lux boldly pushes music forward in a landscape dominated by nostalgia, establishing her as an innovative and fearless artist.