The great LA punk label Wiretap Records launched a new imprint, My Grito, which was founded by Rob Castellon and Oscar Toledo and is "aimed at supporting primarily Latin / LatinX artists in various mediums, including bands/musicians, artists/muralists, comedians, entertainers, and more." The label's first release was the new single "Don't Wanna Hold Your Hand" by Orange County garage punks 3LH last week, and now they've put out My Grito presents... MAS ALTO! A Charity Compilation, a 30-song comp benefitting No Us Without You LA. The label writes:
No Us Without You is a 501c3 Non-Profit Public Charity providing food security for undocumented Back Of House Staff and their families. Undocumented hospitality workers are the backbone of the hospitality industry. They are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are not eligible for unemployment benefits even though they’re taxed every paycheck. $33 Feeds a Family of 4 for 1 week ... If we can raise even just a bit... let's do our part.
Consider a donation of Pay What You Want and receive an incredible assortment of new music from Latino / LatinX artists we think are worthy of your attention.