Joe la Reina

**Joe la Reina** is the solo project of Juan Manuel Latorre, best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist of the acclaimed Spanish indie rock band Vetusta Morla. Hailing from Tres Cantos, Madrid, Latorre launched this pseudonymous venture in 2021, blending his signature introspective lyricism with vibrant indie pop-rock grooves. His 2022 debut album, *Canciones para la Fiesta de la Frontera*, features standout tracks like the wistful "Leonor" and the anthemic "Caravana de Fuego," showcasing his knack for pairing existential musings with danceable rhythms.

With releases like the moody "Oh, la Mía Pena" and the urgently catchy "Bailamos por Miedo," Joe la Reina’s music walks a tightrope between melancholy and euphoria, often anchored in poetic Spanish storytelling. While his sound nods to Vetusta Morla’s art-rock roots, his solo work feels more personal, weaving in subtle electronic textures and collaborations with fellow Spanish indie artists. Whether he’s pondering life’s absurdities or crafting a festival-ready chorus, Joe la Reina keeps listeners hooked with his thoughtful, genre-blurring charm.