“Fotos y Recuerdos” is available on all streaming platforms
Kat Von D follows the success of her critically acclaimed debut album Love Made Me Do It with her new single and accompanying music video of “Fotos y Recuerdos,” the hit song from legendary Mexican-American recording artist Selena. The single and video are available now.
Kat Von D, who herself was born in Mexico and is a native Spanish speaker, has always felt a deep connection with the music of Selena, even before Kat began recording her own music. Selena’s language-crossover album, Dreaming of You, was Von D’s first introduction to English.
“Selena was such a big part of my childhood! Her music was on constant rotation in our house growing up, so covering ‘Fotos y Recuerdos’ was something that felt natural to me, and I’m so excited for this song to be my first musical release in my native language, Spanish,” Von D shares.
“Fotos y Recuerdos,” a song adapted from the iconic rock group The Pretenders’ song “Back On The Chain Gang,” is at once an emotionally-resonant and energizing blend of the rock roots it originates from, danceable pop and house elements, and Selena’s Latin pop flair to tie it all together. This combination of sounds plays perfectly into the synthwave sound Kat Von D has established for herself on Love Made Me Do It, making “Fotos Y Recuerdos” a truly fitting cover for Von D and her band to add to their discography.
On Von D’s cover, her melancholy vocals carry the pining lyrics through a soundscape of lush, atmospheric piano that gives way to a club-ready electronic beat, resulting in a poignant reimagining that fully displays the strengths of Kat and her band while preserving the energy and emotion of Selena’s original work – an effect Von D looked to achieve as a way to honor and pay tribute to Selena.
“Fotos y Recuerdos,” a song about the heartache of a love not meant to be, is steeped in emotional power that makes Von D’s interpretation all the more meaningful. In the music video, Von D explores the theme of loved ones being gone and spins it as a way to remember those who meant the most to us who have passed away. The video features projections of photos selected by Kat and her band of past people and loved ones who had a great impact on their lives. From Alan Vega, to Lemmy of Motörhead, to Von D’s pet cat who passed away, the music video is a beautiful and touching ode to remembering the ones who meant the most to us, elevated by the power of Selena’s touching songwriting.
The release of the cover comes as Kat Von D and her band prepare to embark on their first ever nationwide headlining tour across the US, kicking off in Pittsburgh, PA on February 28th and concluding in Santa Ana, CA on April 2nd before heading over to the UK and Europe. The upcoming tour will feature the opportunity to meet and hang out with Kat Von D and her band through meet and greet and VIP upgrade packages.
