Dariell Cano, a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Byron Township, Michigan, is emerging as a powerful new voice in música mexicana alternativa. Quiet in the halls of Byron Center High School, Dariell lets his passion for music speak volumes, captivating over 60,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. His talent for crafting emotionally charged sierreño ballads has led to over 10 million streams across platforms, with his song “Este Sentimiento” surpassing one million streams alone. His growing fan base, particularly among Mexican-American teens, is a testament to his rising popularity.

Dariell is part of the next wave of Gen Z artists redefining regional Mexicano, blending chromatic jazz riffs with the raw emotion of the genre. His single “Quiero,” a collaboration with acclaimed young artist DannyLux, has been hailed as one of the top corridos and regional mexicano songs of 2023 by Remezcla. The track, first featured on Dariell’s Amor Variado EP, showcases their tender harmonies and delicate guitar work, embodying the “sad sierreño” subgenre that weaves together alternative rock influences with stories of unrequited love and romantic longing.

Dariell Cano’s ability to blend the melancholic soul of regional Mexicano with modern jazz and rock influences positions him as one of the most exciting young artists to watch in the evolving landscape of música Mexicana.