CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Announce New Album FREE SPIRITS, Recruit Sting for New Song: Stream

Argentinian alt-pop duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso have announced their new album, FREE SPIRITS, out on March 19th. They’ve also tapped Sting for the new single “HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA.”

The duo had originally confirmed their sophomore album Top of the Hills back in December 2025, but soon after, they announced that they had shelved the album due to exhaustion from touring. Now, Top of the Hills has been remade as FREE SPIRITS, and they’ve introduced a dramatic new narrative along with it; according to a press release, the duo underwent a 12-step healing program at a wellness center run by Sting, who they’ve enlisted as a collaborator and “wellness mentor.”

The album reportedly addresses “12 problems” that led to their breaking point following their five-award sweep at the Latin Grammy Awards last fall and the backlash from their “GIMME MORE” video. To further promote the new project, CA7RIEL, Paco, and Sting have opened applications to join the Free Spirits Wellness Program. You can apply here, but beware, a press release notes that the selection process will be “rigorous, demanding and personally challenging.”

As for the music, CA7RIEL & Paco have brought Sting along for lead single “HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA,” which translates to “Even Jesus Had a Bad Day.” Taking a more rock-centric direction than their recent efforts, the song undoubtedly takes inspiration from The Police, Sting’s solo work, and ’80s stadium rock. They’ve added a wailing saxophone, pounding drums, and plenty of attitude to the mix, with Sting arriving for the final verse and chorus. Listen to “HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA” below.

After going viral in 2024 for their Tiny Desk Concert, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso spent much of 2025 touring on the back of their debut album Baño María and their follow-up EP Papota; the latter effort won the award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 2026 Grammys this month. The duo also recently collaborated with producer Fred again.. for the track “Beto’s Horns.”