FIESTA | bomba estereo

HAPPY PRIDE, everyone! Let the festivities begin.

The latest album release by Colombian group Bomba Estereo is an explosion of vibrant rhythm and sound. The track "Fiesta" is a good example of why their music has been described as "psychedelic cumbia." It combines the cultural characteristics of both into beautiful danceable music.

Press play, and find out for yourself.

Take a look at those visuals, those costumes, those colors! Imagine that at a music festival. I highly suggest they be on the line-up for next year's Coachella and/or Treasure Island Music Festival. They would be perfect.

For now, I will get to see them play at the New Parish in Oakland on Monday, July 20th. 

Happy PRIDE, from SF/OAKLAND.
<3

HYPNOTIZED | yanis

The story: I accidentally came across this track on Spotify while searching for something else. However, I am so glad this beautiful accident happened. "Hypnotized" by Yanis is amazing! It is such an eargasm.

Yanis is an up-and-coming artist from Paris. I fell in love with the track at first listen. I could not stop listening to it all weekend. I even woke up one morning with it playing in my head.

Then, I watched the video. The video shows Yanis and dancers dancing under hypnosis. Let go of your inhibitions and let the music move you.

Now, click play below and watch the music video for his debut track. Enjoy.

DANCE LIKE WE'RE MAKING LOVE | ciara

As the release date for her new album Jackie nears, Ciara shares the seductive single produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. "Dance like we're making love" plays to Ciara's strengths: her breathy vocals over a seductive beat. Where "Body Party" left off, this track picks up. 

Sultry. Bedroom-ready. This song hits all the right spots. Haha. It's no surprise it's Ciara's favorite track off her new LP.

Listen now.

ENTROPY | grimes & bleachers

Grimes has been in such a generous mood lately. Last week, she gave us "REALiTi," a track from the ditched lost album, as a special thank you to her fans who have been supporting her throughout the years. Now, she's given us a whole new track: "Entropy."

"Entropy" is another product of her collaborative efforts with fun. member Jack Antonoff. Because of this, the track showcases both of their pop sensibilities. It is a beautiful result. Listen below. 

Grimes keeps delivering with her music. You go, girl!

BLUE | marina & the diamonds

It's here! BLUE is finally here! I've been waiting for this song, ever since Marina began discussing her forthcoming album FROOT in interviews. I'll admit it though, I'm biased. Blue is my favorite color. 

Though the song talks about her relationship woes and regretting breaking up with a past lover, Marina sings it to an upbeat tempo. Let's dance the pain away! Haha. She "doesn't want to feel blue anymore." 

It's great to hear her sing like this - reaching for happiness. Her last few track releases were a little on the darker side of the emotional spectrum. But "Blue" brings us out of the dark, by dancing away from the sadness. You go, girl!

I'm so happy to be seeing her at Coachella in less than a month!!!!! WOOO!! Weekend 1!!

Are you also going to Coachella? Weekend 1? Catch me there, dancing my ass off to Marina! 

keith & i

Anyone who knows me knows that I love love Keith Haring. LOVE! I've been in love with his work since I was a little boy. So, for this past Xmas, a good friend of mine gave me a t-shirt from the Uniqlo X Keith Haring collection. Opening her gift and discovering it was a Keith Haring item put the biggest smile on my face. 

Shirt: Uniqlo X Keith Haring
Pants: H&M Joggers
Watch: American Apparel by Casio
Hat: Obey Clothing

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW | giorgio moroder feat. kylie minogue

Giorgio Moroder is back with a new album! 74 is the New 24!

The 74 year-old is giving us music for the young at heart, like himself.

As the leading single to his long-awaited album, he released:



And, now, he's released his collaboration with the one and only Kylie Minogue:


Disco is not dead! Remember when Madonna tried to bring it back with her Confessions on a Dance Floor. Moroder is the king of disco. After all, he invented it by producing hits for Donna Summer.

Their collaboration lets Kylie's vocals dance with Moroder's beats. A happy union.

The rest of the album will feature Britney Spears, Charli XCX, Foxes, Sia, and more.

Let the album drop soon already. The world needs to dance to those songs. <3