Mixtape: R E T R O P O P

Let me be honest here: this brought me SO down. Seriously. The feels, the nostalgia. I felt I was six and then 10 for a moment there and it just brought back some memories. But… that’s the whole point of this playlist, really. Let me be upfront though. I’m not a huge fan of A …

Some Thoughts on… Coachella

Yes, that's right. It's that time of the year again… Coachella is back and that means your Instagram feed filling up with pictures of celebrities and anyone who’s anyone with flawless looks and skin that glows. But let’s not focus on that. Let’s talk about the music. First of all, I think Coachella is a …

Spotlight: “On The Low”

Tove Styrke is back. “On The Low” is the fourth single off Sway, her forthcoming fourth album. Subtle, downtempo and syrupy, the Swedish singer proves yet again that she is skilled in creating soft and fresh melodies. Born in Sweden, 1992, Styrke has gained critical acclaim from top names in the music industry like Rolling …

Spotlight: Daniel Caesar

Ashton Simmonds, also known by his stage name Daniel Caesar, is one of the industry’s newest artists. “Praise Break” and “Pilgrim’s Paradise”, his two EPs back in 2014 and 2015, respectively, earned him critical appraisal. It wasn’t until long ago that I first listened to one of his songs, “Best Part”, which features H.E.R, and …

10 Songs from the 70’s You Should Know

In absolutely NO way is this list comprehensive of the astounding dimensionality and wonder that was the 70's decade. It doesn’t even begin to brush up on the wonders of disco music (which, yes, I love). This was a good decade for music. Honestly, for me, the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s were golden years for …

On Your Radar: April

This month revolves around some funky vibes with "Lost In Japan", "Do Your Thing", "Lover Boy", "Done For Me" and "More Than Anything, You're My Everything". Plus, I've revisited some older ones this month like "Lamento Boliviano" or any of the Cultura Profética ones (mainly because I went to the concert in Miami this March …

New Music Videos You Should Watch

Hey there! Here are my thoughts on some of the newest music videos that were released this month: 5SOS - "Want You Back" 5 Seconds of Summer returns to the music scene after a hiatus with a catchy, new song. It's different, though, from what they were doing in the past. With "Want You Back", …

10 Newly Released Songs You Should Know

Fresh finds, but like freshest of the fresh. These have literally just come out of the oven and made their way to your plate. Here they are so you can eat them – I mean listen to them. https://open.spotify.com/user/anisbopo/playlist/03KuQL1DLliitaz5OZ47HU?si=F59qD_A3TaOVZqfJze7GEw The first one, and I must talk about this one in particular, is among the top …

Some Thoughts On Music Shaping Reality… And Fantasy

Usually, we hear about how music describes our lives, or how it connects with us based on our past experiences and emotions. Seldom, however, have I found myself discussing music as a point of departure for new ideas, particularly in different fields. Music tends to be thought of as the product, not the reactant. Marvel …

Some Thoughts on Cultura Profética + Rawayana

Here it goes... if you're not Latino/a, you probably have never heard of these two. What is a Rawayana?, you may ask yourself... but it's not a what rather than a who. Let me tell you: these two bands, Cultura Profética and Rawayana are two of the top Latin American reggae bands of today. Although …