The toughest part of burning man for me now is trying to explain what it is to someone who hasn’t been. This year was my second trip to Black Rock City and I still find myself in awe and at a loss of words upon returning home for what the experience was. I’m asked questions…
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As summer winds down, and the days get shorter the music will never stop. This playlist is comprised of some of my favorite up and coming artist as well as a few veterans, making fall sound sweeter than ever. This versatile playlist includes songs that you can jam while you study, cruise or chill with…
On the gusp of Summertime in San Francisco, Lee’s Burridge’s All Day I Dream event made its return to Golden Gate Park. The setting is perfect for the open air, natural energy feeling of a party curated to engulf you in the dreamy sounds, scenery, and smiling faces. Lee spoke on the iconic San Francisco space, describing…
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It’s officially summer in California. The drought fighting rain that soaked the hills, trees, and parks we Californians love to call our home on the weekends has ceased, and the festival season is in full swing. One-off Day-time festivals have started to gain momentum in the saturated festivals market as attendees seek more an intimate,…
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And… we’re back with one of my favorite weekly posts: Music Monday! I took some time off to grab some balance in my work and personal life but with the spring in full swing, we’re coming out guns blazing (and with a pretty kick-ass playlist). This week, we’ve got some pretty chill-worthy jams on the…
In a global exclamation of defiance and solidarity, millions (myself included) rallied at women’s marches in the nation’s capital and cities around the world Saturday to send President Donald Trump an emphatic message on his first full day in office that they (we) won’t let his agenda go unchallenged. According to CNN reports, more than…
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ALT TITLE: Beyonce’s Formation: Subversive Slayage Beyoncé’s Formation video and halftime performance were instantly polarizing. Some said this was her “I’m black and IDGAF” moment. She scared some folks and even seemed to set boundaries about who could and could not dissect her performance. Rudy Giuliani was not happy to say the least (he called…
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https://play.spotify.com/user/justenbarber1/playlist/1Y2HnxNPIRPD7ghE21tuTw Zhu ft. AlunaGeorge Grammy nominee ZHU kicks of the selection with the seductively groovy dance track “Automatic”, teaming up with AlunaGeorge the combined vocals ride the deep basslines and drums of this track so well you wonder just what more this collaboration could bring. If that’s not enough to make you feel this…
Summer is here. The beaches are covered, the pools are full and the weekend trips can never come soon enough. With the music festival circuit in full swing, summer is a prime opportunity to catch your favorite artist and discover some new ones. July Selection compiles a fresh selection of tracks from AAOP of favorites and new…
March will always remind me of the return of Texas heat, family road trips to Mexico, Spring Breaks on the beach, and pool parties in Miami. The music on my mind goes to each one of those spots and back. The playlist has tracks from artist previously featured and some new ones. Kicking off with to house tracks…
