Boogie Lights, the visionary producer/DJ/drummer and frontman of the dynamic 10-piece ensemble The Boogie Bunch, is thrilled to celebrate the release of his debut album, DISCO DANCE THERAPY.
DISCO DANCE THERAPY showcases Boogie Lights‘ genre-blending mastery across 11 tracks, taking listeners on a journey through his artistic identity – a sonic ethos influenced by house, disco, funk, bass, soul, and hip-hop. Featuring contributions from members of The Boogie Bunch—a rotating ensemble of talented musicians on saxophone, guitar, keys, soulful vocals, and more—the album acutely reflects Boogie Lights’ creative philosophy: by combining empowering lyrics and rhythms that inspire listeners to embrace the moment and dance through life’s challenge, Boogie Lights spotlights music’s transformative power to uplift and heal.
“The concept of DISCO DANCE THERAPY relates to the relationship between music and mental health. The theory of dance therapy is referenced in the title track, how sometimes ‘all you need is a beat to get back on your feet.’ The album is an uplifting expedition through indie, funk, disco, and house led by empowering lyrics focused on mental wellness, spreading love to the universe, and living in the moment.” – Boogie Lights
The album highlights a bevy of vocalists from The Boogie Bunch, including Denver’s soul queen DZIRAE GOLD, hip-hop savant Deezy Le Phunk, Shawn Dunbar (Hereami), and special guest Montel Moore. Boogie Lights also lends his voice to select tracks, supported by a lineup of stellar musicians: Rix (Ricky Feria) on guitar, Chando on keys/synth, Ty Piña on saxophone, Ben Suarez from The Hip Snacks on bass, and Daniel Colbert on violin.
This collective effort imbues an authentic, infectious energy into the album, resulting in a singular fusion Boogie Lights has coined Electronic Dance Funk (EDF) – a seamless blend of live funk and electronic dance music.
Earlier this year, Boogie Lights dropped the LP’s lead single “RISE UP” – an empowering anthem that hopes for a brighter future and encourages listeners to harness their collective power for positive change. Created with members of The Boogie Bunch, DZIRAE GOLD, Deezy Le Phunk, and Mocha Music infuses the track with a funk-filled dose of ‘disco dance therapy.’ Next, the versatile artist dropped the LP’s second single “Keep The Funk,” an energetic track that aims to revive a funk spirit within the new wave of tech-house music. A groovy anthem featuring contributions from guitarist Rix (Ricky Feria), “Keep The Funk” masterfully blends live instrumentation with pulsating house catharsis.
The rest of the tracklist for DISCO DANCE THERAPY – a name originating from a fan’s personal description of a Boogie Lights live show – features similarly thought-provoking songs that encapsulate the therapeutic power of dance and draw from Boogie Lights’ personal experiences.
Embodying the album’s core spirit is the title track, which combines euphoric house aesthetics with layers of vibrant instrumentation and a reminder to listeners that “all you need is a beat/ to get back on your feet.”
There’s also “Soul Eclipse,” featuring stirring vocals from DZIRAE GOLD, whichdraws inspiration from the awe-inspiring solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, and serves as a metaphor for navigating life’s uncertainties; meanwhile, “Keep Livin’,Keep Lovin’” honors a friend lost to suicide, using gospel harmonies by Montel Moore to deliver a message of resilience and connection.
“Ask The World” recounts a serendipitous encounter with a music lover who gifted Boogie Lights the bass used to craft the song, and “Sunglass Stomp” showcases saxophonist Ty Piña’s signature swagger, with live stomps, claps, and infectious saxophone solos.
“Natural Electricity,” the album’s ethereal closer, encourages self-love and living in the moment, encapsulating the album’s core themes of inner connection and universal energy.
DISCO DANCE THERAPY is then rounded out by the groovy tone-setter “Music Wellness”; “I’m Feeling Good Today,” which contains a vibrant blend of funky saxophone riffs and infectious disco energy with soulful vocal melodies from Hereami; as well as the high-energy track “Universal Language,” which includes a punchy rap verse from Deezy Le Phunk and hip-hop elements with funk-inspired rhythms.