Electronic trash can-lid bass rock rave death dance - "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" Skrillex

"Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" Skrillex

Now I know you won't all be fans, BUT hear me out! Skrillex was the first music I heard on my very first day at Coachella - memorable shit for more than that reason! The music was industrial and dancey and spastic and extremely effing loud. It's non-stop head bobbing. Didn't think much of it until last week, when I saw that Skrillex was nominated for a bunch of Grammys. Jigga say whaaa? This track is Legend of Zelda meets Transformers meets Lawnmower Man meets a dance party. Give it a listen on great headphones.

Side note: If you want another cool Skrillex song and an INCREDIBLE video, check this out: First Of The Year (Equinox). Oh, and he has a new album out, Bangarang. Not mad at this one bit. Yo, I'm buying up all these albums!

Blues rock hammer vintage yellow - "Dead and Gone" The Black Keys

"Dead and Gone" The Black Keys

Ok, so I'm pretty sure we all agree that El Camino isn't as fantastic as Brothers; however, the new Black Keys album has a few solid brain-jilting hits including this post's feature: "Dead and Gone." This was the first song I heard on the new album (after "Lonely Boy"), and it made my head bob, foot tap, and mind tingle. I appreciate it's incessant beat, chanty chorus, and vintage recording quality. It's extremely catchy.

When to play it: On a happy morning.

How you'll move: Hopping and skipping around your bedroom in your tighty whities.

Side note: Another album favorite is "Little Black Submarines." This is some blues folk Led Zeppelin fusion shit.

Beat boxing electronic hip hop dance fight explosion - "Neckbrace" Ratatat

"Neckbrace" Ratatat

New York electronic music duo Ratatat has been making beats since their debut album in 2004, and every album has a hit. From "Seventeen Years" to "Lex" to "Mirando" and now "Neckbrace." I may not pick up all the albums, but when a good Ratatat single comes out, it's mine! It's electronic without lacking melody, it's clean without being too simple, and it's indie dance without being messy or lo-fi. This song makes me feel awesome and bad ass.

How you'll move: Pigeon-headed neck-bobbing.

When to play it: Hipster dance party; walking down the street to dance fight your worst enemy.

Side note: Highly recommend having the aforementioned tracks in your party music arsenal.

Toe tapping funky bass love maker - "Never Too Much" Luther Vandross

"Never Too Much" Luther Vandross

There are so many great things about this song: funky bass, smooth vocals, catchy lyrics (never too much, never too much, never too much, never too much...). This song makes me want to sing and dance down the sidewalk, pointing at strangers and lip syncing the words to happy couples.

How you'll move: Funky swaying with passionate singing.

How you'll feel: Plain old happy.

When to play it: When you need a smile, a slow dance, and/or a good time.

Fluid organized rock chaos chant - "Success" Interpol

"Success" Interpol

This song is a fluid rock chant that builds like a monotone locomotive of ass kicking. The song eases you in, the bass and kick drum are thumping at 0:40, drums tapping and guitar rocking at 1:10, it picks up speed around 1:40, by 2:00 minutes your full on drumming your shit and shaking your head. By 2:20 you're singing "...somebody make me say no, no..." Paul Banks is "YES"ing you at 2:33, and, BAM, you're in the cult. That's it. You're brainwashed: put on your Nikes, drink the Kool-Aid. Sing the mantra: "I'm not supposed to show you... I'm not supposed to show you." Ok ok you don't have to show me! Just don't hurt my family!

How you'll feel: Rock-full.

Side note: Other good tracks: "Barricade," "Lights," "Safe Without," and "Memory Serves." Just get the album.

Head nodding bass bump - "Who's That? Brooown!" Das Racist

"Who's That? Brooown!" Das Racist

Fun with bass, beats, and voice distortion! This song makes no sense to me, but I like it. If you play this song in your car with the top down, you become cooler immediately. When I listen to this song in my Bose headphones, I bob my head like PDiddy (or an overzealous street pigeon).

How you'll move: Non-stop overzealous street pigeon head bobbing.

How you'll feel: Brown.

When to play it: In the car with the top down through a crowded street with Ray-Bans and a frown.

Side note: LISTEN to the song BEFORE watching the video, because the video is cool as shit and detracts from the song! Also, this is an amazing tune: "You Oughta Know."