These colours don’t run, baby.

Minneapolis, natch.

Bloomington, Indiana aka the loveliest place in America, hands down.

Riton, getting local with the politricks of base-ball.

New York I love you, and you’re bringing me up.

I got you under my skin now—

GET READY FOR CHICAGO, PHILLY, FRISCO, AND THE CITY OF ANGELS NEXT WEEK—

Mehdi, Carte Blanche.

SORTIE CETTE SEMAINE EN FRANCE, VIVEMENT CONSEILLE.

CONGRATS TO MY MAN KIM FOR THIS AMAZING FILM—

M.

I love my mother, I feel so lucky to be her son.

M.

Peeps,

To announce his new EP ‘Love Thing’ (Plant Music), I asked New York expert DJ and producer ELI ESCOBAR to let us know what would be the TOP 10 SONGS TO END A PARTY WITH. Party on, party on all night—

“I never play rare or obscure music at the end of the night. The end of the night is all about everyone singing along to an old jam or a new classic. Here are some favorites of mine…”

1) Grace Jones – William’s Blood (Aeroplane Remix)

So epic! So dramatic! Everything that makes Grace the legend she is.

2) Michael Jackson – The Lady in my Life

When I was a kid, I used to consider this the filler song on “Thriller”. Now I consider it the best track by far. The last few minutes, when he gets into that groove, are the sound of the purest talent anyone has ever had.

3) Celestial Choir – Stand On The Word

I have no problem with the recent popularity this song has gained with the younger club go-ers because I remember when I would play it and feel happy if one person in the crowd sang along. This is always the best song to play if you feel your night and set have been epic enough to warrant it.

4) The Smiths – Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want

Years ago, when I was a resident at Bungalow 8, Disco – the 7-foot bouncer who was quite the imposing presence – used to come and ask me to play this song at the end of the night. It became a tradition of sorts.

5) Womack and Womack – Teardrops

Nothing beats a sad dance floor anthem. Linda Womack’s voice is one of the greatest. I am probably her biggest fan!

6) Duran Duran – Come Undone

I love how Duran Duran sucked for a while, came back with their best song ever, and then sucked again. But this song is so great and has the “Paid In Full” drums.

7) Fleetwod Mac – Everywhere

And I don’t want to hear any remixes or edits! Christine McVie is so underrated. She is the soul of the Mac, for sure. I love when you can hear Stevie singing back-up and not trying to steal the show – so classy.

INXS – Don’t Change

You have to have the right crowd for this one but if you do, it’ll be monumental when you drop it. Plus, it inspires people to do the Molly Ringwald which is always a good thing to aim for.

9) The System – Don’t Disturb This Groove

Oh man, an old staple in my set right here. Doesn’t really work with young hipsters, unfortunately. But for the grown and sexy, it’s an anthem.

10) Michael McDonald – Sweet Freedom

This song is the sound of victory. It is so feel good, it’s kind of absurd. But I love it so much and never gets played out as far as I’m concerned.

GET THE ‘LOVE THING’ EP NOW ON BEATPORT, FEATURING AMANDA BLANK AND A DJ MEHDI CLUB MIX, YES. TRUST ME AND THANK ME LATER—

Guys, guys, guys,

I have so many things to tell you about touring in Germany, getting lost in Sonar by Night, and watching the World Cup with some of the Top 12 DJ/models out there BUT right now I’m packing for the US leg of the CARTE BLANCHE tour and I’m too excited to think about anything else.

SO, I will take advantage of that 12 hours flight tomorrow to prepare a proper recap of the last two weeks living embedded with @henryriton, and in the meantime, let you have a glimpse of what you missed if you haven’t caught us yet/what to expect if you’re planning to party with us in the next 2 weeks.

HERE’S THE (CRAZY) SCHEDULE FOR CARTE BLANCHE AMERICAN TOUR:

22-Jun TAMPA (FL) Czar

23-Jun MINNEAPOLIS (MN) 7th St. Entry

24-Jun BLOOMINGTON (IN) Video Saloon

25-Jun NEW YORK (NY) Webster Hall

28-Jun CHICAGO (IL) Boom Boom Room

29-Jun PHILADELPHIA (PA) Voyeur

30-Jun KANSAS CITY (MO) Czar Bar

1-Jul OKLAHOMA CITY (OK) Electro Lounge

2-Jul SAN FRANCISCO (CA) Mezzanine

3-Jul LOS ANGELES (CA) Key Club

4-Jul SAN DIEGO (CA) Voyeur

SEE YOU GUYS ON THE OTHER SIDE—

M.