Simply put, the neighborhood of Malasaña in Madrid is an absolutely magical place full of life, grit, charm, character, and soul. I never wanted to live in Malasaña but the universe worked its magic to put me in the right place. One of my favorite haunts in the neighborhood is a creperie/bar/café/community right off Plaza San Ildefonso called L’Orangerie. The vibe in this place is strong. The food is fresh and delicious, the people are undeniably friendly, and the music is ALWAYS on point. The other day I heard this gem while walking out the door of L’O and immediately turned back inside to get the name.

“Foolish Love” is a soulful psychedelic jam by the Monophics that sounds like it’s straight out of the 1970s. A contemporary band from the Bay Area, the Monophonics has the perfect blend of psychedelic soul and funk that makes it hard to believe their music is from this time period.

This song does a great job musically capturing the confusing array of emotions after a breakup. The steady piano riff paired with the wailing guitar and horns at the beginning make you feel the frustration but the lyrics bring it home.

I feel your touch, but you've been gone some time
I see your face, but that's only in my mind
So I do what I can, just to get you back
Cause I just can't shake you loose or get my life on track

Oh my my, I miss you so much
and the way you held me tight
Oh why why, is it so tough?
Cause I can't seem to break away from your foolish love

Malasaña es un barrio en Madrid totalmente lleno de vida, encanto, carácter, y alma. No quería vivir aquí pero el universo sabía lo que yo necesitaba. Uno de mis locales favoritos en el barrio es un bar/cafetería/creperie/comunidad cerca de la Plaza San Ildefonso, L’Orangerie. Este sitio tiene muy buen rollo donde la comida siempre está fresca y sabrosa; la gente es súper amable, y siempre tienen la mejor música. El otro día, justo cuando estaba saliendo, escuché esta canción e inmediatamente volví para buscarla.

“Foolish Love” es un temazo de alma del Monophics como si fuera de los años ‘70. Ellos son una banda contemporánea de California con una mezcla de soul y funk que les da un sonido no de esta época. El riff del piano con la guitarra y las trompetas al principio crean el sentimiento de frustración después del fin de una relación y sus emociones confusas.