St. Panther Will Release Debut Album East Side Love Story
The nine-track record arrives on November 20, 2026, featuring the lead single EAST SIDE GIRL.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Latin
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Artist St. Panther, known as Dani Bojorges-Giraldo, announced the release of their debut album East Side Love Story for November 20, 2026. The record will launch through the label drink sum wtr.
Why it matters
The project serves as a sonic exploration of relationships, spanning from early connections to monogamy and distance. The lead track, EAST SIDE GIRL, was specifically crafted to represent the queer community in the artist's neighborhood.
The album features nine tracks total, released via the label drink sum wtr. It follows the artist's previous 2025 EP Strange World and 2020 EP These Days.
The players
St. Panther
This is the performance name for artist Dani Bojorges-Giraldo, who draws inspiration from Southern California musical traditions.
Chris McClenney
He is the co-producer who collaborated with St. Panther on the production of the new record.
The details
St. Panther collaborated with co-producer Chris McClenney to incorporate elements of Motown, G-funk, Chicano soul, and Los Angeles oldies. The sound is heavily influenced by the daily music playlists from the artist's neighbors in Boyle Heights.
Timeline
The artist began living in their current neighborhood in 2020.
The EP These Days was released in 2020.
The EP Strange World was released in 2025.
East Side Love Story will be released on November 20, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
St. Panther continues the long-standing Los Angeles tradition of blending local oldies culture with contemporary soul and funk. This release situates the artist within the broader evolution of Southern California's independent music scene.
Fans can look forward to the album's release across streaming platforms on November 20, 2026. The opening track, EAST SIDE GIRL, is available now for listeners to preview the project's sound.
The takeaway
This album highlights how local neighborhood environments, such as those found in Boyle Heights, continue to influence modern musical compositions. Listeners interested in the evolution of Los Angeles soul may find this blend of historical and contemporary styles a compelling study in regional identity.
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