Andre 3000 + James Blake: Me&My (To Bury Your Parents)

Yesterday André 3000 (aka André Benjamin) released two surprise tracks—both created in collaboration with James Blake—”Me&My (To Bury Your Parents)” and “Look Ma No Hands.” Both tracks (the latter which is a 17-minute instrumental) are dedicated to his mother, Sharon Benjamin Hodo (who passed away in 2013) and feature Benjamin on the bass clarinet. The piano-driven “Me&My (To Bury Your Parents)” is a sweet reminder …

Maribou State: Turnmills

With a breezy, sweet electronic track, English duo Maribou State pays homage to London icon Turnmills nightclub. The Islington venue was famous in the ’90s and 2000s for several dance nights (including Trade, Xanadu, Heavenly Social and more) until it was closed down in 2008 and ultimately demolished. Maribou State (aka Chris Davids and Liam Ivory) tap into an idyllic, nostalgic sound with “Turnmills,” evoking …

Patrick Paige II: Voodoo

Patrick Paige II (also bassist/producer for The Internet) is set to release his debut album (which he has been working on for three years) Letters of Irrelevance later this month, and from it comes “Voodoo,” a lush, sexy tune that’s influenced by ’90s neo-soul without sounding like a throwback. This rich, hazy and slinky tune hints at a tremendous record, for which Paige will offer …