Dummy Mix 224: Rub ‘N’ Tug

Experimental Julian Casablancas, Rub ‘N’ Tug, Joey Anderson, a #PrivateJam from MICK and more in the music we Tweeted this week

London-based Thomas Bullock most recently made waves at Cool Hunting with his mezcal obsession, but to most he’s known as one-half of the celebrated DJ duo Rub ‘N’ Tug, along with Eric “Dunks” Duncan. Typically splitting their time between parties on either side of the Atlantic, the pair got together this week at “Eric’s flat in New York” to lend their talents to Dummy for …

Vic Mensa: Down On My Luck

Experimental Julian Casablancas, Rub ‘N’ Tug, Joey Anderson, a #PrivateJam from MICK and more in the music we Tweeted this week

With endless opportunities to boogie during NY Fashion Week, we asked MICK—prominent DJ to the style setters—what he plays to kick the party into full gear. His #PrivateJam is Vic Mensa’s “Down On My Luck,” which he tells us: “As a DJ, I love great, soulful hip-hop and I love great, soulful dance music. Especially with a classic house vibe. This song by Vic Mensa …

Kilo Kish: Locket

Christopher Owens, The Gotobeds, Homeboy Sandman, Kilo Kish and a Cool Hunting #PrivateJam in the music we tweeted this week

The imitable and charming Kilo Kish has returned with “Locket,” off her Kitsuné-released Across EP. In her trademark dreamy style, Kish offers a chilled out track—her vocals floating atop the slowed-down beat. To match the song, there’s now a video aptly depicting a time-lapsed party which happens around a somewhat detached Kish. It’s the perfect blend of melancholy and sweetly optimistic, cruise-y, summery sounds.