Sir Sly: Change

Last month, LA-based band Sir Sly (aka Landon Jacobs, Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen) returned with a track called “High” from their upcoming sophomore record—due to be released 30 June. The album (called Don’t You Worry, Honey also features the track “Change,” which is a little more synth-pop tinged than their previous music—but it maintains folk-vibed vocals. Sampling “Miracle” by Donnie Trumpet + The Social …

Catz ‘n’ Dogz: It’s Happening

At the forefront of the Eastern European club scene, Polish DJs Catz ‘n’ Dogz are perhaps best known for their live mixing prowess, but their original track “It’s Happening” showcases the raw talent they have in the studio. The founders of the aptly named Pets Recordings label the pair (Grzegorz Demiańczuk and Wojciech Tarańczuk) have crafted an infectious cut that will get you moving. This …

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Vale Prodigy of Mobb Deep, a soulful tune from SG Lewis, new music by Fischerspooner and more in our musical round-up

Mobb Deep: Give Up The Goods Prodigy, one half of the legendary hip hop duo Mobb Deep, passed away this week at just 42 years old. Known for their brooding, sometimes eerie sound, Mobb Deep is widely considered one of New York’s most influential hardcore rap groups. Their second album, the cinematic The Infamous (1995) delivered some of the group’s best-known tracks—perhaps most famously “Shook …