- The rising techno duo turn out a syncopated and jacking love letter to their dog.
- The Amsterdam (by way of Israel and Curaçao) duo BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL have been making a name for themselves with an impressive back catalog of refreshingly jackin' house and functional techno. Their Bandcamp is a treasure trove of club tracks—almost all titled as a variant of "tool"—with the occasional lighthearted flourish (e.g. Robyn and Justice reworks). Their latest track "Loui3" opts for a different emotional and sonic palette. The hand drums infuse their usual four-on-the-floor template with a dembow swing, while the lyrics pay homage to their beloved dog Louie. But don't worry: the synths are squeaky and shimmering as you'd expect, making this the year's first peak-time ode to a four-legged friend.