For the latest edition of Soundcheck, Donna-Claire highlights how singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt has come full circle, fully embedding herself in the present on her fourth album Here in the Pitch.

It’s Steven Louis on Rap-Up this week, with new releases from YSL, Moneybagg Yo, LUCKI, 40ClipQ, Laila! and more.

Steven Louis speaks with the West Coast legends behind Chupacapbra, and learns how the duo inadvertently made a modern-day L.A. classic.

Staley Sharples speaks to Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces about the loss of originality among creatives, their latest album Exotic Birds of Prey, wanting to pursue filmmaking and more.

In celebration of 25 years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' iconic 1999 album Californication, Peter Holslin dives into how it still holds a grip on the modern Californian psyche.

The latest edition of The Rap-Up is delivered by Harley Geffner, rounding up new heat from Wizz Havinn, RealYungPhil, Myaap and more.

Greek popstar Marina Satti's latest "Mixtape" is a culmination of the Mediterranean's music becoming a fusion of sonic sensibilities after peoples migrated and political realities shifted, Leonel writes.

Will Hagle experiences Dead & Company perform at The Sphere in Las Vegas – the perfect band for this type of venue, who's a nostalgia act that transcends generations while lending themselves to psychedelic imagery.

The latest edition of The Rap-Up arrives via Donald Morrison – highlighting new tracks from Detroit via Sada Baby, Veeze, LOM Rudy & Allstar JR, plus the latest from LA supergroup CUZZOS.

Featuring brand new sets from Akanbi, Boo Lean, Woody92 and others, Michael McKinney delivers the latest instalment of Slam on the CDJ.