Part of the upcoming Hello Montag - Tracks Of May 2019 compilation, ‘The Sophisticated Cat’ is a detailed example of what house music should sound like. A subtle, quiet beat builds the track up slowly, but when those first gentle, electric piano notes and bass drum hits enter, it is immediately obvious that this tune is destined for the dancefloor. A minimalist quality defines Jad & The’s latest track, with the repeating keyboard loop providing an understated backing for the expressive vocal that fades in after a couple of minutes. With the Suol label dropping the track and inviting the Berlin-based DJ to their season opening at the end of this month, their confidence in his output matches the quality of this cut. -Dan Peeke