Madonna Returned to Her Roots on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’
Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor is a self-contained dance record, an unqualified triumph, and a study of dance music from the 1970s to the 2000s.
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Luna Luna’s “Feel It Now” Lassos You on to the Dancefloor
Dallas’ Luna Luna melt into the last days of summer with the final psychedelic electro single from their debut LP Flower Moon.
CAPYAC’s “Ooeeooeeoo” Is Funk-Lathered Nu-Disco
Los Angeles electronic duo CAPYAC dance their way into “Ooeeooeeoo”, the final single from their forthcoming album CAPYAC FOREVER.
No Fear No More: An Interview with Madeon
Madeon shot to fame as a teenager as a new dance music hero, then withdrew from the world as he battled with his emotions. Now, with his thoughtful sophomore album, Madeon is back with an evolved sound and a new outlook, ready to connect with people like never before.
Hans-Peter Lindstrøm’s Hardware Rabbit Hole
Norwegian producer Lindstrøm swears off computers on his meditative new album On a Clear Day I Can See You Forever. PopMatters speaks with him about his new toys and the new perspectives it's opened up.
Metronomy Create Some of Their Best Music on ’Metronomy Forever’
Ranging in tone and style, Metronomy's Metronomy Forever feels like a spiritual successor to their second album Nights Out.
The Juan MacLean Go Flat on ‘The Brighter the Light’
Electro duo the Juan MacLean release a flat collection of previously released house singles on The Brighter the Light.
Do We Need Another Live Justice Album?
Justice are best consumed as a live act, but as a stand-alone piece, Woman Worldwide struggles to justify its own existence.
Simian Mobile Disco Team with the the All-Female Deep Throat Choir to Create a New Sound
Simian Mobile Disco's subtle, hypnotic relentlessness and the quality of the Deep Throat Choir distinguishes Murmurations, where the organic and synthetic work hand in hand.
20 Questions: Alice Ivy
Can't wait for the next Avalanches album? Melbourne's Alice Ivy cites them as an influence but carves out a sample-based beatscape all her own, making for a compelling listen from one of the year's breakout stars.
Rush Week Explores Unconventional Stories and Moving Sounds with “Feelings” (premiere)
Philadelphia duo delivers single from their debut album and the song gets a cinematic-minded adaptation.
Various Artists: Tokyo Nights: Female J-Pop Boogie Funk – 1981-1988
Tokyo Nights shines a light on the roots of vaporwave with a neon-lit collection of peak '80s dance music.