‘Bolts’ Is Hagop Tchaparian’s Mysterious Dive into Found Sound and Tradition
Producer Hagop Tchaparian conjures up a unique, bracing meld of electronic and traditional Western Asian instrumentation on his debut album, Bolts.
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Tommy Trash’s “Tectonic” Exists on the Edge Between Danger and Pleasure
Collaborating with Canadian singer Kiesza, Australian producer Tommy Trash channels the subtle magnetism and frisson of the night.
Hybrid’s ‘Black Halo’ Plumbs the Depths of the Human Experience and Psyche
Twenty-two years after their iconic debut Wide Angle, pioneering British electronic band and revered film composers Hybrid return with the stunning Black Halo.
Sina Bathaie’s Music “Bloom”s As Persian Progessive House
Toronto composer/producer Sina Bathaie serves up Persian hammer dulcimer and progressive house beats on the meditative "Bloom".
DJ Zinc Teams with Brighton’s Kudu Blue on New Electrosoul Banger “Out of Control”
Carnival beats and textures drive the upbeat party atmosphere on DJ Zinc and Kudu Blue's new single, "Out of Control".
Italian DJ Pagano Unveils Floor- Rumbling Dance Anthem “Latin Tales” (premiere)
Pagano's "Latin Tales" is the upbeat, sunshine-infused, groove-fest that we really need right now.
Electronic Duo Underworld Mesmerize with Their Brilliant ‘Drift Series’
To say Underworld's Drift Series 1 is an immersive experience is an understatement. It's an album that invites you to pitch a tent in it and hunker down for a month. Both Rick Smith and Karl Hyde sound inspired.
Underworld: Beaucoup Fish (Super Deluxe Edition)
Some remnants of the age of "electronica" are even better than you remember. The deluxe treatment for Underworld's Beaucoup Fish is perfect for anyone ready to jump back into that era with both feet.
Leftfield: Leftism 22
Leftism 22 is a document in the history of progressive house, but also a loose, pleasurable excursion as comfortable with the dance floor as it is with sweeping, cinematic beauty.
Dusky: Outer
London's Dusky return after a five-year hiatus with their first major label release that shows increasing focus and direction, which results in not only some fantastic songs but a well-structured and perfectly paced record.
Underworld: Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future
Legendary electronic music duo Underworld make a relaxed, confident, lovely album that's unabashedly themselves.
Kaskade: Automatic
As usual, Kaskade draws strength from mainstage EDM culture. Unfortunately for him, right now that culture is the weakest it's ever been.