CFCF’s ‘memoryland’ Is the Love Letter to ’90s Techno We Didn’t Know We Needed
On memoryland, CFCF builds a time machine to take you back to the sounds of ’90s techno, house, and dance-pop.
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Smerz’s ‘Believers’ Is a Wild, Uneven Ride Through Trance, Hip-Hop, and Classical
Lyrically and sonically, Smerz’s Believer is a bold, risk-taking LP that charts a wild, uneven ride through trance, classical, R&B, and hip-hop.
Universal Energy: An Interview With Cabaret Voltaire’s Richard H. Kirk
Following a decade-plus break from official studio albums, Cabaret Voltaire are back with a bevy of releases that shows the electro icon empowered, recharged, and as mired in dissonance and drum beats as ever.
Bicep Flex New Talents on Sophomore Release ‘Isles’
Bicep's sophomore release Isles is much more grown-up and conflicted. However, this is not to the detriment of their characteristic eclectic abandon.
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The 20 Best Electronic Albums of 2020
Electronic music is a huge tent with many diverse approaches, and it's more international than ever with producers around the globe pushing music forward. The year's best albums featured returns from established talents, as well as ground-breaking newcomers.
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".
Canadian Producer Whipped Cream Captures the Zeitgeist on ‘Who Is Whipped Cream?’
Whipped Cream's debut is a perfect tonic to all the bottled-up rage and pent-up energy many of us are feeling this year while reminding our bodies of the dancefloors to which we will one day return.
‘The Upward Spiral’ Is Nicolas Bougaïeff’s Layered and Unique Approach to Techno
On his debut album for Mute, Berlin-based producer Nicolas Bougaïeff applies meticulous care and a deft, trained ear to each track, and the results are marvelous.
Actress’ ’88’ Is a Beautiful Mess of Snaps, Pops, and Glitches
88 is not the most consistent Actress album to date, but it is probably the wonkiest. Parts of it sound like relics from the analog era; others sound like nothing else on earth.
Electronic Producer Nahash’s Debut Feels Handmade for Revolution
The most impressive thing about Nahash's Flowers of the Revolution is that it's so unabashedly political despite being almost devoid of vocals. The politics come through in the struggle of contrasting elements.
Daniel Avery’s Versatility Is Spread Rather Thin on ‘Love + Light’
Because it occasionally breaks new ground, Daniel Avery's Love + Light avoids being an afterthought from start to finish. The best moments here are generally the hardest-hitting ones.
Regis’ New LP Reaffirms His Gift for Grinding Industrial Terror
Regis' music often feels so distorted, so twisted out of shape, even the most human moments feel modular. Voices become indistinguishable from machines on Hidden in This Is the Light That You Miss.