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Weval Quantum Leap Down Memory Lane in the Cerebral Dance of ‘Remember’

Weval Quantum Leap Down Memory Lane in the Cerebral Dance of ‘Remember’

Weval pore beats and static all over the melodies on their dense textural new album, Remember, which only highlights how melodic it really is.

The 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2019

The 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2019

Electronic music is a huge tent with so 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, and a host of women changing the old boy's club of electronic music.

The 70 Best Albums of 2019

The 70 Best Albums of 2019

From forward-looking electronic and experimental to new approaches in the ever-evolving R&B scene, from hip-hop and punk to rock and pop, 2019 bestowed an embarrassment of musical riches upon us.

The 10 Best Electropop Albums of 2019

The 10 Best Electropop Albums of 2019

From bubbly, perky synthpop to the deepest of darkwave, electropop in 2019 reflected the general malaise by forging the brightest of pop to forget the bad times on the one hand, and embracing downtempo textures and moods on the other.

The 50 Best Albums of 2019 So Far

The 50 Best Albums of 2019 So Far

As we head into a brief summer publication break to enjoy the summer sun for a few days, it's the perfect time to take stock of the year in music so far. PopMatters returns to our normal publishing schedule on Monday, 8 July.

There Is a Beautiful Paradox at the Heart of Weval’s ‘The Weight’

There Is a Beautiful Paradox at the Heart of Weval’s ‘The Weight’

Weval's The Weight walks a fine line between joy and melancholy with supreme elegance, offering shades of light and dark in equal measure.

Various Artists: Kompakt Total 14

Various Artists: Kompakt Total 14

After taking a year off to celebrate the label's 20th anniversary, Kompakt's annual Total compilation is back.