This year provided an eclectic mix of talents that saw both some of our regular favourites as well as some newly discovered outfits in the running for favourite albums of the year… The Dear One – Baltic Fleet Having been … Read more
New Zealand’s electronic royalty returns with an eclectic series of covers… It’s been pleasantly surprising to see the talents of New Zealand musician and producer Princess Chelsea develop since her captivating 2011 debut album Lil’ Golden Book. Her 2015 follow-up … Read more
New synth duo AIVIS offer warmth and emotion in their debut release… It’s always refreshing to discover new electronic bands that offer intriguing, original sounds and can be influenced by a variety of bands without having to mimic any of … Read more
Arrival composer crafts a melancholic masterpiece… Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has a particular talent for pulling together disparate music elements to craft sounds that can often lean towards the experimental – or towards warm familiarity. There’s some striking touches on … Read more
Baltic Fleet’s third album sails along with a bolder wind at its back… The inspiration for Baltic Fleet’s latest album is a suitably unusual one. Multi-instrumentalist and Baltic Fleet founder Paul Fleming had been intrigued by a local church – … Read more
The hypnotic voice of Fifi Rong is back with a scintillating new release…. It’s been a busy year for soulful songstress Fifi Rong. Following on from her successful Forbidden Desire EP, Fifi has since collaborated with Mercury Prize-winning musician Skepta … Read more
Greek electronic outfit Marsheaux return with a new globe-spanning album… The electronic music scene has become a particularly cluttered place in recent years. With more synthpop outfits than you can shake a stick at, it’s become tough sorting the wheat … Read more
It’s surf-pop a-go-go with Tacocat’s latest long player… You can’t really go wrong when you’ve got a talent for tunes and a thoroughly eclectic approach to lyrical content. For Seattle foursome Tacocat, this has resulted in a catalogue of songs … Read more
Hastings finest return with a second album of electronic goodness… The contemporary world of electronic music can be a difficult place to navigate at times. While many artists attempt to craft tunes befitting a genre that’s always been best moving … Read more
Supergroup MINOR VICTORIES arrive with tunes both minor and major… The debut release of their eponymous album has finally given everyone an opportunity to assess the output of so-called supergroup Minor Victories. Comprised of members from Slowdive, Mogawi and Editors, … Read more