ElectroMatters: Best Electronic Music of September 2026
Given September’s liminal nature, it’s no surprise that this month’s best electronic albums are such an eclectic brew. You’re sure to find your next fascination
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Ayanna Witter-Johnson Brilliantly Re-Contextualises Jazz
Art needs new, refined voices to add a different dimension to the project as a whole. Ayanna Witter-Johnson is one such formidable bastion.
Rodrigo y Gabriela Explore Their Own Brand of Nuevo Flamenco
Richly talented composers and musicians, Rodrigo y Gabriela are comfortable in their own skin, and OurHome finds them comfortably at home with their music in Japan.
Carly Rae Jepsen Catches a Vibe on ‘Day and Night’
What makes Day and Night succeed and stand out in Carly Rae Jepsen’s discography is the confidence and strength that shine through the music.
Keb’ Mo’: The Breakdown and the Long Way Home
After more than 50 years, Keb’ Mo’ is still looking for the next sound, the next story, the next reason to pick up the guitar. “I keep myself excited,” he says.
Brody Price Lays It on the Line with ‘Leaf Miner’s Daughter’
Brody Price is unafraid to sit with dark emotions without letting them destroy him or his compositions, because the darkness will transfigure into the light.
Margo Cilker Finds Grace in Sadness on ‘Little White Cross’
Margo Cilker’s Little White Cross succeeds not because it dwells on sadness but because it finds meaning within it. Her gifts as a storyteller give these songs weight.
Role Model Commits to Caricature on ‘Chuck Timely’
On Chuck Timely and the Hourglass, Role Model uses an affable alter ego to navigate relationships, commitment, and what it means to be a pop star.
Slayyyter, Recession Indicator
Slayyyter is the queen of dilapidation, and partying is her defiance against a socio-political structure designed to keep the majority down.
Meshell Ndegeocello Offers Superb Soulful Duets of Classics
Meshell Ndegeocello’s Synonym is a superb modern soul album filled with sensual grooves, compelling vocals, and ingenious arrangements.
The Album Leaf’s Ambient Music Finds Its Perfect Voice
After 25 years of creating enthralling ambient instrumental music, the Album Leaf has found singers who understand how to speak its language.
Penelope Isles’ New LP ‘3’ Is Both Comforting and Sad
Penelope Isles’ 3 is a sad album, something of a song cycle about heartbreak, reflection, and uncertainty. Yet it’s usually more comforting than depressing.