Post-Rock Icons Tortoise Return with Transportive LP
Tortoise’s Touch is a cinematic record that is profoundly human and entirely spectral. It’s a world unto itself, filled with beautiful landmarks and perplexing questions.
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Paul St. Hilaire Takes Dub Techno to Dark, Majestic Depths
Listening to Paul St. Hilaire’s new LP makes you feel like you’re submerged 10,000 feet underwater, yet you don’t mind—all you want to do is dive deeper into the murk.
The Complete Oral History of Caravan Palace’s <|°_°|>
Ten years ago, electro swingers Caravan Palace released a masterpiece that defied even their own fans. <|°_°|> (Robot Face) is what their legacy hangs on.
Darian Donovan Thomas Creates a Bright Blast of Soundscapes
Darian Donovan Thomas’ A Room with Many Doors: Day, his new album that doesn’t cling to any genre, and succeeds in bringing a sense of universality.
Pulse Emitter Dive Deeply Into Synth Landscapes
Pulse Emitter excels at creating synth soundscapes that sound mind-bendingly wild, are massively melodic, and demand repeated listens.
Immersion on ‘WTF??’ and Making Music in Strange Times
Immersion discuss the current state of the music industry, and—most importantly—the role of the artist in today’s world: “to provoke in a positive way”.Â
Soulwax Scare Us on ‘All Systems Are Lying’
The more you listen to Soulwax’s new album, the less reassuring and more frightening it becomes. It delivers its message in concentrated and relentless doses.
Yasmine Hamdan Uses Pop As a Counterbalance to Tragedies
Yasmine Hamdan’s blend of centuries-old Lebanese musical influences with synthpop trimmings feels as natural as a worn pair of boots.
Barry Can’t Swim’s ‘Loner’ Is a Classic Touring Album
Loner will see Barry Can’t Swim continue his rapid ascent and, in turn, cement his status as one of the most exciting new talents in electronic dance music.
Weval Surrender to the Dancefloor’s Irresistible Freedom
With Chorophobia, Weval have crafted their most club-ready album to date. With its laser focus on the dancefloor, it feels like a well-constructed DJ set.
A Perfect Portrait of Electronic Trailblazer Susumu Yokota
Bringing together these personal albums in one magisterial set, Skintone Edition Volume 1 is a beautiful, powerful study of Susumu Yokota in his own words.
múm Are Better Than Ever on ‘History of Silence’
History of Silence is a revelation from start to finish, because múm are back, and their adventurousness yields such compelling results. It’s their best album to date.