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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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.
Midori Hirano Draws Inspiration from a Classic Icelandic Film
Midori Hirano’s The Juniper Tree is fascinated by humans’ place in the natural world. She has successfully found a sonic outlet for this sense of wonder
Sova Beautifully Reinvents Her Sound on ‘Alight!’
Sova’s Alight! is filled with sonic possibilities, borrowing bits and pieces from jazz, classical, soul, and ambient experimentalism.
Bonobo’s ‘Distance in Static’ Is a Well-Earned Victory Lap
Distance in Static is like a conversation between two halves of Bonobo’s brain. It’s a bold statement and shows him finding new ways to connect with audiences.
Saul Williams Discusses Teaching the Next Generation of Activists
Multi-hyphenate Saul Williams’ current project Leap Life is a years-in-the-making journey designed to move your body and mind.
Mist and Raindrops Give Bayonne’s ‘Filters’ a Refreshing Glow
With Filter, Bayonne demonstrates how the lushness of adult pop can coexist with the modular logic of modern bedroom production.
Laura Fisher Adds an Adventurous Entry to Her Discography
Laura Fisher’s new LP is a forward-thinking, futuristic journey that looks straight ahead while also evoking past musical trailblazers.
Overmono’s ‘Pure Devotion’ Is Impressive Electronic Music
Overmono’s new LP feels like a step forward as they push into new directions, crafting expansive dance music that retains a deep sense of humanity.
Ebbb’s ‘Shallow Hits’ Moves From Introspection to Euphoria
Across Shallow Hits, Ebbb establish their signature dynamic, textured sound, where existential weariness and pop euphoria comfortably exist side by side.
Josh Mason’s Experimental Music Finds the Perfect Home
Josh Mason and greyfade add another chapter to a series of artistic statements that make music and prose exceptionally vital and valuable.
Dan Deacon’s Music for the ‘Little Brother’ in Your Head
You don’t need to watch the Netflix comedy Little Brother to appreciate the rich strangeness of Dan Deacon’s soundtrack.