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.

                                      
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Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor Flys to New Destinations on 'Beautiful Thing'

With the help of Tim Goldsworthy, of DFA and LCD Soundsystem fame, Alexis Taylor further distances himself from the Hot Chip sound, making room for a co-pilot to navigate him to new sonic destinations.

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Joe Goddard: Electric Lines

Hot Chip's Joe Goddard takes a solo turn with Electric Lines.

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Soulwax: From Deewee

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The Radio Dept.: Running Out of Love

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How Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor Found His Inner Adele

Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor goes solo and goes stark, with a sparse, voice-and-piano album that is unlike anything he's ever done.

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Damon Albarn and Hot Chip: Machines, Love, and Music

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Hot Chip - "Started Right" (video)

Hot Chip's new video "Started Right" is a winner.

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Governors Ball Day 3: Fascinations with Lana Del Ray, Noel Gallagher, Tame Impala + More (Photos)

The final day of Governors Ball had some amazing sets including Noel Gallagher, Flying Lotus, Hot Chip and Royal Blood.

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Listen to William Onyeabor's "Atomic Bomb" by Hot Chip Remixed by John Talabot

Yes, you read that headline right. Hot Chip's cover of the William Onyeabor's "Atomic Bomb" has been remixed by the supremely talented John Talbot.

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Hot Chip Announces New Album, Releases New Single "Hurache Lights" (video)

The British electro-pop outfit Hot Chip has just announced their newest LP, Why Make Sense? They've also released a video for the groovy first single "Huarache Lights".

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James Yorkston: The Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society

The veteran Scottish folksinger teams up with KT Tunstall and Hot Chip, yet remains his own singularly talented man.

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bEEdEEgEE: SUM/ONE

SUM/ONE has enough excellently trippy dance tracks to overlook a few sub-par songs.

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Osborne - "Hold Up" (Feat. Joe Goddard) (stream)

Hot Chip's Joe Goddard sings on Detroit producer Osborne's new electro slow jam, "Hold Up".

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Hot Chip - "Dark and Stormy" (stream)

Hot Chip is back with a new one-off single, "Dark and Stormy", to be released July 22.

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Hot Chip - "Flutes" / "Over and Over" / "I Feel Better" (videos) (Live @ Coachella 2013)

Coachella just posted three live videos from London's Hot Chip, "Flutes", "Over and Over", and "I Feel Better", performed this weekend.

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Hot Chip: 21 July 2012 - Philadelphia

You might be a bit shy or afraid to hit the dance floor, but go to a Hot Chip show.

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Hot Chip – “Look at Where We Are" (Four Tet and Major Lazer Remixes)

Hot Chip's “Look at Where We Are" gets two major remixes, one from Major Lazer and the latest from none other than Four Tet.

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Summer 2012 New Music Playlist

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Hot Chip: In Our Heads

Infectious synth hooks, dancefloor-ready bass, and mature, heartfelt lyricism... Hot Chip have done it again.

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Hot Chip Covers Prince's "If I Was Your Girlfriend"

Hot Chip releases their latest album 'In Our Heads' next week, but in the meantime the group stopped by Zane Lowe’s radio to play a cover version of this well-known Prince tune.

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Hot Chip's New Release Available for a First Listen on NPR

NPR's "First Listen" program is featuring the fifth album from the UK synth pop band Hot Chip, In Our Heads.

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New Build: 13 March 2012 - New York

Familiar faces in a reconfigured band line up play NYC.

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About Group: Start and Complete

Comprised of past or present members of – or contributors to – Hot Chip, This Heat and Spiritualized, About Group craft a sophomore release that’s somewhat improvisational in nature to surprisingly listenable results.

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LCD Soundsystem + Shit Robot: 30 March 2011 - New York

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Moogfest: 29 October 2010 - Asheville, NC

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Hot Chip: We Have Remixes EP

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Hot Chip + Hercules and Love Affair + Holy Ghost!: 4 Aug 2010 - New York

Holy Ghost! provided enough early excitement to last through two subsequently disappointing sets from their label-mates.

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Hot Chip: Hot Chip with Robert Wyatt and Geese EP

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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.

With the help of Tim Goldsworthy, of DFA and LCD Soundsystem fame, Alexis Taylor further distances himself from the Hot Chip sound, making room for a co-pilot to navigate him to new sonic destinations.

Hot Chip's Joe Goddard takes a solo turn with Electric Lines.

Soulwax return after their soundtrack excursion Belgica with From Deewee which was recorded live in one take.

Running Out of Love is an exceptional political document that takes on the current state of the world.

Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor goes solo and goes stark, with a sparse, voice-and-piano album that is unlike anything he's ever done.

It's not just journalists, politicians, and academics that are responding to the changing nature of work. Artists, too, are engaged in this enterprise.

Hot Chip's new video "Started Right" is a winner.

The final day of Governors Ball had some amazing sets including Noel Gallagher, Flying Lotus, Hot Chip and Royal Blood.

Yes, you read that headline right. Hot Chip's cover of the William Onyeabor's "Atomic Bomb" has been remixed by the supremely talented John Talbot.

The British electro-pop outfit Hot Chip has just announced their newest LP, Why Make Sense? They've also released a video for the groovy first single "Huarache Lights".

The veteran Scottish folksinger teams up with KT Tunstall and Hot Chip, yet remains his own singularly talented man.

SUM/ONE has enough excellently trippy dance tracks to overlook a few sub-par songs.

Hot Chip's Joe Goddard sings on Detroit producer Osborne's new electro slow jam, "Hold Up".

Hot Chip is back with a new one-off single, "Dark and Stormy", to be released July 22.

Coachella just posted three live videos from London's Hot Chip, "Flutes", "Over and Over", and "I Feel Better", performed this weekend.

You might be a bit shy or afraid to hit the dance floor, but go to a Hot Chip show.

Hot Chip's “Look at Where We Are" gets two major remixes, one from Major Lazer and the latest from none other than Four Tet.

Day two at Pitchfork 2012 was heavy of hip-hop and electronic acts but light on headliners able to carry major music festival.

Another new tunes playlist with notes for a sizzling summer soundtrack, including Passion Pit, Liars, and Teen Daze.

Infectious synth hooks, dancefloor-ready bass, and mature, heartfelt lyricism... Hot Chip have done it again.

Hot Chip releases their latest album 'In Our Heads' next week, but in the meantime the group stopped by Zane Lowe’s radio to play a cover version of this well-known Prince tune.

NPR's "First Listen" program is featuring the fifth album from the UK synth pop band Hot Chip, In Our Heads.

Familiar faces in a reconfigured band line up play NYC.

Comprised of past or present members of – or contributors to – Hot Chip, This Heat and Spiritualized, About Group craft a sophomore release that’s somewhat improvisational in nature to surprisingly listenable results.

Wednesday’s show at Terminal 5 already seemed like the penultimate ending to an incredible tenure.

Continuing out look at the year’s most notable events in the world of music, here’s what happened in August 2010.

25,000 Halloween revelers enjoy festival honoring Bob Moog with 60 bands over three days.

Whatever your point of view on remix etiquette, the DJ game is all about individuality, and, for better or for worse, there's plenty of that to be had here.

Holy Ghost! provided enough early excitement to last through two subsequently disappointing sets from their label-mates.

Hot Chip move from the dance floor to the chill-out room with a bonafide Brit rock legend on this pleasant surprise of an EP.

One of the biggest pleasures of listening to Hot Chip is their delicious Britishness. Can a remix ever recapture that?