Album Releases by Genre

Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso

by Sylvan Esso
May 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length folk-influenced electronic release from the North Carolina duo of Mountain Men's Amelia Meath and Megafaun's Nick Sanborn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Nabuma Rubberband

Nabuma Rubberband

by Little Dragon
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish synthpop band includes a track co-written with Dave of De La Soul.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
White Women

White Women

by Chromeo
May 12, 2014
The fourth release for the Canadian electronic duo features guest appearances from Ezra Koenig, Solange and Toro Y Moi.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Someday World

Someday World

by Brian Eno
May 6, 2014
The collaborative release from Brian Eno and Karl Hyde was produced by Eno and Fred Gibson.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Asiatisch

Asiatisch

by Fatima Al Qadiri
May 6, 2014
The debut release for the Senegal-born and now Brooklyn-based artist is a concept album of a futuristic China.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
III

III

by BadBadNotGood
May 6, 2014
The third release for the Canadian hip-hop jazz trio of Chester Hansen, Alex Sowinski, and Matthew Tavares was produced by Frank Dukes.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Breathing Statues

Breathing Statues

by Young Magic
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn trio-turned duo of Isaac Emmanuel and Melati Malaywas was recorded while on tour.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Shriek

Shriek

by Wye Oak
April 29, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Baltimore duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack was co-produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
That's Harakiri

That's Harakiri

by Sd Laika
April 29, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Milwaukee-based grime producer Peter Runge.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Bécs

Bécs

by Fennesz
April 29, 2014
The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Zoetrope

Zoetrope

by King of the Mountains
April 29, 2014
This is the solo debut for the former Working For A Nuclear Free City keyboardist, Phil Kay.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Weird Drift

Weird Drift

by Heterotic
April 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Mike Paradinas project features vocals from Vezelay (Matthieu Le Berre).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Built on Glass

Built on Glass

by Chet Faker
April 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian producer, songwriter, and singer Nick Murphy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Quack

Quack

by Duck Sauce
April 15, 2014
The full-length disco house debut for the collaboration between Armand Van Helden and A-Trak includes previously released tracks "aNYway", "Barbra Streisand", and "It's You."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Visability is a Trap [EP]

Visability is a Trap [EP]

by Dalhous
April 15, 2014
The five-track EP for the Scottish duo of Marc Dall and Alex Ander comes before their anticipated summer sophomore full-length disc.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Tremors

Tremors

by Sohn
April 8, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Vienna-based British electronic producer Christopher Taylor.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
It's Album Time

It's Album Time

by Todd Terje
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian electronic producer features a guest appearance from Bryan Ferry.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Estara

Estara

by Teebs
April 8, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based producer Mtendere Mandowa.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Music for Robots [EP]

Music for Robots [EP]

by Squarepusher
April 8, 2014
The five track EP for the electronic producer came about after he was approached by Kenjiro Matsuo to write music to be performed by actual Japanese robots.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Ibibio Sound Machine

Ibibio Sound Machine

by Ibibio Sound Machine
April 1, 2014
The debut release for the African-electronic music project led by Eno Williams was produced by Max Grunhard, Leon Brichard, and Benji Bouton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Psychic 9-5 Club

Psychic 9-5 Club

by HTRK
April 1, 2014
The first release for the Australian group since the death of founding member Sean Stewart in 2010 returns as as a duo with Nigel Yang and Jonnine Standish.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Drop the Vowels

Drop the Vowels

by Millie & Andrea
April 1, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for elctronic producers Andy Stott and Miles Whittaker of Demdike Stare
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Inventions

Inventions

by Inventions
April 1, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Matthew Cooper of Eluvium and Mark T. Smith of Explosions In The Sky.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Metal Metal

Metal Metal

by Metá Metá
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brazilian band influenced by African sounds features Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen on two tracks.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
A  Series of Shocks

A Series of Shocks

by Tobias.
April 1, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Berlin-based electronic producer Tobias Freund.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Seer

Seer

by Golden Retriever
March 25, 2014
The third release for the Oregon duo of Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was recorded over two years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
If You Wait

If You Wait

by London Grammar
March 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the London trio includes "Help Me Lose My Mind," its collaboration with Disclosure. [US edition includes "Maybe," "High Life," and a remix of "Strong."]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Motion: Connected Works

Motion: Connected Works

by Koen Holtkamp
March 25, 2014
The fourth full-length solo studio release for Mountains' Koen Holtkamp includes a disc of music that were first released on vinyl.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Vermont

Vermont

by Vermont
March 18, 2014
The debut release of the collaboration between German electronic artists Marcus Wargull and Danilo Plessow features guest appearances from Jaki Liebezeit of Can and Dominik Von Senger.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Recess

Recess

by Skrillex
March 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Grammy-winning electronic artist includes guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Diplo, Ragga Twins, and Alvin Risk.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.8
Awake

Awake

by Tycho
March 18, 2014
The addition of Zac Brown and Rory O’Connor turns Scott Hansen's solo project into an ambient trio for its third full-length release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Abandoned City

Abandoned City

by Hauschka
March 18, 2014
The song titles for the experimental German musician's second solo release was inspired by photos of vacant cities and was recorded in 10 days in his home studio.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Waterfall [EP]

Waterfall [EP]

by Evian Christ
March 18, 2014
This is the four-track EP from London-based producer Joshua Leary, best known for producing one track on Kanye West‘s Yeezus.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
We Got a Love

We Got a Love

by Shit Robot
March 18, 2014
The second full-length release for the Irish electronic producer Marcus Lambkin features contributions from Holly Backle. the Rapture's Luke Jenner, Museum of Love, Lidell Townsell, Nancy Wang, and Reggie Watts
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Signals

Signals

by Wen
March 17, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for grime producer Owen Darby.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Unfidelity

Unfidelity

by Ekoplekz
March 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Nick Edwards.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Love Letters

Love Letters

by Metronomy
March 11, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British indie-pop band led by Joe Mount was recorded at Toe Rag Studios.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Spectre

Spectre

by Laibach
March 11, 2014
The latest release for the Slovenian group includes three songs originally released on its 2013 EP S.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
No Mythologies to Follow

No Mythologies to Follow

by MØ
March 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for Danish electro pop singer Karen Marie Ørsted was produced by Ronni Vindhahl.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Glow

Glow

by Tensnake
March 11, 2014
The debut release for the German DJ and producer Marco Niemerski includes vocals from Fiora, Jamie Lidell, MNEK, Stuart Price, and Nile Rodgers.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Glorious

Glorious

by Foxes
March 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for British pop singer-songwriter Louisa Rose Allen, who won a Grammy for her work on Zedd's Clarity.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
A  Trip to the Coast

A Trip to the Coast

by Bill Pritchard
March 7, 2014
The first solo release in almost nine years for the British indie-pop singer-songwriter was produced by Tim Bradshaw.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Blonde

Blonde

by Ghost Beach
March 4, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn synth-pop duo of Josh Ocean and Eric Mendelsohn.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Apocalypse Soon [EP]

Apocalypse Soon [EP]

by Major Lazer
March 4, 2014
The five track EP for the Diplo side project features guest appearances by Machel Montano, Moska, Mr. Fox, RDX, Sean Paul, and Pharrell.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.9
Addison Groove Presents James Grieve

Addison Groove Presents James Grieve

by Addison Groove
March 4, 2014
The second release for British electronic producer features collaborations with DJ Die, Sam Binga, MC DRS, and Josefina.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Joyland

Joyland

by Trust
March 4, 2014
This is the second release for the Canadian electronic pop now-solo project of Robert Alfons (Maya Postepski left to concentrate on her position as Austra's drummer).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Field of Reeds

Field of Reeds

by These New Puritans
March 4, 2014
The third full-length release for the British art rock band experiments with avant garde and classical music elements arranged with conductor André de Ridder and featuring guest appearances by Henry Lowther, Adrian Peacock, Elisa Rodrigues, and Michel van der Aa.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Close to the Glass

Close to the Glass

by The Notwist
February 25, 2014
Th eighth full-length release for the German electronic band is its first studio album in over five years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Blank Project

Blank Project

by Neneh Cherry
February 25, 2014
The Swedish pop singer worked with producer Kieran Hebden and RocketNumber Nine on her first solo release in over 18 years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Estoile Naiant

Estoile Naiant

by patten
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British electronic producer is his first on the Wrap label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Brandt Brauer Frick
February 25, 2014
The latest DJ Kicks collection was mixed at Berlin's Watergate club by the German techno trio.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Slo Light

Slo Light

by Davidge
February 25, 2014
The debut release for the musican/producer better known for being a member of Massive Attack features vocals from Cate Le Bon, Karima Francis, Emi Green, Low Roar, Sandie Shaw, Claire Tchaikowski and Stephonik Youth.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
All Love's Legal

All Love's Legal

by Planningtorock
February 18, 2014
The third full-length release for Berlin-based Jam Rostron (formerly Janine Rostron) includes themes about gender equality and identity.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Wave 1 [EP]

Wave 1 [EP]

by Com Truise
February 18, 2014
The latest release for Seth Haley is a seven-track EP includes a guest appearance from Joel Ford.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
+++ (Crosses)

+++ (Crosses)

by ††† (Crosses)
February 11, 2014
This is the full-length debut for the side project formed by Deftones' Chino Moreno Far's Shaun Lopez. and Chuck Doom.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Real Hair [EP]

Real Hair [EP]

by Speedy Ortiz
February 11, 2014
The four-track EP for the indie rock band led by Sadie Dupuis was produced by Paul Q. Kolderie.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
The  Ghosts of Then & Now

The Ghosts of Then & Now

by Illum Sphere
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for Ryan Hunn as Illum Sphere features guest appearances from such artists as Shigeto, Shadowbox, and Mai Nestor of Facit.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Death After Life

Death After Life

by Thug Entrancer
February 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length techno release for Chicago-based producer Ryan McRyhew.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995

Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995

by Various Artists
February 11, 2014
The double compilation includes early examples of Chicago house music as well as the ghetto house music the label became known for.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Poemss

Poemss

by Poemss
February 11, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration between producer Joanne Pollock and Aaron Funk of Venetian Snares.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The  Soul is Quick

The Soul is Quick

by Hands
February 10, 2014
This is the debut release for the Axel Willner as Hands.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Wedding Bells [EP]

Wedding Bells [EP]

by Cashmere Cat
February 10, 2014
This is the four-track EP from Norwegian producer Magnus August Høiberg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Pop Ambient 2014

Pop Ambient 2014

by Various Artists
February 4, 2014
The 14th compilation of ambient music includes contributions from The Field, Ulf Lohmann, and Wolfgang Voigt (aka Gas).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Wonderland

Wonderland

by CEO
February 4, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release from the former member of The Former Alliance, Erick Berglund.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Along the Way

Along the Way

by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Angel Guts: Red Classroom

Angel Guts: Red Classroom

by Xiu Xiu
February 4, 2014
Produced by John Congleton, the ninth full-length release for the Jamie Stewart project was influenced by his move to Los Angeles and a Japanese erotic film of the same name as the album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
The Unnatural World

The Unnatural World

by Have a Nice Life
February 4, 2014
The second release for the Connecticut doom duo of Dan Barett and Tim Macuga is its first release in six years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Little Red

Little Red

by Katy B
February 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the British singer features production from Artwork, George FitzGerald, Geeneus, Jacques Greene, Joker, and Route 94 as well as guest appearances from Jessie Ware and Sampha.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Maui Tears

Maui Tears

by Sleepy Sun
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the San Francisco psych rock now led by Bret Constantino was produced with Tim Green.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Hold Me [EP]

Hold Me [EP]

by Cooly G
January 28, 2014
The three-track EP from the British artist/producer includes a guest appearance from DVA.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Divine Ecstasy

Divine Ecstasy

by Supreme Cuts
January 28, 2014
The second release for Chicago-based production duo of Mike Perry and Austin Kjeultes features guest appearances from Poliça's Channy Leaneagh, Mahaut Mondino, Haleek Maul, and Shy Girls.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Ghettoville

Ghettoville

by Actress
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length release for Darren Cunningham is considered a sequel to his 2008 debut Hazyville.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Where Shine New Lights

Where Shine New Lights

by Tara Jane O'Neil
January 28, 2014
The seventh solo release for the former Rodan bassist is her first on the Kranky label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The  Green [EP]

The Green [EP]

by Bibio
January 28, 2014
The six-track EP from Stephen Wilkinson revisits the sounds of the single Dye The Water Green from 2013's Silver Wilkinson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Moodymann

Moodymann

by Moodymann
January 27, 2014
The Detroit techno artist's latest release includes guest appearances from Amp Fiddler, Andres, and José James.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.2
Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro

by I Break Horses
January 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the Swedish indie project of Maria Lindén and Fredrick Balck was produced, written and mixed by Lindén.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Chorus [EP]

Chorus [EP]

by Holly Herndon
January 21, 2014
This is a two-track EP from the California-based electronic artist/producer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Fabriclive 73

Fabriclive 73

by Pangaea
January 21, 2014
The latest Fabriclive release is a compilation mixed by the co-founder of Hessle Audio, Kevin McAuley.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Give the People What They Want

Give the People What They Want

by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
January 14, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn soul band was originally scheduled for an August release but was delayed due to the cancer diagnosis of singer Sharon Jones.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Total Strife Forever

Total Strife Forever

by East India Youth
January 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic musician William Doyle.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Konstellaatio

Konstellaatio

by Ø
January 13, 2014
The latest release for Finnish musician Mika Vainio as Ø is his first since 2008's Oleva.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
#8385 (Collected Works 1983-1985)

#8385 (Collected Works 1983-1985)

by Cabaret Voltaire
December 17, 2013
The eight disc box set includes four remastered albums released between 1983-85; Earthshaker--The Lost Soundtrack, an unreleased album; an CD of 12" mixes; a live DVD; and a DVD of Gasoline In Your Eye, an experimental video previously only available on VHS from the British experimental electronic trio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Pangaea Ultima

Pangaea Ultima

by Steve Moore
December 16, 2013
The latest solo release for the electronic artist is his first on the Spectrum Spools label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins

L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins

by Various Artists
December 10, 2013
This is the second compilation of electronic dance music from Ron Morelli's Long Island Electrical Systems (L.I.E.S.) label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Jet Lag

Jet Lag

by Milosh
December 10, 2013
The fourth solo release for Rhye's Mike Milosh was co-produced with his wife, actress Alexa Nikolas.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Alternate/Endings

Alternate/Endings

by Lee Bannon
December 9, 2013
The debut full-length release for the New York City producer from Sacramento includes contributions from Juan Alderete from Mars Volta and Black Atlass.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sum/One

Sum/One

by bEEdEEgEE
December 3, 2013
Gang Gang Dance's Brian DeGraw releases his debut solo release featuring guest vocalists Douglas Armour, Gang Gang Dance's Lizzi Bougatsos, CSS' Lovefoxxx, and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
A/B Til Infinity

A/B Til Infinity

by Egyptrixx
November 26, 2013
This is the second full-length release for Toronto electronic producer David Psutka.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Nun [EP]

Nun [EP]

by Teengirl Fantasy
November 25, 2013
The four-track EP from the Ohio duo is 13-minutes of instrumental electronic music.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Late Night Tales: Bonobo

Late Night Tales: Bonobo

by Bonobo
November 25, 2013
The 33rd Late Night Tales compilation release was mixed by Simon Green as Bonobo.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by John Talabot
November 12, 2013
The latest DJ Kicks compilation is curated by Barcelona-based electronic artist John Talabot
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Livity Sound

Livity Sound

by Various Artists
November 12, 2013
The self titled compilation contains 17 tracks that were self-released from electronic producers Kowton (Joe Cowton), Peverelist (Tom Ford), and Asusu (Craig Stennett).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Life Performance

Life Performance

by Peter Van Hoesen
November 12, 2013
The latest release for the techno producer is a live release recorded at Tresor in July.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Justus Köhncke & the Wonderful Frequency Band

Justus Köhncke & the Wonderful Frequency Band

by Justus Köhncke
November 12, 2013
This is the German techno producer's first full-length studio release in five years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Confection

Confection

by Sébastien Tellier
November 11, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the electronic French artist is a largely instrumental album that includes contributions from Cassius producer Phillipe Dzar and drummer Tony Allen.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.0
Free Your Mind

Free Your Mind

by Cut Copy
November 5, 2013
Inspired by the Summer of Loves (1967 in San Francisco and 1988-89 in the UK), the fourth full-length release for the Australian dance-rock quartet was mixed in New York by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.0
EVE

EVE

by Booka Shade
November 4, 2013
This is the fifth studio release for the German electronic duo of Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
L-Event [EP]

L-Event [EP]

by Autechre
October 29, 2013
The four-track EP for the British electronic duo is Rob Brown and Sean Booth's second release for 2013.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Watching Dead Empires in Decay

Watching Dead Empires in Decay

by The Stranger
October 29, 2013
This is the first release for British ambient electronic musician Leyland Kirby as The Stranger in five years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Lanterns

Lanterns

by Son Lux
October 29, 2013
The third full-length studio release for producer Ryan Lott as Son Lux includes contributions from Gem Club's Ieva Berberian Mutemath's Darren King, Lily & Madeleine, The Antlers' Peter Silberman, DM Stith, The Punch Brothers' Chris Thile, and yMusic.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9