2020 Favourites: Electronic (3/5)

For Dan Snaith’s seventh studio album under the Caribou name, he wanted it to be “weirder and more personal and intimate” than his previous album. With both high energy pop-infused moments and more experimental pockets, as well as Dan’s own vocal appearances, this one has been a go-to album for me this year.

A mix of delicate as well as more pulsing and textured beats, with guest vocalists including Sampha – shout out to Max for pushing me to listen to Actress!

This project has received a lot of attention since it’s release in the first lockdown, and deservedly so. This project is a snapshot of the lockdown experience, with production from AG Cook and Dylan Brady from 100 gecs. Charli continues to step away from her mainstream pop releases of the past and marches forward as a key face in the new wave of ‘hyper pop’, a growing genre that takes conventional pop and moulds it into a more experimental, sci-fi and futuristic sound. claws is an absolute banger and i finally understand is also a stand out for me.

Even though it was only released this month, this one had to make my list. The dreamy title track featuring Blood Orange was released earlier in the year amongst a string of other singles, and the full album has not disappointed. It is quite a long one (71 mins) but this doesn’t compromise it’s quality – such a range of features and just an overall enchanting and almost comforting listen.

Another shout out is due here to loyal fan of the blog, Olly, who brought this album back to my attention recently! It boasts playful, and at times glitchy and dark, electronic production with flitters of Korean hip hop bars, and an array of guest contributions. This is an ambitious and creative release that has propelled Yaeji’s career as an innovative and exciting artist this year.