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Bonobo – Fragments

The 7th album from downtempo and dance music pioneer Simon Greene is a “meet people where they are” kind of record.

Robag Wruhme – Avo Thal EP

A thorough study in “breaksy outbursts, ambientoid volutes and laser-guided swing-o-logy” whatever that all means. It’s dance music, to be sure.

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Cubicolor – Hardly A Day, Hardly A Night

Time is what inspired this record, and at just under an hour in length, it “weaves together themes of loss, hope, and acceptance” according to a recent presser.

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Tycho – Simulcast

There is nothing to complain about, really. No shift in moods. Everything is well here. Namaste.

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Poolside – Low Season

The eagerly awaited 3rd album from Los Angeles group Poolside is a welcome trip to the tropics; so warm and wonderful!

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TR/ST – The Destroyer – 2

Pronounced “Trust”, The Destroyer – 2 is darkness done oh so well; an intriguing blend of 80’s new wave, modern electro and ambient layering.

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Lane 8 – Brightest Lights

Maybe Daniel Goldstein is one of the fastest rising American DJs of the melodic house genre. Brightest Lights, his third full length album in 6 years, is full of guest features from POLIÇA, Arctic Lake, Kauf, and Nevve.

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Cerrone – DNA

This is 21st century disco music from Cerrone: one of the most influential artists of the original disco-era!

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Jacques Greene – Dawn Chorus

For the first time, the Montreal producer features additional production from multiple artists, including film composer Brian Reitzell (Lost In Translation), cello by London’s Oliver Coates, Clams Casino, vocals from Julianna Barwick, and rapper Cadence Weapon.

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Motordisc 2

Experience some independent electronic music from across the pond with Motordisc 2, featuring tracks from Sascha Funke, Modular Project, Massimiliano Pagliara, and Concret & Cantor.

Rod Modell – Captagon

Modell’s unique brand of techno murk rolls in hard like a snow squall and swirls with controlled chaos for 68 minutes.

Burial – Tunes 2011-2019

Granted there is nothing technically “new” to this album, but hearing “Rival Dealer” alongside “Kindred” next to “Claustro” feels meant to be.

Frameworks – Imagine Gold

After riding the North American festival circuit from Coachella to Camp Bisco, Frameworks took a timeout to imagine gold.

Quantic – Atlantic Modulations

Quantic remixes Quantic alongside Dan Shake, Sampology, Selva and Alfa Mist. Atlantic Modulations reshuffles the original, critically acclaimed release with house, electronica and jazz.

Blaue Blume – Bell of Wool

On this record, it’s no secret that the Danish art pop band romanticize the glory days of early 80’s new wave in Britain.

Teebs – Anicca

This album is for whatever is happening right now, a perfect soundtrack to nearly anything.

Alessandro Cortini – Volume Massimo

Nine Inch Nails keyboardist and accomplished solo artist Alessandro Cortini debuts on Mute with an assembly of filmy, subdued melodies on analog synthesizers and Ibanez guitars.

Floating Points – LesAlpx / Coorabell

Sam Shepard gets down with some fancy sound machines and looks to pull listeners onto the dance floor with this double track release ahead of a new full length coming soon.

Peggy Gou – Moment EP

Both tracks feature Korean lyrics over looping piano melodies, and should be well received on any set list.