Flesh without Blood – Grimes
Infectious and uplifting; as exuberant as Teenage Kicks. A fantastically detailed pop song in which every sound and beat is precisely placed, allowing Claire Boucher’s vocal to ring like a bell.
Nespole – Floating Points
A futuristic soundscape of otherworldly blips and bleeps. The subtle twists and turns of Nespole are beautiful and hypnotising.
World War, Pt 2 – Autre Ne Veut
The rich, soulful vocal performance of Arthur Ashin is contrasted with a minimal electronic, gospel-like soundtrack. I love the sense of desperation and sadness this song evokes.
Ten Days of Falling (Baauer Remix) – Shlohmo
An anthemic heavy metal synth dance track. Distorted and glorious, this Baauer remix must be played at full volume (11).
Mutant – Arca
Of all the emotions that music can kindle, “fear” is a new one. Mutant is one hell of a scary track. Incredible, unimaginable electronic sounds bring to mind destruction and desolation. A sound sculpture that may well have been forged by the Dark Lord Sauron himself in the fires of Mount Doom …
- Erasure’s 30th anniversary celebrations begin on 5 February with the limited edition vinyl reissues of Wonderland, The Circus and The Innocents
