Porter Robinson just dropped an EP under his Virtual Self moniker Virtual Self - EP by Virtual Self on Apple Music
Was Leon Vynehall this year? I really like the Bicep record. Favorite is probably Sw. or DJ Sports though. New Folamour needs to grow on me a bit, but it’s good
Vynehall was last year! I felt the same way about Folamour for a while but now that I have the proper quality in digi it's opened up and is among my very favorites, along with Bicep and Sports. Great picks I'll post my list when I'm by my computer
dance music generally excels in singles and EPs, but these are the long players that I like this year (electronic is very vague so while I was looking, stipulation was that atleast a couple tracks would be functional on a dancefloor) Bicep - S/T Blanck Mass - World Eater Daphni - Joli Mai DJ Python - Dulce Compania DJ Seinfeld - Time Spent Away From U DJ Sports - Modern Species Doc Daneeka - Walk Man Folamour - Umami Four Tet - New Energy Harvey Sutherland - Expectations Iglooghost - New Wax Bloom Laurence Guy - Saw You For the First Time Nicholas - Lonnie's Reprise Octo Octa - Where Are We Going? Ross From Friends - The Outsiders Shigeto - The New Monday I still need to hear a few, that Honey Dijon record you mentioned earlier being one
a singles list seems way too daunting, but I'll probably do a mass post of tracks from this year I am thankful to have been able to play for people on a dancefloor at some point
There's obviously a lot I need to hear on this list, but what I've heard is dope. And yes, you should check that Honey Dijon record. It's a little lengthy for my taste/recent listening habits, but on a track by track basis it's tight. Also, did you ever check that Laurel Halo record? Probably my favorite to fall under the umbrella, unless we throw Arca into the mix. Both are a little more abstract though, obviously.
Fuck, how have I still not listened to Laurel Halo lmao I've adored her music in the past, seen heaps of praise and just...totally forgot
@Joel that 2017 mastermix is super good, I am vibing hard to it right now. I know I know what you said earlier, but any LPs in this vein that you would recommend? This is absolutely sick.
honestly, the best thing about dance music is that early house and disco hasn't aged a fucking bit but most people that chase that sound fail entirely. It's great because as an enthusiast I have three decades of music to sift through but I'm not sure there are any recent albums that capture the spirit of what you're listening to! Honestly so glad you are liking it though, will think on it and get back to you! Most good dance music comes out on EPs which makes it all the more impenetrable Edit: YO listen to Marquis Hawkes - Social Housing
Even then, most of the greats didn't put out albums! The culture was so constantly changing that they'd press a couple songs to wax to get something new into the clubs. Albums weren't common then, they'd release a few 12"s a year to feed DJs instead of making album statements. Mood II Swing Todd Terry Marshall Jefferson Kerri Chandler Glenn Underground Masters At Work All great places to start, letting the YouTube algorithm take you from there is what worked for me. I'll hit you a bunch of new artists later if you're so inclined
Got booked again in a couple weeks, will likely be playing after boring ppl so I fully plan on setting the mood with this
Shoutout to whoever mentioned Tzusing earlier. In a Moment a Thousand Hits EP just did a number on my brain.
big up @StepsInADance I listened to the LP last night for the first time on their recommendation, when I see L.I.E.S and "techno" together I usually get intimidated, but this was a great listen. will have to check the EP, I saw RA raving about it as well
I’ll have to check the LP! I’ve been in a mood for dance-y stuff the last few days. Checked the DB1 and Equiknoxx LPs last night too and they’re both pretty incredible too.