The definition of electronic music has never been broader. It might mean hyperpop, drum’n’bass, Chicago house, or even post-ambient rave styles. This year’s best electronic releases touch on Afro-Portuguese rhythms, Egyptian street sounds, and even Chicago’s footwork evolution, offering a global tapestry of sounds. Here’s a rundown of the top 35 releases of 2024

A. G. Cook: “Silver Thread Golden Needle”

A. G. Cook, the mastermind behind PC Music, brings us Silver Thread Golden Needle, a 10-minute opener that refracts light like a digital prism. Packed with stuttering blips and a kaleidoscope of sounds, it’s a bold and unapologetic experiment in digital music production.

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Actress: Statik

With Statik, Actress delves into the ambient-techno realm, blending cryptic textures with slow-burning layers of nostalgia. Darren Cunningham turns structural trickery down a notch, focusing on atmosphere and subtle unease. This album will keep you both relaxed and on edge—a delicate balance only Actress can master.

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Burial: “Dreamfear”

Burial, the king of moody rave nostalgia, surprises with Dreamfear. It’s a 12-minute hardcore epic, complete with amen breaks and some of the funniest vocal samples in his career. With synth stabs and pitch-shifted vocals, this track doesn’t just nod at rave culture—it becomes it.

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Carrier: In Spectra EP

Carrier delivers a tense, minimalistic journey with In Spectra, blending drum’n’bass and techno with experimental layers. Think Monolake meets Instra:mental, with tracks that feel like an eerie, rhythmic cascade of dub-static influences.

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d.silvestre: “Taka Fogo em Kiksilver”

Brazilian producer d.silvestre turns up the heat with Taka Fogo em Kiksilver, a brutal, noisy take on funk carioca. With layers of percussion and high-energy vocals from MCs like MTOODIO and MC LELE 011, this track is a visceral nod to Brazil’s underground scene.

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DJ Anderson do Paraiso: Queridão

DJ Anderson do Paraiso, known for his “ambient space funk,” takes us into a minimalist yet expansive sonic universe with Queridão. Featuring skeletal drum hits and moody synths, it feels like floating in the vast cosmos, bound by haunting vocal samples and gruff raps.

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DJ Lycox: Guetto Star

DJ Lycox of Príncipe Discos fame offers an intoxicating mix of batida and intricate loops on Guetto Star. Tracks like “YAAAHH” and “Pedale Ku El” embody dancefloor agility, while emotional cuts like “Guetto Love” show a tender, steely resolve.

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Djrum: Meaning’s Edge EP

Known for his wild genre-hopping DJ sets, Djrum channels that energy into Meaning’s Edge. The standout track, Crawl, feels like muscular microhouse taken to warp speed, blending drum’n’bass, techno, and dub techno into one mind-bending journey.

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Joy Orbison: “Flight FM”
Joy Orbison delivers a festival-ready anthem with “Flight FM,” crafted while waiting for a ride to Lost Village. This track captures the essence of UK garage, looping deliriously with a bassline that intensifies with each pass. There's no traditional drop—just a rollercoaster-like anticipation that repeats endlessly. It’s a raw, stripped-down banger that showcases Orbison’s expertise in crafting dance music that’s as addictive as it is simple.

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Kassie Krut: “Reckless”
“Reckless” is a sonic battle that blends schoolyard chants with chaotic percussion and digital noise. Kassie Krut, along with Eve Alpert and Matt Anderegg, creates a track that’s both thrilling and seductive. Alpert’s sweet vocals pull you in, but it’s the clash of live percussion and digital madness that makes this track vital and electrifying. With echoes of M.I.A. and Sleigh Bells, “Reckless” is a heart-pounding, addictive single.

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Kim Gordon: The Collective
Kim Gordon’s The Collective is a powerhouse of noise, chaos, and abstract expression. In collaboration with Justin Raisen, Gordon crafts a collection of tracks that destroy conventions. From the intense critique of masculinity in “I’m a Man” to the crushing sounds of “Bye Bye”, this album explores the overwhelming effects of digital noise and light pollution. It’s not just an album—it’s an experience.

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Loidis: One Day
Brian Leeds, known for his ambient work as Huerco S., introduces One Day—a minimal, emotive techno album that creates an atmosphere of warmth and intimacy. With tracks like “Love’s Lineaments”, Leeds conjures a sense of personal connection and emotional depth, all within a minimalistic dub techno framework. It’s a delicate, heartwarming journey through repetition and subtle variation.

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Mica Levi: “slob air”
Mica Levi’s “slob air” is a mesmerizing dive into dream pop, gliding over a 12-minute track propelled by an unchanging drum figure. Layered strings and a chorus of unintelligible voices make this single endlessly repeatable, creating a hypnotic effect that captures Levi’s ability to evoke emotion through simplicity. It’s a perfect example of Levi’s boundary-pushing style.

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Naemi: Dust Devil
Dust Devil, the debut album from Naemi, is a sprawling journey through a world of slacker-ambient beats and experimental indie-rock. The Kansas-born, Berlin-based artist weaves a sonic landscape that blends downtempo soundscapes, shoegaze textures, and hazy, stoned vibes, drawing on influences from ‘90s music and a globally-connected underground scene. Collaborations with Erika de Casier, Perila, and Shy and Ben Bondy further enhance the album’s emotive depth, making it an ambitious and introspective masterpiece, capturing the artist and the community at the peak of their powers.

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Nick León / Erika de Casier: “Bikini”
A sultry, sun-drenched collaboration between Nick León and Erika de Casier, “Bikini” is a feel-good anthem that evokes a late vacation sunset. With warm basslines, ethereal synths, and playful vocals, de Casier coos an invitation that sets the mood for a blissful, carefree moment. León’s pitch-shift on her words adds a frantic twist, making “Bikini” a captivating and irresistible track that’s impossible to ignore.

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Nídia & Valentina: Estradas
A masterpiece of Afro-Portuguese rhythms, Estradas combines the expertise of Nídia and percussionist Valentina Magaletti to create a record that brims with lush sonic detail. From breathy flute-like arpeggios to sizzling shakers, each track paints vivid pictures of deserts, forests, and the pulsating club environment. Their collaboration turns traditional rhythms into something entirely fresh, engaging both mind and body with an invigorating sound that feels alive.

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Objekt: “Ganzfeld (Djrum Remix)”
“Ganzfeld (Djrum Remix)” takes Objekt’s original track and pushes it to uncharted territory. Djrum’s reinterpretation stretches the song into a 10-minute journey, shifting from ambient sketches to atmospheric jungle, electro stomp, and back again. With jazz-funk and techstep elements scattered throughout, the remix retains Objekt’s unforgettable bass riff while expanding on its vision in innovative, unpredictable ways. It’s an homage to the future of club music and a breathtaking tribute to the original.

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Olof Dreijer: “Coral”
“Coral” by Olof Dreijer is a lush, immersive piece of ambient music with global influences. The track features a muted piano melody—left in Dreijer’s apartment by a previous tenant—against pitch-bending synths and playful kuduro-inspired beats. The combination of these textures creates an oceanic atmosphere, with the ebb and flow of the music guiding you gently into a hypnotic state. It’s a soothing and affectionate track that transports the listener into a tranquil, almost dream-like space.

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Peverelist: Pulse Echo EP
“Pulse Echo EP” marks the latest release from Peverelist, a Bristol bass-music pioneer, following a five-year hiatus. With this EP, Peverelist continues to push the boundaries of UK club music, blending dark garage, grime, and stargazing techno. The tracks are bleepy and brittle, with an underlying sense of playfulness that contrasts beautifully with their moody atmosphere. “Pulse Echo” showcases the artist’s unique ability to stretch his elastic style, adding depth and innovation to the classic UK sounds while keeping them fresh and exciting.
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Seefeel: Everything Squared
Seefeel’s “Everything Squared” is an eerie, ambient masterpiece that blends dub and ambient sounds with an unsettling atmosphere. The album’s first new material in 14 years feels like it could’ve been crafted during their most influential period in the mid-’90s, yet it defies nostalgia. Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock’s haunting, crumbling soundscapes evoke a sense of timelessness, creating an album that feels both familiar and entirely ahead of its time. It’s a haunting return from the British band, one that transcends genres and expectations.
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Skee Mask: Resort
Skee Mask’s “Resort” continues the German artist’s impressive streak of innovative electronic music. This album is a perfect blend of breakbeats, soothing chords, and subtle 4/4 rhythms. It’s a piece of work that thrives in both solitude and on the dancefloor, with elegant fluidity and a warm, inviting sound. “Resort” is the kind of album that mesmerizes listeners, taking them on a journey that’s both relaxing and invigorating, making it perfect for moments when you need to escape the mundane.
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Syclops: Black Eye
Syclops returns with “Black Eye,” a thrilling and funky offering from Maurice Fulton. The album is a whirlwind of laser zaps, funky basslines, and vibrant percussion, all blended into a captivating and unpredictable sound. Fulton's playful, funky approach to house music is at its finest here, combining humor with seriously danceable grooves. Each track is a wild, funky ride, with the kind of energy that only Fulton can deliver, proving once again why he is a master of unconventional house music.
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Total Blue: Total Blue
Total Blue’s self-titled debut album is a smooth, introspective journey through new-age sounds. The album combines mallet rhythms, saxophones, synths, and fretless bass to create a delicate, immersive soundscape that feels both timeless and modern. Whether you’re daydreaming by the ocean or lost in thought on a rainy bus ride, “Total Blue” offers the perfect soundtrack. This is an album that resonates with both nostalgic energy and fresh introspection, created by three L.A.-based musicians who’ve reached new creative heights.
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Two Shell: “Round” [ft. Sugababes]
Two Shell’s “Round” is a perfect example of their playful and experimental approach to music. The track takes Sugababes’ 2002 hit “Round Round” and reworks it into a bouncy UK garage banger with hyperpop influences. The track is both cheeky and serious, with its juicy basslines and re-recorded vocals creating a dancefloor anthem that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a perfect fit for fans of Two Shell’s ever-evolving, humorous style, and showcases their knack for turning a classic into something entirely fresh.
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upsammy: Strange Meridians
“Strange Meridians” by upsammy is a mesmerizing exploration of ambient music, featuring chimes, soft pads, and intricate textures that hover on the edge of dissolution. While the sounds might seem conventional at first—pads, birds, water—the way they are assembled creates an unusual, almost psychedelic experience. The sparse, fragmented nature of the album gives it an open-ended quality, making it feel like it’s in constant flux. “Strange Meridians” overflows with potential, offering a unique listening experience that’s both calming and thought-provoking.
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Verraco: “Godspeed >”
Verraco’s “Godspeed >” is a fierce, genre-bending track that exemplifies his relentless approach to breaking musical conventions. The track features a lurching dembow groove, clattering cowbells, and a signature noxious bassline that’s made a lasting impression on the club scene. It’s chaotic and unrestrained, with spectral voices and jagged synths that challenge the traditional boundaries of club music. “Godspeed >” is yet another testament to Verraco’s ability to reshape the future of electronic music with his boundary-pushing, visceral sound.
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Yaeji: “booboo”
Yaeji’s “booboo” is an introspective club anthem that marks the artist’s return to the dancefloor after a long hiatus. The track blends past and present, weaving in elements from her earlier work while exploring new emotional territory. It’s a song about liberation and growth, capturing the joy and freedom of dancing under strobe lights with friends. Yaeji’s ability to convey deep emotions through her music shines here, making “booboo” a powerful, heartfelt track that resonates with both new and longtime fans.
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ZULI: Lambda
ZULI’s “Lambda” is a deeply introspective album that contrasts his previous high-energy works. Born from frustration, “Lambda” captures a moment of calm and meditation amidst a turbulent creative process. With roiling breakbeats, ethereal vocals, and a slow-burning intensity, the album evolves from chaotic tension to serene resolution. ZULI’s ability to express complex emotions through sound makes this album stand out as one of his most captivating works to date. It’s a powerful reminder that even in moments of stillness, there’s depth and meaning.
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