Boris Blank ‘Electrified’ (Blank Media)
A crowd-funded collection of career-spanning soundscapes from the mercurial Swiss electronic pioneer
Anez
From Budapest in Hungary, Anez make electronic music with a twist. They make their own clothes too. Out of tin foil and sackcloth, mainly
Dolls
A Canadian girl with a smart synthpop sound, a strong DIY ethos, and a nod and a wink to Rimmel London
Goose ‘Control, Control, Control’ (Safari)
Head-nodders and foot-stompers all the way
Various Artists ‘Electronic Bass Music Volume 1’ (Sugarbeat)
Utah Saints mix a great selection of cuts from their Sugarbeats label
Depeche Mode ‘Delta Machine’ (Columbia)
Heartfelt electro blues for the 21st century, but where does it sit in the pantheon of all-great Mode albums?
Marsheaux: Breathe In The Air
They’re Greek. They’re girls. They’ve achieved cult status in 21st century synthpop circles. Their latest release, ‘Inhale’, is sure to take them to greater heights. Meet Marsheaux
Mesh
Their amps go up to 11 and they’re not fazed by Marilyn Manson’s security men. Mesh mean business
Karl Bartos ‘Off The Record’ (Bureau B)
Former Kraftwerk linchpin creates beauty from his own back catalogue