Irmin Schmidt ‘Electro Violet’ (Mute)
A 12-CD retrospective of the Can man’s solo work delivers a thorough listening experience for those with stamina
Butterfly Child ‘Futures’ (Dell’Orso Records)
Dreampop godfather flutters out of hibernation for unexpected return
Blond:Ish ‘Welcome To The Present’ (Kompakt)
Seasoned tech-house duo spring a surprise on their long overdue debut album
Autre Ne Veut ‘Age of Transparency’ (Downtown)
Stateside singer/producer messes with convention and serves up an album for the narcissistic laptop era
Aris Kindt ‘Floods’ (Scissor & Thread)
Transporting, immersive ambience meets art history lesson. Bonus
Yokan System ‘Whispering’ (Ample Play)
Japanese duo construct fizzy pop album that’s too good to whisper about
Yacht ‘I Thought The Future Would Be Cooler’ (Downtown Records)
Electropop brainiacs rustle up the party album of the year. Hands down, no question
Underworld ‘Second Toughest In The Infants’ (Universal Music Catalogue)
A masterclass from Romford’s finest in how to do a 20th anniversary reissue
Shape Worship ‘A City Remembrancer’ (Front & Follow)
Bored of London? Try this intelligent psychogeographical take on our nation’s capital
Rockwell ‘Obsolete Medium’ (Shogun Audio)
Drum ’n’ bass gets a sizeable kick up the backside from a true maverick