A commentary on the latest trends in music, from the newest tracks to up-and-coming artistes, as well as unique and lesser-known acts.
Musicians are looking back with envy on the 1990s – a time when the rules were still as-yet unwritten. They see electronica's complexities as not awkward or embarrassing, but as unfinished business.
The combination of long-duration viewing and the normalisation of hi-fi sound for television is creating a perfect storm for appreciation of often deeply weird electronic music – and more people are now enjoying it separately from the visuals.
Thanks to online culture, the strangest and most category-evading things can become global sensations in an instant. Yet for all the unpredictability, trends still exist – so this is what we suggest you look out for in the coming year.
