Top Albums of the Year Part 2 of 5: Electronic

Electronic music is largely represented as the music of the future. But when bands or artists start making this kind of music it's hard not to say we live in the future. This year's electro music is equipped with gravity defying synthesizers, high flying keyboards, layering like something that's super layered, drum beats that make you feel like the final boss, and majestically swirling vocals. Here are my top Electronic albums of the year (alphabetically).

Balam Acab - Wander/Wonder

Oh, Why by BALAM ACAB

Chrome Sparks - My <3

All There Is (Feat. Steffaloo) by chrome sparks

Neon Indian - Era Extrana

fallout // neon indian by sexmusic

Panda Bear - Tomboy

Surfer's Hymn / Panda Bear by ohtaffeta

Pictureplane - Thee Physical

Real is a Feeling by PICTUREPLANE

Sleep ∞ Over - Forever

Romantic Streams by Sleep ∞ Over

Washed Out - Within And Without

Washed Out - Far Away by haibee_mirage

Young Galaxy - Shapeshifting

Young Galaxy 'Peripheral Visionaries' by paperbagrecords

Chrome Sparks + Alex Ebert

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros' front man Alex Ebert put out a new solo project album called Alexander back in March. It is a really great American folk-y album. The single "Truth" has such a catchy whistle part coupled with simple guitar strums and the airy vocals makes for a great song.

The next band that I came across today is Chrome Sparks. His new EP titled My <3 is available on bandcamp for name your own price. There is some really great electronic layering with cool drum loops and bells, that all combine for something really beautiful. If you like Washed Out and other chillwave music definitely check out Chrome Sparks.