1. Madeon: Adventure
Genre- Electronic, dubstep, remixes
RIYL- Daft punk, Passion Pit, Avicii, Zedd, Odesza
Information- Super cool electronic music. Apparently he just turned 20 years old?! Lots of talent here! Has Bastille, Passion Pit, and Foster the People joining him on some tracks. Might be my favorite electronic album of the year.
2. Matt and Kim: New Glow
Genre- Indie electronic pop
RIYL- GroupLove, Passion Pit, Two Door Cinema Club
Information- Basically this album was made for happy hipsters. I can only imagine Portland hipsters walking around to this with a little pep in their step (Portlandia stereotyping right there). Anyways, you guys should know this artist from their popular song “Daylight” from a couple years back. Some good hit songs on this album for sure.
3. Kuroma: Kuromarama
Genre- Indie Rock , Psychedelic
RIYL- MGMT, Foxygen, Growlers
Information- So this album was actually done by a member of MGMT. Lo-Fi garage glam at it’s finest. This is the epitome of what indie rock is. Has some psychedelic sounds infused into it (think MGMT) and sounds just wonderful.
4. PPL MVR: The One and Only
Genre- Alternative Rock, Experimental
RIYL- Marilyn Manson, Muse
Information- Interesting artist to say the least. They wear caveman/monkey suits, so yeah. You get the gist. Has some psychedelic feels to it, with hard rock guitar riffs as well. First track is amazing. Start there and explore.
5. Alison Wonderland
Genre- Electronic, Hip Hop
RIYL- Flume, Odesza, Purity Ring, Halsey
Information- Similar to Madeon listed above, put has more of a hip hop feel to it. Has some great drops to it and even has appearances from Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, Lido, and producer SAFIA.