The definition of electronic music has never been broader. It might mean hyperpop or drum’n’bass, Balearic or footwork, Colombian club or Brazilian funk, post-everything ambient or good old Chicago house. This year’s best electronic releases tick all those boxes and more, touching on Egyptian street styles, the Afro-Portuguese diaspora, and a 71-year-old former punk along the way. In alphabetical order, these are our 35 favorite electronic releases of the year.
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