Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Skip Coachella. Here’s why these festivals with under 10,000 attendees are the best.

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The trap musician mixes up his trademark pounding basslines with other styles on this distinct and complex production.

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

It’s the end of an era, but the music of these Dutch electronic legends will always live on.

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Charli XCX’s new album displays her trademark style, but is a bit derivative of her older work.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

cocainejesus captures a reveling, adventurous spirit in his most introspective album yet.

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Completing a four album cycle, the new release from the indie folk band is another intriguing chapter in the band’s creative evolution.

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

One of the U.K.’s fastest-rising producers is expanding his signature style.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

The electronic music scene is in desperate need of a feminist revolution.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

These rising stars are bringing electronic music to the surface of Texas’ country-centric musical landscape.

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

The electronic savant recently released his sophomore album, ‘Compro,’ and is pushing the genre into uncharted, boundary-less territory.

Mark Stenberg

The Austin band’s third album marks a shift toward a more jazz-forward mindset, though without sacrificing a hint of its deep-synth sound.

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These four songs showcase collaborations between successful electronic artists and rappers that perfectly combine the strengths of the two genres.