The Other People Place - Lifestyles Of The Laptop Cafe (2XLP)

The Other People Place - Lifestyles Of The Laptop Cafe (2XLP)James Stinson is best known for being a member of seminal electro duo Drexciya. But his 1999 one off album under the alias The Other People Place is one of the smartest dance records of all time. Reissued by Warp Records after fans circulated a petition, Lifestyles Of The Laptop Caf is pearly and wistful. Its a hypnotic, twinkly classic, as suited for odd hours on the dancefloor as it is for relaxed home listening. Ted Davis

to take their time and luxuriate in building something together

DJ Koze – with his friendly and sometimes slightly melancholic take on the world – is one of the greatest auteurs of club music today

Known for his wide range of collaborations

which was written as Nina was processing the imminent loss of her and Gabe's dog Billy

By putting faith in a newfound collaboration without straying from her natural instincts

" which features woozy synth lines and droney guitar work that touches on themes of uncertainty

The Smile’s new album Wall Of Eyes

and yearning vocals of the title track “Belaya Polosa”—which suggests Depeche Mode at their most reflective or The Cure at their most downtrodden—to the sultry and seductive “Chernye Cvety

Following years of cultivating a dedicated fanbase across 3 self-released records

Cameron Lowe (guitar)

the album became a celebration of Houston

and failed