The Best Reductionist Albums of 2017 (So Far)

How contemporary artists are applying lessons across all genres

Presented by the New Range Rover Velar

“Minimalist music” has its own largely rigid definition in modern classical music (a genre that Steve Reich, Philip Glass and La Monte Young have contributed to), but we want to highlight how contemporary artists are taking these compositional techniques and applying them in their own music across all genres—be it ambient, pop, folk or electronic. These reductionist albums speak out to us because amid all …

Exhibition feat. Julian Casablancas: No One There

New York-based director Charles Billot and art director Piera Wolf have united to dress an ’80s-saturated grit and glamour atop “No One There,” a single from Hammarsing Kharhmar’s band Exhibition. Julian Casablancas lends his signature vocal stylings to the track, which—video included—feels like a fuzzy, melodic and neon-lit trip.

Pale Grey: Seasons

Belgium-based band Pale Grey recently released a warm piece of indie-pop: “Seasons.” The track is just over two minutes, but its combination of synths, gentle drum machine and sweet lyrics gives it depth. The three-piece is currently on a European tour.