Tracks of 2017 (50-41)

50. Stillhound – ‘X, Y & Dread’ ‘X, Y & Dread’ is a very stylish song, which is very sparing with its sound, never over-doing anything, with electronic sounds range from punchy and in your face – perhaps even discordant – to subtle, nuanced and quiet. Stillhound have a distinct style, which this release suggests is

Bystandereffect – ‘Old Cramps T Shirt’

Bystandereffect is – if nothing else – unique, producing ‘Old Cramps T Shirt’, a haunting, bizarre, dream-like experimental single. Filled with unusual production techniques and effects, this single is rhythmic, versatile and enjoyable. It whets the appetite well for any future releases as it suggests that the “electronic sludge” outfit – as they refer to