Top EPs 2014


Lastly, I want to make it short and sweet when talking some great EPs that came out in 2014. Only one sentence for each release. Unofficially I would have to take Drake into account for all his released tracks, but just take it as noted now.



10. Auburn Lull – Hiber



The return of Auburn Lull and the return of the truest form of celestial contemplation. (Full Review Here).





09. Oneohtrix Point Never – Commissions I



Can´t say that Oneo goes mental on this one, he always is and pushes things further and further on Commissions – Meet Your Creator.




08. Majid Jordan – A Place Like This



For all the fast moving, slow dancing love-birds, Majid Jordan soundtrack your heart.

Majid Jordan "Her" Official Video from Jamie Webster on Vimeo.



07. Iliketrains – The Christmas Tree EP (Remaster/Reissue)



Grand reissue of a heart breaking instrumental epic created by the beatniks of post-rock Iliketrains.




06. Fakear – Sauvage



As the title suggest, French producer Fakear takes you into the wild with his unique blend of dance beats and world music.




05. Ryan Hemsworth – Alone For The First Time



Ryan Hemsworth is the most varied producers of recent years and he shines when taking the forefront with a little help from his friends.




04. Swet Shop Boys – Swet Shop Boys EP



Heema and Riz Ahmed break borders of conflict and hatred to bring you some commentary and glaring beats filled with Asian music samples and even poet Batalvi singing.




03. Cathedrals – Cathedrals



This electro / dream pop duo will have a big break in the future - for now just let them entrance you with their neon colored debut.


 

02. Rainer Veil – New Brutalism



Cold and distant constructions of electronic music, Rainer Veil continue to drain you.




01. Junius – Days Of The Fallen Sun



Junius are the only ones who can destroy the whole world in an EP and sound as dangerously catastrophic and glaringly hopeful as they do on Days of The Fallen Sun.

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