This edition of Electronic BOPS moves through two very different kinds of intensity. A track pulling you inward, slow and hypnotic, built for altered states and deep listening. The other hits hard and sharp, all industrial pressure and political bite. We love them both.
MERTDER – Glass
MERTDER’s ‘Glass’ turns industrial anger into something sharp, stylish, and undeniably important
Glass is gritty, bass heavy, and intentionally repetitive, looping like the systems it sets out to criticise. The chorus cuts straight through, blunt and confrontational, mirroring the frustration and circular logic of political rhetoric and public discourse. It is a protest anthem that refuses to soften its edges.
Rooted in London’s underground and shaped by MERTDER’s Turkish heritage, the track blends dark electronic dance music with Eastern tones and industrial textures. The result is tense, driving and basically cool as fuck.
The accompanying video takes things to a new level. Visually striking and unapologetically bold, it’s all raw industrial energy, pressure, and control, but delivered with a confidence that makes it feel cool rather than chaotic. All in all, Glass is a really great song and we’ll be watching Mertder closely.
Dr Clarke – The Awakening
Dr Clarke’s ‘The Awakening’ is electronic music as ritual, hypnotic, immersive, and quietly powerful
The Awakening unfolds like a slow pulse through the body. Built on trance rhythms, futuristic synth textures, and ancient ethno vocal elements, the track is designed to blurs things beautifully. It is less about hooks and more about kinda giving into things, drawing the listener into a steady, meditative flow that feels physical as much as emotional.
Dr Clarke approaches music as something spiritual rather than purely sonic. Every layer feels intentional, from the hypnotic repetition to the subtle shifts in energy that keep the track alive. There is a sense of guidance here, as if the song is leading you somewhere rather than performing at you.
The Awakening works best when you give it space. Headphones on, lights low, distractions gone. It asks you to feel first and think later, and it’s a genuinely transportive experience.