Gliding into February with this week’s Electronic BOPS, moving through cinematic techno, melodic electronica, immersive sound design and late-night chill house. Five artists, five takes on electronic music in 2026. Check it out.
Lateral Root – Sunlight
Lateral Root creates electronic music that feels expansive, warm, and wonderfully immersive
Sunlight unfolds with patience and intent, blending genuinely glowing synth work with subtle rhythmic momentum. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t rush to impress, instead letting atmosphere and melody do the heavy lifting, drawing the listener into its carefully balanced emotional space.
Based in the UK, Lateral Root is the project of composer and producer Tom Quick, whose background in media composition and electronic production shows in the track’s cinematic polish. The production is great, the clarity to the sound design is a real treat, and it’s just a stunning track. More of this please, Tom.
Nicoorion – DÆMON
Nicoorion crafts electronic music that is deeply cinematic, restrained, and emotionally absorbing
DÆMON moves slowly into a wonderfully tension and texture-filled atmosphere. Hypnotic progressions and darkened melodic lines create a sense of internal motion, giving a sense of breathing just beneath the surface.
Working between electronic production and cinematic composition, Chilean producer Nicoorion builds immersive sound worlds that lean into introspection. Collaborating with guitarist Bruno de la Vega, this release highlights Nicoorion’s interest in blending organic elements with controlled electronic structures.
ShadowZ – 50/50
ShadowZ writes electronic music that feels raw, personal, and emotionally direct
50/50 sits at the intersection of electronic production and confessional songwriting, pairing modern textures with a strong sense of narrative. The track’s emotional pull comes from its honesty, balancing vulnerability with a clear melodic focus.
Originally from Sydney, ShadowZ is a producer and songwriter whose work is rooted in personal experience. His approach to electronic music feels grounded and human, using digital tools to explore themes of self-reflection, growth, and emotional uncertainty.
Stranded – As He Is
Stranded delivers electronic music that feels cinematic, emotional, and powerful
There’s a sense of scale to As He Is, built through layered production and carefully placed melodic moments. The track pushes forward with confidence, combining emotional depth with a modern, forward-looking sound.
Hailing from Skudeneshavn, Norway, Stranded is a solo electronic artist influenced by film scores and contemporary electronic music. His work often blurs the line between soundtrack and standalone release, aiming for music that feels visual, expressive, and expansive.
Tony Frissore – Know Yourself
Tony Frissore specialises in chill house that feels warm, relaxed, and deeply human
Know Yourself leans fully into Tony Frissore’s chill house sensibilities, offering smooth grooves and an easygoing flow that feels designed for late-night drives or slow mornings. It’s understated but confident, letting rhythm and atmosphere carry the message.
Based in the US, Frissore is a globe-influenced electronic artist whose chill house sound draws from years of musical exploration. And you can tell, because the groove is strong. His work focuses on creating space, favouring subtle movement and warmth over high-energy peaks. Definitely worth checking out.