Asa Breed

Audion-philes might be surprised at the content, but Dear fans will delight in Asa Breed. This impressive 12-tracker is a multi-faceted thing – from the Bowie-fronting-Talking Heads of ‘Elementary Lover’ via the smart, wonky pop of ‘Pom Pom’ and the warm electronic fuzz of love letter ‘Deserter’ to the languid, bluesy stomp of ‘Midnight Lovers’, this album reveals Dear to be more than just a master of out-there techno: he’s got the three-minute thrill covered too.