The Top 55 Electronic Music Videos of 2013

Electronic music is one of the most creatively-minded genres, and most of the time, that creativity pours over into the visual medium as well. 2013 was an excellent for year for music as well as music videos, and today I'll be counting down my favorites. So without further ado, click the link below to start the countdown of my TOP 55 ELECTRONIC MUSIC VIDEOS OF 2013!

>>(#55 - #51)

...or you could just skip to the top ten:

>>(#10 - #1)

...or you could watch the YouTube playlist I made of all the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP_0n9efUAhvt4xR1YpJNfI0YWf-6Mxjp

Crystal Castles - LIVE (My Experience)

Please ignore the words "Insane Clown Posse".

Canadian electronic duo Crystal Castles continuously push the envelope with their music: Crystal Castles was an energized marriage of videogame electro-punk, Crystal Castles (II) took a step in the experimental pop direction with successful results, and (III) found the band finally settling in their place. They're also known for their energetic live shows. Alice Glass and Ethan Kath really know how to put on a show, from the volume right down to the lighting. I'll try to recount my experience below:

Justice - Access All Arenas ALBUM REVIEW

Half of what makes electronic music so great is the live performance. It's the genre that's most open to experimentation, especially live. Whether it's being spun by a DJ or meticulously put together on the fly, electronic music opens up new doors for live experiences. A perfect example is Justice, whose A Cross The Universe live album (along with Daft Punk's Alive 2007 and The Chemical Brothers' Don't Think) is perfectly engineered to create the best experience possible for the audience.

Major Lazer - Free The Universe ALBUM REVIEW

We interrupt this review for a special news bulletin: Noise Filter Tapes #2 has been released! My mixtape for April 2013 features the best new music that came out this month, including new tracks from Daft Punk, Breakbot, Basement Jaxx, Grum, Soulwax, and more - go take a listen! Now back to your regularly scheduled album review.

A Few Mini-Reviews (Albums I Missed the Past Month)

A lot of new albums were released since my last post that I haven't gotten around to reviewing (I was working on the Ed Banger 10th Anniversary Megamix. Also, I'm lazy). To make up for it, here's a bunch of bite-size reviews I wrote to offer my short opinions on the albums I missed. Hopefully after this, I'll write reviews more often.

Surkin - Advanced Entertainment System EP REVIEW

French house maestro Benoit Heinz, AKA Surkin, made a name for himself with his first few EPs. Songs like "Radio Fireworks" and "White Knight Two" became small hits, and brought Surkin underground recognition. His debut album, USA, proved how far his productions could reach genre-wise, ranging from pop to hip-hop to 80s ghetto house. His new six-track EP, "Advanced Entertainment System", aims to increase this range, welcoming dubstep and trap-influenced sounds into the mix.

Noise Filter Tapes #1 - March 2013 Mix

With all this new music coming out, it's hard to keep up with all of it. So I've started a monthly mix series in which I play new and noteworthy music that came in the past month. Hope you enjoy these!