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Flying Lotus review – a mind-warping 3D treat for all the senses

Encased in a futuristic cube, the sonic sorcerer blends gut-churning bass and trippy hip-hop for a thrillingly immersive spectacle, writes Danny Wright

Röyksopp: The Inevitable End review – poignant and brooding electronica

Norwegian duo Röyksopp’s fifth and final album is a dark and largely powerful farewell, writes Corinne Jones

Calvin Harris: Motion review – bombast as usual

The world’s highest-paid DJ doesn’t fix what isn’t broken for this gleaming EDM monolith, writes Caroline Sullivan

Röyksopp: The Inevitable End review – Scandipop highs and electronica lows

The duo’s final offering has excellent Scandipop mixed in a bit too much aimless drift, writes Michael Hann

Shabazz Palaces review – rave hip-hop from Venus

Ishmael Butler and Tendai Maraire don’t go in for onstage banter, but their icily inventive hip-hop ventures to far-out places, writes Stevie Chick

Deptford Goth: Songs review – new avenues for introverted soul

Daniel Woolhouse’s second outing as Deptford Goth adds emotional substance to his polished atmospheric electronica, writes Paul Mardles

The 2 Bears review – house revival meets Rocky Horror camp

The duo ditched their bear costumes in favour of Halloween flamboyance, paying heartfelt tribute to electro heroes from Todd Terry to the KLF, writes Mark Beaumont

Flight Facilities: Down to Earth review – a familiar playlist of daydreamy hits

With years of radio-friendly singles under their belt, the Sydney electronic music duo finally release a hazy debut album, writes Doug Wallen

Eyedress review – Filipino freakiness unleashed

Merging LA rap and eastern atmospherics, Idris Vicuña’s border-crossing live act got increasingly enthralling the more he tried to alienate his audience, writes Mark Beaumont

Example review – a bouncy singalong workout

The audience jumps obediently to Example’s hyperactive command in a high-energy gig that works best when keeping things light, writes Dave Simpson

Tunng/Diagrams review – birthday jitters and gifts that keep giving

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of indie label Full Time Hobby brings electro-folk moments to savour, and missed opportunities

Cooly G: Wait ’Til Night review – stripped down seduction

Lust is the driving force of this impressive, bass-driven collection of songs from the determinedly direct Merrisa Campbell, writes Paul MacInnes

Sivu: Something on High review – delicate and restrained but not entirely convincing

The English singer-songwriter doesn’t quite achieve James Blake levels of subtlety, writes Killian Fox

Caribou/Jessy Lanza review – putting the heart into electronic dance music

A focused performance from Jessy Lanza, together with an energetic set from Caribou, made for sounds filled with emotion, writes Tshepo Mokoena

Kele: Trick review – confident, carnal disco on Bloc Party singer’s second solo album

Kele Okereke returns with another lusty, dancefloor-focused solo album, writes Harriet Gibsone

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