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Hyperdub 5-Release Round-up Rundown of the five last releases on Kode 9’s beautifully mutating label.

Rudi Zygadlo Great Western Laymen Captivating debut from Glasgow upstart on Planet Mu not to be judged by its dodgy cover art.

Flying Lotus Cosmogramma Schitzophrenic, thought provoking Electro-Jazz on Warp.

Alva Noto For 2 Field recordings, soundscapes and orchestral minimalism dedicated to those who inspire.

Erol Alkan/Boys Noize Lemonade/Avalanche Dancefloor-defining release on Phantasy from bright, obvious and very-much appreciated collaboration.

Chris Cunningham [Ether, Royal Festival Hall, 23 April] As part of ETHER Festival at the Southbank Centre, video legend Chris Cunningham stunned.

The Golden Filter Voluspa Magical debut on Brille from one of our favourite bands.

Caribou Swim Caribou’s fifth album is a stunning work of fluidity and depth.

Optimo [Espacio] [Sub Club, Glasgow] Stef Macbeth witnesses the last Optimo [Espacio], the terrifically important and fun clubnight held every Sunday in Glasgow.

Matt Walsh Honey Comb Well-loved Durr DJ released his debut EP last week, great breakdown, staple Techno.

Dam Mantle Grey Glaswegian Hip Chop producer makes refreshingly open EP.

Feeding Werk [Plan B, Brixton] The best bits from a very good night with A Guy Called Gerald, Actress, Lone, Dave I.D and more.

Autechre [Boking Street Warehouse] IDB megastars remind Warehouse crowd that they’re bass boys at heart.

Winter Music Conference [Miami, Florida] Tanlines, Carl Craig Kyle Hall, Moodyman, Nite Jewel, Juan Atkins play a vast festival in a really, really weird city in America.

We Have Band WHB Long awaited debut album from London trio sates mind, body and soul.

The Drums [Old Blue Last, 31 March] Superb live show from superb Brooklyn quartet who know nothing about surfing.

Vex'd/Ikonika Cloud Seed/Contact, Love, Want, Hate Two Dubstep releases. One on Planet Mu, the other on Hyperdub. Both worth a listen.

Crookers Tons of Friends Italian duo’s first official album released earlier this month track by track.

Breakbot Baby I'm Yours Fresh-sounding Boogie man breathes life into Ed Banger.

Mux Mool Skulltaste At times skillful but slightly disappointing re-hash of Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Electro, Dubstep…

Bonobo Black Sands Lounge-hop veteran has awoken from his sleep after some really mad dreams.

Lucky Dragons [Upset The Rhythm, AutoItalia, 13 March] All-consuming Sound Art from fantastic LA duo.

Shy Child Liquid Love Mixed bag of super-sweet candy from reformed Nu-Ravers.

Taste of Sonar [Roundhouse, 5 March] Hip Hop legend, MF Doom, makes rare appearance to help bring Sonar to London.

Angular Records Cold Waves and Minimal Electronics Vol. 1 Collection of music tracking one of the most influential movements of the 80s.

The Knife Tomorrow, In a Year Sublime operatic study of Darwin by some of the most important musicians of our generation.

The Red Bull Music Academy [Southbank Centre, Fri 12 February] Sit-down live set with Carl Craig, Von Oswald and Francesco Tristano, made for the noggin.

Raffertie 7th Dimension/String Theory Ravey sounding Dubstep out last month on Planet Mu, still worth a shout out.

Pantha du Prince Black Noise Beautifully constructed Techno album that won’t make you dance… Probably.

Yeasayer Odd Blood Accessible, futuristic POP that falls somewhere between glossy and wonky.

Beach House Teen Dream Easy Listening with teeth released on Sub Pop two weeks ago.

Hot Chip One Life Stand Awesome new release from one of our finest, best yet.

These New Puritans Hidden Incredibly powerful follow up declares war on medocrity.

Four Tet There Is Love In You Monumental and beautiful release from very relevant veteran.

Lindstrom & Christabelle Real Life Is No Cool Lindstrom has gone all poppy. Something to do with Christabelle?

Infinite Body Carve Out The Face of God Promising noise album starts sluggish, texture improves.

Fabric Elevator Music Vol 1 Essential step up the evolutionary ladder for dubstep.

Anthony 'Shake' Shakir Frictionalism 1994-2009 Pretty inspirational back catalogue release from one of the Godfathers of techno.

Owen Pallett Heartland Man behind Final Fantasy moniker uses more to tell the story.

Hudson Mohawke [Fabric, Numbers, 8 January] Warp whizz kid rides the zeitgeist at Fabric.