Album Review: Alison Wonderland - Calm Down

Drawing heavily on Flume, The Knife and M.I.A., Alison Wonderland’s ultra-hip Calm Down has a split personality – straddling trashy club release and clever EDM. Either way, listeners should find something to love between Alex Scholler’s use of adventurous, solemn strings and her punchy, stop-start beats. Flecked with colourful chimes, bold single I Want U is a scintillating beast with a solid, satisfying breakdown to boot. Her watery dance tones are given an extra edge on Sugar High through its strong pop hook, bastardised oriental melody and Scholler’s trademark screechy vocals. She plays 170 Russell on 15 Aug.