Darkside - Darkside EP (2011)

8/10

It’s remarkable to think that, so early on in his career, Nicolas Jaar has really managed to nail a sound as his own. Fans of his previous work will easily recognise the rhythms, atmospheric build-ups and manipulation of vocals that has made him the premier minimalist of the moment. But for this project, he’s teamed up with guitarist Dave Harrington.

Nicolas Jaar - Don't Break My Love EP (2011)

7/10

Things are going well for producer Nicolas Jaar right now; so much so that he’s seen fit to give us his latest EP as a free download. This is his first release since the much-acclaimed Space Is Only Noise and these two tracks have gone some way to appeasing his growing number of followers.

Various Artists - Inès (2011)

Engaging electronic compilation from up-and-coming trio

Nicolas Jaar is one of the most fascinating talents in electronic music right now. He gives us a short compilation of the works of himself and friends Soul Keita and Nikita Quasim (collectively known as Clown N Sun Collective) in the shape of Inès, a collection of deep, abstract tracks with a smattering of South American flavour, an organic feel to the music and a minimalism so profound that the craft of the producers takes centre stage.