7/10

Throughout these last few years, French artist and polymath ALIAS has been quick to establish himself as one of the more dynamic names on the new music scene. Effortlessly blending bold and riveting electronic production with a unique approach to pop songwriting, his tenure to date has been this wildly experimental ride, perfectly illustrated by his breakthrough debut LP 'Jozef'. And now he returns to the fold once again to deliver his hotly-tipped sophomore album 'EMBRACE CHAOS', a record that delivers more of that innovative spirit.

Continuing seamlessly on from what 'Jozef' first brought to the world, 'EMBRACE CHAOS' is another deep dive into his most adventurous and progressive ideals to date. Bringing back another heady dose of hard and pulsing production, matched with some brilliantly infectious hooks as often as possible, this new collection feels like a bold step forward within his musical evolution to date, and reestablishes his place as one of the more compelling names doing the rounds today.

While his bombastic direction does leave the pace a little disjointed, 'EMBRACE CHAOS' still manages to pack itself with plenty of fun and engaging offerings. Brimming with a fresh and enigmatic flair throughout, he continues his ascent as a true visionary on the rise right now.