U.S. Underground - Best of 2021

By sheweytraxdotcom sheweytraxdotcom
updated 5 months ago

Favorite indie electronic 12" records of 2021 (in no particular order). U.S. based artists and mostly stateside domestic labels: New York, Michigan, California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington DC etc. -- Solid records need buy support or we die to the digital world...

  1. 1

    Jay Daniel - SSD EP

    Jay Daniel - SSD EP

    Jay Daniel - SSD EP

    12 For Sale from $13.49

    Tail end of 2020. "Solo" is my favorite w/late night groove and live playing style!

  2. 2

    Big Strick - P.C.U. - Paper Chase University

    Big Strick - P.C.U. - Paper Chase University

    Big Strick - P.C.U. - Paper Chase University

    17 For Sale from $12.99

    "Detroit Domino" deep piano vibes beauty!

  3. 3

    Los Hermanos - Another Day

    Los Hermanos - Another Day

    Los Hermanos - Another Day

    13 For Sale from $12.68

    "Binary Funk Infusion" is unique and sounds fresh! plus nice Aside!

  4. 4

    Kai Alcé - Luv Fantasy EP

    Kai Alcé - Luv Fantasy EP

    Kai Alcé - Luv Fantasy EP

    37 For Sale from $8.00

    "Heaven" is top deep tune -grows on you with each listen!

  5. 5

    dj girl (2) - SLSK Trax

    dj girl (2) - SLSK Trax

    dj girl (2) - SLSK Trax

    27 For Sale from $2.48

    "And The Crowd Howls" yeah nice! raw and fast -something fresh!

  6. 6

    K1* Featuring Dopplereffekt - Star Gazing EP.

    K1* Featuring Dopplereffekt - Star Gazing EP.

    K1* Featuring Dopplereffekt - Star Gazing EP.

    50 For Sale from $11.19

    Bomb electro record -both sides! Favorite cut "Telescope Array"!

  7. 7

    Ivan AM, Delicate Instruments - Ivan AM / Delicate Instruments

    Ivan AM, Delicate Instruments - Ivan AM / Delicate Instruments

    Ivan AM, Delicate Instruments - Ivan AM / Delicate Instruments

    8 For Sale from $8.90

    new L.A. producer 'Ivan AM', deep vibes standout "Mourning Rain"!

  8. 8

    Esteban Adame - Chicano Boombox EP

    Esteban Adame - Chicano Boombox EP

    Esteban Adame - Chicano Boombox EP

    7 For Sale from $11.08

    solid 4trk EP - dope deepness!

  9. 9

    Anthony Rother / Keith Tucker / DJ Di'jital - Robotics EP

    Anthony Rother / Keith Tucker / DJ Di'jital - Robotics EP

    Anthony Rother / Keith Tucker / DJ Di'jital - Robotics EP

    52 For Sale from $8.65

    "DJ Di'jital" on a roll - bang for your electro buck!

  10. 10

    Kemetic Just Presents Just One - Memory By Flyway

    Kemetic Just Presents Just One - Memory By Flyway

    Kemetic Just Presents Just One - Memory By Flyway

    11 For Sale from $12.68

    Great one! "Memory By Flyway (Original Tribute Mix)"!

  11. 11

    Developer - Archive 012

    Developer - Archive 012

    Developer - Archive 012

    9 For Sale from $11.50

    "Nothing But Trouble" -top pick, this is how first half of 2021 feels!

  12. 12

    Octo Octa - She's Calling EP

    Octo Octa - She's Calling EP

    Octo Octa - She's Calling EP

    4 For Sale from $14.68

    "Spell For Nature" is my pick on this one! 90's breakbeat flavor with an interesting modern pychedelic twist.

  13. 13

    Kyle Hall - The Polychronic EP

    Kyle Hall - The Polychronic EP

    Kyle Hall - The Polychronic EP

    24 For Sale from $16.99

    "Ghost Dog" is top pick! but entire EP is unique, solid 2021 purchase!

  14. 14

    Claude Young - The Knife

    Claude Young - The Knife

    Claude Young - The Knife

    46 For Sale from $9.90

    "No Regrets" and "The Promenade" fav cuts on this 4track EP!

  15. 15

    Jon Dixon (3) - Detroit Get Down EP

    Jon Dixon (3) - Detroit Get Down EP

    Jon Dixon (3) - Detroit Get Down EP

    23 For Sale from $12.67

    So good, love it! Favorite cut "On My Own"!

  16. 16

    Seldom Seen*, Force Placement, DELINSTR*, Ivan AM - VA 2021

    Seldom Seen*, Force Placement, DELINSTR*, Ivan AM - VA 2021

    Seldom Seen*, Force Placement, DELINSTR*, Ivan AM - VA 2021

    5 For Sale from $14.00

    End of the year, bang for your buck 12"!