Débruit

Reading the words ‘world music’ might make you groan, but it shouldn’t – certainly not when it comes to the latest album by prolific sonic explorer Xavier Thomas, aka Débruit.

It’s an intoxicating mix of cultural references, proper instrumentals and skewed electronics that places you, variously, in a Turkish bath, a kebab shop in Stoke Newington and a bustling market in Marrakech – but all the reference points are tied together by brilliantly frazzled synths and snaking bass.

Various guests lend the LP an authentic feel, and the brevity of each track makes for a dynamic ride. A bit like an audio diary from a whistle-stop weekend away, this is a tonic for any