Grimes, Neon Indian, Deerhunter, Kurt Vile, New Order: Five albums that live up to hype

No matter how big, credible or hot the star, there’s, of course, no guarantee any amount of massive hype will result in a good album. But the well-established artists often surprise us with a change in direction or a particularly interesting new take on a signature sound.

I try to devote a lot of time covering up-and-coming bands but I never want to overlook other good music.

Here are five recent releases deserving a listen that happen to be from some of the most talked about, most hyped or otherwise big-name artists.

Grimes – Art Angels