5 Essential Albums To Play On Repeat For Your Next Road Trip

Denzel Curry is known by most hip-hop fans as the creator of some of the hardest-hitting rap released in the last few years, and particularly by those Down Under for that Like a Version cover of Rage Against the Machine's ‘Bulls on Parade’. But his latest critically-acclaimed album is a more conscious, jazz-led and psychedelic affair, making for perfect chilled listening.

Shore has been out for a little while now, but for those whose ideal road trip soundtrack consists of chilled out acoustic and coastal vibes, you truly can't do much better than Fleet Foxes' Grammy-nominated hit. A true return to form that's regarded as their best work since their self-titled debut, it's a modern-day essential for anyone who can't get enough chilled out indie folk.

A more introspective, personal and pop-y sophomore album from a producer who helped define the golden era of EDM and electro-house, Nurture is an absolute joy of a listen. Blending elements of the 90s and glitch-inspired dance that Robinson has always been known for with softer moments of electropop and folktronic, it's one of the most unique dance albums released in years.

Art pop extraordinaire FKA Twigs rarely misses, and her first mixtape, Caprisongs, is no exception. More layered, fun and catchy than her more raw (but still excellent) previous albums, it's full of absolute bangers drawing inspiration from grime, drum'n'bass, dancehall and trap.

Almost every modern-day chilled-out dance playlist has some form of James Blake tune on it, and while mainstream interest around the singer-producer has perhaps cooled a little since the days of his self-titled debut, the quality of his records hasn't dipped. In fact, his most recent full-length album might be his best since James Blake dropped over a decade ago.