Breakthrough: 20 Artists on the Album That Changed Everything

By Emma Robertson

Reflecting on 20 albums that have shaped the electronic music field through irradiating artist interviews

Across 20 interviews conducted by music journalist Emma Robertson, Breakthrough asks electronic artists to discuss the album that, garnering critical and public acclaim, transformed their life trajectories. From idea to production to release, each interview covers the story of an iconic piece of music and its impact on the artist, the genre and the industry itself. This series is a tool for music makers, producers and DJs, but it is also a deep dive into the creative act and a meditation on artmaking. The volume addresses both contemporary and historically important producers of electronic music, creating a cross-generational perspective on the field.
Musicians include: Laraaji, Plastikman, Moby, A Guy Called Gerald, Octo Octa, Call Super, Flying Lotus, Peaches, Suzanne Ciani, Tricky, Donato Dozzy, Ana Roxanne, Huerco S., Junior Boys, Jlin, Morton Subotnick, E-Dancer, Max Richter, Pole, William Basinski.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3982772117
• ISBN13: 9783982772110
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Errant Bodies
• Length: 296 Pages