Matthew Dear

Dear works again under his birthname to combine his atmospheric production with distinctive vocals to craft a sophisticated take on avant-pop. ''Deserter'' is a moody, robust and elegant marriage of beats and melody, including his best lyricism to date. The exclusive ''You Know What I Would Do'' hits the dance vibe with Prince-esque minimalism and funk, while the flip side hosts Four Tet's dreamy reinterpretation of ''Deserter'', owing as much to classic Detroit techno as it does to Balearic Island classics.

• 1 deserter
• 2 you know what I would do
• 3 deserter (four tet remix)