ELECTRIC GUEST 10K Album "A Reclamation of Purpose and Creative Fire"
Electric Guest’s fourth studio album, 10K, feels like a long exhale after a decade of motion. For Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton, the duo behind the beloved indie pop project, this record is less about reinvention and more about realignment. After years of high-profile collaborations and global touring, 10K sees Electric Guest circling back to the spark that started it all – the hunger and humility of creating for creation’s sake.
Across twelve tracks, Taccone and Compton conjure a rich sonic landscape that fuses groove-driven pop, alt-soul textures, and a knowing wink to 70s and 80s funk. The result is an album that feels both deeply personal and effortlessly listenable. Opener “Till The Morning” sets the tone – a shimmering, slow-burning statement of renewal that stretches into “Stand Back For You,” an anthem that could soundtrack a midnight drive or a sunrise over Los Angeles.
Much of 10K’s magic lies in its looseness. The pair deliberately turned away from label interference, instead inviting a circle of trusted friends – from The Weeknd and Carly Rae Jepsen to producers like Cole MGN and artists like Kacy Hill and Emmett Kai – to offer guidance and perspective. The outcome is a body of work that sounds collaborative without ever losing its center. “Play Your Guitar” bounces with sly charm, while “The Love On High,” praised by Stereogum for its falsetto-strewn intimacy, offers one of Taccone’s most tender vocal performances to date.
There’s a sense of gratitude baked into 10K, which takes its name from the $10,000 loan Taccone received when first moving to LA – a symbolic investment in his creative future. That story becomes the album’s emotional backbone, culminating in tracks like “If It Never Comes” and “Everyday,” where Taccone’s lyrics balance vulnerability with quiet confidence.
Known for infectious hits like “This Head I Hold” and “Dear To Me,” Electric Guest has always had a gift for crafting songs that blend sleek pop production with emotional accessibility. 10K doubles down on that formula, but with a newfound sense of self-awareness. It’s a triumph in restraint and rediscovery – proof that even after years in the industry’s glare, Electric Guest still know how to make music that moves, both body and soul.
10K isn’t just a comeback. It’s a reminder of what happens when artists return to the reason they began making music in the first place.
